As a brand-new mom, I was overwhelmed by how many baby products are out there and how many things people told me I needed. These are the practical, tried-and-true essentials I actually reach for and use for my little one. Hopefully this list helps ot...
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Baby Gear
Health
Bath Time
Feeding
Sleeping
Other Baby Items
Baby Gear
Personally, this is a necessity for my mental health. So many pump parts and bottles to be washed daily. This is such a time saver and an absolute must have for me. I freaking love this thing
Bottle Washer Pro
Gives me such a peace of mind and am actually able to sleep because of it
Dream Sock® – Owlet US
Locks in the smell and doesn’t require special bags, I just use regular trash bags!
stainless steel diaper pail
I spent so much time looking at car seats and this one is THE best. My babe is comfortable in it, it’s super safe, and it’s infant to toddler!
4Ever® DLX 4-in-1 Car Seat
This stroller is so smooth. I love the bassinet style so my babe can do tummy time while on a walk in his stroller. Bonus that it’s also a car seat!
Passport Switch 6-in-1 Modular Travel System (Infant/Baby)
Super comfortable for mama and baby, easy to use, and super cute
Soft, Breathable Newborn Wraps
I’ve tried about 6 different diaper brands, this is hands down the best one to me. No blowouts, no rashes, and keeps my baby clean
Honest Company Clean Conscious Diapers Size 1, 136 Ct
I love this carrier, easy to use when I don’t want to use the wrap style carrier
Infantino Flip Advanced 4-in-1 Baby Carrier
These make GREAT changing pads. So cheap, you can just throw them away, use them wherever. HIGHLY recommend
COCOYO 22x22 Dog Training Pads 50 Ct
Portable, baby loves it, and not super expensive!
Baby Delight Alpine Deluxe Portable Bouncer
This was the pacifier recommended by my lactation consultant. My baby loves his!
Philips Avent Ultra Air Pacifiers 0-6M, 4 Pack
Health
Great to have on hand when baby has gas
Gripe Water
Great for digestive discomfort
BioGaia Protectis Baby Probiotic Drops 5mL
Anything earth mama is a yes for me. My babe was peeling after having baby acne and this is what I used on him
Earth Mama Organic Baby Face Nose & Cheek Balm
This nail filer is so much easier to use than clippers. I was too scared to use clippers for my baby. This filer has different attachments and is just a soft pad that files your baby’s nails down
Momcozy Electric Baby Nail File with Light
Great for when baby is congested
PureBaby Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier & Night Light
Of course have to have a baby safe thermometer
Boncare 10 Sec Digital Thermometer for Kids & Adults
Bath Time
Cute muslin bath towel!
Blissful Diary Muslin Baby Hooded Towel 32x32
Cute and cozy bath towels
Cudlie Baby Boy 3 Pack Hooded Towels Dino
Love that it monitors the temperature of my baby’s bath
Dreambaby Room and Bath Thermometer - Turtle
Perfect bath support
Angelcare Baby Bath Support Aqua - Under 6 Months
Easy control for bath time
Frida Baby Control The Flow Bath Rinse Cup
This baby wash smells SO good and has all clean ingredients
Earth Mama Sweet Orange Baby Liquid Wash
Gentle, natural, and fragrance free!
Honest 2-in-1 Shampoo + Body Wash, 10oz
Feeding
This bottle has worked best for my mostly breastfeeding babe!
Philips Avent Natural Glass Baby Bottles Slow
The closest thing to breastmilk that I could find. This is what I used until my breastmilk came in!
Bobbie Organic Infant Formula Milk Powder 14.1oz
If you’re breastfeeding, you need these. I didn’t want to use creams or balms, these are easy to just stick in your bra and keeps the pain away
The Original Silver 925k Nursing Nipple Cups
You can never have too many burp cloths and I love the muslin material
Looxii Muslin Burp Cloths 6 Pack 20x10 Fog Blue
My breast pump definitely did not have the right size for me, this sizing kit includes many different inserts
Nuliie 10PCS Silicone Flange Sizing Kit
Sleeping
My baby slept so much better in his bassinet once I started using this
Baby Vibrating Sleep Soother with Timer
This is one of the easiest swaddles to use, my baby always broke out of blanket swaddles
3-Pack Organic Baby Swaddle Sleep Sacks
We chose this mattress because it’s breathable to reduce suffocation risk
Newton Baby Crib Mattress & Toddler Bed - Ultra-Breathable, 2-Stage, 5.5" Thick
My baby went from waking up every 30-60 minutes to sleeping 3 hour stretches the first night he wore this…enough said!
Magic Sleepsuit Baby Merlin's Cotton Swaddle
I use these sheets for our play dome!
Bassinet Sheets 4 Pack for Fisher-Price Dome
This is a part of our every night routine. The red light goes on to support melatonin production, but you can still see during diaper changes and feeding. It also has multiple choices for white noise
Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine & Night Light
This was another sleep sack my baby could not break out of and slept in for several weeks before transitioning
Love to Dream Swaddle UP Baby Sleep Sack
These are the sheets I use in the bassinet specifically, great material and I love the color options
Bearmoss 2 Pack Muslin Bassinet Sheets
Other Baby Items
Loved putting my baby’s hand and footprint on this and we opted to put a polaroid in the middle, it’s so sweet!
Baby Hand & Footprint Kit - Clay Keepsake Frame
A very sweet book full of prayers
Bedtime Prayers for Little Ones by Max Lucado
Needed for the bottle washer, comes with 120 tablets
Baby Brezza Detergent Soap Tablets, 120 Ct
You’re definitely going to want to make keepsakes of your baby. This one I found allows you to get their hand or foot print without putting any ink directly on their skin
Clean Touch Inkless Baby Hand & Footprint Kit
Christmas ornament keepsakes!
Baby Hand & Footprint Kit - Personalized Keepsake
Great portable little fan. Perfect for attaching on the stroller!
GUSGU Clip-on Stroller Fan, Rechargeable
Cute changing pad cover, matched the color scheme in our nursery
mushie Soft Muslin Fitted Changing Pad Cover
Woodland Nursery Decor
Such a SOFT rug. Colorful, cute, and cozy
Cute Aesthetic Vintage 5x7 Boho Rug
Goes perfectly in our woodland/outdoorsy nursery
OYEARS Retro Farmhouse Rustic Wood Floor Lamp
Such a cute little tree bookshelf
OOOK Montessori Premium Pine Kids Bookshelf
How cute is this woodland mobile?!
Woodland Crib Mobile with Stars & Animals
I went back and forth on so many gliders. This one was perfect because it’s comfortable, reclines, and the color was perfect for our woodland theme. Bonus, my husband is 6’4 and also loves it!
DaVinci Piper 360° Swivel Rocker Recliner - Pine Green
This banner is too cute and I have it up in my boy’s nursery
Wheatwin Boyhood Linen Banner Wall Decor
This mamaroo insert matched our woodland theme
Infant Car Seat Insert for Mamaroo & Graco
This is what we used on the crib to attach the mobile, it does come in different lengths and is very easy to put together
HBM Wooden Baby Crib Mobile Arm Hanger
Playtime!
I call this my baby’s favorite show lol he LOVES it!
URMYWO Black & White Tummy Time Baby Toy
Another high contrast book for tummy time!
Look, Look, Baby! Forest: Black & White Tummy Time Book
This book includes a collection of foundational words for language development from a licensed speech therapist
Our Big Book of First Words: 100+ Foundational Words
My sister in law handmade a play mat and we bought this activity gym to go on it!
Comfy Cubs Wooden Baby Play Gym with 5 Toys
A great little tummy time book to play with. My babe likes the crinkly noise it makes
KIDS PREFERRED Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit Teether Book
Another great tummy time book!
Manhattan Toy Deer Soft Activity Crinkle Book
Baby boy clothes
Is this not the freaking cutest?!
GOOCHEER Infant Summer Dinosaur Romper
How cute is this little romper
Baby Boy Clothes Summer Baby Boy Bubble Romper ...
I love the fit/style of these!
Cudlie 2-Pack Baby Boy Cotton Rompers
I got this in green for my boy, it’s precious!
MERSARIPHY Baby Boy Summer Romper Set
What’s in my diaper bag
These have been great to dispose of dirty diapers when changing on the go
Ubbi Retractable On the Go Bag Dispenser Gray
I keep this in my diaper bag and it’s where I put my extra diapers, wipes, and rash cream
MODAKIDS Waterproof Mini Diaper Bag Organizer
This is just a small little bag I keep my wallet and little extras in
Small Quilted Cotton Makeup Bag with Compartments (01White Bear)
Always good to have on hand
Honest Co. Plant-Based Hand Sanitizer Spray 2oz
Easy to wipe changing pad for on the go changes
Vegan Leather Baby Diaper Changing Mat
have only had to use this one so far and I swear by it
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray 4oz
I did not want to spend a ton of money on an expensive diaper bag. This one is so cost friendly, SO cute, has tons of space, and has insulated pockets on the inside
