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Newborn Essentials I’d Buy Again 🍼
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items Newborn essentials I used daily and would buy again. Thoughtfully chosen items that supported us during those early weeks and made day-to-day life with a newborn feel more manageable
Sections
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✨ Feeding & Nursing 🤱🏾🍼
✨ Sleep & Soothing 😴
✨ Daily Care & Essentials 👶🏾
✨ Helpful Extras
✨ Feeding & Nursing 🤱🏾🍼
The items that supported me during feeds in those early weeks, especially during long days and late nights. These made nursing more comfortable and less overwhelming.
This nursing pillow was an absolute lifesaver for my breast-feeding journey. I love the back it provides. This pillow was literally my best friend
My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow
Simple bottle drying rack that does the job!
Ubbi Vertical Baby Bottle Drying Rack Gray
This nipple butter definitely helped with the adjustment of breastfeeding. I love that it’s organic and you don’t have to wipe it off before you feed baby
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter™ 2oz
Button down pajama sets are a negotiable for easy night feeds, particularly the ones with pockets.
Ekouaer 2 Pack Womens Short Sleeve Pajamas
✨ Sleep & Soothing 😴
Products that helped me create a calmer nighttime routine and made middle of the night feeds and soothing easier.
I used this every night during the newborn stage and still do. It worked so well during those late night feeds and diaper changes.
MediAcous Kids Night Light, 7 Colors, Timer
I wish I would’ve got this sooner. I thought I could get away with using the white noise videos on YouTube, but this affordable portable sound machine helped do much especially in the car. We still use it today. Battery life on this thing is great an...
Portable Baby Sound Machine - 12 Soothing Sounds, Timer, 15H Battery
The only way I was able to get my baby to nap in her bassinet was using this. Plus I suck at swing with a blanket. This made it easy.
Baby Sleepsack Swaddles - Halo Sleep
✨ Daily Care & Essentials 👶🏾
Everyday basics I reached for constantly. Simple, practical items that became part of my daily rhythm with a newborn
I loved Huggies for my newborn. They fit her so well and felt like top quality diapers.
Huggies Little Snugglers Newborn Diapers 144ct
I also love pampers pure. We currently used these because they fit my chunky baby better than other brands. But I would recommend these also for newborn.
Pampers Pure Protection Diapers Size 0, 128ct
Love honest wipes because they are a clean brand. The wipes big and sturdy which I love.
Unscented Plant-based* Clean Conscious™ Baby Wipes
I don’t care what anyone says, the muslin burb cloths truly do absorb more and better than the traditional cotton ones. And they were right, you need ALOT of these.
Looxii Muslin Burp Cloths Baby Girl 6 Pack
These wipes are my new fav. We currently use these. Not as big as honest wipes, but they are more wet which I like because it actually feels like I’m washing her during each diaper change.
Pampers Aqua Pure Sensitive Baby Wipes - 112ct
I love this thing and surprisingly so does my baby. Makes cleaning her tiny nose super easy.
Frida Baby Electric NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator
Compact, accurate, easy to use
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Digital Thermometer for Kids
A great affordable easy to use baby monitor. Extra points for non-WiFi
HelloBaby No WiFi Baby Monitor 5" Screen 30H Battery
This stuff is like magic in a jar. It works so well with getting rid of rashes overnight. Extra cool points for being non toxic.
All Over Ointment Eczema Treatment
✨ Helpful Extras
Items that supported everyday life with a newborn, from organization to comfort. These were key for staying prepared and keeping things running smoothly.
An absolute must for easy portable organization. Extra points for the cute design!
PeraBella Baby Diaper Caddy Organizer with Handle
Definitely was essential freshly postpartum when your spending those first weeks in bed. I loved keeping snacks and baby essentials handy by my bedside.
Amazon Basics 3-Tier Rolling Utility Cart White
Originally purchased for the hospital but I gave birth in the summer and was always so hot. It set it up right on my bedside table
AMACOOL Battery Stroller Fan 3 Speeds Black
Now this something you might not think to have, but as an OT I already had one for work but ended up using it during pregnancy and during the newborn stage. This thing came in handy when I was napped trapped and needed to reach the burp cloth that ha...
Grabber Reacher Tool 32" Lightweight Trash Claw
I looovee this wrap and so did my baby. I love it’s structured so you don’t have to fool with all the wrapping.
Momcozy Baby Wrap Carrier, Adjustable Sling
My baby wasn’t a very gassy baby, but the few times she had gas, these saved the day
Mommy's Bliss Gas Relief Drops, Ginger, 1oz