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Must Have Baby Essentials
29 items
By
Karlee Quinn
Must-have items that I used for my first and continue to use for my second baby. Also my toddler still loves some of these things I've listed below.
Sections
5
Travel
Sleep
Feeding
Play
Health/Wellness
Travel
Love this car seat for my 3 year old. Have had it for 2 years and still looks and performs amazing
Chicco Fit3x ClearTex Ultra Slim All-in-One Car Seat - Black
Amazing stroller and baby car seat. Durability at it's finest. Have used for 3 years
Chicco Bravo 3-in-1 Quick-Fold Trio Travel System - Brooklyn
great travel sound machine or just in general
Canopy Sleep Soother Portable & Rechargeable USB Sound Machine with Optional Night Light & Aroma Diffuser - White
Sleep
Love this bassinet. Swivels, makes white noise, and has a virbration option
Shop All - Bassinet Swivel Sleepers
Has held up for 3 year now. Great transition to a bed when older
daVinci Jenny Lind 3-in-1 Convertible Crib & Reviews
Love this mattress. Hold up well and I rest east knowing it's breathable
Newton Baby Essential Crib Mattress – Breathable, Washable Infant & Toddler Mattress with Firm Support, All-Stages, Infant to Toddler, GREENGUARD Gold Certified - White
Love this brand for how soft they are and that they are organic
Cotton Fitted Crib Sheet - Farm Friends - Cloud Island™
Feeding
Both children liked these bottles
Dr. Brown's 8oz Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Baby Bottle with Level 1 Slow Flow Nipple & HappyPaci Pacifier - 0m+
These were great when starting solids. Suctioned plate helps so your baby doesn't throw it on the floor
ezpz First Food Set - Sage - 4pc
Great cup to introduce when ready for straws!
ezpz Mini Cup + Straw Training System - 4oz - Pewter
My toddler loves these utensils
Munchkin Raise Toddler Fork and Spoon Set - 2pk – Blue
Not only good for on the go, but use this alot to warm up my sons formula at home.
Superfast Portable Baby Bottle Warmer for Travel
Consider this bottle if your child has a cleft like mine
Pigeon Baby Cleft Palate Bottle with 2 Nipples, 8.11 Oz
Really great for introducing a straw cup. If you cover the hole in the lid it helps control the flow through the straw!
Olababy Silicone Straw Training Cup 5oz Mint
You don't need a fancy high chair. Love this for the fact it's easy to clean and do not need to worry about washing a cloth cover
IKEA ANTILOP High Chair
Play
Hands down the best. Both of my kids have loved this. My 3yr old even plays with it now with my 6 month old
Tiny Love 5-in-1 Deluxe Stationary Activity Center - Boho
Great for development/milestones
Oball Toy Ball Rattle - Teal
great for development/milestones
Bright Starts Oball Shaker Toy
great for development/milestones
Baby Play Gym & Tummy Time Mat - Soft Cotton Mat with 6 Toys for Boys/Girls - Stylish Activity Playmat for Infant Development & Playroom Decor
Was great for tummy time as well as using as a sound machine if needed
Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Musical Crib Toy and Sound Machine - Blue: Music, Lights Up, Illustrated Animals, Volume Control
This was great in helping my baby work on sitting up
Infantino Go gaga! Music & Lights 3-in-1 Discovery Seat & Booster - Teal: Safety Belt, Developmental Toys, Infant Positioning Seat
Great developmental toy as well as for teething!
Sassy Stacks of Circles Ring Stacker
Light up toys never fail for an upset baby! Both my boys have loved this
Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy
Promotes cognitive development and my toddler still plays with this!
Busy Edition Montessori Toys for 6-12 Months
Great for motor skills and development. Even great for helping to work on sitting up.
B. toys Wooden Activity Cube - Zany Zoo: Educational Play with Animals, Spinners, Bead Rollercoaster, Functional Doors
Health/Wellness
Homeopathic for colds and cough I LOVE
Hyland's Kids Cough & Mucus Syrup, Day & Night Combo Pack - Grape - 8 fl oz: Dye-Free, Paraben-Free, Sugar-Free, Alcohol-Free
Hands down better than any battery powered nose sucker
Frida Baby NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator
Best rectal thermometer for babies
Frida Baby 3-in-1 True Temperature Digital Thermometer
Natural chest rub for colds which I love
Organic Baby Chest Rub
