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Newborn & Baby Must-Haves: My Most-Used Products as a First Time Mom
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items I’m just a first time mom who treated building my baby registry like it was my full time job! Now I’m sharing the products that we actually use and love 9+ months later and everything we’ve learned along the way!
Sections
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Feeding
Diapering
Sleeping
Play
Baby Gear
Clothes & Accessories
Feeding
These are all of my tried and true recommendations from breastfeeding, pumping, and bottle feeding for the last 9 months!
I had a very refluxy baby so these were literally ESSENTIAL, but all newborns come with messes, and these made it so easy to just clean and wash.
Yoofoss Muslin Burp Cloths 10 Pack Organic
I trusted the NICU staff and their recommendations when our daughter transitioned from a feeding tube to eating on her own, and these are the bottles they swear by - especially for preemies! So these are my go to!
Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Anti-Colic 4oz Bottles
It’s not a necessity for everyone, but for me, having one less thing to think about at the end of a long day (aka hand washing bottles and pump parts) was truly a weight off my shoulders.
Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro - Washer, Sterilizer & Dryer
Get multiple diaper caddies! Fill them with your essentials and carry them around your house with you like little tote bags so you always have what you need! I kept mine with me on the couch holding my phone, tv remote, water, snacks, paci, burp rags...
Parker Baby Co. Diaper Caddy - Large Oatmeal
If you’re planning on pumping, meet your new best friend. Spectra and I have spent hundreds of hours together over the last 9 months!
Spectra S1 Plus Electric Breast Milk Pump
My biggest regret is not starting to use this sooner in my breastfeeding / pumping journey! I have built a huge freezer stash from just using my haakaa on the side I’m not nursing on!
haakaa Silicone Manual Breast Pump
I didn’t understand the hype around these until I got them for myself and they WORK. Just trust me.
Silverette Usa: SILVERETTE - The Original Silver Nursing Cups
This pillow has SO many uses! I got it initially for breastfeeding and kept it in the NICU with me to give me support when I held my daughter and then used it while breastfeeding. Then we used it as a support during tummy time and to help with sittin...
Shop the Best Nursing Pillows Collection
If you’re exclusively pumping, have an oversupply, or are a working mom, a wearable pump is a MUST. I have been using my M5s for the last 9 months and LOVE the flexibility it gives me to pump more discreetly or on the go.
Momcozy M5 Hands Free Wearable Breast Pump
This is so great for when you’re starting to dabble in solids but you’re not quite ready to fully commit to a high chair living in your kitchen for the foreseeable future!
Ingenuity Baby Base 2-in-1 Booster Feeding and Floor Seat with Self-Storing Tray - Cashmere
Diapering
I know, I know, it requires special bags, but I do not care because it HAS A FOOT PEDAL. You cannot convince me that having to use a special bag makes this LESS appealing than a diaper pail that practically needs two hands to open it. You will never ...
Diaper Genie Platinum Pail Gift Set, Lily White, Stainless Steel, 2 Refills
It’s not a cutesy brand name with a fun label, but this is our TRIED AND TRUE diaper cream that saved us from a horrible diaper rash. I won’t ever use anything else now.
Calmoseptine Ointment by Calmoseptine
A wipeable changing pad is where it’s at!!! And this can be moved around the house to give you a little changing station wherever you need.
Keekaroo Baby Products - Squeezable comfort, everyday soft ...
You never know when you’ll need to change a diaper or messy outfit on the go! I use these for diaper changes or storing dirty clothes and burp rags while we’re out and about. The bags actually smell great, too!
Ubbi On-the-Go Diaper Bag Dispenser Sage
Sleeping
The ONLY reason I was able to sleep peacefully (as peacefully as a new mom can) when our daughter finally came home from the hospital was because of the owlet sock. After over a month in the NICU, having this product gave me the peace of mind that I ...
Owlet Dream Sock® - FDA-Cleared Smart Baby Monitor
A handheld monitor that I can carry around my house and also use my phone at the same time was important to me. I love that we can travel with this or take it to grandparents houses with zero technical setup and it does exactly what we need it to!
HelloBaby No WiFi Baby Monitor 5" Screen 30H Battery
We are a sound machine household, so of course baby had to have one of her own! I love that I can control this from my phone from across the room in the middle of the night if needed. We use the red light overnight with brown noise for sleep. We won’...
Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine & Night Light
Play
Absolutely essential for those first weeks/months in my opinion. My baby just snuggled in and napped all day long next to me in her lounger, and it was a safe spot for me to set her down quickly if I needed to. I eventually stuck it into my stroller ...
Infant Loungers
My baby didn’t ever love her swing, but her bouncer has been our best friend!! We carry it all around the house with us so I can shower, cook, do things hands free! She loves to bounce and play in it and I have peace of mind that she’s safe!
BD - Bouncers & Rockers
This comes everywhere with us!! The perfect little comfy spot to play and do tummy time. It’s easily washable, so cute, and reversible!
Parker Quilted Baby Play Mat (Pink Floral)
It’s beautiful to look at! I will say it took my baby several months to actually notice or play with anything on the mat 😂 but we use it daily now even 9 months later!
The Play Gym | Baby Activity & Tummy Time Mat
IYKYK. This kick piano is a fan favorite in our house! She loved it when she was teeny tiny and we still use it daily now that she can sit up and play the piano with her hands. You will have the songs stuck in your head at all times 😂
Fisher-Price Glow And Grow Kick & Play Piano Gym Baby Playmat With Musical ...
Baby Gear
There is NOTHING better than wearing your teeny tiny newborn!!! Solly makes the most beautiful products that are comfortable for you and keep your baby comfy and safe. I wore my baby around the house and out and about CONSTANTLY when she was tiny.
Soft, Breathable Newborn Wraps
Driving by yourself as a new mom is kinda terrifying. I felt like I needed to be staring at her at all times! This car camera gave me SUCH peace of mind and confidence to be able to get out and about by myself. The picture is so clear and it has nig...
GROWNSY Baby Car Camera HD Monitor 4.3"
Essential if you’re planning on taking lots of hot mom walks with your baby!! I don’t know why all the fancy strollers have no cup holders, but this organizer makes walks so much easier - I can store a drink, my phone, car keys, wallet, etc without h...
Momcozy Universal Stroller Organizer w/ Cup Holder
I cannot sing enough praises for my mockingbird stroller!! It is so easy to collapse and open up when I’m out and about on my own, the storage space is fantastic, and there are so many great attachments that make it even more versatile. We will be us...
Mockingbird Single-to-Double Stroller 2.0
This is not just for the newborn stage, but it is absolutely the best for taking your tiny baby on walks!! I thought we’d outgrown our use for it because my daughter didn’t like to be laid back, but now that she can sit up, we love taking it out for ...
Bassinet - Mockingbird
Clothes & Accessories
Our holy grail pacifiers!
Tommee Tippee Ultra-Light StayPut Pacifier 4pk
We LOVE these ribbed pjs!! Zippered Jammie’s are a must, and I just love the feel of this material. They come in the cutest colors also!
Unisex 2-Way-Zip Sleep & Play Rib-Knit Footed One-Piece for Baby | Old Navy