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First time Mom Recommendations
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items Hello, first time mom here! This is a list I wish I would have had before my baby arrived. Especially with all the over hype on certain products. I ended up buying multiple things people said were necessary and ended up not even using half. Hope this...
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Medicines/Tools
Appliances
Soaps and bottles
Big Ticket Items
Entertainment/Toys
Medicines/Tools
This works great especially if the manual tube nose sucker makes you wanna gag 😂. My poor baby had the rhino virus and this was a must. Just make sure not to use it too often, newborns noses are super sensitive.
NeilMed Battery Operated Nasal Aspirator, for Babies and Kids, 1 Count
I used this before using a nose sucker and this really did help break up the mucus more. It is a little pricey but without it, I wasn’t able to suck much music out of my baby’s nose when he was sick. I also prefer this over the saline squirt because ...
The Boogie Brand Micro-Mist Saline Inhaler - 1.7oz: Cold, Cough or Flu Treatment, Hypoallergenic, Alcohol-Free
Definitely needed! My baby started teething at 4 months off and on. I put a little of this on his gums and he stops crying in 5 minutes.
Dr. Talbot's Soothing Gel and Gum-eez Teether for Teething Infants, 0.53 oz Gel
This works amazing for baby’s that are colicky! My baby was having a hard time passing gas, but after a few days of using this he was feeling much better.
Infants' Mylicon Gas Relief Drops & Syringe, Dye Free, 0.5 fl oz
This is another option if your baby gets gassy.
Mommy's Bliss Gripe Water for Babies with Gas, Colic or Stomach Discomfort - 4 fl oz
This is a perfect baby shower gift idea! Has multiple medicines baby will need eventually.
Little Remedies New Baby Essentials Kit, 6 Piece Kit for Baby's Nose and Tummy, Infant Relief
This kit has really come in handy for me. I love that it comes with little plastic tweezers! I use mine to get boogers that are caught in my baby’s nose that the nose sucker won’t get. I also love how cheap this is!!
Baby Grooming Kit, Infant Safety Care Set with Hair Brush Comb Nail Clipper Nasal Aspirator,Baby Essentials Kit for Newborn Girls Boys (Grey White) - Walmart.com
Appliances
I recommend one of these over a bottle warmer. Especially since my bottle warmer was warping my bottles. This is way better and super easy to clean!! Has 6 different temperature settings and takes about 3 minutes to heat to temp. It stays to temp unt...
Momcozy Instant Baby Bottle Warmer, Water Warmer for Making Baby Formula, Instantly Dispense Warm Water Dual Lights for Night Feeding, Breastfeeding Essentials
This is an alternative for the Mom Cozy water warmer if you want an all in one machine that will make warm milk in minutes. Definitely recommend this to anyone that wants to make bottles quickly. Nothings worse than a screaming baby waiting on there ...
Baby Brezza Formula Pro Mini Baby Formula Mixer Machine Fits Small Spaces and is Portable for Travel– Bottle Makers Makes The Perfect Bottle for Your Infant On The Go, White
The air during winter time can get pretty dry so we used this in our baby’s room. I like that it also has a night light.
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Humidifier with Diffuser and Nightlight - White: For Rooms 200-500 Sq. Ft., Quiet Operation, Adjustable Mist
Love love love this! Many different options to choose from but this one is my favorite!
Jeep Milestone 6-in-1 High Chair by Delta Children - Sage Green: Adjustable, Converts to Booster, Reclining Seat
Soaps and bottles
Personal preference but my baby loves MAM products. These do have 5 pieces but are pretty easy to clean.
MAM Easy Start Anti-Colic Baby Bottles Unisex - 5 fl oz/2pk
Again this brand is awesome! I’m not even sure my Walmart has anything else to wash bottles with but still a great buy.
Dreft Plant-Derived Liquid Dish Soap and Dishwashing Detergent for Baby Bottle, Fragrance Free Baby Essentials, 18 fl oz
This detergent is the best for newborn/baby’s.
Dreft Liquid Laundry Detergent for Babies, Tackles 100% of Common Baby Stains, Unscented Laundry Detergent, 42 fl oz, 32 Loads - Walmart.com
This one is kind of a no brainer but as a first time mom, it was stressful to remember everything I would need before my baby came.
Dreft Baby HE Fights Stains Removes Odors Liquid Laundry Detergent 80 Loads - 105 fl oz
Big Ticket Items
I got this for my baby shower and we use this everyday! I like it even more because it has the changing station attachment included. This attachment is a MUST especially if you have pets and don’t want to change them wherever. I actually removed the ...
Graco Pack ‘n Play Travel Dome DLX Playard, Astin - Walmart.com
Super affordable and budget friendly car seat/stroller. The stroller folds up nicely to take up less space. I’ve been using mine for almost 5 months now and both have worked awesome!
Baby Trend EZ Ride Travel System (with EZ-Lift™ Infant Car Seat) - Walmart.com
My baby loves this swing! It has multiple rocking modes and plays soothing music.
Ingenuity InLighten Soothing Swing - Van the Elephant: Adjustable Speed, Reclining Seat, Machine Washable
This is a must if your baby with be in your bed at anytime. This with prevent a visit to the ER!! Super durable and easy to set up.
Regalo Extra Long Hideaway Metal Bedrail, Gray Baby/Toddler Safety Bed Rail
This worked great for us since we don’t have a bathtub. My 5 month old just now grew out of this.
stusgo Collapsible Baby Bathtub, Plastic Frog Baby Bath Tub with Soft Cushion & Thermometer（Green） - Walmart.com
Entertainment/Toys
Fun and affordable play mat! Super soft and comfortable for baby to lay on.
Bright Starts Wild Wiggles Baby Activity Gym & Play Mat, FoldAway Toy Bar, Newborn, Unisex (Green)
Perfect for baby to bounce and play. This jumper is super durable!
Bright Starts Bounce and Spring Deluxe Door Jumper with Take-Along Toys for Ages 6 Months and Up
I got this as a baby shower gift and my baby has been playing with this since he was 3 months old. The scales crinkle and sea animals are behind them. Surprisingly this has been his favorite toy so far.
Melissa & Doug Flip Fish Soft Baby Toy Sensory Tummy Time Toys, Soft Fabric Toy For Babies, Infants
This toy lights up and spins when the top is pressed down. Great for 6 months and up. My baby will play with this for 30 minutes straight.
Bright Starts Press & Glow Spinner Baby Toy with Lights and Sounds, For Ages 6 Months+
Nice affordable baby walker. This is height adjustable and will come apart to clean easily. (My baby had a blowout in his the first week we used it 😂🙃) I washed and dried mine and it didn’t shrink or stretch.
Ingenuity Smooth Strides Activity Walker - Developmental Walker - Chambray - 6M-12M