💛 Sharing the baby must-haves that made life easier , especially in those early months. If I was building my registry again, this is exactly what I’d add.
Middle-of-the-night feeds were easier having baby right next to me.
Tried a few bottles — these are the ones we stuck with. The glass felt cleaner to me and they held up really well. Also helped to reduce gas in the littles
Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Options+ Glass Baby Bottle Set - 18ct
Buy more than you think you need
Rotated constantly.
Muslin Burp Cloths Large 100% Cotton by Comfy Cubs - Multicolor Boy, Pack of 10
Hands-down a game changer. Cut down so much time at the sink and made bottle washing feel manageable during those exhausting newborn weeks. Definitely worth the price and would recommend this to anyone
Bottle Washer Pro™ - All In One Baby Bottle Washer, Sterilizer, Dryer
Made bath time feel safe and simple, we always added a muslin cloth swaddle on the inside also
Angelcare Baby Bathtub Support Seat, Ideal for Babies Less than 6 Months Old, Unisex, Gray, 1 Count - Walmart.com
MVP!!!
The Baby Bundle | Tubby Todd Bath Co.
A must if you have other kids or just need two free hands. Way more useful than I expected
Baby Carrier Mini
Makes night feeds so much easier. Just tap on and off
DAYBETTER Night Light, Dimmable Touch Lamp for Bedroom, Portable Table Bedside Lamps, 5 Brightness and 16 RGB Colors, Suitable for Bedroom/Baby Nursery/Bathroom/Hallways/Living Room
We kept one of these downstairs for living room changes
Travel Changing Pad - up&up™
One of the few baby items that felt stylish and functional. Lots of compartments without feeling overwhelming. And it’s super easy to keep clean, just wipe off
DAGNE DOVER - Wade Diaper Tote
The only pacifier my kids loved, also they glow in th dark!
Bibs Glow in the Dark Latex Pacifier - 2pk - Target
Super soft and held up really well after tons of washes. I’d absolutely repurchase
Good Night Sky Organic Cotton Crib Sheets Set of 2 - Limestone
made feeding more comfortable and you can use it over the months to do tummy time/help with sitting
Boppy Nursing Pillow - Gray Beige Leaves
Gentle and unscented
The Honest Company Sensitive Shampoo & Body Wash, 10 FL OZ
Hours of tummy time and kicking fun! My baby loved the lights and sounds — kept them engaged longer than I expected.
Fisher-Price Glow and Grow Kick & Play Piano Gym Baby Playmat with Musical Learning Toy, Blue - Walmart.com
Teething? These books survive everything — drool, chewing, and tossing
Cottage Door Press Tuffy Books Set - 4 Indestructible Books
My baby loved watching and listening to this during crib time. Kept them calm and entertained for naps and quiet moments.
Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Musical Crib Toy and Sound Machine - Blue
Didn’t think I needed it, but once we had it, cradle cap was no longer a battle. Definitely would repurchase.
Fridababy DermaFrida FlakeFixer 3 Step Method for Cradle Cap - 1 Pack
One of the few bigger baby items that actually got used — this convertible high chair grew with us from baby to toddler and made mealtime way easier.
Sit-To-Step High Chair
Didn’t replace cuddles, but made me feel safer while baby napped and slept at night. Worth every penny for anxious first-time parents.
Owlet Dream Duo (Gen 3) - All-in-One Smart Baby Monitoring Bundle with Sock & 2K HD Cam
Double stroller that actually works for real life. Easy, sturdy, and worth the space in our garage.
Graco® Ready2Grow 2.0 Double Stroller, Black - Walmart.com
Worth the space in our car. Made every trip easier and kept baby secure and comfortable.
Graco SnugRide LX Infant Car Seat, Elko, Black
Transitioned to thus around 6-7 months- it can
grow with us — from rear‑facing to booster! Slim enough for our back seat but comfortable for baby, and the washable cover has been amazing after spills and messes.
Graco SlimFit3 LX 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat - Kunningham
Compact, organized, and keeps all the newborn basics together. Made weekly nail trims and bath prep so much easier.
Safety 1st Deluxe Baby Nursery Kit - Green - 30pc
Didn’t take up much space, but a total lifesaver when baby wasn’t feeling well. Worth keeping in your baby health kit.
Frida Baby Quick-Read Digital Rectal Thermometer for Accurate Infant Temperature Readings
Skip Hop Moby Baby Bath Set with Four Bathtime Essentials - Gray - 4pk
One of the biggest sanity savers in the first months — multiple motions and sounds helped calm baby when I needed a minute. Definitely used this daily.
