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Must-Haves for New Parents

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Travel essential: Buy at least 2 of these black swaddle blankets. Drape them over the car seat, over yourself and baby if you get nap-trapped, or use as makeshift blackout curtains when you're staying at an Airbnb. Don't forget to wash separately bef...
OWLOWLA Swaddle Blanket and Hat Set Newborn
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Caring for a tiny baby is hard enough… now you have to worry about cutting off their fingers when you're just trying to trim their nails? Use this electric nail file and smooth down their little claws while they nap.
Electric Nail File Drill for Baby, 6 in 1, Blue
 
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The real hack is to buy at least 3 different swaddles for your baby. Every babe is different and they like different things. My baby loved the sleepsuit! Warm, cozy, plush, and breathable. It muffles baby's startle reflex, helping the, stay asleep be...
Baby Merlin's Magic Sleepsuit - 100% Cotton, Blue
 
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A terrific and easy-to-use swaddle blanket! Soft, sturdy fabric.
Miracle Blanket Baby Sleep Swaddle Wrap, Gray
 
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This swaddle zip-up worked best for my baby for their first 6 weeks. They liked sleeping with their hands next to their face, and this swaddle enables that safely, without risk of them scratching/cutting their face.
Love To Dream Swaddle UP, Gray, Small, 8-13 lbs, Dramatically Better Sleep, Allow Baby to Sleep in Their Preferred arms up Position for self-Soothing, snug fit Calms Startle Reflex
 
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Reasonably priced, easy to clean, baby took to these Lansinoh bottles immediately. Can't recommend them highly enough!
Lansinoh Baby Bottles, 5oz, 3 Count, Slow Flow
 
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It's dark and you're trying to change that diaper as efficiently as you can. You don't have time for snaps or buttons. These zippered PJs are easy to work with, and I really liked that these are footless. It's a lot cooler for baby in the warmer mont...
Simple Joys by Carter's Footless Pajamas, 3 Pack