As a parent, it’s easy to get swept up in everything you can buy for your kids. I prefer to keep an intentional, minimal home so what I bring in and keep are the must have’s.
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Baby Gear
Toys
Feeding
Bath Time
Diapering
Sleep
Baby Gear
This is so sturdy and has the best storage
UPPAbaby Vista V3 Stroller + Bassinet V3 Bundle
Super lightweight and easy to take in and out of the car.
KeyFit Max ClearTex Infant Car Seat
Who says a solid diaper bag can’t be cute? This bag holds all of our essentials and comes with pouches I use for wet and dry clothes as well as a changing pad. Affordable and super durable
Skip Hop Forma Multi-Function Diaper Bag
Once my son outgrew his newborn car seat, we switched to this Graco model and have been very happy with it. Sturdy, durable, and he is safely secured in it
4Ever® DLX 4-in-1 Car Seat
Incredibly happy with this high chair, especially for saving space. It’s slim, stylish, and all parts are dishwasher safe.
EveryStep™ Slim 6-in-1 Highchair
PB cribs can be very expensive but this is a really nice, non toxic, affordable model.
Pottery Barn Kids Emerson Convertible Crib Crib Review
This does a great job keeping odors in
Ubbi diaper pail
I have tried a few carriers and I just never felt like my baby was secure. This one however has baby fit perfectly and safely
Baby Carriers
This nestles perfectly next to your bed for quick access to baby. Love the mesh sides that keep it breathable as well
Bassinet & Bedside Sleeper
Toys
I loved this as my son’s first block set. For young toddlers, they really like to throw things around so I felt comfortable with him using a soft set before upgrading to true wood blocks.
Melissa & Doug K's Kids Match & Build Blocks
I really love this for car rides. Crinkle toys are a must for the early months and provide endless entertainment.
Melissa & Doug Soft Activity Baby Book
Perfect for the warmer months. Kids can really entertain themselves a long time with this one while you can sit back and catch some rays.
Kids' Water Tables, Sandboxes & Sensory Play
I’m not always one to want toys with sounds, but seeing my son feel like a rockstar is worth it for me! I love watching him get familiar with how to make music
Together in Tune Magic Touch Guitar
This is such a great, solid activity cube that provides SO much entertainment.
B. toys Wooden Activity Cube - Zany Zoo: Educational Play ...
Love how this can be used through so many stages. My son loved this to help him stand and now that he’s walking we transformed it into the table version for more playing
Skip Hop Baby Activity Center
Feeding
Truly the best thing I owned during postpartum. Saves a ton of time that you could spend catching some sleep instead of washing & sterilizing bottles!
Momcozy KleanPal Pro Bottle Washer Sterilizer
I was adamant about having glass bottles even when I was pregnant because microplastics leeching into my son’s formula made me nervous. I really loved these and found them super durable, no need to worry about the glass breaking and I felt better hav...
Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Options+ Glass Baby Bottle Set - 18ct
Super simple and no frills which is ideal in the middle of the night.
Philips Avent Premium Fast Bottle Warmer
Bath Time
This covers all stages in the first year. I especially love the mesh sling for those early newborn days when baby is tiny
Fisher-Price Baby to Toddler Bath 4-in-1 Seat
Truly saved my knees during bath time!
Skip Hop Baby Bath Elbow Saver & Kneeler
I’ve been using this on my son since his first bath. It’s very gentle and I really like that there is no fragrance.
Pipette Baby Wash & Lotion Duo, Fragrance Free
Diapering
I really didn’t want to spend a ton of money on a changing table so using this on top of baby’s dresser was a game changer.
Skip Hop Baby Changing Pad Nursery Style
Sleep
Love all the custom modes you can set. I especially love the red light which is perfect for late night diaper changes.
Hatch Baby Sound Machine & Night Light
Miscellaneous
The BEST stain cleaner. I’ve never been disappointed by this low-tox spray
