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Essential Baby Items for the First Year
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items Becoming a parent is stressful, especially when it's time to start building a registry or purchasing baby items yourself and there's a million and one choices in every category. This list contains the items I would purchase again 100 times over if I ...
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Feeding
Toys
Activities
Toiletries & More
Teething
Lounging & Sleep
Feeding
This cup, plate, and bowl set has been amazing! The cups are great for little snacks too and being able to keep the food separate is a must when introducing babies to new foods.
Munchkin Kids Dinnerware Set, 9 Piece
These bottle brushes are a life saver! They make cleaning bottles quick and give peace of mind that you cleaned them properly. You really can’t beat these for the price!
Munchkin Sponge Bottle Brush - 2pk
When babies first start eating the mess they can make is insane! These style bibs saved many of our outfits and made mealtime a bit less stressful. This one in particular is easy to put on, so it was our favorite.
Long Sleeve Bib - Gingham - Cloud Island™
This style cup was the first one my son would drink water out of that wasn't a bottle. Eventually it became the cup we gave him his milk in as well and we still use it today. It's a good transition cup and inexpensive in comparison to others so repla...
NUK 5 fl oz Disney Pooh Small Learner Cup: Soft Spout, Non-Slip Grip, BPA-Free, Spillproof
These chunky utensils are a great option for getting them used to holding things. My son even liked to chew on them when he was teething and they're very sturdy. The little fork is also so cute! lol
Silicone Spoon & Fork - 2pc - Green - Cloud Island™
Toys
I’ve bought so many different toys to see what my child enjoys and this one is a tried and true favorite! It was one of the first toys I got him and still gets used even now. The best part is all the songs it plays are classical, so it’s not annoying...
Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy
These toys helped my baby develop his grasping skills and learn how to move objects from one hand to the other. The design makes it so easy for them to grip unlike many other rattles and balls.
Bright Starts Oball Bundle Rattle - 2pc
I bought this toy on a whim because it was cute and it was the first toy that entertained him in the car seat! It has several little activities all built into one toy. For the price I seriously cannot recommend this enough!
Melissa & Doug Peek-a-Boo Berry Baby Learning Toy
This toy grows with your baby! From sitting to crawling to walking it has different modes. Our little guy loved the music and lights right from the start and chasing it around was fun for us to watch too. This toy also makes for a great gift!
Baby Einstein Go Opus Go 4-in-1 Crawl and Chase Baby Learning Toy: Gross Motor Skills, Shapes and Colors, Numbers, Music
These books are a must! Everyone typically recommends board books but they get chewed up very easily. These books really do take after their name. It's neat they can even go in the bath! They're so thin it's easy to throw a few in the diaper bag too.
Indestructibles: Hear the Sounds (High Color High Contrast) - by Amy Pixton (Paperback)
Activities
I heavily debated purchasing this because of the price tag. After I got desperate for more ways to entertain my baby, I finally caved (with the plan to return it if he didn’t like it). Thankfully he loves it and it’s helped strengthen his leg and cor...
Skip Hop Explore & More Baby's View 3- Stage Activity Center
This is another one of our most used toys! It’s so great for tummy time when they’re little and once they can sit up on their own and move around more the piano comes off and is easy to move from room to room. If I added up all the time we used this ...
Fisher-Price Glow & Grow Kick and Play Gym - Blue
This was the first play mat we used with our baby! It’s ideal for infants to get started with tummy time and to begin batting at objects and testing their coordination. We used this a lot and when he outgrew having the toys hanging we unclipped them ...
The Peanutshell Woodland 7-in-1 Activity Play Gym & Play Mat for Baby
Toiletries & More
When my son had an allergic reaction to something topical and his skin got dangerously dry we tried this out and it helped tremendously! It also helps with the eczema on his cheeks. Of course it won’t work for every baby but I like the ingredients an...
CeraVe Healing Ointment Skin Protectant, Soothes Dry, Cracked and Chafed Skin, Non-Greasy Unscented - 12oz
When you’re dealing with cradle cap, this brush set makes it easy to take care of. It features a sponge to wet their scalp, a soft scrubber to get things loosened, and a very fine comb to get it out. We used this during every bath time for the first ...
Frida Baby DermaFrida The FlakeFixer 3-Step Cradle Cap System
This little tool really does it all! You can use it to clean their ears safely, get boogers out of their nose (I use it when they’re not liquid enough for the snot sucker—iykyk) and clean between fingers and toes! It has its own case too, which is ha...
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Picker
One thing I didn’t know before becoming a mom is just how difficult it is to trim the tiniest nails on the planet! This handy tool makes it 100x easier! My kid is almost 9 months and I still prefer using this to nail clippers.
Frida Baby Electric Nail Buffer - Baby Nail File, Nail Clippers + Trimmer Kit - 4 Buffer Pads, LED Light + Case
This tub is a lifesaver! We started using it in the kitchen sink so baths were easy while standing. Once our baby got old enough to splash around we just put it in the bath tub so we could still save on water and have him comfortable too. He’s 8 mont...
The First Years Sure Comfort Deluxe Newborn-to-Toddler Tub with Sling - White
This thing has amazing suction! It’s also very easy to clean. I love that it’s designed so it can’t go too far into their nose so you know they’re comfortable while you use it.
oogiebear Bulb Aspirator Handheld Baby Nose Cleaner for Newborns, Infants, and Toddlers - Blue
You've probably heard of this before and I can attest to it being worth the hype! A little goes a very long way (even after daily use on multiple spots, the large jar lasted us over 6 months) and it's even nice to use for yourself!
Tubby Todd All Over Ointment Jar Fragrance Free - 8 oz
Teething
My 9 month old recently started loving these teethers! I love them too because they’re super cute and easy to pack in the diaper bag!
Milk 'n Cookies Silicone Teethers (2 Pack)
My husband is Italian so this pasta teether is just too cute!
Pasta Silicone Teething Ring
This is one of two teethers my baby will actually use! I love that it comes with the case so you can throw it in your bag and it’ll still stay clean!
Nuby Silicone Teethe-EEZ Teether w/ Case Blue
This is one of two teethers he actually uses! It makes a cute jingling noise too (it’s not overly loud, which is nice) and is easy to clean!
Itzy Ritzy Bitzy Shake Teether - Tan Bear
Hands down the best teething relief option we tried! They're not messy like gels or drops and it's easy to ensure your baby is getting the correct amount to help with their pain.
Mommy's Bliss Little Gums Soothing Oral Tablets - 140ct: Chamomile, Vanilla Flavor, Teething Treatment, Tablets
Lounging & Sleep
I researched baby monitors like it was my job. There’s so many to choose from and each seems to have more bells and whistles than the last. Once I decided I wanted one that didn’t work over WiFi this one was an easy choice. The picture is super clear...
Infant Optics Digital Video Monitor DXR-8 Pro
This lounger was a life saver for us! We often used it in the highest mode and kept it at the table while we were eating so he was at our level. It’s also a great place to put them down if you need to get something done quick. The vibrations are soot...
Baby Delight Bloom Soothing Adjustable Lounger
This swing is different from most others because it moves from side to side rather than forward and back. It also comes with netting if you want to bring baby outside and not worry about bugs landing on them! Our favorite feature was the Bluetooth sy...
Jool Baby Nova Motorized Infant Baby Swing - Gray
The concept of this swaddle seemed to odd to me at first but moms I follow on social media swore by it so I got one ahead of time just in case. We ended up buying this in several sizes because our little guy loved it so much! I highly recommend this ...
Love to Dream Swaddle Up Sleep Sack- Cotton 1.0 TOG - Gray - NB
We love, love, love Halo sleep sacks! Any pattern you like is great but this one is one of my favorites. We've used Halo since transitioning from full swaddle sleep sacks and really recommend them. The quality is great! After frequent washes they sti...
Penguin Micro-Fleece Sleep Sack |Small | HALO
The world of car seats is vast. It came down to a few things for me: easy install, turning while rear facing, slim design because I have a sedan, and the ability to have it grow with him so I wasn’t purchasing a million car seats down the line. We us...
Graco Turn2Me 3-in-1 Rotating Convertible Car Seat - Manchester
Diapers & Extras
This diaper rash cream is our go to! We tried about 3 different kinds before landing on this one. It makes a noticeable difference after one application and a little goes a long way!
Boudreaux's Butt Paste Baby Diaper Rash Cream Maximum Strength - 4oz
When you have a stinky diaper to change when you’re not at home, this little gadget will save your life. Whether you’re throwing a diaper away at a friend’s house, public restroom, or your car, having a bag to keep it in and ensure the smell is conta...
Ubbi On The Go Bag Dispenser - Taupe
This is one of those things some people might roll their eyes at but with how many diapers you’ll be changing, it’s worth it. The last thing you wanna do when you have a wiggling baby is deal with wipes that won’t come out of the package. This ensure...
OXO Tot Perfect Pull Wipes Dispenser - Gray
We switched from Pampers to Millie Moon after our baby had a bad reaction and never looked back! These are soft, thick, and very absorbent!
Millie Moon Luxury Disposable Diapers - Size 0 - 30ct
This is a must for the first year! We kept it right next to the changing table and loved having a convenient spot to toss diapers immediately after a change.
Diaper Genie Platinum Pail - Green
This changing table is such good quality! We couldn't imagine not having one (just a few diaper changes without one will break your back lol) and love the extra storage this one offers.
Graco Storage Changing Table Driftwood
These are the wipes we've used from the very start and they're wonderful! They don't tear easily when wiping, come out of the package easily, and don't cause irritation (for us personally). There are of course many wipes to choose from but I can vouc...
Huggies Skin Essentials Baby Wipes - 560ct -10pk: Hypoallergenic, Paraben-Free, Alcohol-Free