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Products that helped me survive the newborn stage
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Joanna Daniel
As a first-time mom, these were some products that I found helpful during the newborn stage.
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General baby products
 
Diapering products
 
Breastfeeding products
 
Cleaning products
 
Sleep products

General baby products

 
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This micellar water is great for freshening up my baby and smells phenomenal
Mustela Baby Cleansing No-Rinse Micellar Water
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This ointment was great at getting rid of my baby’s baby acne
All Over Ointment Eczema Treatment
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I like to use these cloth diapers as burp cloths
Gerber Baby Birdseye Prefold Cloth Diapers 10pk
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This was so helpful to have to be able to place the baby down and easily secure him
Bouncer Bliss—cozy for your newborn | BabyBjörn
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Diapering products

 
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Yes it’s really pricey, but it’s really easy to clean up and pee or poop that gets on the changing pad
Keekaroo Peanut Changer Baby Vanilla - Original USA
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This wipe dispenser was really helpful in pulling one wipe out at a time
OXO Tot Perfect Pull Wipes Dispenser, Gray
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Love that this diaper pail has a pedal, which was really helpful to have when things get messy and your hands are occupied, also it’s great about keeping smells away
Diaper Genie Platinum Pail Gift Set, Lily White, Stainless Steel, 2 Refills
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Finding a good diaper that works for your baby is hard, but once you find what works, it’s a dream. For us it’s these Freestyle diapers
Freestyle Hyper Absorbent Ultra Soft TCF Baby Diapers, Size 1, 68 Count (Select for More)
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Breastfeeding products

 
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This nipple butter was a lifesaver in the early days when we were still figuring out latching
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter, 2 oz
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These pads are great for absorbing leaks
Organic Bamboo Nursing Pads - 14 Washable Reusable Breastfeeding Pads (Coffee, L 4.8")
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Initially my baby struggled with latching and so these shields helped with making it less painful
Medela Contact Nipple Shields Small 16mm
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Such a comfy bra that makes breastfeeding a breeze
Kindred Bravely French Terry Nursing Bra
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I found this manual hand pump useful before I got comfortable with my electric breast pumps
Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump, Swiss Design
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Cleaning products

 
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This stain remover is magical and works wonders on any type of stain!
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray 16oz
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Didn’t realize how often you sanitize your hands with a baby, so this pack of 4 was nice to have to a bottle on hand
Honest Co. Plant-Based Hand Sanitizer Spray
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I use this cleaner to sanitize my changing pad
Babyganics Toy & Highchair Cleaner Spray 17oz
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These pee pads are great for layering under crib sheets
100 Count 22x22 Super Absorbent Disposable Pads
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Sleep products

 
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These swaddles were a lifesaver for the newborn stage and it helped stop my baby from getting startled in his sleep
Love to Dream Swaddle UP Baby Sleep Sack 1.0 TOG
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This light was a lifesaver for nighttime feeds and diaper changes! It’s the perfect amount of dimness that allows you to see without being too bright
JolyWell Kids Night Light, 7 Colors, Dimmable
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Having a bedside bassinet was really helpful for nighttime feeds
Fodoss Baby Bassinet Bedside Sleeper Mesh
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