Now that I’ve made it through the first year with 2 kids, here are the things that I would absolutely repurchase or recommend to other new mommas!
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What’s in your Diaper Caddy
Essentials for traveling with a baby
Pumping/Baby dishes you need
Baby Sleep Essentials
Baby Bathtime Must haves
Baby Carriers/Clothes you need in your life
What’s in your Diaper Caddy
Look, I get it, it’s gross. But nothing clears their noses better than this. Such a life saver when your kiddos are sick.
NoseFrida the SnotSucker – Frida | The fuss stops here.
My first daughter would get a diaper rash so easily, and my second daughter has terrible eczema. This diaper rash cream has been phenomenal for both! We haven’t found a better one.
Aquaphor Baby Diaper Rash Cream 3.5 Oz
THE BEST LOTION FOR BABIES WITH ECZEMA! My daughter has such bad eczema and we tried sooo many things to help her. This lotion cleared it up in about a week. It’s magical.
This sound machine is amazing! It’s great to have in the car, in the stroller, or taking with you while you travel. The battery life is great. (It’s also nice that they come in so many cute colors).
Hatch Go Portable Sound Machine for Kids
The best stroller. I love that it grows with your baby. You can click in the car seat for when they are really little and the seat reclines. It folds up easily to go in your trunk. I would absolutely buy this again!
FastAction™ Jogger LX Stroller
These are great to keep in the diaper bag or in the back of your car for an emergency diaper change. I also used these a lot in the newborn phase. I would put one over the changing table for middle of the night changes(sometimes you never know what w...
These are something I always keep in my diaper bag to use at restaurants. They just peel and stick and just throw away when you’re done.
Babebay Disposable Baby Placemats, 40 Pack
Pumping/Baby dishes you need
This is my favorite breast pump by far! I love that it’s chargeable so you aren’t stuck to the wall while you pump. I’ve used for a full year with both of my kids.
Spectra
These are a necessity for babies/toddlers!
SAMiGO Silicone Baby Feeding Set with Suction
Baby Sleep Essentials
This is a NEED! We have one in both of our kids’ rooms. I love that I can control them from my phone. You can set up a routine and the sound machine to turn on/off at a certain time. These have been a game changer for getting our kids on a sleep sche...
Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine & Night Light 2nd Gen
I loved this with both of my kids, but this was genuinely the ONLY swaddle that my first daughter liked. We tried so many. So this is the one that I just immediately packed in my hospital bag for my second.
Love to Dream™ USA | Swaddles, Baby Sleep Bags & Sleep Suits – Love to ...
I had such bad PPA with my first daughter surround safe sleep, and this mattress just saved my sanity at night. Such a great breathable mattress. And now my second daughter is using it!
Safe & Breathable Crib Mattress
Once my kids were out of the swaddle age, these are some of my favorite sleep sacks! Once they’re zipped up, they immediately know it’s time to sleep.
SleepSack® Wearable Blankets - Halo Sleep
I have used this bassinet with both of my kids! I love that you can adjust the height and drop the side. It’s easy to transfer them or just roll over and check on them in the middle of the night.
Both of my kids have had to have pacifiers to sleep. Toss about 8 pacis in the crib and there ya go. But my second daughter specifically preferred the blue Philips avent pacifiers over anything else!
Shop Philips Avent Pacifiers & Soothie Snuggles
Baby Bathtime Must haves
I love this baby bath because it’s so easy to wipe down and clean. It’s easy to hang up when it’s not being used. And when my babies got to the age of sitting up, we just flipped the bath over and they were still able to sit up in the bath assisted. ...
Angelcare Baby Bath Support Gray - Under 6 Months
I love this baby soap! We do a bath every night for bedtime and we use soap every 3 days(to avoid drying out their skin). We’ve been using this for a while now with no plans to change
Fragrance Free Moisture Hypoallergenic Wash
Baby Carriers/Clothes you need in your life
The first few months, my babies lived in this carrier. Especially when it’s your second, you need your hands free to chase a toddler around. This is was the best wrap!
Moby Wrap
If I had to pick only 3 things to recommend to a new mom, this would absolutely be one of the three! We used these for EVERYTHING! They’re so big so they were used as a blanket outside on the grass, a swaddle, a burp cloth, a car seat or breastfeedin...
Fern & Avery Organic Receiving Blankets - Boys & Girls
These are the burp cloths that I had ALL over my house in the first few months. So soft and lightweight.
Burp Cloths
These were the “fancy” burp cloths that I would keep with me in my diaper bag! Not only do they have the CUTEST colors and patterns but they are so thick that they are basically water proof! So if I’m dressed up at a nice event, I know my outfit will...
Beautiful Burp Cloth Bibs & Accessories
As soon as my kids are out of the Moby wrap stage, they have both LOVED this carrier! I love that they can ride in it so many ways to really grow with your child and their preferences. Would highly recommend!