Each of these items I considered necessities during the first few months of having my baby! Many of the items I simply couldn’t live without. I hope you find some helpful ideas in this list!
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Sleep
Bath
Feeding
Play
Nursery
On the go
Sleep
Best way to swaddle my newborn
Baby Sleepsack Swaddles | HALO
Love the red light and brown noise! Keeps my baby asleep
Hatch Rest 2nd generation - Night Light, Sound Machine, and Time-to-Rise
Helps with diaper changes so we aren’t turning on the big light!
JolyWell Kids Night Light, Baby Egg with 7 Colors
Bedside bassinet is a must!
Bassinet & Bedside Sleeper
Double zippers are a must for night time!
Sleep and Play Pajamas
These were great when we transitioned out of a swaddle! Made my baby sleep long stretches!
Shop Sleep Bags | Bamboo Sleep Sacks
Favorite bassinet sheets! So soft
TotAha Premium Stretchy Bassinet Sheets Baby Girl
I wish I would’ve used these when I first brought my baby home!! She wasn’t used to her hands being up and it kept waking her up once I tried to use these so I had to switch, but I loved the convenience of these! Plus they’re so cozy to hold your bab...
Newborn Swaddling Collection
Loved this because it kept baby’s pacifier in her mouth better and she was able to hold it with this!
Nookums® Paci-Plushies® Retriever Pacifier Holder Baby Toy
Must have to put baby in for supervised naps!
Infant Loungers
We love this mattress!
Premium Foam Crib and Toddler Mattress
Bath
Best bath
Angelcare Baby Bath Support Gray - Under 6 Months
Smells heavenly
Johnson's® Bedtime® Baby Bath Wash
Love this for baths!
Frida Baby Control The Flow Bath Rinse Cup
A must have! Used it everyday
3-in-1 Nose, Nail + Ear Picker – Frida | The fuss stops here.
Feeding
The bottles my baby loved! Our nicu even let us bring them in to get her used to them. They are the only brand they allowed in the hospital.
Baby Bottles
Worked very well for my preemie baby. We even still used them for the first 2 months!
Dr. Brown's Preemie Flow Narrow Silicone Nipple
Loved for heating up baby’s bottles!
Dr. Brown's Deluxe Baby Bottle Warmer and Sterilizer, For ...
My favorite burp cloths! We have 3 packs and I want more!
Looxii Muslin Burp Cloths 6 Pack 20x10
My #1 recommended baby item. I could not have lived without this having a bottle fed baby!
Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer Sterilizer
Saved my babies stomach!
BioGaia Protectis® BABY - Probiotic Drops
Recommended by our pediatrician to use daily!
Enfamil® D-Vi-Sol® Vitamin D Drops - 50 mL Bottle - Online
Used this to give my babies vitamin to get her used to taking medicines! She used this with no issue.
MediFrida the ACCU-DOSE PACIFIER – Frida | The fuss stops here.
Great to have on hand!
Official Site of LifeVac | Choking Rescue Device that Saves Lives
Must have for the bottle washer!
Momcozy Washing Block for KleanPal Pro
Play
One of the only things that allowed us to put her down
4moms
The BEST play gym! Worth the money. My baby loved the contrast cards as a newborn and is now playing with everything else!
The Play Gym | Baby Activity & Tummy Time Mat
Only thing that allowed me to get chores done around the house. My baby fell asleep in this every time.
Embrace Baby Carrier For Newborn
My baby is mesmerized by this!
Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Musical Crib Toy
Perfect play mat!
Fisher-Price Glow And Grow Kick & Play Piano Gym Baby Playmat With Musical ...
Nursery
Love this! Keeps the smell contained!
Diaper Genie
Love this baby monitor! Also love that it connects to my phone so I can see my baby when I’m at work!
VTech RM5764HD 1080p Smart WiFi Baby Monitor
Our mattress of choice! The newton one was too expensive in my opinion and this one worked perfect for us!
Premium Foam Crib and Toddler Mattress
Must have for baby supplies! I have two, one for upstairs and one for downstairs
Storage & Utility Carts - Rolling Kitchen & Bath Carts
On the go
Loved this travel system! The bassinet was great for walks when they can’t sit up yet. The car seat was very easy to install and use everyday, and the stroller was also very used friendly and compact for the trunk!
Pivot Modular Travel System with LiteMax Infant Car Seat
Must have on the go! Used it attached to my baby’s car seat and also around the house in different places she slept!
Hatch Rest Go - Nap trapped no more
Loved these to store my milk in while pumping on the go!
Breast milk Storage Bottles
I use this every single time I leave my house! I use the Menela bottles for when I pump and I also put Dr browns bottles that I pre make for my baby in here! They are compatible with the ice pack.
Medela Breast Milk Storage Cooler Bag with Ice Pack
I used this while in the hospital on my magnesium drip and it was a lifesaver! And now I use it on the go with my baby and attach it to either her car seat or stroller!
Stroller Fan
My baby could stare at this all day in her car seat! Especially the one that is black and white when she was little.
Bitzy Bespoke™ Itzy Bitzy Spiral Car Seat Activity Toy
Love this diaper bag! It’s affordable and so spacious!
Original Diaper Bag With Stroller Clips
Perfect to have 2 bases for mom and dads car!
Evenflo LiteMax LX Infant Car Seat Base
Super easy for carrying!
Tushbaby Hip Carrier | Baby Carrier Seat for 0–3 Years
Pumping essentials
Loved this breast pump! I feel like it was the only thing that emptied me. I just didn’t like that I had to be plugged in to a wall, but it also game me some forced downtime to go on my phone!
S2 Plus | Hospital Strength Breast Pump
I loved these wearable breast pumps!! I used them when it was convenient while taking care of my baby and when I was on the go! Also, when I went back to work as a nurse, these allowed me to discretely pump while working!
These saved my breast feeding/pumping journey!! To me, pumping wasn’t worth it unless I could also have the attachment of nursing my baby and these allowed her to latch to me! I was able to transition her off them eventually but I’m so grateful for t...
Contact Nipple Shields
Maymom parts are essential if you are using a spectra!! So much cheaper to replace the parts or if your flange size changes like mine did!
For Spectra : Maymom Wholesale Shopping Cart
Loved using this on the other side while breast feeding!! I was able to collect extra milk this way!
Haakaa Generation 2 Silicone Breast Pump with Suction Base 5 oz 1pk
Essential for pumping and using the pitcher method!
Dr. Brown's® Formula Mixing Pitcher
Loved using this on the go but especially at night so I didn’t have to go downstairs to the fridge every time!
Willow® Portable Breast Milk Cooler - On The Go Storage
The best for nursing and pumping!
Nursing Bras | Pumping & Breastfeeding Bras
A cheaper option but also very comfy!
Nursing Bras
Diapering
Must have a silicone changing table for easy clean up! I loved this one!
Peanut® Changer – The Original Made in USA Easy-to-Clean Changing pad ...
The SOFTEST diapers!
Millie Moon
Used this with every diaper change to PREVENT diaper rash, I used a different cream for if my baby did have diaper rash!
Baby Care
For mom
The best tasting prenatal. Even continued taking them while breast feeding and pumping!
Prenatal Plus Multi & Omegas
Must have for postpartum!
PRETTYGARDEN Women's Two Piece Lounge Set Summer Casual ...
Must have water bottle for breast feeding and pumping!!
Sweet Cherry - HydroJug Traveler 40oz
The BEST smelling laundry detergent for babies! Didn’t cause any irritation to my baby’s skin
