It can be intimidating to look at multi-page lists of things you “have to” buy for a baby. This list is not at all comprehensive - it includes just a few things that help bring calm, joy, and whimsy into early parenthood
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Top 5
If I can only recommend five things to a new parent, these are the winners!
I want more people to know about this game changer. Skip the spatula and fingers - just spray!
Mustela Spray Diaper Rash Cream
This app gives you 2-minute learnings each day to help you connect to your baby. It was one of my favorite gifts anyone gave me!
Good Inside App
Download this app to both your phones and it will massively cuts down on logistical convos with your partner because you can always see exactly when baby last ate or slept
Huckleberry Tracking App
I use this site to buy all baby clothes. I love that it is sustainable and that I can continuously trade clothes as my baby outgrows them
Swoondle Society
This is my favorite vehicle I have every owned. Love the storage and the ease of use
Uppababy Stroller
Yoto Player
I love audiobooks and this is basically an audiobook machine (plus music + podcast player) for kids. One of the best parts is the ability to make custom cards with read alouds from your kids grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends
Get from day 1! My baby and I listened to Yoto Daily Podcast everyday for first three months. We also loved music and book cards!
Yoto Player - The Screen-Free Audio Platform for Children
Have your loved ones record themselves reading favorite books on their voice memo app on their phones and then add the recordings to these cards so your child can listen to them whenever they want!
Make Your Own Yoto Cards
Songs that you and your baby can both enjoy
Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and the Wailers Yoto Card
Stories you know and love plus a few that may be new to you
The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Stories Yoto Card
Other
This classic backpack makes a perfect diaper bag. Buy the insert on this list to keep the inside organized
Fjällräven Kånken backpack
Helps keep your bag organized so you can quickly find what you need for urgent diaper changes
Backpack Organizer Insert
Use this to capture meaningful memories for you child. You can also glue in meaningful notes from family members
Junque Journal
Reading aloud a poem a day became my early parenthood ritual
100 Poems That Matter: Academy of American Poets
Beautiful piece transitions from bassinet to crib to toddler bed
Nestig Wave Convertible Crib To Toddler Bed
If you have a partner, this is a great book to read together while pregnant
Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for Busy
We used this every day from day 1 to 9 months
Lovevery Play Gym
This is not something to buy, just a reminder that your public library likely has loads of books and weekly story time for babies, so check it out while you’re expecting
