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First Time Mama Must Haves
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Jennie Tran-Ward
from a first time mama to future first time mamas…here's what you need! this is everything we were gifted and or bought ourselves and ended up loving!
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House Essentials
 
Toys
 
Tubby + Wellness
 
Carriers
 
Baby Specific Favorites

House Essentials

These are must haves for the house when you have a little one!

 
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We use this multiple times a day!
Infant & Feeding Bottle Washer
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We always wanted one w/o wifi and this ones the best + so clear!
Infant Optics DXR-8 PRO Active Noise Monitor
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So many settings + sounds! The charge lasts long too!
Momcozy Smart Baby Sound Machine with Light
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You can use normal garbage bags with the Ubbi!
Ubbi diaper pail
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The only rocker my daughter liked! Much more than any swing too!
Maxi-Cosi Kori 2-In-1 Rocker
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Toys

 
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My daughter's going to be a future DJ because of this toy.
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Mix & Learn DJ Table
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The best toy for baby to grow with! My toddler still plays with the piano part!
Fisher-Price Deluxe Kick & Play Piano Gym
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lightweight and perfect for little hands!
Bright Starts Oball Easy Grasp Classic Ball
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Tubby + Wellness

 
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I swear by the muslin material for tubby time.
Comfy Cubs Hooded Baby Towel 2-Pack 32x32
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This body wash smells so good and keeps baby's skin soft and moisturized!
Baby Shampoo & Body Wash Comfort Sweet Cream
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Our go to lotion to keep her skin soft!
Baby Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream, Fragrance-Free
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I swear by the muslin material for tubby time.
Comfy Cubs Muslin Baby Washcloths 10 Pack - White
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It's amazing to see your baby grow using this for tubby time.
Angelcare Baby Bath Support, Grey, 0-6 Months
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Not sure who likes this more, me for washing my daughter or my daughter trying to chew on it during tubby time…
mushie Baby Bath Rinse Cup - Food Grade Silicone
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Easy cover to put on the spout in the tub!
Spout Cover
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Baby nails grow SO fast and this is so easy to use.
Momcozy Baby Nail File Electric with Night Light
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Who wants dirty desitin fingers?! Use a spatula!
Diaper Cream Applicator
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Carriers

I've tested a handful and these are my favorite carriers!

 
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This was my favorite carrier to use until my daughter got too big for it! Easy to put on and comfortable.
Embrace Newborn Carrier for 0-12 Months
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I use this one the most!  It's my quick, on the go carrier. It has a bit more structure is so comfy and easy to put on!
The Monarch Baby Carrier - Ebony
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There's structure and support with this one, you can't even tell you're wearing the baby. It is so comfortable to wear. You'll need a second pair of hands to help with the additional strap though!
Omni Classic Baby Carrier for 0-48 Months
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Baby Specific Favorites

You'll have to try other brands to see what your baby prefers but this is what my daughter likes!

 
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My daughter's FAVORITE teething toy.
Teensy Tube™ Teether by Itzy Ritzy®
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The first and only type of pacifier my daughter uses/likes!
Dr. Brown's® Advantage™ One-Piece Silicone Pacifier ...
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