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What I Actually Use as a Mom 🤰
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items There's A LOT of options out there when it comes to baby gear, my promise here is to only share the things we actually use and love.
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Baby Essentials
Toddler Things
For Mom 💗
Baby Essentials
This stroller needs to be talked about more. Its light weight, easy to collapse, and has all the configurations you can want in a single stroller. I highly recommend this, especially if you're planning on getting a Nuna carseat (the ability to pop th...
Nuna TRIV™ next stroller
If possible, I highly recommend buying this in July during the annual Nordstrom sale!
Nuna PIPA™ RX Car Seat & Base
This is the exact tote I use as a diaper bag! Plus I added custom monogram of my little guy's initals
L.L.Bean Nor'easter Tote Bag, Regular
A slightly simpler version of what I use for a diaper bag. I love that this bag will grow with my little guy and be functional through his entire life, not just baby phase. Just add a bag organizer and you're set
The Original Boat and Tote
perfect to turn any tote into a diaper bag
Handbag Organizers / Women's Handbag Accessories
Our favorite diapers that we've used since birth!
Millie Moon Luxury Disposable Diapers
the only wipes we've ever used, you'll definitely want to stock up!
The Honest Company Wipes
This balm has worked so well for the times our little guy has gotten diaper rash. I love that its made with all clean, organic ingredients
Earth Mama Organic Diaper Balm
Trimming your baby's nails is not the easiest job, but at least with this tool I'm not worried about snipping his finger tips
Frida Baby Electric Nail Buffer
Because baby's have self-care needs too
Safety 1st Brush and Comb
100% cotton, soft bath towels – you only need two
Yoofoss Hooded Baby Towels
Once our little guy started sitting independently we ditched the baby bathtub, and I love having this in there to keep him from slipping
Bath Mats for Tub - Baby & Toddler
Another bathtime safety must!
Skip Hop Baby Bath Spout Cover
The bathtub we used until he grew out of it. Another great item to buy second hand!
Angelcare Baby Bath
When we first started purees and solids it was easiest to feed him just in a diaper, but now these are a daily essential to keeping him some what clean at meal times
OXO Tot Roll-Up Bib
I promise you its worth it! Definitely an item to look for second hand on FB marketplace or at baby consignment shops!
Sterilizers & Dryers for Bottles, Breast Pumps and Pacifiers
We combo fed from the start due to unexpected supply issues, and these were the bottles we preferred.
Lansinoh Baby Bottles for Breastfeeding Babies
We have both of these teether characters, and they work so well. I imagine the vibrating sensation is very soothing on sore gums
Nuby Vibrating Teether - 3+ Months
An essential part of our little guy's outfits from 0-8 months… he was a spit up guy, and if you have a baby that spits up or drools… these are the best for saving you from switching outfits 10 times a day
Konssy Muslin Baby Bibs
The best sound machines and a necessity. Sound machines and blackout curtains all help to recreate a womb-like environment for babies to sleep comfortably in.
Hatch: Devices to Help You Sleep Better
This little night light egg even came to the hospital with us to create better ambiance. It was so helpful during those middle of the night feedings and diaper changes to be able to move the light exactly where you needed it, while still keeping the ...
JolyWell Night Light
Easy to use, simple, wi-fi free monitor. I didn't want a wi-fi based monitor and couldn't really find any one that had amazing reviews, but I can confidently tell you that this one has held up well for us after 1+ year of daily use.
HelloBaby No WiFi Baby Monitor
My absolute FAVORITE carrier. We used this daily for getting out of the house, contact naps, etc. And still use it now 1+ year later!
Mabē
Another travel must. We love this pack n play, its super easy to set up and take down, and light weight.
Lotus Everywhere Travel Crib
Toddler Things
Cute dupes and great for those early walking days to get little ones comfortable wearing shoes. Plus at this price point, you won't feel guilty when they out grow them
Soft Sole Toddler Sneakers
We added one of these to our little guy's crib after he turned 1, and he snuggles with it every night
KeaBabies Toddler Pillow
No one warned me about how much fruit I would be cutting for my baby when we started solids. This little tool has probably saved me hours.
WhiteRhino Grape Cutter for Toddlers
Our favorite sleep sack for California winter nights
Yoofoss Fleece Baby Sleep Sack TOG 1.5
Our favorite warm weather sleep sacks!
Yoofoss Baby Sleep Sack TOG 0.5
again, not something you might think of right away, but truly an essential item for safety
Furniture Anchors (10 Pack) for Baby Proofing
A baby proofing essential, and one you don't always think of. Toilets are a drowning risk in the home, and this simple to use lock brings so much peace of mind
Baby Toilet Lock
A great sippy straw cup for the transition to offering water when age appropriate!
Munchkin Sippy Cup for Toddlers
This was recommended to us by our pediatritian, and I can confirm they are actually spill proof. Our little guy started getting milk in these cups daily once we quit bottles.
Munchkin Sippy Cup, Spill Proof
This has come in soooo handy as he's gotten bigger. Traveling, going out to eat, having dinner at a friends house – we use this constantly. Another good one to look for second hand.
Fast Table Chair | Legendary Award-winning high chair for children
One of my favorite gifts to give, for all ages. They're slightly weighted, can be warmed in the microwave, and smell like lavender – all very grounding for the nervous system. Plus they have every animal imaginable.
Warmies
For Mom 💗
A must have in those early weeks of postpartum recovery and beyond. I found it so much easier to wear these than fuss around with thick pads.
Bambody Absorbent Period Underwear
I definitely recommend putting these in your hospital bag. It is soooo much easier to have these on hand for recovery than the pad/disposable underwear combo my hospital had. Yes, purchasing your own is a luxury, and you deserve all of life's little ...
Always Discreet Postpartum Underwear
Leave me stranded on a deserted island with just my Kindle Paperwhite and its charger, and I'll be good. I love my Kindle, and as a previously staunch believer in “you need the feel of the pages while reading a book”… I can say I'm not a full Kindle ...
Kindle E-Readers
A comfortable and inexpensive nursing and pumping bra. If you are pumping, its life saving to at least be able to have your hands free.
Momcozy Hands Free Pumping Bra
For swollen feet and laps around the mom and baby recovery floor in the hospital
Breslatte Non Slip Hospital Socks with Grips
So comfortable in a time when comfort is king.
CRZ YOGA Butterluxe Maternity Leggings
If you're doing month by month polaroid pictures, this is the cutest little album for them!
Mini Photo Album for 2x3 Inch Polaroid Pics
We actually originally got this for our wedding guest book, but used it each month through pregnancy and postpartum for bump pics and month-by-month baby pictures
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera
Hands down the best emotional support water bottle out there. I love this design in particular, its like they upgraded their original style with everything you could dream of adding.
FreeSip® Sway