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items The baby essentials I can’t imagine living without—tested, trusted, and worth every penny.
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newborn
The newborn essentials that made those early days smoother, calmer, and more manageable—absolute must-haves from day one.
This nightlight ended up being one of my absolute favorite purchases. (We still use it in our bedroom even though our baby has moved to her nursery.) We packed this in our hospital bag and all of the nurses loved it. It was an essential part of keepi...
VAVA Baby Egg Night Light with Touch Control
Wouldn't trade our days with the Snuggle Me Lounger for anything. They were so sweet.
Infant Loungers
Thw Ollie Swaddle is magical. The velcro makes it so easy to wrap up your little bundle of joy and keeps them happy and snug all night long.
The Ollie World
newborn and beyond
The essentials that grew with us beyond the newborn phase—practical, reliable, and worth having from the very beginning.
Need an easy way to help your little one stay cool? This fan is a literal fan favorite. We keep this on the handle bar of our baby's car seat and have it turned on at all times. She loves it!
Momcozy Portable Stroller Fan, 8000mAh, 27H Ultra-long Battery Life, ...
Looking for a way to help baby sleep better? Look no further! The Hatch Baby Sound Machine and Nightlight is perfect for your little one's nursery. My favorite feature is the ability to set up a schedule for each sound, volume, and light setting. It ...
Hatch
I know, I know.. it's on the pricier side. It's definitely a splurge, but the BabyBjorn Bouncer was an absolute life saver. It's machine washable, durable, easy to fold, carry, and it travels well.
Bouncer Bliss—cozy for your newborn
The Oball has been a go-to toy from the early newborn days. It is great for helping baby move their head from side to side as well as for practicing grasping, holding, and reaching for midline.
Bright Starts Oball Easy-Grasp Baby Rattle Ball, Pink, Ages Newborn and Up ...
Who wants to wash, sterilize, and dry bottles all day long? Not me.
The momcozy bottle washer was an absolute must-have on my registry. It was especially needed when I started pumping to try to build up my supply.
Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer, Sterilizer & Dryer - All-in-One ...
LOVE the eufy Smart Sock. It has given us so much peace of mind and has a great price point compared to their very popular competitor.
Smart Socks - Baby Monitors
Nuna is a splurge but the TRVL stroller is elite. It's beautiful, durable, and a TRUE travel stroller. We have been able to fly with this stroller contained in it's carry case and it fits in overhead bins with ease.
Nuna TRVL Compact Stroller | Easy Self-Fold & Lightweight
I wish we had made this purchase sooner rather than later. We needed to supplement with formula immediately for our hungry girl and this Baby Brezza formula dispenser would have saved our sanity during the days of every 2-3 hour feedings. This mini v...
Travel Formula Dispenser - Formula Pro Mini
I am a Type B mom, and the Parker Baby Diaper Caddy is what keeps my living room and my car from looking like a baby explosion has erupted.
Nursery Storage & Organization | Diaper Caddy
I won't lie, I originally thought this diaper cream applicator was silly, but after experiencing our first diaper rash I tried it for the first time and I am never looking back.
Diaper Cream Applicator
Terrified to clip your little one's nails? Use this instead.
Momcozy Baby Nail File Electric, Gentle ...
We have two of these Ubbi changing mats, one for the house (it lives with our Parker Baby Diaper Caddy), and one that stays in the diaper bag for on-the-go. The carry bag has been great to have on hand in case of an accident in her outfit or lack of ...
Ubbi on-the-go changing mat & bag
I am a shameless baby nose picker over a nose sucker.
This Frida 3-in-1 tool was needed after we realized how teeny tiny baby nostrils are. (The bulb from the hospital just does not fit).
3-in-1 Nose, Nail + Ear Picker - Frida
I love the simplicity of this product. It still sits in our sink at 7 months postpartum. It provided a quick and easy way to warm bottles during the newborn days, and has become the designated place for all of her dishes now that we have started soli...
2.4 Gal(9L) Collapsible Dish Basin with Drain Plug, Space Saving Outdoor ...
The Lovevery Play Gym is the perfect place to let your baby practice independent play while getting plenty of calm stimulation. I was able to always have my breakfast and morning coffee because of this item!
The Play Gym | Baby Activity & Tummy Time Mat
I found myself wanting to keep being able to see my baby in the backseat simple. Vehicles have so much technology now, and I wasn't drawn to the idea of a camera, but this mirror is so easy to install and definitely gives me peace of mind being able ...
Munchkin Baby Car Mirror for Rear Facing Car Seats, Pivot 360 ...
We have two of these! One stays in the Parker Baby Diaper Caddy and one stays in the nursery on the dresser.
Walmart Supercenter
This mirror toy ended up being a great tool when we were working on our baby's head movement. She was favoring one side of her head while sleeping in her bassinet, and during her time on the floor and we were able to use this mirror to hold her atten...
Mirrors
Truly, the only double zipper onesie you need. These are our absolute favorite, and they are super affordable.
Ribbed 2-Way-Zip Sleep & Play Footed One-Piece for Baby | Old Navy - Gap
Looking for a way to help your little one sleep better at night? I SWEAR by Millie Moon diapers for overnight sleep. If I am being totally honest, they actually aren't my favorite fitting diaper for my daughter, so we use different diapers during day...
Millie Moon
The Angelcare Baby Bath has been such a versatile product. We have even flipped it upside down for supported (and always supervised) sitting in the bathtub.
Bathing – angelcarebaby
My baby isn't big on pacifiers, but this Sauvinex pacifier basically doubles as a teether, which has been so helpful with her teeth coming in. We leave it in her crib for her to find if she wants it, and she definitely uses it to teeth, and soothe he...
All Pacifiers
as baby grows
The essentials we reached for as baby grew—practical, dependable, and used daily.
We are in our sleep sack phase, and we can't live without them. The Kyte Baby materials are out of this world soft, and they come in the most beautiful colors and prints.
Shop Sleep Bags | Bamboo Sleep Sacks
Nervous about starting solids? Don't be! This kit is a great way to explore taste and texture in a safe way. We started introducing frozen goodies with the Forage Feeder around 4 months, and it was perfect because it doubled as a teether.
Little Explorer Kit – Feeder, Ice Cube Tray & Gather & Roll Bib Bundle
Introducing water alongside solids? These adorable bears will have your baby sipping from a straw like a pro in no time. My baby loves her "water bears."
Honey Bear Straw Cup | Silicone Training Cup
When our baby girl started teething this little bear became a quick favorite.
Wrist Grip Teething Mitten | Teether for Babies - Nuby
The Upseat Baby Chair has been such a great precursor to our actual highchair. It helps hold her in place a bit better while we work on more stable sitting.
Upseat Baby Floor and Booster Seat with Tray