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Things I actually used with my first baby (baby registry guide)
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These are all things that I found to work great for myself and my baby and the way we chose to do things!
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Breastfeeding
 
Food introduction
 
Sleep
 
Diapering
 
Baby gear
 
Health & bathing

Breastfeeding

 
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There are lots of different brands of breastmilk storage bags, but this is the one I've always used and love!
Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags, 100 Count, Fast Freeze & Thaw, 6 oz
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This is a great tool for catching milk to freeze for a small “just in case” stash
haakaa Manual Breast Pump for Breastfeeding
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Having a nursing pillow in the first couple months before baby gets bigger is immensely helpful!
Boppy Nursing Pillow
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Everyone has their preference on style of nursing cover, but I have loved this one!
Natural Cocoon Nursing Cover
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Another great tool for the beginning stages of nursing! The silver promotes healing of the skin while your body is adjusting.
Silverette Nursing Cups
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Super soothing!
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter, Nipple Cream for Breastfeeding Mothers, 2 fl oz
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Muslin is soo absorbent and soft! I love this green color too.
Muslin Burp Cloths 6 Pack - 100% Cotton
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I take these for the first few weeks after birth while my milk supply regulates. It helps keep away from clogged ducts!
Sunflower Lecithin Softgels
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This box was AMAZING to try some different styles of bottles! Our first didn't take any bottles at all but we held on to them for our second who does.
Babylist Bottle Box (5 Bottles) | Babylist Shop
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Food introduction

 
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Essential for introducing foods! This stuff is like magic.
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray
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I love how easy these are to clean!
Silicone Baby Bibs
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These straw cups are wonderful for teaching baby how to use a straw.
Honey Bear Straw Cup
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Sleep

 
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I’ve used this bassinet for both of my babies and love it!
KoolerThings 3-in-1 Baby Bassinet & Playpen
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Muslin sheets are sooo comfy! My babies love them.
Muslin Bassinet Sheets 2 Pack - Natural Leaves
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With all the drool and spit up, these are definitely worth it to keep the bassinet mattress nice!
Waterproof Bassinet Mattress Pad Cover 2PK
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We’ve used this light sleep sack for both our babies. This one is about the thickness of a t shirt and is great if the room is a little warmer.
HALO Sleepsack Wearable Blanket Cotton Small
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This sleep sack is slightly thicker which is great for the cooler months!
Bamboo Rayon Sleep Sack 0-6 Months 1.0 Tog
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No WiFi was really important for us, and this was a great monitor for us until we upgraded to a two camera system for two kids.
bonoch MegaView Baby Monitor - No WiFi, Night Vision
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Diapering

 
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Helps promote healing for diaper rashes! Love this stuff.
Boudreaux's Butt Paste Original Diaper Rash Cream, Ointment for Infant, 4 oz Tube
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Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy Skin Protectant, 7 Oz Tube
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A portable diaper changing pad can be super helpful, especially when traveling.
Tiny Twinkle Portable Waterproof Baby Pad
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Favorite diapers of all time! There are lots of great brands out there, but these are my fave.
Huggies Little Snugglers Fragrance Free Baby Diapers
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Baby gear

 
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I’ve used a backpack style diaper bag from the beginning, and will never change! It’s so convenient and has lots of space.
Diaper Bag Backpack with Changing Pad & Insulated Holders, Gray
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Amazing for the cold months!
Skip Hop Winter Car Seat Cover Heather Grey
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This is my favorite way to carry babies when they’re teeny tiny. It’s so snug and womb like and they love it!
Boba Baby Wrap Carrier - Newborn Sling (7-35 lbs)
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Everyone has very strong opinions on structured baby carriers, but this is my favorite! It’s made of linen which gets softer with use, and has a very sleek and non-bulky profile which makes it extremely comfortable.
Happy Baby structured carrier
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This is the only “container” we use for our babies and it's well worth it, especially when they're tiny. I carry mine all over the house so baby can be included in what I'm doing.
Baby Delight Highland Baby Bouncer 0-6M Sage
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Health & bathing

 
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This is an amazing cradle cap (or dry skin) system, and I love the brush so much that I use still use it for my toddler’s scalp!
Frida Baby 3-Step Cradle Cap System Set
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Super clean ingredients and is really gentle! I use this on both my infant and my toddler.
Hair + Body Wash
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Amazing deep moisture for any dry patches of skin!
All Over Ointment Eczema Treatment
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Really gentle, clean lotion that I use every day on my kiddos.
Everyday Lotion
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At first, we just hold baby in the shower with us, but once they're older and not sitting yet we'll do a very shallow bath and have them lay on this foam pad.
Soft Infant Skid Proof Baby Bath Mat Pink
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I will always recommend these for teething and irritability!
Boiron Camilia Teething Drops
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Something you don't need until you need, so it's best to have on hand!
Frida Baby NoseFrida SnotSucker
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Worth every penny! Again, you don't need it until you do, and when you do it's super helpful.
Frida Baby NoseFrida Saline Mist Spray
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Play

 
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Our favorite first toy for when they're starting to grab at things! Can't recommend enough honestly.
Oball Easy Grasp Classic Ball Baby Toy, Multicolor, 4 Inches
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Super adorable high contrast book!
Baby Animals Black and White Board Book
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Crinkle books are a huge favorite for the first few months
3D Touch and Feel High Contrast Cloth Book
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Wooden Mushroom Stacking Toy
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A classic, colorful book that's great for little brains 🥰
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
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First 100 Words: A padded board book
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This is useful for a very long time as the piano toy grows with them! It plays several pieces of classical music which is actually nice to listen to!
Baby Einstein Kickin' Tunes Baby Activity Gym & Tummy Time Play Mat with Piano
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Home

 
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We have two of these, one for the bedroom and one for the living room. Great for organizing diapers and other baby stuff in one place.
3-Tier Compact Metal Cart with Wheels
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General

 
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My absolute favorite baby registry (and later on birthday lists) tool! You can add items from anywhere and it's really easy to organize and share.
Babylist - The Best Baby Registry
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This baby book is really sweet! There are so many things to fill in for their first year and then milestones for them as they get older until age 5.
First Five Years Baby Book
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We use this to make breastmilk popsicles for when baby starts teething. So amazing!
Haakaa Baby Popsicle Feeder
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