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Newborn Essentials that make life easier!
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items Things that I personally used for both my kids. What works for one doesn’t work for all but there are a few things that I swear by and will use again in the future.
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Sleep
Health and personal care
Everyday use:
Sleep
Personally I preferred my baby to have a pacifier that was as similar to my breast/nipple as possible to avoid confusion. Tommee Tippee has a wide variety of options making it easy to find one similar.
Baby Pacifiers | Tommee Tippee US
Also another great sound machine with so many options for sounds and lights that project on the ceiling. Also doubles as a night light
Soundscene Sound Machine with Light Projector
My most used item even to this day. It has so many sounds to choose from but my kids especially loved the heartbeat which mimics what it sounds like for them in the womb!
Nod Sound Machine with Night Light
One of my favorite carriers for the newborn stages. Definitely depends on the baby but my kids loved this up until we needed a more toddler friendly version.
Moby Wrap
I’ve tried a few different swings between both of my kids and this one was the most used. The multifunction capabilities and mobile-app control made for easy and safe use.
Mamaroo 4moms Swing | Smart Motion Baby Swing
My first baby hated being swaddled but my second thrived with it. These and others are super helpful in keeping them safe and secure while they sleep.
Baby Sleepsack Swaddles | HALO
Health and personal care
It’s super important to know which cream to use when. I find this works better on blister diaper rashes vs just a red rash. I’ll switch between this and another depending on the rash.
Boudreaux's Butt Paste Baby Diaper Rash Cream Maximum Strength - 4oz
This is great for treating diaper rash without the mess. I’ll switch between this and one other depending on the severity of the rash. Not one rash is the same so not every product works the same.
Diaper Spray
This literally works for anything under the sun with babies/kids; diaper rash, eczema, sunburn, chapped hands, etc. My number one used item in almost every room of the house.
Aquaphor Healing Ointment® (14oz.)
My kids have super sensitive skin and this is the only “baby” brand I have found that isn’t harsh on the skin but still smells good for being non scented.
Baby Dove in Shop by Baby Brand(122)
I personally prefer these over any other brand. Both of my kids preferred these after trying several.
Natural Response & Anti-colic Baby Bottles | Philips Avent
Still using the active version for my kids clothes. I personally love the subtle smell and it’s gentle on all types of fabrics. I’ve tried other unscented or lightly scented soaps for my kids and their sensitive skin. This one doesn’t bother or irrit...
Dreft Baby Laundry Detergents for Sensitive Baby Skin
Bath time when they are little can be stressful. These help with making sure the water is the right temp for baby so that it isn’t a guessing game.
Dreambaby Room and Bath Thermometer - Duck
Everyday use:
Don’t judge but I never could get on board with the Diaper Genies. They stunk and were way overpriced. You can buy them anywhere but just your average dog waste bags conceal the smell of dirty diapers so that your trash can isn’t stewing until trash ...
Dog Poop Bags in Dog Potty Training(1000+)
My babies were too impatient to wait for the next bite. This made it easy to just give them a little at a constant time. While also being able to store it in the fridge for later.
Baby Food Dispensing Spoon
My kids loveeeeeed using these. We didn’t just do fruits, we did frozen breastmilk while they were teething and they went crazy for them. They are kind of a pain to wash but other than that worth the buy!
Munchkin Fresh Food Feeder - 2pk