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Baby Essentials for First-Time Parents that won’t break the bank!

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As first-time parents, we had no clue what we needed. These are things that have quickly become our favorite that we would recommend to anyone! We have never been name-brand people who want to spend hundreds, so these items are on the more affordable...
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Sleeping

 
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Fits perfectly on our bassinet, and so soft!
Organic Cotton Bassinet Sheets, 2-Pack (33 x 20)
 
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We loved this when our baby was in our room. Comfortable mattress, can unzip the side, and the storage on the bottom is the cherry on top!
KoolerThings Baby Bassinet Bedside Sleeper
 
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Love, love, love these. Cutest colors, perfect thickness, so cozy and soft. Also use these for nursing covers.
Baby Swaddle Blankets 3 Pack
 
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This was perfect for newborn swaddling, to transitioning into a sleep sack!
Baby Sleepsack Swaddles | HALO
 
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So incredibly soft, not too thin or too thick, and gives my baby room to move around his legs inside!
TotAha Sleep Sack 0-6 Months 3 Pack Soft
 
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So easy to transport places, and goes so long without having to charge it!
Momcozy Portable Baby Sound Machine: Long Battery & Compact ...
 
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So easy to wash & protects your mattress from those messes!
Crib Mattress Protector Waterproof Fitted Pad
 
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Love these! Extremely soft and breathable and they have the cutest colors!
Crib Sheets
 
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Comfortable & breathable mattress perfect for my baby to sleep on!
Graco Premium Crib & Toddler Mattress GREENGUARD
 
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So easy to set up & use and gives a clear picture of baby!
VTech VM819 Baby Monitor with 2.8” Screen
 
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This was an investment, but it is such a nice crib that we will be able to use for a few years with the convertible feature!
Hunter 3-in-1 Convertible Crib

Baby Gear

 
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Highly recommend your diaper bag being a backpack for hands free all the time! So many pockets to store everything you might need.
RUVALINO Multifunction Travel Baby Diaper Bag
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This was our best friend when our boy was a newborn! Being able to get stuff done while snuggling was a double win! Once I got the wrap figured out this was amazing!
Moby Classic Baby Wrap Carriers
 
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Such a game changer now that our baby is bigger. Great back support and so easy to carry your baby around!
Momcozy Baby Carrier - Ergonomic & Lightweight
 
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Easiest thing to transport for nap time!
Pack 'n Play Playards & Playpens
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So handy and easy to clip anywhere to survive the AZ heat with a baby!
Gaiatop Mini Portable Battery Operated Stroller Fan
 
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We love this system! So easy to click in and out, fold up, and store! The toddler seat is so handy so this will last us many years.
Modes™ Pramette Travel System
 
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We used this all the time when our boy was little! Brought it all over the house.
Alpine Deluxe Portable Bouncer - Charcoal Tweed
 
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Our current favorite as he outgrew the baby bouncer! So sturdy, great quality, and my son loves the vibrate feature.
Ingenuity: Bouncers

Stuff for the Mama

 
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These are my favorite! Multicolor options & so comfortable!
Maternity & Nursing Bra
 
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Another staple! So easy to unclip and comfortable!
Women's Nursing Seamless Racerback Cami - Auden
 
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My favorite! These are needing to be constantly worn and they work so well!
Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads
 
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I LIVED in these freshly postpartum! So comfy!
Ekouaer Women's Lounge Set Short Sleeve Pajamas
 
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A necessity for sure!
Boyshort Disposable Postpartum Underwear (8 Pack) - Frida

Health & Safety

 
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Can’t recommend this enough! Helps so much with dry skin or irritated areas.
Aquaphor® Baby Healing Ointment (14 oz.)
 
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Diaper rash is inevitable, and this is a game changer! Always fixes our problems right away. It is a very smooth texture as well.
Aquaphor®Baby Diaper Rash Cream (3.5oz.)
 
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So much more affordable to stick this onto his dresser rather than a separate changing table. Extremely easy to clean & aesthetic!
Skip Hop Baby Changing Pad Wipe-Clean
 
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Boogers, ear wax, under the nails are inevitable. This is a life saver for cleaning all those things!
3-in-1 Nose, Nail + Ear Picker – Frida | The fuss stops here.
 
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My baby loves this soft brush on his head!
Safety 1st Easy Grip Brush & Comb

Feeding

 
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We hardly use bottles, but this rack is so nice for drying bottle parts, pump parts, pacifiers, baby toys.
Dr. Brown's™ Drying Tower
 
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Quickest way to pump some milk! I use this when I need to release some pressure, but also if I need to pump a quick bottle for my son.
Manual Breast Pump
 
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So easy to store and good quality!
Momcozy Temp-Sensing Breastmilk Storage Bags
 
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My absolute sidekick this whole journey. Especially for my chunky baby!
Shop the Best Nursing Pillows Collection
 
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So easy to clean and excited that we can use it forever with our little one as he grows!
Table2Table™ LX 6-in-1 Highchair
 
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Such a great tool for starting solids as well as for breast milk pops for teething!
Baby Food Feeders
 
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I SWEAR by this. I thought I wouldn’t need a hospital-grade pump, but little did I know I would have a huge over supply and a baby who took 6 weeks to get his latch down. I rarely pump now, but this saved our life in the beginning!
S2 Plus | Hospital Strength Breast Pump
 
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My baby often refuses a bottle (he prefers off the tap lol) but if he does need to take one this bottle resembles a nipple very well!
Baby Bottles for Every Stage | Anti-Colic, BPA-Free & More
 
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Can’t ever have enough of these! So soft on baby’s skin & can clean up ANY mess!
Comfy Cubs Large 100% Cotton Muslin Burp Cloths
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Thin, comfortable, and cute!
Nursing & Swaddling with the Breastfeeding Boss
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Clothing

 
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These are our favorite! Softest Jammie’s ever & so thin!
Cloud Island : Baby Pajamas
 
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Our boy lived in these the first few weeks!
Baby Pajamas
 
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Such a staple! So many color options in these.
Onesies® Baby 5-Pack White Bodysuits

Playing

 
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Easy to chew on, easy to wash!
BEBECAN Teething Sticks for Babies 0-36M
 
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This is on my son’s wrist at all times! He loves chewing on it or just holding it!
2 Packs Baby Teething Toy Food Grade Silicone
 
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Our bestie from day 1! Our boy loves these.
Shop Philips Avent Pacifiers & Soothie Snuggles
 
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My son loves this ball! So easy for him to grab and play with!
Bright Starts Oball Easy Grasp Classic Ball
 
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So fun for tummy time!
K's Kids Musical Farmyard Cube Learning Toy

Nursery

 
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These curtains are amazing! Totally block the light and heat out and are pretty too!
BGment Full Blackout Thermal Insulation Curtains 108
 
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Love this for toys and books!
Furinno Luder 7-Cube White Bookcase
 
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So nice and organized for storing all the things!
Diaper Caddy Organizer For Modern Parents
 
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Another investment, but this will last forever & stores so many baby clothes!
Marley 6-Drawer Double Dresser

Bathing

 
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We love this for baths! Can also be flipped over for baby to sit in when they are older.
Angelcare Baby Bath Support Gray - Under 6 Months
 
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Smells so good & is so gentle on baby’s skin!
Baby Healthy Essentials Kit | Cetaphil US
 
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So many uses for these and gentle on baby’s skin!
Cloud Island : Baby Towels & Washcloths
 
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So helpful to keep water out of baby’s face as well as keep his body warm while bathing!
Munchkin® Rinse™ Shampoo Bath Rinser Cup