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Newborn Must Haves!
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items Our second baby is here! We’ve taken away the extra clutter this time around. Here are my recommendations for the tried-and-true newborn essentials my wife and I swear by.
This is one of our favorite sound machines. It comes as a sound machine AND a nightlight. We love the timer, and the fact you can select exactly what you want: light with no sound, sound with no light or both!
Yogasleep Nod Sound Machine and Night Light
The owlet is controversial but with our first baby it really helped ease our first time parent anxiety. Aside from the vital tracking, we really liked how it tracks sleep!
Owlet Dream Sock - Smart Wearable Baby Monitor with Live Heart Rate & Oxygen Alerts - Dusty Rose: Low Battery Indicator, Movement Sensor
Our favorite monitor! WIFI enabled, high quality video with night vision, sleep AND breathing tracking. Need I say more?
Nanit Pro Smart Baby Monitor & Floor Stand - White: Sleep Tracker, Movement Sensor, Wi-Fi Enabled, 2-Way Talk
Huggies are our tried and true. They’ve been the best with both babies! We specifically love the skin essentials because of the softness and absorbency.
Huggies Skin Essentials Luxury Diapers - Newborn - 76ct
You NEED a travel system. Joie by far exceeded our expectations. Between the safety, comfort and functionality, it’s our favorite! It’s also very affordable!
Joie Ginger and Rue Travel System - Shale Dark: Adjustable Handle, Infant Car Seat Compatible
Skip the bassinet and go right in for the pack and play! This Joie pack and play offers so much versatility! It comes with the bassinet feature, and even a changing pad! Then when your LO grows, you can take out the bassinet feature! We LOVE the zipp...
Joie Sesame LX One-Hand Fold Playard with Bassinet & Folding Changer - Dove
We’ve tried all the diaper rash creams you can think of. Desitin = diaper rash gone!
Desitin Maximum Strength Baby Diaper Rash Cream with Zinc Oxide - 4oz
This has been our favorite carrier for both kids. You don’t need expensive, just functionality.
Infantino Flip Luxe 4-in-1 Convertible Baby Carrier - 0-42 Months - Onyx
Swaddles are a must have, especially with a newborns startle reflex.
SwaddleMe by Ingenuity Baby Monogram Collection 3pk Swaddle Wrap - Born Free 0-3m
Burp cloths are a must have. Muslin specifically have never let us down.
Comfy Cubs Muslin Burp Cloths 20" x 10", Pack of 10 - Large, 6-Layer, Soft Ultra Absorbent 100% Cotton - Mauve
Skip the fancy bathtub. This one is affordable and can grow with baby!
Angelcare Baby Bath Support - Turquoise
The best thermometer for littles!
Frida Baby 3-in-1 True Temperature Digital Thermometer
You don’t need the fancy electric snot suckers; this one is the BEST.
Frida Baby NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator
Again, Huggies are the tried and true! Sensitive, strong and just the right amount of saturation!
Huggies Natural Care Sensitive Unscented Baby Wipes- 960ct - 15pk
Sickness isn’t fun. We always like to have a humidifier on hand. This one has worked perfectly for us!
Safety 1st Easy-Fill Cool Mist Humidifier, White
For the stuffy noses!
Little Remedies Saline Nasal Mist for Babies Stuffy Noses - 3 fl oz: Alcohol-Free, Dye-Free, Sodium Chloride