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Newborn must haves from a soon to be mom of 4!
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items As a mom of 3 and pregnant with my 4th I definitely have some newborn recs for yall!
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Bathing
Car ride necessities
Sleep faves
Nursing/pumping
Diapers and such
Strollers!
Bathing
Figuring out how to bathe a newborn can seem daunting at first. The right gear can make it so much more enjoyable for you and your baby.
Smells heavenly. I was gifted this for one of my kids and it’s been my favorite ever since. Will be repurchasing for this babe.
Bath Time
I know the heater seems weird at first glance but it’s a life saver when you are bathing baby on the counter. It helps keep them warm during their bath. Highly recommend this one from Amazon.
Dreo 1500W Portable Electric Space Heater
Second baby tub I’ve owned and for sure the fav. I love the sling for when they are a newborn and the fact it grows with them.
Summer by Ingenuity Comfy Clean Deluxe Bather - Green
Love this kneeler. A must have to save your knees! You can hang it up to dry if it gets wet.
Skip Hop Moby Bath Kneeler, Grey
Car ride necessities
A few things to make car rides with baby smoother.
My kids loved this for car rides especially when they get a bit bigger and hate stop lights!
Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Crib Toy
4.7 stars for a reason! So practical. Definitely worth the money. It’s so darn convenient to have a car seat/stroller in one. Obsessed.
Doona Car Seat & Stroller, Nitro Black
If you prefer to skip the newborn car seat entirely and buy a convertible car seat instead… you cannot beat the Nuna Rava. We have multiple different car seats and this is my favorite by far. All of my babies have loved this car seat. It seems so com...
rava™
You absolutely need this. Only took me one baby and a car mirror to figure this out. The mirrors move and spin around and are never facing the baby. This infant car camera fixes that issues and allows you to have an eye on baby at all times in the ca...
Baby Car Camera,4.3" HD Display Baby Car Mirror with Night Vision Feature,Wide Clear View
Perfect for car rides and holds a charge well. Great white noise and volume.
Dreamegg White Noise Sound Machine Portable for Baby Adult Sleep 21 Soothing Sound Therapy for Home Travel
Sleep faves
Sleep is hard to come by with a newborn. In order to ensure you get the most sleep and so does baby.. there are a few things you absolutely need to buy.
The best sound machine hands down. We have 3 of them and we are addicted. None of us can sleep without them! These last forever. We’ve had one of ours for 7 years. Sound machines are a non negotiable imo. Your baby will sleep amazing without backgrou...
LectroFan Classic White Noise Machine - Global
Our favorite swaddle ever. Used them with all 3 babies and will use it with the 4th. This swaddle keeps their startle reflex under control while still allowing them to suck on their “flippers” and self soothe. Literal perfection. I always felt so bad...
Love To Dream Swaddle UP Gray Newborn 5-8.5 lbs
The best. I love how it attaches to the bed and the side folds down so you can easily grab the baby for those middle of the night feeds. Just do it.
Baby Delight Beside Me Dreamer Bassinet and Bedside Sleeper
Perfect for supervised naps around the house. It’s like a little cocoon and they love it.
Snuggle Me
Don’t forget to buy an extra cover. Babies spit up and leak through their diaper all the time.
Snuggle Me Organic Cover - Slate
The same monitor we’ve had for 7 years. You can buy extra cameras for multiple kiddos. It scans between the rooms so you’ll be able to hear what’s going on all night. Temp feature is also great and very useful.
Infant Optics Digital Video Monitor DXR-8 Pro
A necessity for travel. Blocks out the light so it doesn’t matter if where your going doesn’t have black out curtains. There’s also a pocket for a small fan.
SlumberPod
Nursing/pumping
Having nursed for 5 years total and having been a labor nurse I know a thing or to about breastfeeding. Check out my recs!
If you plan on breastfeeding these are a must. Better to have them and not end up needing them then to need them ASAP and not have them. You squirt some milk in these and leave them on between nursing sessions to heal your raw/cracked/bleeding nips. ...
SILVERETTE® The Original Silver Nursing Cups, Nipple Covers for Breastfeeding Essentials, Pure 925 Silver Nipple Shields for Breastfeeding Newborn, Lightweight Nursing Cups, Regular Size
Used this pump with every baby. It pulls milk very efficiently. It has a battery so you can use it without worrying about being plugged into the wall. I pumped many times in my car with this pump. Battery life is also great.
Spectra S1 Plus Portable & Rechargeable Hospital Strength Double Electric Breast Pump
Way better than the boppy nursing pillow and I’ve tried both. It’s more firm so more supportive for you and baby and holds them up to your breast level more effectively. It also has a strap so you can be sure it will stay put. I also love the pocket ...
Deluxe Nursing Pillow
Works great to soothe and heal cracked nipples. Just don’t use it at the same time as your silverette nipple cups
Motherlove Organic Lanolin-Free Nipple Cream, Breastfeeding Essential, 1.5 oz Jar
These cold packs are amazing. You can use them warm or frozen. You can warm them to help with let down but I mainly used them when I was in pain and engorged especially during the first few weeks. I couldn’t breastfeed without them tbh.
Lansinoh Therapy Packs with Soft Covers, Hot and Cold Breast Pads - 2pk
This hand pump works great when you don’t want to lug your big pump with you like when you travel.
Lansinoh Manual Breast Pump
A must have for storing breast milk. Make sure you lay flat in the freezer until frozen. Much easier to store that way.
Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags, 50 Count, Baby Essentials, Fast Freeze & Thaw Breast Milk Bags for Baby Bottle Feeding, Superior Strength & Stretch, 6 Ounce
Love that this bottle brush has a suction base so it dries well and doesn’t mold.
Munchkin® Bristle™ Baby Bottle Brush, Includes Suction Base, Gray, Unisex
Works great for clearing the stubborn clogged ducts when breastfeeding.
LaVie Lactation Massager Silicone Blue Teal, 100% Medical Grade Silicone 1 ct
Took these if I ever felt a clogged duct coming on. Prevented mastitis for me
Legendairy Milk Sunflower Lecithin - 60ct
Diapers and such
Changing diapers is a lot of what you’ll be doing especially in the newborn phase. Finding the right diapers and wipes that work for your baby is so important
The best diaper pail. Hides the smell and you can use regular trash bags. We’ve had ours for 7 years and it’s still great.
Ubbi Stainless Steel Diaper Pail - White
My favorite wipes and not crazy expensive either.
Huggies Natural Care Sensitive Unscented Baby Wipes - 768ct
This stuff is magic for diaper rash. Way better than Bordeaux’s imo. One of these lasts forever
Triple Paste Diaper Rash Ointment - 10.0oz
My ride or die diapers. Great blowout protection and love the wetness indicator. Not insanely expensive
Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive Disposable Diapers - Size 0 - 140ct
Strollers!
My favorite single stroller. So smooth and easy to push even on grass. I still have and use mine 8 years later. Easy to fold one handed which is very important. Great for taller people as well. My husband is 6’2” and he’s pushes it with ease.
Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Single Stroller - Opulent Black
An affordable double stroller. Love the side by side. I feel like kiddos fit in them for way longer. Fits great through standard doors and light weight. The seats lean back almost flat. Love it. Best used around the neighborhood for walks, at the zoo...
The Twinᵛ²