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
Sleep
Health
Gear
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
You’re going to need a chest carrier for when that sweet babe doesn’t want to be put down!
Baby Carrier
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
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
Our baby loves this swing
Ingenuity Swing 'n Go Portable 5-Speed Baby Swing with Nature Sounds - Hugs & Hoots
Great for car rides and tummy time!
Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Musical Crib Toy and Sound Machine - Blue
While you’re in the newborn trenches, hand washing bottles will make you go crazy
Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer and Sterilizer
Sleep
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
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
Sometimes baby just hates to be swaddled. This was a great alternative for us.
Love To Dream Swaddle UP Adaptive Original Swaddle Wrap
Love having his bassinet right by us
Baby Delight Beside Me Dreamer Bassinet and Bedside Sleeper
Our newborn absolutely loved this for soothing
Narwhal Warmies
Health
So good for those stubborn stains
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray
I use this every single day to pick his boogers lol
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Picker
This was a lifesaver for our gassy baby!
Frida Baby Windi the Gaspasser and Colic Reliever for Babies - 10pc
A lifesaver!!
Mylicon Infant Gas Relief Colic Dye Free Drops - 1 fl oz
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
This was great for our constipated baby
Mommy's Bliss Gripe Water for Babies with Gas, Colic or Stomach Discomfort - 4 fl oz