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Newborn faves

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All the links I send to every new mom/ pregnant friend that is building their registry!
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Health

The things to have on hand starting day ONE
 
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LOVE this app for baby tracking. I’ve always used the nursing timer to nurse. Love that I can track all diapers, feedings, pumping session and milk storage. This app is my lifeline!
Baby Tracker - Newborn Log App - App Store
 
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NEED item. Get a 2pack or several 2 packs for that matter. One lives in the diaper bag, one in the newborn cart. Super essential.
oogiebear Baby Nose & Ear Picker Safe Remover
 
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Very essential for newborn noses. The mist feature helps the spray to always go UP the nose.
Little Remedies® Sterile Saline Nasal Mist
 
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Best diaper rash cream for a newborn. It’s not as harsh as the Desitin brand and soothes a soar booty quickly!
The Honest Company Organic All Purpose Balm
 
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Best thing to do when all the other checklist items have been done for a screaming baby like burping, diaper change, rocking, soothing etc. trying this to see if it’s gas pain usually always solved the nonstop crying cases.
Gripe Water Original* - 4oz
 
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Nail file with light is the best way to trim a baby’s nails. Must have always been
Baby Nail Trimmer File with Light Safe Electric
 
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NEED this for diaper rash cream application!
Baby Diaper Cream Spatula, Diaper Rash Applicator
 
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Both my girls were prone to eczema since birth. This stuff is great to use overnight/ after bath to keep inclinations at bay!
Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Nighttime Moisturizing Balm, Soothes & Relieves Dry, Itchy Skin -11oz
 
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Always what the pediatrician recommended to use on bad eczema outbreaks. Use this on every diaper change and it will help clear up a bad breakout!
Amazon Basic Care Hydrocortisone 1% Cream 2oz

General

Biggest recommended items for new baby!
 
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FOLLOW THE 5,5,5 rule in this article!
A mindful guide to postpartum recovery for body and mind — Calm Blog
 
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Best sleep training program! Got my firstborn to sleep through the night by 6 weeks and my second born by 8 weeks. Has also helped make all the sleep regression time frames go a lot smoother.
On Becoming Baby Wise: Gift of Nighttime Sleep
 
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Best sleep sacks that keep the tightness of a swaddle without the hassle of tying a swaddle together. A zipper is much easier and both my babies loved this style!
Sleep Sacks, Baby Pouches & Sleep Suits
 
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Obsessed with this carrier! The cross and buckles in the back were super easy to click in bymyself and feel supported. Can use right away and lasts for a LONG time. Durable, and stylish. LOVED this carrier.
The Monarch Baby Carrier - Ebony Check
 
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Having a changing pad that you can wipe down is so important! Love this one
Mallify Wipe-Clean Baby Changing Pad, Waterproof Durable PU Pad, Soft & Non-Slip Safety Belt & Hanging Toys, Easy to Adjust & Removable Bar, Gray
 
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Have had this diaper bag since day one and it’s in the exact same condition as we first opened it! Love all the compartments, pockets, space, and changing pad it comes with! Comes in lots of colors now. Absolutely love this bag!
ROSEGIN Premium Vegan Leather Diaper Bag Backpack with Waterproof Changing Pad, Reinforced Zippers & Odor-Free, 20 Pockets Pro Organizer, Fits 15.6" Laptop, Stroller Straps, Baby Bag for Mom, Black
 
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Best diapers for babies is pampers swaddlers hands down! We tried every diaper out there and these never leak, never smell and the blue line once pee is in them is an accurate measure of liquid amount. We will always be a pampers swaddle family!
Pampers® Swaddlers™ Diapers for Babies and Newborns
 
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Love these wipes. They never caused a rash and are damp enough to wipe away messes
Pampers® Sensitive™ Wipes
 
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With both of my kids having sensitive skin, this body wash is the only thing that helps their skin and hair stay healthy and flare up free. Plus one of my daughter has curly hair and this helps define her curls really well!
Mustela Gentle Cleansing Gel Baby Body Wash and Baby Shampoo - 16.9 fl oz

Nursery

Our nursery is a subtle pink and cherry blossom theme for our 2 girls! We love it!
 
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All black out curtains great for blocking out the sun and keeping a room dark! We bought pink and they are so great! They block out so much and actually work! Plus they look nice.
Deconovo 100 Percent Blackout with Liner Grommet Curtain (2 Panel)
 
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Love this crib! We actually bought a second one of the exact same crib for our second little girl.
Lolly 3 in 1 Crib - Convertible Crib with Toddler Bed
 
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Love these big prints for bedside the windows in our nursery. These made my cherry blossom nursery vision come to life!
Cherry Blossom Watercolor Print Set: Light Pink Floral Wall Art (Digital Download)
 
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These are gorgeous above the dresser/ changing table in our nursery! I love the cherry blossom print!
Sakura Watercolor Print Set: Light Pink Cherry Blossom Floral Art (Digital Download)
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Love this dresser for our nursery! Lots of storage space and deep drawers!
Babyletto Lolly 6-Drawer Assembled Dresser (48")
 
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We love this tray on top of the dresser. It fits our baby changing Matt as well as 2 bins. One for wipes, diaper cream, the applicator and a second bin to hold diapers right on top of the dresser. Makes everything so easy, organized and right on top ...
Universal Removable Changing Tray | Changing Table Top
 
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Love these bins! Hides the mess well, especially with the lids and the pattern helps hide the mess of what’s inside! We got them in small and large for all the storage in the nursery
OLLIC Plastic Storage Bins with Lids 4PK
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We have the white set which goes perfectly with our white and wood accented items in the nursery! We love the small size for socks, hats, small toys etc. storage is everything!
AREYZIN Storage Bins with Bamboo Lids Set of 12 Lidded Storage Container Plastic Baskets Organizer Bins for Organizing Kithen Room Bedroom Office Close
 
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We got this closet organizer the second we found out I was pregnant! It’s perfect for the girls nursery to store clothes. We can split the closet easily between both kids and the extra drawer space is so helpful! The shelving holds all kinds of stora...
AURDAL wardrobe combination, white