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Baby Stuff That’s Actually Worth It (And Doesn’t Cost a Fortune)
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items These are the baby things that are actually worth it — no fancy gadgets, no overpriced stuff you’ll never touch. Just the practical, affordable baby must haves that I use all the time and truly love.
I’m talking feeding favorites, sleep essentials, ...
Literally so light and versatile! While we’ve grown out of the car seat, the stroller is still used everyday. Adjustable handle for all my short girlies and has a backrest that moves forward/backward for when baby falls asleep during your walks.
Bravo Quick-Fold 3-in-1 Strollers
Baby hates having their feet covered? Fear not, these onesies have come to the rescue. Stretchy and good quality and a three pack at an affordable cost? Sign me up!!
Onesies Baby Girls' 3-Pack Cotton Pajamas
My baby loved this toy!! Also made brushing teeth a lot easier since we were already used to it with the bristle side
Baby Teething Toys Silicone Toothbrush 0-12M
This is going to save your butt in the first few months of parenthood!! Need to eat? Baby in bouncer. Need to go to the bathroom? Baby in bouncer. Baby won’t sleep? Baby in bouncer!!
Baby Delight Alpine Deluxe Portable Bouncer
THIS!! But this one in particular. The purple monkey in the bubblegum tree will be your babysitter some days.
Fisher-Price Glow & Grow Kick & Play Piano Gym
These are a must have for pumping mamas! Waterproof bags with two pockets for pump parts and batteries and super cute designs? Incredible.
babygoal Wet Dry Bags for Baby Cloth Diapers 3 Pack
Great for those first weeks of postpartum where you don’t want to move around a ton and want to have diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream, etc in easy reach.
Mr. Pen Baby Diaper Caddy Organizer
Do you want bottles that don’t leak? Then you need these!! After trying so many different ones, these have proved to be the best time after time.
Philips Avent Natural Baby Bottles 9oz 4-Pack
Honestly, these large burp clothes saved my life so many times. Super long and actually absorbent so baby spit up was super easy to clean up
Comfy Cubs Muslin Burp Cloths 20x10, 10pk
If you have one single large sink, this is a need to keep bottle parts in one place. Need to soak bottles but don’t want to use your whole sink? Just get this. Also collapsible and easy to store away.
Leemeimei 9L Collapsible Dish Basin with Drain Plug
One of my most used baby items and I thought it was silly when I got it, but it was an actual lifesaver in trying to make sure I didn’t cook my baby.
b&h Baby Bath Floating Thermometer Duck
Do you really want to suck your baby’s snot out of their nose? I didn’t think so
GROWNSY Electric Baby Nasal Aspirator
I’m not going to lie, I thought this was going to be some gimmick, but let me tell you, it actually works!! Literally takes every stain out, even after it’s been sitting on the clothing item and even after it’s been washed.
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray 4oz 2 Pack
My baby tolerated being completely swaddled for about 5 minutes, but was still so little that we couldn’t just give her a blanket to cover up with. These also have two way zippers which made middle of the night diaper changes a breeze. Also so so sof...
Yoofoss Baby Sleep Sack 6-12M Organic Cotton
My baby lived in this carrier for the first 6 months of her life and we still use it a year later. Super adjustable and easy to put on and the crisscross in the back has saved my back.
Ergobaby Embrace Baby Carrier Newborn-Toddler
We used this up until my daughter was 9 months old and it was truly the best thing we’ve bought
Ingenuity Baby Base 2-in-1 Booster Seat Mist
My 1 year old will sit and play with this for a solid 45 minutes at a time. Actual life saver
Little People Farm Doll Playset
These pacifiers are the only ones my baby will take and we’ve tried literally all of them
MAM Air Baby Pacifier Sensitive Skin 2pk
My daughter is obsessed with this teether!!
Nuby Silicone Teethe-EEZ Teether w/ Case
You need these!! Your baby will thank you
Bebecan Silicone Teething Sticks 0-36M 6-Pack
Smiley Mia literally saved us during car rides
Smily Mia Penguin & Reindeer Teething Set
I was really hesitant to try these but they are perfect for frozen fruit when your baby is teething
NatureBond Baby Food Feeder 2 Pack + Sacs