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Must-Have First Time Mom Baby Items
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items Being a first time mom feels overwhelming with all of the things you are “supposed” to buy. Well I’m here to tell you my all time favorite items so you don’t need to waste your money on things you don’t end up using ❤️
The way that I am so obsessed with this stroller. It’s heavy duty, so smooth, was made for long walks, folds up so nicely, and almost every car seat has an attachment to go with it! Will always recommend this stroller. It also turns into a double so ...
UPPAbaby VISTA V3 Stroller
The hatch sound machine is amazing, and this bundle is even better because it comes with a portable one! My baby always loved having his portable one in his car seat or stroller. It saved me more times than I can count.
Hatch Rest and Rest Go Bundle Sound Machine
I simply would not survive without this. My baby is a Velcro baby and does not want to be set down. This is the only way I can get things done. And it’s so fun to take him everywhere in this. So easy to put on yourself as well!
The Monarch Carrier - Houndstooth
I know this doesn’t seem like a baby item but trust me when I say you need this!! Your hands are always full with a baby and it’s so nice wearing your phone /wallet and not worrying about holding it or putting it in your diaper bag!
Lily Side Slot Leather Crossbody Bandolier Set - Black/Gold
The greatest diaper bag of all time. It’s so chic and pretty, has so many pockets, so durable, and even my husband loves to wear it!
Stevie Full Backpack (Vegan)
This splurge is so worth it. It makes cleaning bottles a breeze and you can even sterilize your pump and binkies in it!
Bottle Washer Pro - All In One Baby Bottle Washer, Sterilizer, Dryer
I tried a few bottle warmers and this is the only one I loved! It has auto shut off which is nice so you don’t have to worry, it’s super simple to use and is inexpensive!
Philips Avent Fast Baby Bottle Warmer with Auto Shut Off
The way that I actually wouldn’t be able to survive without this is crazy. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing if anything happens to my baby while he’s sleeping I will be alerted. I would buy this 1 million times.
Owlet Dream Sock - FDA-Cleared Smart Baby Monitor with Live Health Readings and Notifications - Mint
I didn’t get one of the viral baby monitors and I definitely didn’t splurge. But I love this one! It doesn’t use WiFi which was something I wanted and the image and sound quality is amazing! Definitely a must buy.
HelloBaby Baby Monitor-HB6336 with Camera and Audio, 3.2" IPS Color Display, Full Remote Pan Zoom, IR Night Vision, 1000 ft. Range, Wall Mount, No WiFi Baby Camera Monitor
When it comes to my baby’s safety I will buy anything! I love that the newton mattresses are breathable, it gives me so much peace of mind. This bedside sleeper is perfect and it secures to your bed so it won’t tip over which a lot of bassinets don’t...
Bassinet & Bedside Sleeper
Newton products are my favorite so I had to get my baby the same crib mattress as his bassinet. The breath ability and ease of cleaning really sold me on these.
Crib Mattress | Newton Baby
The best nasal aspirator on the market!! So easy and lights up to distract your baby!
Frida Baby Electric NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator - 5pc
I use this nail buffer multiple times a week and it makes trimming baby’s nails so easy and painless!
Frida Baby Electric Nail Buffer - Baby Nail File, Nail Clippers + Trimmer Kit - 4 Buffer Pads, LED Light + Case
Use this nightly for the little guy since we live in such a dry climate!
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Humidifier with Diffuser and Nightlight - White
This is the best for bath time! It tells you the temperature of the water and will blink red if it’s too hot or blue if it’s too cold!
Dreambaby Room and Bath Thermometer - Duck
This touch free thermometer is perfect! Your baby won’t even know you’re taking their temperature and you don’t have to hold them down!
Little Martin's Drawer Touch Free Infrared Forehead Thermometer
The best thermometer for your babies room! Its yellow if the temperature is perfect, blue for too cold, red for too hot so you can adjust accordingly!
Kelvin Room Thermometer, Hygrometer and Color Changing Night Light - Indoor Temperature Monitor - Digital Thermostat and Humidity Gauge - Home Thermometer for Kids Bedroom or Nursery
The softest most breathable sheets made of bamboo! My baby sleeps so well in these and they don’t flare up his eczema which is a major plus!
Cozy Earth Crib Sheet
Had multiple friends recommend this to me and I can attest that it’s perfect! And so so cheap!
Angelcare Baby Bath Support - Turquoise
Legit the onlyyy diaper cream that works! I tried all of the natural ones and I learned the hard way that they just don’t get the job done.
Boudreaux's Butt Paste Baby Diaper Rash Cream Maximum Strength - 4oz
My baby loves the towels with the hoods! Keeps him warm right out of the tub and plus they are so dang cute.
Little Planet by carter's Bath Towel - Green Frog
I did so much research on car seats and bases and this one was the one I landed on! One of the safest on the market, durable, easy to clean, I’m obsessed!
Nuna PIPA™ RX Infant Car Seat & Base
The best car seat base that goes with the Nuna pipa car seat ! So easy to put in!
Nuna PIPA™ RELX Extra Car Seat Base
I was gifted this and didn’t realize how much I needed it! It’s perfect for getting wipes with one hand while holding your baby on the changing table. I would buy this a million times!
OXO Tot Perfect Pull Wipes Dispenser - Gray
Obsessed with this diaper pail! I think it’s one of the cuter more aesthetic ones. And it works so so well and is so easy to slide open.
Ubbi Stainless Steel Diaper Pail - Ivory
I love this changing pad! It wipes clean which makes diaper changes that much easier.
Skip Hop Oat Changing Pad
The best Velcro swaddles for newborns! My baby loved this sleep sack as a newborn, he felt so secure and it was so easy for me and my husband to swaddle him with this!
HALO Innovations Microfleece Sleepsack Swaddle Wrap - Flower - Newborn
This transition swaddle was perfect when our little guy started to roll! He still felt comforted and warm but was safe when he would roll.
HALO Innovations SleepSack Easy Transition Wearable Blanket - Gray M
The best sleep sacks! So soft and breathable because they are made from bamboo!
HALO Innovations Sleepsack Wearable Blanket Supersoft Viscose from Bamboo - Mauve - M
The perfect basic baby mirror for your car! The mirror is good quality so you can see your baby perfect and it’s adjustable but stays in place!
Munchkin Brica 360° Pivot Baby In-Sight Adjustable Car Mirror - Black
These closet dividers are perfect for organizing all of your baby’s clothes! They grow so fast it’s nice to have every size organized well.
3 Sprouts Baby Closet Dividers (newborn to 24 months) - Blueberry
This is the glider I got and I love it! I wanted to splurge and buy the babyletto but couldn’t justify it and I ended up loving this one so much. It has phone charger ports, electronic reclining so it doesn’t wake up your baby and is so soft! I’ve sl...
Graco Teddi Power Recliner Swivel Glider - Ivory Boucle
My baby’s favorite bottles! I love that they come in glass or plastic and are anti colic!
Dr. Brown's 8oz Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Baby Bottle with Level 1 Slow Flow Nipple - 0m+
This nursing pillow is a bestseller for a reason! I use this all the time, it makes feeding so comfortable.
Boppy Nursing Pillow - Gray Beige Leaves
I have a few of these diaper caddy’s and they are so nice to have around the house! Especially if you have your changing table /diapers on another floor!
Babylicious Baby Diaper Caddy| Newborn Changing Table Organizer for Wipes and Diapers | - Blush Rose
I loved having this baby wrap for the newborn stage, then upgrading to a sturdy baby carrier around 3-4 months!
WeeSprout Baby Wraps Carrier - Child Sling for Newborn and Infant - One Size Fits All - Pebble Grey
The softest pjs! I love that they don’t have feet so my baby could wear them longer than a month, he grew so fast.
Baby Boys' 2pk So Very Soft Modal Blend Romper - Cloud Island™ 0-3M: Midweight Long Sleeve, Front Zipper, Machine Washable