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Baby Must-Haves: Essential Gear Every Mom Needs
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From middle-of-the-night feeds to stroller naps and messy mile-a-minute mornings, this board is built from the baby gear I actually reach for as a boy mom. These are the pieces that make daily life smoother — thoughtfully chosen feeding favorites, di...
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Essentials
 
Diapers
 
Baby Care
 
Bath Time
 
Clothes
 
Feeding

Essentials

Everyday items that you will use with baby!

 
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Never lose another pacifier...
Itzy Ritzy Beaded Pacifier Clip - Universal Fit, Silicone Holder - Bear
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For when they start to teethe - you want these!
Frida Baby Not-Too-Cold-To-Hold Teether - 3ct
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The only pacifier our baby took. I recommend having a few of every type to see which kind they love.
BIBS Pacifiers Collection | Safe & Stylish Designs – Bibsworld store US
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Our Joie strollwer and baseless car seat is one of my favorite purchases. So easy to use, durable, and easy to use. I love the bassinet attachment!
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Always keep these in my diaper bag.
Itzy Ritzy Clear Pacifier Case with Handle, Multi-Use - Checkerboard
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A few changing pads for having in your house if you have multiple stories like ours, or if you are always on the go.
Travel Changing Pad - up&up™
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You can never have enough swaddle blankets - even beyond swaddling your baby. Perfect for putting over the car seat, or stroller to block sun.
I Love You Muslin Swaddle Blanket - Black/White - 3pk - Cloud Island™
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MIGIOL Baby Burp Cloth 100% Cotton 5pcs
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Coiled Rope Diaper Caddy with Dividers - Cloud Island™
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Diapers

I truly think diapers and wipes depend on you and baby, but these work well for us!

 
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The softest diapers we've used for our baby boy.
Coterie Ultra Soft Diapers, Monthly Supply - Size 1, 198 Count | Babylist Shop
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These wipes are great- they don't rip easy (if you know you know!) and I truly think I use less compared to other brands.
Coterie 99% Water Travel Baby Wipes - 144 Count | Babylist Shop
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Baby Care

The items that you are always going to want to have on hand.

 
 
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EVERY mom needs this. The best suction.
Frida Baby Electric NoseFrida Pro with Hospital Grade Suction
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For colds, and cold season for baby.
Frida Baby Ultra-Quiet Portable Nebulizer
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This humidifier is perfect for every nursery, a huge necessity.
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Humidifier with Diffuser and Nightlight - White
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Bath Time

Bath time is a crucial part of my babies bedtime routine. These are our essentials.

 
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For bath time! I love that it converts to grow with baby.
Frida Baby 4-in-1 Grow-With-Me Bath Tub
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These hooded towels are great - I love them wayyyy better than any microfiber baby towel.
Baby 3pk Hooded Towel - Cloud Island™ Gray: Cotton Polyester Blend, Animal Icon Pattern, 30"x30"
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Our favorite wash and lotion, and the best scent ever.
Pipette Vanilla + Ylang Ylang Wash and Lotion Duo
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Clothes

You will go through so many clothes, so it's important to always have what you need.

 
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The softest PJs.
Baby Boys' 2pk So Very Soft Modal Blend Sleep N' Play - Cloud Island™ Light Blue 0-3M: Footed Pajamas, Two-Way Zipper, Mitten Cuff
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Baby Hooded Love You to the Moon and Back Pramsuit Romper - Cloud Island™ Cream 6-9M
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Baby Boys' 2pc Striped Sweater and Jogger Pants Set - Cloud Island™ Gray 3-6M
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Baby Boys' 2pk Cozy Wide Ribbed Animals Sleep N' Play - Cloud Island™ Blue 3-6M
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Baby Boys' Jacquard Checkered Romper & Hat - Cloud Island™ Blue 3-6M
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Baby Boys' 3pk Bears Sleep N' Play - Cloud Island™ Blue/Green 3-6M
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Feeding

We transitioned from breastfeeding to combo-feeding to now formula feeding. These items are our go to's!

 
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Dr Browns bottles were what we started with, and they are great.
Dr. Brown's 4oz Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Baby Bottle with Level 1 Slow Flow Nipple & HappyPaci Pacifier - 0m+
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If you're baby is doing bottles - you need this. TRUST.
Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro - White
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Terry Bibs Cool - 10pk - Cloud Island™
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Nursery

Items to make the nursery a special place for your baby.

 
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The softest crib sheets! We love this pattern for our babies safari theme nursery.
Fitted Jersey Crib Sheet - Safari Stripes - 2pk - Cloud Island™
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Tufted Fabric Cube Storage Bin - Khaki and Cream - Cloud Island™
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Plush Elephant Table Lamp (Includes LED Light Bulb) - Cloud Island™
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Medium Decorative Basket - Cream - Cloud Island™
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11x14 Framed Canvas Animals - Zebra - Cloud Island™
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Tufted Fabric Medium Oval Storage Basket - Khaki and Cream - Cloud Island™
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Sleep

A sleep routine is so important. I think these items help!

 
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We use this every night for our little one!
Hatch Rest 2nd Gen All-in-one Sleep Machine, Nightlight & Sound Machine
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Sage Green Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit – 100% Cotton Sleep Solution
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Owlet Baby Monitor: First-of-its-kind FDA-cleared smart baby monitor – Owlet US
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