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what I ACTUALLY used in the newborn phase
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items these are items I actually used during the newborn phase and would purchase again!
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sleep
baby gear
necessities
sleep
this puck light was perfect for keeping baby sleepy for those middle of the night diaper changes and feedings. it has a variety of brightness settings and is easy to use, even when sleep deprived!
Baby Night Light, Soft Silicone, Eye Care
we loved the halo velcro swaddle for the newborn stage! we got this one which is a 3.0 TOG rating, because we keep our house very cold at night! baby stayed nice and warm in the swaddle and could not easily break out of it! they have lesser TOG ratin...
HALO Micro-Fleece Sleepsack Swaddle, Baby Blue
this bedside bassinet was perfect for having baby close to me at nighttime but in his own sleep space! the height is adjustable, the side can drop down, has breathable mesh sides, and the legs allow it to be pulled as close to the bed as possible. th...
Baby Delight Beside Me Dreamer Bassinet Charcoal
baby gear
I loved this bouncer to put baby in for a few minutes to get dressed, clean up a little, or fix a bottle. it has 3 height adjustments so baby can sit up more as they grow. the toy bar is detachable but my LO loves looking at the toys hanging there. i...
Baby Delight Alpine Deluxe Portable Bouncer
we liked this changing pad so much we bought it twice! we set up a changing station in our room and in baby’s and it was so nice to have a dedicated spot to change him in both of his sleep spaces! this pad is affordable, soft, and has a safety strap!
Papablic Waterproof Baby Changing Pad with Strap
I LOVE this baby carrier. I use it so much, especially since my husband is back at work! I can truly be hands free and don’t have to worry about baby’s head flopping around! it doesn’t hurt my back or shoulders, is easy to use, and is very adjustable...
Moby Baby Duet Carrier Easy-Wrap (Dusk)
the owlet is expensive, and a bit controversial. BUT it helped ease my anxiety and let me get some sleep. I was able to get it while it was on sale during prime day! it may not be helpful to everyone but it definitely gave me peace of mind! and still...
Owlet Dream Sock® Smart Baby Monitor Mint
this baby gym is still perfect for my 3.5 month old for floor time and tummy time! he loves kicking the piano and looking at the toys now, but as a newborn we would let him watch the piano lights during tummy time! plus the songs are very catchy!
Fisher-Price Deluxe Kick & Play Piano Gym
these pads make giving baby a bath so much more comfortable! easy to clean, so thick, and has pockets on the sides to hold bath items!
Benicci Bath Kneeler & Elbow Rest Pad with Toy Organizer
necessities
I cannot tell you how many bottles of mylicon we have gone through at this point! my baby is almost 4 months old and we still use these drops daily! it helps move the gas without making their digestive systems dependent on them! I prefer the dye free...
MYLICON Infants Gas Relief Drops, Dye Free, 1oz
we have tried every diaper brand under the sun and experienced leaks, blow outs, rashes, etc with all of them except rascals! I love these for the newborn phase because they are gentle, chlorine free, and have a cutout on the front for the umbilical ...
Rascal + Friends Newborn Premium Diapers 96ct
we had so many of these diaper cream spatulas around! I hate having that thick cream on my fingers so these were perfect for the application of it!
NFSVLB Baby Diaper Cream Spatula Set with Cases
we put aquaphor on my baby’s bottom from day 1! it helped prevent diaper rash and made it easier to clean the poop off of him!
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Skin Protectant 7oz
I used this milk collector to build a good freezer stash before returning to work. it uses passive suction so when my baby was eating I would put the trove on my other side to catch the milk. helped prevent engorgement and is hands free!
Boon Trove Silicone Manual Breast Pump - 1 Count
okay… this stuff is expensive, BUT it works and lasts a long time! we have had it for about 3 months, use it twice a day, and it is still basically full! it cleared up my son’s baby acne/paci rash in a matter of days! now we put it on him morning and...
TUBBY TODD All Over Ointment Baby Eczema Cream 2 Pack