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Make Newborn Life Easier With A Bedside Cart
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items Having a bedside cart is amazing for keeping things organized and having all the main essentials right by your side. Especially during those first weeks or months that you have your baby in their bassinet. These are all of my must have items that I k...
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Diapering
For Mom
Other Caddy Essentials
For Baby
Diapering
When I tell you this has saved me during diaper changes!! I put this in my baby’s bassinet and it keeps it nice and clean. Sometimes I am lazy and don’t use it and am quickly reminded by a blowout how much I love and need it lol!!
KeaBabies Portable Waterproof Diaper Pad
Such a great all over ointment for any diaper rash, dry skin or irritation!
Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment, 3oz (3 Pack)
I use this at the top of my bedside cart to organize diapers, wipes, burp cloths, and smaller items. It’s great to have the essentials because you can carry around anywhere in the house!
PeraBella Baby Diaper Caddy Organizer with Handle
I love these wipes! Super soft, cleaner ingredients and are very good at cleaning my baby during diaper changes! Plus, I will order anything online over picking up in stores if that means I don’t have to leave the house with a baby!
Honest Company Clean Multi-Use Wipes, 288 Ct
Definitely a must for having at your bedside! Diaper balm is essential for nighttime because your baby might be sitting in a wet diaper longer sometimes. I love this one because it has super clean ingredients and it truly works instantly!
Earth Mama Organic Diaper Balm 2oz, 2-Pack
For Mom
Hydration is key when you’re breastfeeding, and trust me, you will wake up with the craziest thirst of your life. These are spill proof which is one less thing to worry about cleaning up in those newborn weeks!
HydroJug Traveler 40oz Water Bottle w/ Straw
Struggling with leakage?? ME TOO! I use these reusable nursing pads and they work wonders. When they’re dirty I pop them in the wash, plus I’m saving money!
Kindred Bravely Organic Nursing Pads 10pk
You need to have some kind of nipple butter at your bedside, especially in those first couple of weeks when you’re super tender and sore!
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter™ 2oz Cream
The name speaks for itself. Absolutely no mess, it’s super easy to use at night because you don’t need to be looking where you’re applying and it also has a cooling effect which feels great on sore or cracked nipples!
Frida Mom Nipple Cream, No-Mess Balm 1.5oz
Other Caddy Essentials
This sound machine is affordable, has just what you need, and also has a light to turn on for middle of the night feedings or diaper changes. I don’t think you need a fancy sound machine, you just need a couple white noises and simple sounds!
Momcozy Portable White Noise Sound Machine
I cannot emphasize enough how much you need this! This has saved me for every middle of the night feed and diaper change. Not having to get up and turn on the lights in the middle of the night is key. Having this to just tap to turn on and you can di...
JolyWell Kids Night Light, 7 Colors, Dimmable
As a new mama, this is everything. I keep this next to my bed and have it stocked with anything I need. This is a game changer for taking care of my newborn while she sleeps in our room!
JIUYOTREE 3-Tier Plastic Rolling Cart White
For Baby
Another lactation consultant approved paci! They come in cute colors and I personally think they fit comfortably in my newborns mouth!
Philips Avent Soothie Orthodontic Pacifiers 4-Pack
Your baby’s nails will grow soooo fast. You definitely need these on hand so that they don’t scratch themselves or you!
Frida Baby NailFrida Clippers & File Set
Dare I say that this is super satisfying to have? Babies have such little noses and ears. This makes it super easy to pick boogers or ear wax without struggle!!
Dr. Talbot's Ear Wax & Nose Cleaner Baby 2-Pack
I love that these are lactation consultant approved and offer a similar shape like the breast. Plus, they’re pink and cute !
Dr. Brown’s HappyPaci Silicone Pacifier 0-6m 3-Pack
One of the only swaddles that my baby approves. She loves having her arms up when she sleeps. This is a game changer for her to sleep through the night. She can move just enough so that she’s comfortable but also not too much so she still feels snug ...
Love To Dream Swaddle UP Sleep Sack 8-13 lbs
If you think you have enough, buy more!!! I use these when I breastfeed, when I burp my baby, and also to just have around the house if she has a runny nose!
Yoofoss Muslin Burp Cloths 10 Pack 100% Cotton