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items Everything we’ve loved as first time parents! These are items we couldn’t recommend enough, truly.
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Newborn Needs (for the best price)!
Things That Have Made Postpartum Easier
You’ll Need This In Your Nursery!
Newborn Needs (for the best price)!
I used this RELIGIOUSLY to teach my baby how to track objects. This also helps a lot when incorporating tummy time into each day.
High Contrast Baby Books & Toys | Tummy Time & Montessori
Anxious mamas: I CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS ENOUGH especially when worrying about SIDs. This is truly worth the investment. It’ll track baby’s heart rate, oxygen level, as well as her sleep patterns (light/deep sleep, awake times, etc..). This sock helps ...
Dream Sock® – Owlet US
We used this the moment we came home from the hospital as both a red light (sleeping purposes) & white-noise machine. The app is incredibly easy to use as well & there are a variety of options for colors & noises for baby.
Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine & Night Light 2nd Gen
We used this in the hospital after labor to help baby fall asleep & currently use it on the go when baby is in her stroller (best for long walks, visiting people, etc). There are options for the noises you’d want it to make: ocean, heartbeat (bab...
Hatch Go - Nap trapped no more
Best moisturizer we’ve used so far + helped with baby acne!! After giving baby a bath we’ll throw this on her face especially!!
TUBBY TODD All Over Ointment Baby Eczema
EVERYONE NEEDS THIS I SWEAR! We use this everyday: no-shower days, when baby needs to be wiped down quickly, after spit ups (especially under her neck/around her ears where spit up can sometimes linger). This has helped her baby acne tremendously and...
No Rinse Cleansing Water For Babies And Newborns
These are really the only swaddles my baby has NOT been able to break out of. They’re very practical, given it has a zipper that allows you to do diaper changes without waking baby & the Velcro prevents baby from being able to break free as easil...
Organic Swaddle Wraps For Newborns and Infants
BEST WIPES ON THE MARKET! If you’re going to invest in any sort of wipe, we would recommend this one. They’re not dry at all, has not caused any sort of weird reaction, and easy to take out. Clean ingredients as well. This brand in general is probabl...
Hypoallergenic Baby Wipes | 99% Water and Plant-based Fibers
We love our Graco pack & play! Doubles as a bassinet which we use when switching houses to sleep at. Very durable & comfortable for baby. She also loves the stars that hang above her in the bassinet.
Pack 'n Play Playards & Playpens
As first time parents, we swear by this bottle washer AND sterilizer. Definitely worth the investment if you’re someone who has lots of bottles/pump parts & want to cut down on the time & energy it takes to clean everything properly.
Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer Sterilizer Dryer
MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE PUMP EVER. Not to mention, the app is incredibly user friendly & this pump has a heating feature which made it super nice to use for my early morning pumps (when it’s cold af). Through the app you can time how long you want t...
eufy Wearable Breast Pump S1 Pro | Hospital-Grade
The best car seat for the best price. Compared to many other name-brand car seats, this one is just as good (if not better because the price is so reasonable). Very comfortable and practical.
REVOLVE360 CAR SEATS | Evenflo® Official Site
We truly loved this travel system because of how cheap it was & we use the bassinet religiously. It can be doubled as a tummy time helper on long walks. The car seat is very easy to manage & everything can be taken down within seconds. We use...
Evenflo CAR SEAT AND STROLLER TRAVEL SYSTEMS
Must have for checking temperatures! This is the most accurate way to check baby’s temperature, if we’re ever in doubt or want to be absolute sure that baby isnt sick/doesn’t have a fever, we always use this before taking baby to get checked at the h...
Frida Baby Digital Rectal Thermometer
BEST NURSING PILLOW! Would recommend this over the Boppy any day. My fiance also loves using this because it helps him when feeding baby a bottle (keeps her propped up higher than if she were to lay across his legs).
My Brest Friend
Highly recommend an electric nasal aspirator paired with a saline spray/mist. This is by far the best & strongest aspirator that gets the job done quick!
NeilMed Battery Operated Nasal Aspirator
Best storage for milk (both formula and breast milk). Keeps my baby’s milk cool so well that sometimes it’ll be slushy-like by the time we need to use the milk. Love this especially for beach/hot days!
Momcozy Portable Breast Milk Cooler, 24H Ice-Free
Pair this with the milk cooler for on-the-go usage! My baby preferred her milk warm so this helped make traveling a lot easier!
Momcozy Portable Milk Warmer - Dual Mode, 17oz
Best moisturizer that also doubles as a diaper cream. We use this daily on baby’s entire body (especially after showers) ;) if you don’t want to invest in the Tubby Todd for moisturizer purposes, we’d recommend this for sure.
Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment 14 Oz Jar
Quite literally the only thing that helped put our baby to sleep, helped calm her down, AND helps during tummy time. We used this immediately when we came home from the hospital.
Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Crib Toy
If your baby frequently hiccups, USE THIS! It’ll take away baby’s hiccups instantly.
Mommy's Bliss Gripe Water, Infant Gas Relief
We do not use this for nursing but rather for tummy time!! Helps our girl out so much especially since she doesn’t love doing tummy time flat on the floor lol.
Boppy Nursing Pillow Bare Naked - Larger Support
You’re definitely going to need this if you’re on the go a lot/travel frequently. We keep one pack in the car and attach another one to her diaper bag. This fully eliminates any odor from baby’s diapers and has made traveling with baby a lot easier i...
Ubbi Lavender Scented Disposable Diaper Sacks, 200 Count
We prefer cameras over mirrors!! This helps ease our mind when driving (as an anxious mama who worries about missing something if it happens while we’re on the road).
DoHonest Baby Car Camera HD 1080P Rear-Facing
Most spacious & practical diaper caddy! We place one in the nursery & one in our bedroom for those nighttime diaper changes. It holds SO much more than we thought and is very useful if you need to put one in your car/if you are on the go ofte...
HIPHOP PANDA 2-Pack Diaper Caddy Organizer
If your baby is breastfed, they’ll need a Vitamin D supplement! These were given to us by our hospital but any works!
Enfamil Vi-Sol Baby Vitamin D Drops, 50 Days
Very affordable! My baby does not love carriers but in this wrap she’ll fall asleep almost instantly. Super easy to use & great for days in the house or even to run errands in.
KeaBabies Baby Wrap Carrier - Classic Gray
Easy to use pop up tent that we bring to the beach!
Tiny Land Baby Beach Tent UV Protection Pink
We preferred this bassinet because it’s mobile & we’re able to unzip the front so access is easier when placed next to our bed.
NeoBorn 3-in-1 Baby Bassinet with Mesh & Mattress
Things That Have Made Postpartum Easier
Postpartum must haves coming from a first time mama!
MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE PUMP EVER. Not to mention, the app is incredibly user friendly & this pump has a heating feature which made it super nice to use for my early morning pumps (when it’s cold af). Through the app you can time how long you want t...
eufy Wearable Breast Pump S1 Pro | Hospital-Grade
My fiance bought me this because my back has been screwed since giving birth. Total game changer! I use this at the end of everyday (especially needed after hunching over constantly). It also heats up, AMAZING.
Snailax Shiatsu Back Massager with Heat Pad
You’ll Need This In Your Nursery!
Tried & true items we use daily in our nursery!!
Loveee this, leaves no smell and has been incredibly helpful for diaper changes.
Diaper Genie
Most spacious & practical diaper caddy! We place one in the nursery & one in our bedroom for those nighttime diaper changes. It holds SO much more than we thought and is very useful if you need to put one in your car/if you are on the go ofte...
HIPHOP PANDA 2-Pack Diaper Caddy Organizer
One of our favorite investments by far. The dresser space is incredible & it helps us make more space for other things since the changing space is built into it. Definitely worth every penny!
BOLUO Baby Dresser with Changing Table & 6 Drawers
You don’t need an expensive changing table/pad!! I repeat: YOU DONT NEED AN EXPENSIVE ONE!! This one works so well for our baby and it fits perfectly in the changing table/dresser that is also linked in this list. Highly recommend!
Delta Children Foam Contoured Changing Pad Waterproof
Believe it or not, we use this as both a closet & storage space for our girl (swipe to see how). Super cute and there’s a few other colors you can choose from (wood, black).
VASAGLE CUSTOS 6-Tier Bookshelf, Cloud White
We practically live on this chair :)) we’re also relatively tall people but it fits us perfectly and is really comfortable. It’s nice that it swivels and the reclined position makes it pretty hard to not want to fall asleep in!
Oxford Baby Uptown Upholstered Glider Recliner