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Newborn Must-Haves That Actually Are Worth It
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items As a mom of two (girl & boy), I survived the newborn trenches with these products! Not over hyped barely used products, but products I reached for every day multiple times.
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Feeding 🍼
Sleepy time 💤
Wake windows
Feeding 🍼
Ok ok ok I know it’s a little pricey- BUT it’s so worth it to make your life a little easier! It was a life savor with both kids, & made those hectic few minutes where your baby is screaming and you’re just trying to make a bottle so much more ca...
Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced Dispenser
The only thing that saved my nips with my son. Literal gifts from the gods.
Lansinoh Soothies Cooling Gel Pads - 4ct
Was super convenient to have while breast feeding & even after I stopped! We used it for tummy time as well, all in all it’s a must.
Boppy Nursing Pillow - Clay Gold Suns
The only bottles both of my babies would take- I tried soooo many but they both preferred these nipples & bottles! Easy to clean too which is a plus (especially in the middle of the night)
Philips Avent Natural Baby Bottles 4oz 4-Pack
Sleepy time 💤
Let’s be real- most newborns don’t sleep very well anyways- but here’s some things that made it a little better!
Game changer. I really could never figure out how to swaddle them as tightly as they did in the hospital- and after the 4th diaper change I wanted to scream. This zips up AND velcro’s to get them snuggled up. Bonus points for the fact that you can ch...
Omni Swaddle Wrap & Arms up Sleeves & Mitten Cuffs - Heathered Gray with Stripe Trim 0-3 Months
Not safe for sleeping over night- but a life savor when it comes to just lounging on the couch or in bed while awake. Helped my littles feel secure and snuggled while gave my arms a break so I could eat or change!
Snuggle Me Organic Lounger - Stone
If you had a boy like me…. I recommend getting more then 1 cover for the snuggle me. My son peed on everything the first few weeks 😵💫
Snuggle Me Organic Cover - Honey
We’ve had this baby monitor for 5 years, & have absolutely no complaints about it. I love that I can connect it to my phone so I can check in on them if im away from the house without needing to be on the same WiFi as the camera!
VTech 5.5" HD Smart Fixed Position Video Baby Monitor
This pack & play lasted through 5 years & two kiddos… the best investment. Makes traveling easier & the changing bassinet was a game changer.
Graco Pack 'n Play Care Suite Playard - Birch
Wake windows
Keeps those babes entertained for a looong time, plus it’s great for tummy time & to get those little bodies movin!
Fisher-Price Glow & Grow Kick and Play Gym - Blue
My son played with this for months, he loved looking up at the toys & trying to grab at them
Ingenuity Cozy Spot Reversible Duvet Activity Gym with Wooden Toy Bar - Loamy
Loved this for outside! With our 2nd, my toddler loved being outside so it helped being able to lay the baby down in a shaded area & not have to worry about bugs or the sun getting in there
Graco Pack 'n Play LiteTraveler LX Playard - Canyon
Saved my sanity with my 2nd. enough said.
Boppy ComfyFit Adjust Baby Carrier - Heathered Gray