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Baby/Toddler Essentials — Gear, Tech & Must Have Items
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items It has been about 2.5 years since I found out I was pregnant with my daughter yet I remember the days spent researching the best car seat, stroller, bottle, crib, etc. like it was yesterday. To make it easy for the other first time moms (and their lo...
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Gear + Tech
Furniture
Other Essentials
Gear + Tech
Strollers, car seats, pack and plays, wraps, carriers, monitors, bottle sterilizers, etc.
I love this stroller as much as I dreamed I would. It’s beautiful, rides smoothly, easy to open and close, and has a TON of storage. The features, such as the recline of the seat and the extension of the sun shade, are very luxurious and high quality...
Silver Cross Reef 2 Stroller - Compact & Stylish Modular Stroller
The infant car seat we used from the day my daughter was born until she was about 15 months old! It’s very lightweight and easy to carry around or attach to a stroller. The car seat does not require a base, which makes it easy to move into another ca...
Pipa Aire RX Car Seat & Base
This sterilizer and dryer was a LIFESAVER during the first few months of my daughter’s life. I loved the sterilizer option, but I really loved the quick dry option for pump parts and bottles. You can fit up to 6 bottles in this and quite a few smalle...
Momcozy 3 Layers Fast Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer
I highly recommend the Owlet. I slept so much better knowing we would be alerted if my daughter’s oxygen levels or breaths per minute decreased significantly. It is a splurge item, but it’s worth it. Most insurances cover it now so that is worth look...
Owlet Dream Duo™ 3 Ultimate Baby Monitoring System | Dillard's
This is a GREAT carrier for newborns and infants. It’s supportive and extremely comfortable, and it keeps baby snug. The carrier has the ability to provide full head support when baby is chest facing, which is nice for newborns or napping babies. We ...
BABYBJORN Jersey Baby Carrier Mini | Dillard's
This is the car seat we use when we travel now that my daughter is older! It fastens into an airplane easily, it weighs less than 10 lbs and isn’t a hassle to carry around, and it can be rear facing or front facing.
Romi 2-in-1 Convertible Car Seat
The car seat we are using now that my daughter is too big for an infant car seat! This one also works for newborns, but I prefer to have one that can attach to a stroller. I love the 360 rotating feature on this car seat and love that it can be used ...
Limited Edition Revolve360 Extend All-in-One Rotating Car Seat with Green & Gentle Fabric
Furniture
Furniture and larger items in my daughter’s nursery
The crib we chose for my daughter’s nursery! It transforms into a toddler bed, a day bed or a full size bed. We asked for this crib with the plan for it to grow with her. The detail is beautiful, the crib is sturdy and the color is a beautiful ivory ...
Sorelle Furniture Portofino Crib,Classic 4-In-1 Convertible Crib,Brushed Ivory Crib Made of Wood,Non-Toxic Finish, Wooden Baby Bed,Toddler Bed,Child’s Daybed and Full-Size Bed-Ivory
The dresser we chose for our daughter’s nursery is in the same collection as her crib, so the colors match perfectly. We changed out the knobs for custom pink ones to make it more girly. The drawers have a ton of space and the dresser is very sturdy.
Sorelle Portofino Double Dresser | Wayfair
We purchased this removable changing table topper for the dresser! I felt more comfortable with this because it bolts into the back of the dresser as opposed to using a changing pad or basket sitting on top.
Sorelle Changing Table Topper | Wayfair
Other Essentials
Bottles, activity centers, bath and feeding favorites, etc.
My daughter liked these bottles, and we did too because they are easy to clean! Limited parts when compared to competitors and no hard to reach spots. They come in two sizes and multiple nipple flows.
Philips Avent 3pk Anti-Colic Bottle with AirFree Vent - Clear - 9oz
The absolute best laundry detergent for babies. The smell is so dainty and sweet — exactly the way a baby detergent should smell. The fragrance also slightly lingers but isn’t too strong. I haven’t used anything else since she was born.
Ultra Safe Baby Laundry Detergent 32 oz.
These are the BEST washcloths. Soft, big but not too big, and thick but not too thick. Some baby washcloths are extremely thin and small, and not ideal for bathing a moving child. These get the job done!! There are cute color combinations, too!
HIPHOP PANDA Bamboo Baby Washcloths, 6 Pack
The best bang for your buck when it comes to Diaper Genie refills! Don’t waste your money on any other ones. These also have a light, floral scent.
Mama Bear Blossoms Diaper Pail Refills 1080ct
I know Diaper Genies are controversial, some people even call them unnecessary, but you need something that completely contains the smell of wet and dirty diapers. Trust me. You won’t want to open a regular trash can with used diapers in it every tim...
Playtex Diaper Genie Complete Pail w/ Odor Control