These are the breastfeeding and newborn essentials that made the biggest difference during the first 3 months with my baby. Everything here is practical, affordable, and easy for sleep-deprived parents.
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Breastfeeding/Pumping
Cleaning
Diapering
Medications/Health
Play
On the go
Breastfeeding/Pumping
Makes nursing while sitting in bed so much more comfortable!
We use this every day! Keeps baby stuff separate and clean
2.4 Gal Collapsible Dish Basin with Drain Plug
Diapering
No mess diaper rash spray
Boogie® No-Rub Diaper Rash Spray
We use this for every diaper change! Easy to wipe down and clean
Ubbi changing mat
A diaper we could trust! Never have any issues with diaper rashes when we use these
Coterie Diapers | Pricing, Cost, Reviews
Medications/Health
So helpful when meds are needed quickly! No need to worry about not having a clean syringe
Oral Syringes
A must have for a winter baby
Little Remedies® Saline Spray + Drops
Another magic item! Helps so much with baby gas pains. Baby calms down instantly.
MYLICON Infants Gas Relief Drops
Play
Love for floor / tummy time!
Momcozy Baby Play Mat 50x50 Thickened
Favorite tummy time books
Baby's Tummy Time Book Box Set: A 3-Book Box Set of High-Contrast Art for Visual Stimulation at Tummy Time
Our baby loves sitting in this! As he's getting older he loves bouncing himself
Bouncer Bliss—cozy for your newborn | BabyBjörn
On the go
Magic! Baby goes right to sleep when in his carrier
NEST BLANCHE Baby Carrier Newborn to Toddler
The best! The toddler seat turns into an infant pramette
Joie Ginger & Rue Travel System | Pramette & Infant Car Seat
Sleeping
Our baby is starting to be a bit more mobile and needed more space than the bassinet. We weren't quite ready to move him to the crib so this is the perfect in between. Love that the mattress is breathable!
Travel Crib & Play Yard - Breathable & Washable
Hands down the best newborn swaddle!! Fits snug and no worrying about baby breaking swaddle and having a loose blanket
SwaddleMe Compression Baby Swaddle Pod 2-Pack
Currently using! Love these as he's gotten a little bigger. They run big so didn't fit until he was around a month old. We found that using a hands up swaddle made the transition to arms out so easy! The hand part flips over and turns into a sleep sa...
