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Must have baby products!
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items Let me save you all the money I wasted buying things I never used. I’m here to give you a realistic list of things that will make that newborn stage so much easier! If you’re a new mom or soon to be mom, save this for later! I promise this list will ...
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Bedding
Bath
Clothes
Playtime
Breastfeeding
Feeding
Bedding
Best baby bed items that make your life so much easier. For mom and baby!
A compact-able bassinet is a must have if you have limited space. One that folds up you can put in a closet or under your bed and also great for trips!
Baby Bassinets in Baby Bassinets & bedside sleepers - Walmart.com
These are a must have. I’m a firm believer in you can never have too many blankets!
All Baby Blankets - Walmart.com
Plushy comfort toys are also a must. It helps baby soothe without you! Lifesaver.
Baby Soft Toys & Plushies (0-12 Months) - Walmart
My son wouldn’t sleep without noise. So this is also a must. I loved mine.
Sound Machines for Baby & Nursery | Gentle, Safe & Trusted
I loved these. You can dress your baby light and use these when they’re little instead of using a blanket in that scary newborn stage!
Sleep Sacks for Babies & Toddlers - Walmart
This is a LIFE SAVER. if you have the space, you can use it until the baby is bigger. Bassinet, and then a pack and play as baby gets bigger. I still use mine for my two year old.
Graco Travel Pack N Play - Walmart
Bath
Best bath time must haves!
To his is a great purchase. It comes with everything and it lasts a long time. It may not work for everyone but it’s worth a try because this stuff makes your babies skin so soft.
Johnsons Baby Set - Walmart
This is another option, it’s better for people who want to use things that are for sensitive skin. My son has eczema and this stuff worked wonders when he was a baby.
Aveeno Baby Set - Walmart
This is another must have. This makes bath tub so much less stressful. I used mine until my baby was one.
Baby Bath Tubs - Walmart
This comes with everything you need! I used this very regularly! It’s a must have.
Baby Healthcare Kits - Walmart
Clothes
Best clothes recommendations to make those late night diaper changes so much better.
Baby gowns are a must. They make those night time diaper changes so much easier. I swear by these!
Newborn Baby Gowns - Walmart
The zipper over the buttons will do it everytime. Zippers are so much easier than buttons. Must have for sure.
Zip Up Sleepers - Walmart
These are another must have! Keeps your baby from scratching their face! I used these so much when my baby was little.
Baby Gloves - Walmart
Newborn baby hats are another must have. My babies were born in the winter so they used these a lot.
Newborn Baby Hats - Walmart
Playtime
Best toys for your little ones to help them grow and learn!
This is a must have. It’s great for tummy time, helping them learn hand eye coordination, and how to roll over. My son loved his!
Kids Baby Play Mats and Tummy Time Gyms for Infants and Toddlers
These are a must have when baby is little. It makes riding in the car just a little more fun. My son used the heck out of these and I loved them!!
Stroller & Car Seat Toys - Baby - Walmart
Breastfeeding
As a breastfeeding mom of two years, these are my top fav items that helped me so much, and made the journey easier to bare.
I’m still breastfeeding and this was my favorite thing. It works so well and it’s so worth the money! I loved this pump and I tried 10 of them. This was my favorite.
Luna Double Electric Breast Pump Kit 1 ct HSA/FSA Eligible - Walmart
I absolutely loved this and would not have survived without it. It’s perfect for on the go. When we were in public and it was time to feed but he wasn’t ready I’d whip this out and use it. I used it so much I had to buy another one. And it’s affordab...
Medela Manual Breast Pumps in Feeding - Walmart.com
This was something I used often as a breastfeeding momma. I used it from the beginning and I never once had cracked or chafed nipples. I swear by this stuff!!
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter, Nipple Cream for Breastfeeding ...
THIS! I cannot express to you how important it is to have this and to size yourself. It helps you buy the right flanges to be able to get the right sizes for your pump!!
Flange Sizing Kit For Pumping - Walmart
This is a must have in general, but breastfeeding this helped me so much with certain nursing positions. Must have!
Boppy Nursing Pillow Positioner - Walmart
Feeding
The best feeding things that I used with my little ones. They just make things easier and help so much!
These pacis are a great choice if you’re breastfeeding! Even if you aren’t they’re great!
Tommee Tippee Pacifiers in Feeding - Walmart.com
These pacis are another good option for pacis.
NUK First Choice Comfy 100% Silicone Pacifier, 0-6 months, 3 pack
I absolutely LOVE these bottles. They have a self cleaning system all you do is put water and in the microwave it goes. It makes feeding time so much easier. Plus they’re super cute.
Mam Bottles - Walmart
Health/Meds
MUST HAVES for baby!
These are another must have! I can’t say anything else, just get these.
Infant Gas Drops in Gas Relief - Walmart.com
After 6 months this is critical. You don’t wanna be up at 2am with no store open and a baby with a fever. Trust me.
Infants Ibuprofen - Walmart
Another must have. Night time fevers are a scary thing for new parents.
Infant & Children's Tylenol at Walmart
Bedtime
Bedtime is such an important time. And these things will help ease you into bedtime.
This was my son’s favorite book. I read it to him every night for the first 6 months of his life.
Very Hungry Caterpillar - Walmart
This thing saved my life when my son was small. It was one of the only ways he would go to sleep! Def a must have!
Baby Bouncers that gently rock your child | BabyBjörn