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Favorite baby items from a first time mom
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items New Mom's let me show you my favorite baby items that make my life as a new mom so much better. We bought so many things we didn't need and we ended up rebuying things because we didn't like the original choice we bought. LET ME SAVE YOU TIME AND MON...
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Pumping/Breastfeeding
Feeding
Organizers and Cleaning
Toys
Sleep
For Mama
Pumping/Breastfeeding
Even if you swear you will be an exclusive breastfeeder like I did, please look into pumping supplies. Sometimes things don't go as planned!
I love this portable breast pump, I have tried 2 other wearables and they are not nearly as effective as this one. This is the closest one to my wall pump that I have tried to date! Easy to clean and easy to operate.
My personal go to portable pump - Momcozy V1 Pro Hospital-Grade Breast Pump
I found out the hard way about elastic nipples, no flange was comfortable, pumping was an absoulte nightmare. I spent the first 3 months postpartum just figuring out how to feed my baby. After finding these I have no pain or nipple damage. I don't ev...
Elastic nipples? Say no more, I don't know how I survived before I found these - Pumpin Pal: Pumpin' Pal angled silicone breast pump flanges
Makes middle of the night pumps and returning to work super easy.
Middle of the night pumping? Returning to work? Luxuroo Breastmilk Cooler Bag
LOVE THIS PILLOW. We may still be working on successfully breastfeeding but this pillow makes all of the attempts very easy. Even if we never are able to I can use this for the next baby and hopefully get the breastfeeding experience I've been wishin...
Recommended to me by a friend and it is now My Brest Friend - Nursing Pillow
MUST HAVE A GOOD WATER BOTTLE! You have to be able to only use one hand and staying hydrated is an absolute MUST for any pumping/breastfeeding mama. Having a larger one helps with less trips to the kitchen for a refill!
Need water and only have one hand, welcome to being a mom - Hydro Flask Travel Tumbler 40oz
EMBRACE THE MESS, and the odd smell your nipples will thank you! No harmful chemicals just 100% pure lanolin.
I was skeptical but willing to try anything for relief and I finally got some - Lanolin Cream | Benefits for Skin & Lips | PipingRock Health Products
I LOVE this bra. I have 3 different ones that I have tried and this one is the best I've tried so far. The pumping pals flanges make finding the perfect pumping bra difficult and I lucked out finding this on the 3rd try. Soft, comfortable and afforda...
Hands free is always a win just don't bend over while you're pumping trust me - Exclusive Breast Milk Pump Bra and Breastfeeding Bra
Being covered in milk and spit up is just being a parent but when you are breastfeeding just suction this onto the other side and start building your freezer stash early! It's amazing how much milk you can catch!
Breastfeeding? This is absolutely a must have item - Haakaa Generation 2 Silicone Breast Pump with Suction Base 5 oz 1pk
I used these during public breastfeeding attempts they are a great alternative to the haakaa silicone breast pump. I also wear them overnight to catch anything. When you're a undersupplier every drop counts!
Cute and functional - Haakaa Ladybug Silicone Milk Collector 2.5 oz/75 ml
Makes the day to day storage and bottle prep super easy and convenient.
Mason Jar Pour Spout Lid for Wide Mouth Jars, Pack of 2
I just got this today and I got 4oz total at a 5pm pump, normally I would only get 1-3oz total. I am so impressed and with my struggle with elastic nipples they have adapters for pumpin pal flanges. I can’t say how much I am in love after just one pu...
Just got this today, now I see what all the hype is about! Out of the 4 breast pumps I’ve tried this. Is. The. Best. S1 Plus | Rechargeable Double Breast Pump
Feeding
We love these bottles, my daughter has a great latch with them and cleaning is so easy! We have glass for home and plastic for travel, along with all the nipple sizes. We absolutely are in love with these!
Quick and Easy to clean, our favorite baby bottles - Pigeon Shop
Buy all of them, buy the whole stock. We use them for EVERYTHING. Spit up, drool, breast milk, household spills literally everything. They are amazing we have stashes all over the house. Super easy to clean and gentile on our little ones skin.
Don't think you don't need these you do - Muslin Burp Cloths 12 Pack Organic Cotton
Love this bottle warmer, easy to use and works so well!
Easy to use - Newborn and Infant Milk Bottle Warmers
This was so easy to put together, affordable, and will last through multiple life stages can't stress it enough less clutter makes living in a small house with a baby so much easier
This is amazing! She is so snug and safe I love the double straps - EveryStep™ Slim 6-in-1 Highchair
Organizers and Cleaning
This is the perfect organizer! Holds everything we need for diaper changes and is compact enough that sits alongside the changing mat on our daughters dresser. Everything all in one place makes life so much easier! Can be used with or without the wip...
Top of dresser changing station? Say no more - Munchkin® Diaper Change Organizer, Green/white
So glad we stopped using Dr. Browns anti colic bottles but this we have never stopped using, so easy everything ALWAYS COMES OUT DRY.
Power button + auto button = EVERYTHING IS DRY - Dr. Brown's™ Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer
Game changer. Seriously works so well, has a part that fits everything pump parts, bottle nipples, bottles, storage jugs. I love this kit!
Momcozy Bottle Brush Kit - Push-Press Design
Toys
This is a tummy time must have! My baby loves this toy, endless giggles when this crab is roaming free! SO cute and the music is actually enjoyable not obnoxious!
I think I love this more than my daughter - Hopscotch Lane Musical Crawling Crab, Red Dancing Toy, Babies and ...
My daughter loves these tubes, we're not teething yet but she loves shoving these in her mouth. Easy to hold and throw great for developing motor skills prior to teething. For us they are super easy to clean!
Great for motor skills not just teething - Teething Sticks for Babies 0-36 Months - Super Soft Silicone Teethers in 6 Vibrant Colors, Infant Teething Relief
They have just the right amount of toys for people looking to not fill their house with baby toys. They are great quality, I absolutely love the information provided inside. I hate how expensive they are but they are the best I do love them. They are...
LOVE THESE KITS - The Play Kits by Lovevery | Montessori Toy Subscription Ages 0-5
Sleep
We have never had any sleep problems and I thank this sleep sack for it. Arms in or out up to her, she has been sleeping from 8pm-8am since she was 10 weeks and at 6 weeks she was only waking once to feed every night. Every night when we lay her on t...
Say what you will my baby has slept through the night since 6 weeks - EVOCELER: Baby Sleep Sack
We bought this on a whim because the more expensive one we bought was too big for our bedroom, this fits perfectly. It is collapsible and comes with a storage bag. We don't use the storage underneath but love that it is an option! Baby sleeps better ...
This fits so much better in our small bedroom than the first bassinet we bought and it was half the price - Monbebe Suite Slumber Height Adjustable Baby Bassinet, Urban Boho
I love this sound machine seriously considering buying one for ourselves when the baby gets evicted to her own bedroom in a few months. Easy to set up and use, makes middle of the night feeds easy with a built in light that you can adjust the color a...
Has a subscription plan but you don't need it to get the best results - Hatch Rest 2nd generation - Night Light, Sound Machine, and Time-to-Rise
My husband and I get just as much enjoyment out of this as the baby does. There are probably higher quality versions and ones that don't have horrible audio but the simple plain light show is worth it. We lovingly refer to it as the mushroom light an...
This is a weird one but hear me out - Celeste Musical Mushroom Projector
For Mama
Pregnant, labor, delivery, postpartum I LIVE IN THESE. I have 5 of them. They are easy to clean, easy to get into and out of breathable and just so COMFORTABLE
I LIVE in THESE - Ekouaer 3 in 1 Labor/Delivery/Hospital Gown Maternity Dress Nursing Nightgown Sleepwear for Breastfeeding
Clean baby = happy baby
We have been using them from day one. Personally I love the swaddlers and we just recently upgraded to overnight size 3 because our baby sleeps all night long!
We love the pampers diapers from N to Size 3 we haven't had a blowout or a leak yet - Diapers, Baby Care, and Parenting Information | Pampers US
Using this whenever she has the slightest redness has lead us to being diaper rash free for our daughters entire life (4 months but still)
Bye bye diaper rash - Aquaphor® Baby Healing Ointment (14 oz.)
We use this at every diaper change keeps her buns soft and healthy.
Our #1 go to with every diaper change - Vaseline® Healing Jelly, Lotions & Moisturizers | Vaseline®
Started using these is the hospital and continued using them at home. Love that you can use them wet or dry. With no additives just using water has been keeping our little one free from diaper rash!
Medline FitRight Dry Wipes, 500 Count
Baby Gear
WE LOVE THIS, oh my goodness it makes life SO easy. The stroller can be opened and folded with one hand, it is super lightweight and fits anywhere. Need your trunk? Put it in the front seat, need the front seat too? Put it in the back seat. I can't s...
LOVE LOVE LOVE best purchase on my registry and affordable - Grow and Go™ Flex 8-in-1 Modular Travel System
We love this monitor, we actually have 2 cameras, they are EASY to set up and use, you don't have to pay extra for a subscription, and they are on a secure private connection, the picture and audio is great and they are affordable. What could be bett...
No wifi needed, private connection easy to use - eufy Spaceview Baby Monitor E110
We have been putting our daughter in this seat since she was able to hold her head up steady, now with supervision she is able to sit in this seat for short periods. I've noticed that she is able to sit up longer by herself in this seat vs just havin...
Baby is already using this at 4 months - Upseat Baby Floor and Booster Seat with Tray
Health and Safety
Clipping baby nails is absolutely terrifying, I bought baby nail clippers and an electric baby nail file but a friend told me to use these and it is a literal game changer. You have complete control and you can see both sides of the nail. Bonus tip d...
Don't be afraid of clipping those tiny nails with this tool - Cuticle Trimmer Nippers - Stainless Steel Baby Nail Care
Love this stuff unsure why it works so well but I'm not here to question it. Our daughter gets so SO angry and upset about the hiccups full on tears. This stuff stops them immediately. They should make this for adults
I don't know why it works but it does - Gripe Water
This was something we didn't know we needed at first. Being an under supplier and having to supplement with forumla made my poor baby so gassy for the first few months! No matter how much tummy time, bycicle kicks, and belly massage we did she still ...
MYLICON Infants Gas Relief Drops, Dye Free
Luckily we've only had to use it after our vaccinations but we were glad we had some on hand the night of! Having to pack up an already tired and fussy or sick baby isn't on anyone's list of favorite things. They deserve to be pampered at home when t...
Get it when you don't need it, saves you when you do - Infants' TYLENOL® Oral Suspension Liquid