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The ultimate list of baby item must haves!
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items Largely low-tox and affordable baby items! All from Target or Amazon, to make shopping (or registry making) a breeze!
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Baby gear
Swaddling + Sleep Sacks
Bathing
Pajamas
Diapering + Health essentials
Sleep
Baby gear
Honestly? We did the Graco first, then UppaBaby because our colicky newborn needed better lumbar support. If I could go back, I would get this system. It’s far better quality than Graco but far cheaper than UppaBaby.
Joie Ginger & Mint 4-in-1 Travel System
This is the best structured carrier out there. I used it from the time our girl was a newborn, until now (15 months old!) back carrying her. It has great lumbar support and multiple carrying positions.
LÍLLÉbaby Complete All Seasons 6-in-1 Carrier
Personally, I’d get this instead of the Bjorn. They’re practically the same.
Baby Delight Alpine Deluxe Portable Bouncer
Absolutely beautiful. Low profile, good quality. It’s a buy for life baby item.
Tripp Trapp Chair by Stokke, Natural - Adjustable & Ergonomic
THIS. THIS. THIS!!!! We don’t go on road trips without our Slumberpod. Yes, in an ideal world you’d have a baby that could sleep through a rock concert. But that doesn’t always happen. This is incredible and worth every penny.
SlumberPod Blackout Sleep Tent w/ Fan
This is a great hybrid wrap for the early infancy days! If you want to be especially snuggly with your baby but are intimidated by the traditional wraps, I’d go this route!
KeaBabies Baby Wrap Carrier Ring Sling - Black
Swaddling + Sleep Sacks
Don’t waste your money on any other velcro swaddle.
Norani Snugababe Swaddle Wrap Sleep Pod - Green Stripes
This was our colicky daughter’s swaddle of choice in the newborn days!
Love to Dream Swaddle Up Sleep Sack- Cotton 1.0 TOG - Gray - NB
Highly recommend investing in this if your newborn ends up loving the arms-up style. It makes the transition a lot easier. But we jumped straight to the Zipadee Zip, which I have linked in this section.
Love to Dream Swaddle Wrap Up Transition Bag - Cotton 1.0 TOG Gray Stripe - M
Great for arms-up swaddle lovers! Our toddler still sleeps in one. They’re perfect because you don’t have to transition out of them until late toddlerhood.
SleepingBaby Zipadee-Zip Swaddle 4-8M Zen Green
Bathing
Fragrance free! As you know, our family loves this. I use it too!
The Honest Company Sensitive Shampoo + Body Wash Fragrance Free - 10 fl oz
Don’t get the big plastic tubs, they’ll grow mold. Get this.
Angelcare Baby Bath Support - Gray
Hooded baby towels!! They’re so sweet.
Carter's Just One You®️ Baby 2pk Duck Towel - Gray/White: Hooded Terry Towels, Cotton & Polyester, Animal Print, 29"x29"
Perfect for cradle cap! We had a pretty bad case and this helped significantly.
Frida Baby DermaFrida The FlakeFixer 3-Step Cradle Cap System
Pajamas
Cloud island MODAL (specifically) are the best pjs in existence. So soft. Soooo so soft.
Baby 2pk Stars Soft Blend Sleep N' Play - Cloud Island™ Green 0-3M
Love Little Sleepies! They last forever, which is great since babies grow so fast. I’d size up and let your babe grow into them!
Twilight Pals Zippy
Diapering + Health essentials
Our toddler still loves this set! It’s great for infancy through toddlerhood!
Baby Hair Brush and Comb Set, Oval Wooden Baby Brush Set for Newborns, Infant, Toddler Grooming Kit (Oval, Golden Oak)
The only diaper rash cream we will ever use. Zinc Oxide is the best. Don’t even try anything else.
Boudreaux's Butt Paste Baby Diaper Rash Cream Maximum Strength - 4oz
We use Millie Moon exclusively!
Millie Moon Luxury Disposable Diapers - Size 1 - 108ct
These are the only wipes we are comfortable using on our sensitive skinned girl. Shes never had an issue with them!
The Honest Company Sensitive Skin Baby Wipes - Pattern Play - 576ct
I love this lotion for sensitive skinned babies! Otherwise we just use aloe!
Burt's Bees Ultra Gentle Lotion - 6oz
Skip the bulb syringes and electric suckers. Trust me. Invest in this now.
Frida Baby NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator
SKIP the nail clippers and get an electric file. Trust me.
Frida Baby Electric Nail Buffer - Baby Nail File, Nail Clippers + Trimmer Kit - 4 Buffer Pads, LED Light + Case
This is honestly a great deal, if you’re new to the parenting world and are stocking up on baby items (or need a great baby shower gift!).
Frida Baby The Ultimate Baby Essentials Set
A must-have. Cute covers linked after this!
Summer by Ingenuity Contoured Changing Pad w/ Liner & Strap
These are GREAT. Easy to clean, thick, great quality, super cute. More designs on the site.
Konssy Waterproof Muslin Changing Pad Cover 2 Pack
This is worth every. single. penny. Peace of mind is so helpful early postpartum.
Owlet Dream Sock® Smart Baby Monitor Mint
Sleep
The co-sleeping debate can cease! This is exactly what I WISH I had used postpartum, and I tell every mom I talk to that. Next baby, this will be how we sleep.
Kinder King Baby Bassinet with Wheels, Portable Newborn Bedside Sleeper, All-Sided Mesh Infant Crib with Removable Soft Mattress, Grey
For the bedside sleeper, or a different bassinet you find!
Ely's & Co. Baby Fitted Bassinet Sheet 100% Combed Jersey Cotton Pink for Baby Girl 2 Pack
Get a convertible crib. Trust me. Save the money. This is the one we have and it’s beautiful and great quality.
Delta Children Perry 6-in-1 Convertible Crib - Greenguard Gold Certified - Chestnut
For your crib!
Ely's & Co. Fitted Crib Sheet 100% Combed Jersey Cotton Pink for Baby Girl (Pink Tulip Collection)
No wifi monitor! This was really important to us.
Infant Optics Digital Video Monitor DXR-8 Pro
This was worth the investment for us. We programmed it to switch to a red light setting for night feeds so it wouldn’t wake her too much!
Hatch Rest 2nd Gen All-in-one Sleep Machine, Nightlight & Sound Machine
Our girl’s favorite pacis!
Itzy Ritzy Natural Rubber Pacifier - 0-6 Months - Rosewood & Blossom - 2pk
Our 14 month old still sleeps in this at night, lol (on the lowest level). We take it on every trip with us! Graco is great, I wouldn’t spend money on a different brand.
Graco Pack 'n Play® On The Go™ Playard, Kaden
Toys + Books
YOU NEED THIS!!! Forget that it’s an eye sore. Buy it. Register for it. Get it.
Fisher-Price Glow & Grow Kick and Play Gym - Blue
Books books books!!!! Get books!!
Baby Beluga - By Raffi ( Board Book )
This is a fun one to add to your registry for the toddler years! Our 14 month old LOVES this!
LeapFrog Learning Friends 100 Words Book
These are the best for teething! The handle makes it easy for babies to hold onto, and there are lots of textures for them to chew on!
2 Pack Silicone Baby Teething Mitten BPA Free
These are the best! Our daughter has played with this in various ways since early infancy. We still keep it in the car and she’s 1.5 years old!
GOPO TOYS Baby Airplane Silicone Pull Toy
These are the best for tummy time! I highly recommend!
Infinno Baby Wrist Rattle Socks & Foot Finder
Great to take on carrides, suction onto the fridge, or bring to restaurants! Our daughter loves these!
ALASOU 3PCS Suction Cup Spinner Toys for 1-3 Years
Feeding
We really like these. Food grade silicone, dishwasher safe, the metal still allows for your child to learn to scoop and pierce food normally. Really good quality.
Eascrozn Toddler Utensils 6 Pack Silverware Set
I love that these have a lid! The suction is great and strong. I just recommend using non-scented dish soap so the scent doesn’t stick to the silicone.
WeeSprout Silicone Suction Plates 3 Pack
So cute and great for messy little eaters! I recommend hand washing to preserve the velcro, but we’ve definitely thrown this in the wash and it’s held up just fine!
Tiny Twinkle Long Sleeve Waterproof Bib
Cute and practical!
Loulou Lollipop Soft Waterproof Silicone Bib