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Newborn must haves
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items My tried-and-true newborn must haves as a mama who’s on her 2nd go around :)
Listen I told myself I did not need this, but when I was spending so much time washing bottles, sterilizing, & hand drying I decided to give it a chance. And omg did my life change. My back wasn’t hurting hunching over the sink, & my water bi...
Momcozy One-Stop Baby Bottle Washer and Sterilizer
The best bottles! Baby has less spit-up, hiccups, and burping with these. I also love how you can change the flow rate by switching the nipples.
Baby Bottles
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it! Been using this for generations in my family. My first born never had a diaper rash & my 2nd hasn’t either! I believe it’s because I use this every diaper change :)
A+D Original Diaper Rash Ointment, Protects
Just do it. You and your car will thank you later :)
Gimars Car Seat Protector 2 Pack Waterproof
This was not on my registry actually, it was gifted! & wow it’s SO nice. I love the swivel feature.
Baby Bassinets & Bedside Sleepers - Halo Sleep
Each kid gets one! This is a non-negotiable for bedtime and setting routine. My 4yo uses it for a bedtime routine has a set schedule and subtle alarm on school mornings. My newborn has it set for night sleep and feedings
Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine & Night Light
Halo sleep sacks are my favorite. Gives me a peace of mind and keeps baby warm at night.
Wearable Baby Blankets - Halo Sleep
Just do it. You and your car will thank you later :)
Gimars Car Seat Protector 2 Pack Waterproof
Didn’t need an infant car seat because I saved our maxi-cosi one from my firstborn but I didn’t a stroller. If you have a maxi-cosi and you want something lightweight and easy, get this now! One of the best items on my registry.
Maxi-Taxi XT Ultra Compact Car Seat Caddy
Great monitor! I had a vtech monitor last time, wasn’t good quality and crapped out a year into it. This one had great reviews & so far WAY better than the one I had.
Non-Wifi 1080P Video Baby Monitor: Peace of Mind & Safety
I always put this on my registry because these are usually the pacifiers they give at the hospital! Both my babies liked this binky for a couple of weeks after birth than they transitioned into another brand.
Shop Philips Avent Pacifiers & Soothie Snuggles
This nipples are a must in the newborn stage! The level 1 nipples that come with the dr browns bottles are usually too fast of a flow rate for a newborn. My baby was coughing and spitting up a lot. We switched the nipples and she did great! Used it f...
Dr. Brown's Level T Narrow Baby Bottle Nipple
Love this caddy! I put it right next to the changer table and everything is right in reach for diaper changes, dressing, post-bath, etc.
PeraBella Diaper Caddy Organizer Basket
She wears socks everyday :)
Fruit of the Loom: Baby socks 0-6m
We go through about 4 of these a day. Get a pack of two. You won’t regret it. They are affordable, soft, and easy to grab and go.
Yoofoss Muslin Burp Cloths 10 Pack Organic
Get a playpen! Especially if you other kids or pets. It’s a space where you can place baby safely and keep others away while you monitor them.
Baby Playards / Nursery Furniture
Had one for each baby! I place it inside a playpen to keep siblings and pets away while baby can safely play or do tummy time. All supervised of course!
Fisher-Price: Gyms & Play Mats
You don’t need a super fancy swing. Keep it simple! Take it from me who had the fancy $400 swing and the basic one was better overall!
The Ingenuity baby swing premium products website