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Everything You Need To Bring Home Baby!
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items These are the baby products I honestly couldn’t live without. From keeping our girlie comfortable and cozy to making everyday life easier for me, each item on this list has proven its worth again and again. They’ve been total lifesavers and go-to ess...
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Diapering
Travel
Clothes and Blankets
Sick Baby Must-Haves
Random Amazon Must-Haves
Feeding and BLW
Diapering
Diapering can feel like a full-time job, especially at the beginning, but these are the products that have made it easier for me!
We’ve tried lots of diapers, but Huggies has easily become one of our favorites. They’re soft, comfortable, and give us peace of mind because blowouts are so rare with them!
Huggies Diapers
Aquaphor Baby Diaper Rash Cream has been such a lifesaver in our house. I love that it’s gentle but still super effective, which makes me feel good about using it every day if needed. Honestly, it’s one of those products I always keep on hand and in ...
Aquaphor Baby Diaper Rash Cream
The Millie Moon diapers feel extra soft and luxe, almost like little clouds, and they hold up so well through naps and busy days. We also love the wipes! They’re sturdy and gentle!
Millie Moon Diapers and Wipes
The diaper wipe warmer has been such a game changer. Warm wipes make changes so much easier and keep our baby comfortable every time. This was especially helpful during the first few months.
Diaper Wipe Warmer
Travel
Getting from point A to point B is never easy with a baby, but these are the things that have made it so much smoother. Each item has been a real lifesaver on the go.
My Zeitgeist Artipoppe has been one of my favorite baby items. It’s beautiful, comfortable, and makes carrying my girl feel effortless while still looking chic. I get soo many compliments!
Artipoppe Zeitgeist Carrier
The Cybex Gazelle Stroller has been one of our best baby gear investments. It’s sturdy, smooth, and incredibly versatile with its single to double stroller design. I love how easy it is to fold, adjust, and customize with different seating options, w...
CYBEX Gazelle S
Our Mompush Lithe stroller has traveled with us from coast to coast. It is lightweight and compact yet still sturdy. It folds quickly, fits in small spaces, and makes airport travel so easy. We love how convenient it is while keeping our baby comfort...
Mompush Lithe V2 Lightweight Travel Stroller
We used the Nuna PIPA RX for the first five months of our baby’s life and it was amazing. It is lightweight, easy to install, and felt safe and secure every time we went out. The sleek design and comfort made it one of our favorite baby gear items du...
Nuna Pipa Rx
The Graco Extend2Fit convertible car seat has been a lifesaver for us. It helped our baby stop crying in the car and made every ride so much calmer. It’s comfortable and easy to adjust! Plus it's an amazing value. Hands down the best!
Extend2Fit® Convertible Car Seat
A stretchy baby wrap is essential for the first 8 weeks. It is the only way I got anything done with my clingy baby. Also great in stores to keep strangers from touching your baby.
Solly Baby Wrap
Clothes and Blankets
I’ve found that the right clothes and blankets make such a difference in our day-to-day life. Soft, cozy pieces keep my baby comfortable and happy! These are the items I reach for over and over again.
The Saranoni Bamboni Blanket has been a total lifesaver for keeping my winter baby cozy. It’s soft and the perfect weight to keep little hands and feet warm without overheating. We reach for it every day and it has quickly become a favorite in our ba...
Saranoni Bamboni Blanket
The Kate Quinn Bamboo Footies were the first thing I bought when I found out I was pregnant. They are soft, breathable, and gentle on delicate skin. We love the dual zipper and how easy they are to slip on!
Kate Quinn Bamboo Footies
Our Posh Peanut Bamboo Footies are some of our favorite little outfits for baby. They feel so soft and gentle, perfect for snuggling and sleeping. I love how cozy they keep our girl without being too warm.
Posh Peanut
The Konny Bibs are just too cute. I love the scalloped edges and the adorable patterns. They make every outfit look even sweeter and are perfect for keeping baby clean without sacrificing style.
Konny Bib
Ralph Lauren baby dresses are some of our favorites. They feel so classic and polished while still being soft and comfortable for baby. Every outfit feels special and makes dressing up a little more fun.
Ralph Lauren Dresses for Baby Girls
Sick Baby Must-Haves
These are the items that got me through some of the toughest days with a sick baby. From keeping our girlie comfortable to making care easier for me, each product has been a lifesaver when my baby wasn’t feeling her best.
The Frida Humidifier was a lifesaver when our baby was feeling under the weather. The gentle mist helped ease congestion and made sleep so much easier for both of us. It is an essential part of our nightly routine whenever baby is sick.
Frida Humidifier
Pedialyte Freezer Pops were a lifesaver when our baby had COVID and was close to dehydration. They made it so much easier to keep fluids down and helped my girl stay hydrated when nothing else seemed to work. I honestly don’t know what we would have ...
Pedialyte Freezer Pops
We thought my daughter had a cold at three weeks old (it was probably just newborn congestion), and this stuff was a game-changer. It helps break down mucus and is way easier to use than other saline sprays. We still use it when she’s sick.
Zarbee’s Soothing Saline Nasal Mist with Aloe
Random Amazon Must-Haves
These are things you might not have realized you needed, but once you have them, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them. I’ve loved how each one has made life with a baby a little easier and a lot more convenient.
We’ve gone through over 200 puppy pads in the past six months. During the early days of my baby’s life, we used several a day. They made cleanups so much easier and helped us spend less time doing laundry, which was a total lifesaver when things felt...
Puppy Pads
We used these all the time, especially before my milk came in and I wasn’t producing much colostrum. I’d pump to stimulate milk production, then use the syringe to collect and feed the little drops I did get. You can also refrigerate them with the ca...
1ml Oral Syringe
I honestly can’t remember why we started these, but they’re good to have on hand! The Vitamin D is essential for breastfed babies!
BioGaia Immune Active Baby Probiotic + D
Perfect for soothing an upset tummy or gassiness in those early days.
Mommy's Bliss Gas Relief Drops
Cures baby hiccups!
Gripe Water
I used this every day until I stopped breastfeeding. If your bedroom is on another floor than the fridge, I would consider getting one. It was nice to stock snacks and drinks at the beginning, but also good to store milk if you pumped or got anything...
Mini Fridge with Freezer
Feeding and BLW
I was so excited to start sharing food with my girl. By the time she was seven months old, we had already tried 101 different foods. These are the products and tools I’ve loved using along the way to make feeding and baby-led weaning fun, easy, and a...
The Elk and Friends stainless steel divided plates have been a game-changer for mealtime. I’m not a fan of silicone plates and utensils because of the soapy taste that can linger after washing. These plates, however, are sturdy, easy to clean, and th...
Stainless Steel Divided Plates
It has been so nice having the Stokke Tripp Trapp. It’s comfortable, sturdy, and fits perfectly at the table so my daughter can be part of family meals. I’m excited to see it grow with her and be a part of so many mealtime memories for years to come.
Stokke Tripp Trapp Toddler High Chair
I love Amara Smoothie Melts because they have no added sugar and both my daughter and I enjoy them. They’re perfect for no-mess, on-the-go snacks and are a lifesaver when I need a quick distraction during outings.
Smoothie Melts
This silicone freezer tray has been such a helpful tool for baby meal prep. I can make and freeze portions ahead of time, which saves so much time during busy days. It keeps meals organized and makes feeding my daugher one quick and easy.
Silicone Freezer Trays
Breastfeeding and Bottle Feeding
These are the products that have made feeding time easier and more enjoyable for both me and my baby. From breastfeeding essentials to bottles and accessories!
We had tried another bottle brand first and it ended up causing a bottle preference, which made breastfeeding tricky. Lansinoh Bottles were a game-changer because they were able to reverse that preference. My breastfed baby took to them easily, and i...
Lansinoh Bottles
The Spectra S1 has been a lifesaver for pumping. It’s by far the most efficient pump I tried, which makes pumping a lot less stressful. I love that it’s portable enough to move around the house while still feeling powerful and reliable every time.
S1 Plus Breast Pump
I’ve been using Kendamil formula with my baby since I discovered I had high lipase in my breastmilk. It’s been a great option for us, and I use it alongside breastfeeding for combo feeding. It’s given me peace of mind knowing my baby is getting what ...
Kendamil
Used in our nursery for middle-of-the-night diaper changes. I kept my Hatch sound machine in our bedroom, where she slept, and would use that light for nursing.
Bubble Flip Light
Good to catch any letdown while feeding on the other side. Also helps increase milk production!
haakaa Ladybug Milk Collector
Literally saved my nipples the first few weeks. I never once bled.
SILVERETTE® The Original Silver Nursing Cups
I bought several from Kindred Bravely that were $30-$40 each, but I liked these better.
Nursing Sleep Bra
I bought several from Kindred Bravely that were $30-$40 each, but I liked these better.
Momcozy Hands Free Pumping Bra
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Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter
Sleep
The Merlin Sleep Suit really is magic! I used this with my sleep resistant baby and it helped make the transition from swaddles to sacks seamless!
Magic Merlin Sleep Suit
This is my go to sleep sack! I love that it’s organic cotton and it’s so easy to put on and take off!
Baby Sleep Sack (1.0 TOG)
Still a daily staple! We use it for every nap and bedtime, and it comes with us on every trip. I love that it connects to an app so I can adjust the volume or turn it on remotely. She loves it!
Hatch Rest+
Any travel sound machine would probably work fine, but I liked this one because it matches the sounds from home. It made everything feel familiar for her. The only downside: the little sound piece sometimes slips off the clip.
Hatch Go | Portable Sound Machine
Post Partum Care
I lived in these for the first ten days postpartum. Way easier than dealing with pads. A neighbor happened to be giving some away, and they ended up being my favorites! I’d recommend sizing up. I'm normally a medium (not pregnant), but preferred a la...
Amazon Basics Unisex Protective Underwear
Bathing
We still use this for every bath. We found 102°F was the sweet spot that was not too hot, but wouldn't get too cold too quickly.
Baby Bath Thermometer