Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
new mom baby registry must-haves ♡
23
items products i have used and loved as a mom of two that i personally would recommend to my best friend! most of these things will also last you through more than just one baby.
Sections
5
sleeping
feeding/nursing
bathing/changing
playing/lounging
safety/supplements
sleeping
breathable and soft muslin fabric makes the best baby blanket! we take ours almost everywhere we go and it doubles as whatever else you want to use it for: giant burp cloth, bath towel, nursing cover, etc.
Amazon.com: Muslin Baby Blankets
although this is mainly used for white noise during sleeping, we love the red light mode that allows us to be able to see during diaper change and feeding at night without disrupting baby's sleep.
Rest 2nd gen - Hatch
if you love your back, get a glider/recliner chair! make sure both you and your partner test out the chair because you will be spending a lot of time in it rocking your little one to sleep, sitting up to feed them, reading them books when they're a b...
DaVinci Olive Upholstered Swivel Glider
most comfotable sleep sack i found for both of my babies. make sure you check the different tog on the one you buy as they varies in thickness so baby can stay warm/cool in them depending on the inside temperature of your house/nursery.
Shop Sleep Bags | Bamboo Sleep Sacks - Kyte Baby
feeding/nursing
as a breastfeeding/pumping mom of two, this has single-handedly saved me so much time postpartum sterilizing/drying baby bottles and pump parts as i found myself cleaning them hundred of times a day.
One Step™ Baby Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer Advanced | Baby Brezza
if you are breastfeeding, both sides will have letdown when baby is nursing on one of them. this milk collector can catch all the milk letdown on the other side and you can use that extra to build your freezer stash.
haakaa Ladybug Breast Milk Collector
highly absorbent and soft on baby delicate skin. we still use ours with both kids after 2.5 years.
Looxii 100% Cotton Muslin Burp Cloths 20''x10''
the collapsible feature saves counter space and also makes it travel friendly for washing/soaking baby bottles/pump parts anywhere you go! this is a must if you are someone who likes to keep baby feeding supplies separated from regular dishes.
Amazon.com: Collapsible Wash Basin
we went with the Avent glass bottles because we were not a fan of plastic bottles for our babies. although they're heavier, they at least gave us a peace of mind.
Amazon.com: Baby Glass Bottles
i found the Evenflo nipples work best for my babies who are both taking a bottle and nursing at the same time as they mimic the real thing in shape. these obviously go with the Evenflo glass bottles (that go out of stock all the time arghh, lucky for...
Evenflo Baby Bottle Nipples - Evenflo Feeding
this is the best way i found to store and keep a million of baby bottle and pump parts organized either on the kitchen counter or the master bath sink counter (for ours). i love that they're clear to easily what's inside and keeping dust/allergens aw...
Amazon.com: Clear Drawer Organizers
this cart goes everywhere with me in the house! i used it to store my pumping machine and supplies. i also have diapers, burp cloths, snacks and drinks as well. the first few weeks of postpartum i didn't want to move around too much and this cart bas...
Amazon.com: 3- Tier Rolling Cart
organizing bins to go with your rolling cart to keep things neat. doesn't have to be plastic bins but make sure you have at least one bin that is waterproof so you can keep your drinks in there without worries.
Amazon.com: Drawer Organizer Bins
some people might think having baby dish soap for washing bottles is extra but i think not. this soap washes off all of the milk film like it advertised and leaving NO SOAPY SMELL like a lot of regular dishwashing soaps on the market are doing. we're...
Amazon.com: Dapple Soap
we've tried several brushes and ended up liking the munchkin one with the sponge top the most. it also came with a small brush attached at the bottle for washing smaller parts. just make sure you squeeze all the excess water from the sponge after eve...
Amazon.com: Munchkin Sponge Bottle Brush
my most favorite breast pump after trying out so many of them for both pregnancies and is still going strong. i got mine second-handed from another mom but you can always check on a lot of websites to see if your insurance would cover one. make sure ...
Breast Pumps from Motif | Explore Our 3 Unique Models …
unless you want to spend more money on a different brand, i say go with this ikea high chair. it still fits our 2.5yo and is the easiest thing to clean after each meal. if you're worried about cushion for baby to sit on or other accessories, they are...
Antilop High Chair
bathing/changing
we still change our 2.5yo toddler on this as well as her 5mo sister. it's very easy to clean and i lost count of how many times it caught all the leak from my toddler when i wasn't changing her fast enough when she was a newborn baby! plus, my newbor...
Peanut® Changer - Keekaroo
hands down the only thing both my babies pretty much live in during their first few months of life just because of how soft and comfortable the bamboo fabric feels and we weren't leaving the house all that much so pjs all day everyday! they have two-...
Little Sleepies - Matching PJs & Daywear for Babies, Kids & Adults
forget about any other baby bathtub you see on the market and get this one trust me. it saves my sanity when my second child constantly has blowouts because it is easy to clean, to dry (no mold issue), to store (can be hung on the wall), and doesn't ...
Angelcare Baby Bath Support (Aqua) - amazon.com
playing/lounging
a safe place to put your newborn down for a few minutes (supervised) so you can at least have two hands free to do things like using the restroom, getting ready, making/washing a bottle, putting the grocery away, the list is endless! just be cautious...
Amazon.com: Snuggle Me
extra covers for the snuggle me baby lounger!
Amazon.com: Snuggle Me Cover
safety/supplements
a lot of people use the plugged-in baby monitor in the car but i found using a regular baby mirror works just as great and easier to install.
Amazon.com: Baby Mirror For Car