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Simple Baby Essentials: What You Actually Need Before Birth

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This list includes the items that truly made a difference for me as I prepared for baby—nothing extra, just what’s needed for a peaceful start.
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Travel

 
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Must! Any Graco infant car seats will fit in this and makes going anywhere so much easier!
Graco Outpace LX 3-Wheel Baby Stroller
 
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You have to have a diaper bag! When you’re buying one, keep in mind that you will need to be able to get your stuff out of it one handed 90% of them time. So make sure it’s not complicated 😂
RUVALINO Diaper Bag Backpack, Large, Black
 
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100% need for Summertime
TRELC Mini Stroller Fan, 19H Battery, Clip-On
 
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We love graco! This is a great infant car seat. This did only last around 6 months for us before we moved up.
Graco SnugRide SnugFit DLX Infant Car Seat

Cleaning

 
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No brainer
Munchkin Sponge Bottle Brush, Grey, 2 Ct
 
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Must have if you don’t want to spend the money on a bottle washer!
Termichy Baby Bottle Drying Rack with Tray, Gray

Health

 
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100% necessary for newborns. You won’t get accurate temps with forehead thermometers at that age.
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Digital Thermometer for Kids
 
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Simple. Easy to clean.
Angelcare Baby Bath Support Gray - Under 6 Months
 
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Cannot go without it.
MYLICON Infants Gas Relief Drops, Dye Free, 1oz
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Sleep

 
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This helped us with setting a bed time routine so much! My son is 6 and still uses his!
Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine & Night Light
 
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A bassinet is a must have for the first 6 months! You’ll obviously need a crib too, but the bassinet is best for the early months when establishing a routine. Plus you want one that’s easy to travel.
AirClub Bassinet Bedside Sleeper with Mattress

Clothing

 
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My baby LIVED in these the first couple months. The two way zippers are the way to go!
Simple Joys by Carter's Baby 2-Pack Cotton Footed Sleep and Play

Feeding

 
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You will want to stock up on the freebie bottles that you can get from websites baby boxes and stuff because you never know what baby will take to. These are just my favorite. Easy to clean!
Boon Nursh Silicone Baby Bottles 0-3M 3ct