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First Time Mom
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items First year baby items that made my life so much easier. Not going bougie expensive but realistic parent purchases.
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First Year Essentials
First Year Essentials
Save your sanity. This is worth the cost. During the newborn weeks I was alone with my son all day and used this 4x a day. I couldn't imagine running my business and caring for my son without this.
Momcozy Baby Bottle Washer
Worried about the baby monitor being hacked by a creeper? Wifi free monitor is the way to go. This one has been amazing and I bought a second version for the playroom…i.e. our livingroom
HelloBaby No WiFi Baby Monitor 5" Screen 30H Battery
I wanted to buy items that would be long lasting and carry us through multiple phases of childhood. The bassinet has wheels and that was priceless when my son was a newborn. I just pushed him anywhere I needed to be in the house and never once had to...
Colby GROW 6-in-1 Convertible Bassinet to Crib
Keeps milk or formula cold literally all day! You can freeze or just chill the ice rings depending on how long you'll be out/the outside temp.
Momcozy 22oz Portable Breast Milk Cooler
So much helpful information in this! Discusses milestones and parenting recommendations for different situations.
What to Expect the First Year (2025)
This made the introduction to solids so easy and simple. Tells you exactly how to prepare, cut, and serve any food on their list to your child based on age. The recipes included for the rest of the family are amazing. You don't have to drive yourself...
Order our Books
This made our first restaurant outing so easy. He was able to eat without his food being on the dirty table, could bite the bumped out edge because he is teething, and we did not need to use any restaurant plates that he would definitely throw on the...
The Table Tyke Silicone Placemats for Toddlers
Did a lot of research and chose Chicco for their chemical free materials and easy to latch carseat base. We have multiple cars in the family and transfering the carseat is very simple. This infant seat also has a high weight limit and thus we can get...
KeyFit 35 Infant Car Seat
Love this stroller! It is not too heavy and folds easily. Use it every day to get in and out of daycare. We bought additional attachments from Mockingbird like the bassinet, rain cover, cushion insert (highly recommend), and mosquito net to get the m...
Mockingbird : Baby Strollers & Gear | Travel Systems & Double : Target
Used this anytime the weather was nice during the newborn phase. Allowed me to get outside for longer periods of time as he could nap and move more freely than in the regular stroller or carseat.
Bassinet - Mockingbird
Simple, effective, and fun. Kid LOVES being caught in a light shower under this cover. Keeps him and the stroller seat dry so everyone wins.
Baby Stroller Rain Cover - Mockingbird
We have a lot of mocquitos during the Summer months and this gives us peace of mind during evening walks or sitting outside for long periods of time.
Stroller Mosquito Net - Mockingbird
Have a kid or two who need to see everything and everyone around them? Won't stop standing in the regular stroller? Need more stroller storage? Buy a wagon. This one has all the fancy features as a Wonderfold and is not $800-$1000.
Kinder King Baby All-Terrain Wagon Stroller for Two with Canopy ...
Did you birth a future wrestler or rugby player and have a house with hardwood flooring everywhere? I don't think anything else needs to be said.
Foam Floor Tiles
This alone took us through about 7 months of playtime before we bought a bunch of other toys. So many ways for your child to interact with the playmat, cards, and hanging toys!
The Play Gym | Baby Activity & Tummy Time Mat