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Welcome To Motherhood
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items Scared you missed a newborn essential? Don't worry—I felt the exact same way, which is why I’m sharing "The First-Year Nest," a curated checklist of must-have baby items that saved me and will help you too!
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Baby Care Essential
Feeding Bottle & Bottle Cleaner
Breastfeeding & Milk Storage
Sterilizer and Bottle Storage
Clothing
Baby Care Essential
Can’t live without these daily baby essentials—they make my routine as a mom so much easier and stress-free.
I’m obsessed with Cetaphil Baby Wash because it keeps my baby’s sensitive skin super soft and has that amazing, clean baby scent!
Cetaphil Baby Wash Shampoo
I was so stressed when my baby started losing hair from cradle cap, but this cream worked like magic overnight and brought instant relief.
Mustela Cradle Cap Cream: A Magical Solution for Babies
I’m so impressed with these Rascal + Friends newborn diapers—Finding a diaper that doesn’t irritate newborn skin is tough, but these are incredibly soft, breathable, and so gentle on my baby's bum.
Rascal and Friends Diapers
Gave Millie Moon a try after a recommendation, and it’s a total 10/10 for newborn skin protection—they feel like actual clouds, absorb everything instantly, and keep my newborn dry through the night.
Millie Moon, Diapers, Newborn Size, 88 Count with Ultra Absorbent Core
These Natnat mosquito repellent patches are an absolute must-have—they stick easily to clothes or strollers and keep my baby bite-free all day.
Mosquito Repellent Patch
These Millie Moon wipes are honestly a 10/10—they are super thick, incredibly soft, and you only need one to clean up big messes!
Millie Moon Sensitive Wipes - 648ct: Whole Body, Contains Aloe ...
Feeding Bottle & Bottle Cleaner
Tested and approved by me and my baby! Here are the bottles we use every day, plus the cleanser and silicone brush that keep everything perfectly sterile
This bottles are total lifesavers because their unique nipples release milk only when your baby sucks, making it super easy to switch between breast and bottle without any fuss.
Philips Avent Baby Bottle
My son got this PPSU feeding bottle as a gift, and it’s a total 10/10! It’s super heat-resistant, completely BPA-free, high-quality, and 100% safe for my baby.
Momwell PPSU Feeding Bottle Wide Neck Anti-colic
This plant-based wash is an absolute must-have because it’s fragrance-free, super safe, and works magic not just on baby bottles, but also on toys and surfaces like high chairs!
Plant-based Wash for Baby Essentials, Safe Fragrance-free Liquid
This travel-friendly, BPA-free silicone brush set is a lifesaver for on-the-go cleaning! I love the dual-headed design: the top handles the bottle body, and you just unscrew the bottom to scrub the nipples.
lalalark Baby Bottle Brush Set, 7-in-1 Baby Bottle Cleaner Kit.
Breastfeeding & Milk Storage
Switching to formula after my breast milk dried up wasn't easy as a new mom, but here is how I survived the move from breastfeeding to bottle-feeding!
This wireless, hands-free pump is the best thing ever for busy moms, because I can multi-task and keep up my milk supply on the go.—I’m literally pumping while cleaning the house.
Mom Cozy Wearable Electric Breast Pumps
Never have to worry about spilled milk thanks to the double ziplock on these bags are easy to fill and seal—totally leak-proof and super secure.
Dr.isla Breast Milk Storage Bags
I love that this Chicco warmer handles my baby's milk bottles now and easily switches to warming up baby food jars when we start solids!
Feeding & Soothing Bottle Warmers
Sterilizer and Bottle Storage
This section is where I keep the fast sterilizers that clean my baby gear and the smart organizers that keep all my fresh bottles neat and ready to grab.
The Dr. Brown’s All-in-One Sterilizer & Dryer is a lifesaver because I can just pop in six bottles and pump parts, press one button, and they come out completely sanitized and bone-dry without the hassle. Why It Makes Daily Life Way Easier: ...
Dr. Brown's All-in-One Sterilizer & Dryer for Baby Bottles
This is honestly the best thing ever for my counter—Drying and organizing baby bottles used to be such a chore, but this handy rack makes it look so easy and clean!
Baby Bottle Storage Organizer for Easy Drying
Clothing
Our baby boy’s personal favorites! Discover the exact head-to-toe wardrobe essentials we trust to keep our little man looking dapper and comfy.
An honest mom-to-mom recommendation: these H&M bodysuits hold up so well against blowouts.
Baby Boys' Bodysuits | H&M US
The fabric is so buttery soft and doesn't irritate their sensitive skin. 🥹🤍
Shop Baby Boy Rompers & Jumpsuits