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Newborn Survival Kit: 20 Must-Have Items

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I spent so much time researching what my baby would need throughout his first year. When he was unexpectedly born 10 weeks early, I realized I should’ve focused more on the newborn essentials because it turns out I wasn’t as prepared as I thought I w...
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Gear

 
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My baby would only take these pacifiers when he was first born because they weren’t too heavy for him to keep ahold of
Lightweight and Cute Baby Pacifiers
 
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You’re going to need a chest carrier for when that sweet babe doesn’t want to be put down!
Baby Carrier
 
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These are THE BEST burp cloths! You will go through lots of them in a day. These are large and absorbent and so cute.
6-Pack Baby Neutral Multi Browns Muslin Burp Cloths
 
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YOU NEED! There’s a weighted plate so you only get one wipe at a time and you don’t need two hands!
Ubbi Wipes Dispenser - Taupe
 
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Our baby loves this swing
Ingenuity Swing 'n Go Portable 5-Speed Baby Swing with Nature Sounds - Hugs & Hoots
 
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Great for car rides and tummy time!
Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Musical Crib Toy and Sound Machine - Blue
 
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While you’re in the newborn trenches, hand washing bottles will make you go crazy
Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer and Sterilizer

Sleep

 
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You definitely need a sound machine with multiple sounds and a light on it
Hatch Rest 2nd generation - Night Light, Sound Machine, and Time-to-Rise
 
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These are the best swaddles because they keep the baby nice and secure and the Velcro isn’t obnoxiously loud
SwaddleMe by Ingenuity Monogram Collection Swaddle Wrap, for Ages 0-3 Month - Elephant Dance - 3pk
 
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Sometimes baby just hates to be swaddled. This was a great alternative for us.
Love To Dream Swaddle UP Adaptive Original Swaddle Wrap
 
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Love having his bassinet right by us
Baby Delight Beside Me Dreamer Bassinet and Bedside Sleeper
 
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Our newborn absolutely loved this for soothing
Narwhal Warmies

Health

 
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So good for those stubborn stains
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray
 
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I use this every single day to pick his boogers lol
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Picker
 
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This was a lifesaver for our gassy baby!
Frida Baby Windi the Gaspasser and Colic Reliever for Babies - 10pc
 
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A lifesaver!!
Mylicon Infant Gas Relief Colic Dye Free Drops - 1 fl oz
 
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Super nice when they have a snotty nose or when they spit up and it comes out their nose
Frida Baby Electric NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator
 
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This was great for our constipated baby
Mommy's Bliss Gripe Water for Babies with Gas, Colic or Stomach Discomfort - 4 fl oz
 
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SO GOOD for dry skin and cradle cap!
All Over Ointment Eczema Treatment
 
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This has been so useful
Little Remedies New Baby Essentials Kit
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