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First Time Dad's Go-To
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items I had a lot of questions and what ifs when we had our daughter. Now I'm over a year in and know what we really needed and what was a waste.
Sections
5
Essentials
Play
Sleep
Skincare
Bath
Essentials
Kind of pricey but totally worth it. Saved my sanity. Could put baby down for a nap or just a quick bathroom break. Loved it
Snuggle Me Organic Curve Infant Lounger - Slate
Both me and the wife used this, we introduced bottles and it made it easy to do paced feeding. I liked it better than the My Breast Friend pillow
Boppy Nursing Pillow - Gray Beige Leaves: Botanical Leaf Pattern, 20" Length, 5.5" Thickness, 16" Width
These are some of the best diapers. My diaghter suffers from eczema and these don't irritate. They're super absorbent and we haven't had any kind of leaks.
Millie Moon Luxury Disposable Diapers - (Select Size and Count)
Always need a burp cloth around. These are super soft and matched all the pink things my wife wanted.
Baby 3pk Basic Muslin Burp Cloth - Cloud Island™ Pink: Cotton, 0-12 Months, 19.5" x 8.25"
Play
This was an absolute life saver for tummy time. This one also grows with baby so when they start sitting up there are different positions for the pain and toys!
Fisher-Price Glow and Grow Kick & Play Piano Gym Baby Playmat with Musical Learning Toy, Blue - Walmart.com
A great play set for on the go trips to grandparents or friends. Super compact and lightweight, we loved it
Comfy Cubs Wooden Baby Play Gym with 5 Sensory Hanging Toys - Natural Wood | Babylist Shop
I hate to say that this is worth the hype, but it is. It's so good for baby development and grows with baby. Our girl absolutely loved it and was entertained forever 😂 Definitely a registry item for sure, but totally worth it.
Lovevery Play Gym & Sensory Strands Bundle - Play Gym & Sensory Strands Bundle | Babylist Shop
My wife was obsessed with these, she used them everyday. Our baby was super interested and they double as learning books later on. The create is a speech language pathologist which is a bonus
Penguin Random House Baby's Tummy Time Book Box Set: A 3-Book Box Set | Babylist Shop
Another totally worth the hype buy. This was a great play place, safe place to set baby down while cooking or anything like that, and it grows with the well into toddler hood. Totally worth the money
Skip Hop Silver Lining Cloud 3-Stage Activity Center | Babylist Shop
Sleep
This is amazing for day time naps and night sleep! Even at half volume it relaxes our little one and makes it so almost nothing in the house can be heard in the room. There is an annual subscription, so if that's a no-go, try the travel Hatch
Hatch Hatch Baby Sound Machine - Beechwood | Babylist Shop
Kyte baby is the best there is. It's super soft, they have a million colors and different TOG's. Still using them into toddlerhood
Kyte Baby 1.0 TOG Sleep Bag - Oat, Small | Babylist Shop
Best for car naps and traveling. Soothed baby right to sleep even on a 5 hour road trip. Plus you don't need the annual subscription for this one, just press and go!
Hatch Hatch Go Sound Machine - Putty | Babylist Shop
The momcozy is such a good base camera as well as a travel camera. So perfect if you don't want to pay for a Nanit or owlet camera. Works amazing
Momcozy Video Baby Monitor 1080p HD - White | Babylist Shop
Skincare
The most moisturizing lotion there is. Really helped clear up baby acne
Tubby Todd Bath Co
A must have especially when baby had small rashes. We use and abuse our aquaphor.
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Skin Protectant Advanced Therapy Moisturizer for Dry and Cracked Skin Unscented - 14oz
Super moisturizing, a diaper bag staple. Clean and fragrance free for sensitive skin babies
Pipette Baby Lotion Fragrance Free - 5.7 fl oz: Hypoallergenic, Sulfate-Free, Mineral Oil-Free, Vegan
Bath
A classic for a reason. So good for little babies. You don't need the thermometer, but it helped with my anxiety of the water being too warm
Angelcare Baby Bath Support & Thermometer Gift Bundle - Grey | Babylist Shop
If it's the only bath item you get, get it. We didn't get it and I wish we would've from the start. I'm disabled, and my knees and back screamed for help the first few months
Skip Hop Moby All-In-One Elbow Saver & Kneeler - Grey | Babylist Shop
This is so good for my anxiety, especially now that my baby cruises and walks. It helps me know she's not gonna hurt herself if she does slip or fall
Skip Hop Moby Spout Cover - Grey | Babylist Shop
My daughter loved chasing these around the tub and still uses them to throw into her other toys now
Munchkin Float & Play Bubbles Bath Toy | Babylist Shop