As a mom of 4 and former labor and delivery nurse, I have pretty much purchased all the necessities AND all the things I never needed. Let me help you narrow down the baby essentials!
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Travel essentials/car seats/carriers
Nursery essentials
Bath, Skincare and wellness for the littles
Bedding, blankets and lounge
Nursing and Feeding
Play, learn and Grow: Toys, books, tummy time and teethers
Travel essentials/car seats/carriers
A baby must have for hot summer days! It can be attached to your stroller/car seat or used as a tripod. It’s rechargeable and has multiple settings.
Portable fan
This may seem like a funny thing to add to a list of “baby” recommendations, but hear me out! I never knew I needed a Kindle until I spent hours feeding my newborn and realized, I didn't have a free hand to hold a book. Not to mention those middle of...
Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (32 GB)
Grab two of these! They double as a car seat cover AND nursing cover. The fabric is super soft and stretchy. LOVE!
Konssy Baby Car Seat Covers
Staying hydrated during pregnancy and postpartum is SO IMPORTANT! I love this water bottle for everyday. The handle makes it easy to carry, my drink stays cold all day AND it fits in my cup holders.
FreeSip® Sway
My kids loved this seat! It folds up perfect for travel and is great for feeding and entertaining.
Fisher-Price Portable Baby Chair Sit-Me-Up Floor Seat with ...
As a mom of 4, I needed a car seat slim enough to fit other car seats next to it.
This one is not only slim, but convertible! I love that my kids can grow with their seat and I’m not repurchasing later.
SlimFit® 3-in-1 Car Seat
Affordable and quality infant car seat! We used the same one for all 4 of my babies.
6 carrying styles, holds up to 45lbs, lumbar support, sun shade for baby
This carrier has everything you need!
Ergonomic Baby Carriers for Every Age - LÍLLÉbaby
Baby wraps are so nice for those early months! As we know, babies like to feel close and snuggled. My newborns lived in their Solly wrap. It allowed me to be hands free and still bond with baby.
Baby Wrap Carrier for Newborns | Babywearing Wraps
We were gifted this travel crib and it was the ultimate gift we didn’t know we needed. This has been amazing for travel. It’s so lightweight and easy to set up, pack up and carry around.
It unzips for easy access and is deep enough for toddlers that...
Lotus Everywhere Travel Crib
I carried this seat everywhere! It’s lightweight, washable and comfy for baby! Has multiple positions.
Maxi-Cosi Kori 2-In-1 Rocker
Nursery essentials
A MUST! We are still using this for our older kids. I love the options for multiple sleep sounds, colors and settings. We use the sleep/wake cycle for our toddlers to signal bedtime and waketime. The best part-everything can be controlled on the app ...
Hatch Baby Sound Machine & Night Light
This storage cart made my life SO much easier as a new Mom. Stock this cart full of diapers, wipes, feeding essentials, burp cloths, a couple outfits, swaddles, diaper cream and nursing essentials. Wheel it around the house with you all day as you ca...
Amazon Basics 3-Tier Rolling Utility Cart
No WiFi. No app. No cloud. No hacking worries. A super-secure direct signal beams straight from the camera to your screen. No internet connection means total peace of mind: the only one watching your little one is you. Can link up to 4 cameras to the...
Infant Optics – Best baby monitor
The only stain remover you need. Period.
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray ...
Absolutely necessary for colds and congestion. Easy to use and dishwasher safe.
3-in-1 Humidifier – Frida | The fuss stops here.
Bath, Skincare and wellness for the littles
Gentle and non-toxic. A brand you can trust. That's all you need!
Baby Wash and Shampoo
Non-toxic. Period.
Blue Lizard Baby Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
You need one at home, in the car and in the diaper bag. Great for face and neck and easy reapplication at the park and while you are out and about. Non-toxic and a brand you can trust.
Blue Lizard Baby Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Stick
I have tried so many diaper creams. This one is the best!
Resinol Medicated Ointment
Hypoallergenic and smells amazing! We use the lavender for bedtime baths.
The Honest Company Bubble Bath, Hypoallergenic
This bath seat held up so well for us through 4 kids. Comes with handy loop for easy storage, soft touch and allows airflow for quick dry.
Angelcare® Soft Touch Baby Bath Support
These are our FAVORITE towels! They are so super soft and my kids love picking out which animal they are going to be. I think we might have every single one. 😬
HIPHOP PANDA Ultra Soft Hooded Baby Towel
I know, it’s kind of weird-but hear me out! Coming from a nurse-this actually works!
Babies have tiny nostrils and often have a hard time breathing well when they are congested. This tool is great to help clear their airway.
Nose Frida: Frida Baby Nasal Aspirator & Electric Options
All the basics and baby needs in one handy kit!
Safety 1st : Grooming, First Aid & Oral Care - Baby
Bedding, blankets and lounge
Award-winning multifunctional docking station for babies 0-8 months old. The Deluxe+ dock is the ideal spot for babies for supervised lounging, playing, cuddling, diaper changes and tummy time.
Dockatot Deluxe+ Dock
Super soft, lightweight and breatheable. These are a necessity.
Konssy 3-Pack Muslin Baby Swaddle Blankets
These crib sheets are SO soft, breatheable and stylish. Made of 100% cotton and designed for comfort.
We use this daily! I love that you can rest baby on this pillow while nursing or bottle feeding so that you can have free hands. We also use this pillow for assisted tummy time to help baby with core strength. It is also great for teaching baby to si...
Boppy Nursing Pillow
Adjustable 3-in-1 booster seat with feeding tray crafted to cater to the needs of both babies and toddlers, spanning a broad age range of 6 to 36 months who can sit up unaided. Includes a removeable, easy to clean tray.
Bumbo multi seat
Necessity for sore nipples while breastfeeding. Keep in your diaper bag and on your utility cart at home.
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream
OK, I did not know these existed for my first couple of pregnancies and I wish someone had told me! You can wear these all day long to catch any milk that may leak. Just save it and pour into refrigerated bottle. No more wasted liquid gold! These esp...
Elvie Catch Milk Collection Shells - Leak Proof
Soft, comfy, breathable and perfect for nursing your baby.
Great price! Grab at least 3-4 to have between washes.
The perfect first spoon for baby! This is great for baby’s who are teething and exploring food for the first time. Mash up a banana or soft food and press into the spoon. Let your baby learn to self feed while tasting new foods!
NumNum®
These silicone trays make freezing homemade baby food a breeze! The silicone bottom makes popping them out quick and easy!
A wearable breast pump is a must for a busy Mom! I was chasing toddlers, working and taking care of the home. I needed to be hands free and this pump was my best friend!
Hands-Free & Wireless Electric Breast Pumps
The only way to do baby food and mealtime! This bib covers baby completely so you can essentially be mess free and keep clothes clean and dry. We rinse them clean after every meal and hang to dry. You will want to pick up at least 2-3 of these!
Long Sleeve Bib - Dinosaur - Cloud Island
We always made our own baby food. These containers made storage so easy! I love that they are glass and can be stored in fridge, freezer or warmed in microwave as needed. Easy to clean and a great buy!
As our babies got older, we used them to store ...
OXO Tot Baby Glass Food Storage Blocks - 8pc
These are so great for storing small amounts of baby food for meals. Great for freezer storage or on the go! I love that they are glass and safe for my baby.
Glass Baby Food Containers
Anti colic, durable glass, safe for baby and can be sanitized in the dishwasher. These are fantastic!
Glass Baby Bottles
This is the whole package-literally everything you need in one purchase. I love that the bottles are made to be anti-colic, nipples are breast-like and encourage a proper latch, safe for dishwasher/microwave/boiling on stovetop. The included silicone...
Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Options+ Glass Baby Bottle Set - 18ct
Play, learn and Grow: Toys, books, tummy time and teethers
Here you will find all things essential for development: toys, books and teethers that make playtime fun while helping little ones build important cognitive, sensory, fine motor and gross motor skills. These are the kinds of things that encourage cur...
Starting at 4 months, your little can start developing core strength and practice standing in this play center. Legs are adjustable to grow with baby. Easy to clean! We loved this.
Skip Hop Baby Activity Center: 3-Stage Play
Designed to grow with your child from newborn to toddler, this play mat provides stage-based activities that engage them throughout their first year.
The Play Gym | Baby Activity & Tummy Time Mat
My baby always chose this teether! Super soft for snuggles and crinkles for play. Comes with an attached teether. It's an all-in-one!
Itzy Ritzy - Itzy Lovey Including Teether
Easy for little hands to hold and great for chewing. This one was a favorite for all my kids!
Comotomo Silicone Baby Teether, Orange
My babies loved playing with this toy on their car seat. Great for car rides!
Spiral Activity Toy Deer
All 4 of my babies loved this toy! It’s easy to grip for little hands and makes a great teether! They started really having interest in this at around 4 months. Great for fine motor!
Manhattan Toy: Rattles and Teethers
A favorite!! Baby always reached for this one.
Lamaze Toys: Rattles & Teethers
Easy to hold and fun to chew!
Baby Banana Original Toddler Brush, USA
Great black and white book for baby. Black and white books are great for babies because newborns and young infants see high contrast much more easily than detailed, colorful images. Great for encouraging visual tracking.
Super comfy around belly and dont slide down. These are breatheable and not thick.
Maternity leggings
These leggings were my ultimate favorite. They stayed put all day without sliding and sagging. They felt great on my belly and I appreciated the all day comfort. I wore for multiple pregnancies and they held up perfectly!
These joggers were my absolute FAV for my pregnant belly. They come in so many color options. I purchased the matching crew and had a set for almost every day of the week!
High Rise VintageSoft Relaxed Joggers
Wore these comfy crewnecks with the matching joggers at least 4-5x weekly. Honestly my favorite outfit to wear throughout my pregnancy!
Literally a bidet for your vajay. As a former postpartum nurse, trust me, you need this!
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle Postpartum
Ice packs are a must for post birth swelling and discomfort. It was so nice to have these ready when I was feeling uncomfortable. I appreciated that they were reuseable and could be used warm or cold.
HI FINE CARE: 2025 Perineal Ice Pack
Truly feels like you are sleeping on a cloud! This ergonomic pillow helps support the head, back, belly, sides, knees, hip, and feet. Product description says “enhances blood circulation throughout the night and alleviates body pressure. It effective...
The lip moisturizer you never knew you needed! I keep one of these in every corner of my home-my car, junk drawer, diaper bag, makeup bag.
This lip plumper is the perfect neutral shade and really locks in moisture.
Skip the filler and get gorgeous, f...
Nu Colour® Peptide Pout
Clothing/Sleep
All my babies LIVED in bamboo pajamas. I am pretty sure they never wore their first actual outfit until they were 3 months old. These are buttery soft and great for sensitive skin. They have fold over hands and feet to keep your baby cozy and free fr...
Little Sleepies pajamas
These sleep sacks were a game changer for my baby's sleep! This buttery soft sleep sack kept them comfy-cozy and gave them a “snuggled” sense of security. I love the double zipper for easy dipaer changes in the middle of the night.
Bamboo Sleep Bags
These swaddles were amazing for baby's first few months. Babies tend to startle easily and wake frequently. This help ease baby's startle reflex promoting a more quality sleep for baby AND mom. There are multiple size option and colors. I recommend g...
Love to Dream® USA Swaddles & Sleep Bags
Sun and fun
All my babies used this float. It got so much use and definitely got its moneys worth. We loved that baby could be placed safely on back or belly. The canopy was a huge plus as well as the foot rest.
I appreciated that this wasn’t just another blow ...
