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My First Time Mom Essentials - Things I ACTUALLY used from my registry!
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items My real and honest list of my essentials that I would use / repurchase if I were to be a FTM again! All of these things were SO helpful and seriously helped me survive, some I'm still using nearly 1.5 years later!
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Feeding!
Diapering + Clothing!
Night Time Needs!
Playtime!
Baby Gear!
Bathing!
Feeding!
All my recommendations for nursing, pumping, and bottle feeding!
A GREAT glass bottle if you'd prefer them!! My daughter wasn't a fan of this nipple shape, but i wish she had they are great bottles!!
Philips Avent Natural Glass Baby Bottles Slow
Same type of bottle just not glass but taller than the ones above!
Natural Response & Anti-colic Baby Bottles | Philips Avent
This will vary depending on your baby, but these were the ONLY bottles my daughter would take!!
Lansinoh Anti-Colic Baby Bottles 8oz 3ct M Nipples
These brushes are great! I love that the bottom comes off as a tip to clean bottle nipples!
Munchkin Sponge Bottle Brush 2 Pack Grey
THIS! I use this weekly still ( my baby is 15mo ). It's really great to wash bottles and pump parts separate from your other dishes. This makes that process so much easier. It gives me confidence that it is all clean and germ free!!
Travel Wash Basin For Baby Bottles
Only get a vertical drying rack! It saves SO much space!
Ubbi Vertical Baby Bottle Drying Rack Gray
I have the pink spectra, but I have heard great things about both!! I really like that the blue is portable, so keep that in mind if that would better suit your needs!
Very easy to use, and it's definitely a good stationary pump! I use mine at work s...
S2 Plus | Hospital Strength Breast Pump
It's super compact and easy to use for on the go! I brought this with me everywhere for the first couple of months!!
Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump, Swiss Design
A great passive, non bulky pump option!!
Even just releasing an oz or two helps with fullness and helps you collect some for your freezer! Also, I LOVE that it's all one piece and so easy to clean, unlike other pumps! It's truly one of a kind!
haakaa Manual Breast Pump with Silicone Cap
This little guy is so helpful!! It's a great way to create a freezer stash while nursing! I always put this in my bra on my other side when feeding and was able to catch all that let down!!
haakaa Ladybug Milk Collector Breast Shell 40ml
These bags are much sturdier than some other brands I've tried!
PRO TIP: see if your insurance will provide you with any free bags / pumo supplies
Medela Breast Milk Storage Bags, 100 Count
I loved this when nursing in public to give me a little privacy. It helped with her getting distracted as well! The neck hoop was super helpful with visibility for latching! Super breathable and washable!!
Konssy Muslin Nursing Cover, 100% Cotton
These SAVED my breastfeeding journey! (Not even exaggerating) She would not latch for months! Even if you feel confident, having these on hand is a really good idea if breastfeeding is your goal!
Medela Contact Nipple Shield Large 24mm BPA-Free
I used these EVERY feed and they were great! Also love an organic option!!
Yoofoss Muslin Burp Cloths 10 Pack 100% Organic Cotton 20x10 White
100% organic cotton, so absorbent, buttery soft, and the sweetest prints / colors! I've tried many burp cloths, but these take the cake!
Burt's Bees Baby Organic Cotton Burp Cloths 5-Pack
These bibs are so soft and are a bit bigger than some others out there!
They also match the Burts Bees burp cloths!
Burt's Bees Baby Organic Cotton Bibs
The BEST bibs!!
Less mess, washable, adjustable size, and cute colors!
PandaEar Silicone Adjustable Waterproof Bibs
Great spoons when baby is learning to self feed! They really grip the food and are easy for baby to hold on their own!
NumNum Baby Spoons Set, 4 Pack, BPA-Free
These work amazing for highchairs where you want to plate to stay put on their tray! The silicone is so easy to wash, doesn't stain, they come wuth covers for easy transport / refrigerating. SO many color options!!
WeeSprout Silicone Suction Plates 3-Pack
Suction bowls!!
PandaEar 3 Pack Baby Suction Bowls Pink
Convertible, easy to clean, aesthetic, and high-quality!!
Ezebaby Portable 6-in-1 Baby High Chair
These mats make meal time clean ups so much easier!!
Biloban Baby Splat Mat 2 Pack, 46x42 Inch Waterproof & Anti-Slip
This is a great way to relieve teething gums!! Also, don't waste any leftover pouch or baby food. Freeze it and thank me later!
Haakaa Baby Fruit Feeder & Freezer Tray
A great cup for on the go!!!
Dilovely Silicone Toddler Snack Cups 2 Pack
Diapering + Clothing!
All about what baby wears!
Such a versatile, safe balm!!
Earth Mama Organic Diaper Balm 2oz, 2-Pack
A changing pad that can be wiped clean!! I actually had a fabric one, and it was less than ideal. With my next baby, i will be getting something more like this!
Skip Hop Baby Changing Pad Contoured Foam
This diaper pail is more affordable than the diaper genie and works great!!
Ubbi Steel Diaper Pail, Odor Locking, White
This!! I still use this to this day. It is so convenient to wheel everything you need into another space in your home!! Especially during those late night changes when you KNOW you aren't getting up, and instead, you're changing them on the bed!
Amazon Basics 3-Tier Rolling Utility Cart White
These are great to have on the go for whatever accident, wet clothes, or diapers you can't toss out yet!
I used them alot in the summer for swimsuits as well and actually fit an entire WET beach towel in one once. Impressive to say the least!
Tiny Twinkle Wet Dry Bag 2 Pack Reusable
We have tried a few different diaper brands but wanted something more comfortable for her, that fit our budget but was also on the cleaner side of ingredients! These are just that. The SOFTEST diaper I've ever touched, and they are ECF! If you are lo...
Millie Moon
MAGIC SPRAY!! This saved so many clothes from blowouts to messy eating!!
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray
Sleepers!! You're gonna need them!
These ones i found lasted so long. Somehow, they just magically fit her for months longer than the size!!
little planet by carter's Unisex Baby Sleep & Play Organic Cotton
Night Time Needs!
We all know those newborn nights can be tough, here's what got me through! (Plus some Jesus)
One of the best things we registered for!! I love the options for babies' arms with this sleep sack, my girl wanted one arm out so this worked SO well for us! It held up great in the wash, and stains easily came out too!!
HALO Sleepsack Plush Dot Velboa Swaddle Pink S
We love this sound machine!! It's more affordable than a Hatch, and it does what we need it to do! 😊
Yogasleep Duet White Noise Machine & Light
This swaddle!!! I ended up buying this for myself because my daughter was a big startler, and this helped her stay asleep and soothe with her hands up by her face!! This will depend on your baby if they like to be contained or not, but it worked for ...
Love to Dream Swaddle UP Baby Sleep Sack Gray
You need at least one good quality blanket! I love this one!! It is unbelievably soft and cleans SO easily!
Konssy Baby Blanket Unisex Minky Muslin
A great binky if your baby will take one!
Itzy Ritzy Rubber Newborn Pacifiers Set of 2
Playtime!
You truly don't need a ton!
This book was well loved by our girl! She loved looking at the pictures during tummy time! It was so easy to pack up and bring with us! I love that its non toxic and completely safe for her to play with and chew on!
KaPing Black & White Soft Baby Book
Essential to get some things done!! My daughter had one similar to this but i think this one is nicer haha!!
Baby Delight Alpine Deluxe Portable Bouncer
Baby Gear!
This was great for on the go! We even used it in our delivery room when we had her!! It has great volume and different noise options!
Yogasleep Hushh Portable White Noise Machine
A mirror is super helpful to see baby in the car at all times!!
Shynerk Baby Car Mirror, Wide View & 360°
Loungers are so nice! To have a place to set baby down where they are safe!!
Always supervise !
CooCooBaby Infant Lounger Baby Nest Cover
A caddy basket will save your life!
I loved being able to carry everything I needed from room to room or even in the car!!
Parker Baby Co. Diaper Caddy - Oatmeal Large
Super convenient and helpful to have a safe place to put the baby down to get things done or just to play!!
Graco Pack 'n Play® On The Go™ Playard, Kaden
Definitely not a necessity, BUT it was incredibly helpful for me. The peace of mind it gives it honestly priceless. My daughter was in the nicu and had breathing troubles in the first few days, so having this allowed me to rest easier knowing it woul...
Owlet Dream Sock® FDA-Cleared Baby Monitor
I used this SO much with my summer baby!!
Gaiatop Mini Portable Stroller Fan, 3 Speed, Rechargeable, Clip On
Bathing!
A genuis invention!! This makes kneeling on the floor for baths much more manageable on your knees and elbows!! I love that it folds yo and has a hanger attached for easy storage!
Baby Bath Kneeler & Elbow Rest Pad Set - Grey
This is a great peace of mind! Especially as a new mom!
b&h Baby Bath Floating Thermometer (Duck)
Safe water for baby!!
Upgrade Bath Filter Tub-15-Stage Heavy Metal & Chlorine Reduction
Great muslin hooded towels! Super absorbent!
FIEMOL 2-Pack 100% Cotton Hooded Baby Towels
You would not BELIEVE how much a little goes a long with with this all natural soap! The price is also so low for how amazing this works and how long a bottle will last you!
Dr. Bronner's Baby Unscented Liquid Soap 8oz
I used this with every bath for probably 8 months! It's a great way to control where the water is going and protect babies eyes. I also used it to gently expose her to what water running on her face was like and now she doesn't mind it!
Frida Baby Control The Flow Bath Rinse Cup
I was given a tub as a hand-me-down, but if I bought one, it would've been this!! I love that you don't have to fill your entire tub, just this little one!!
Frida Baby 4-in-1 Grow-with-Me Bathtub
Health + medicine!
I will say I did not get this on my registry and have been using a picker tool, and WISH I had this! I will be purchasing!!
GROWNSY Electric Baby Nasal Aspirator with Music & Light
6months + !!!
This is a great mineral sunscreen for those summer days!
Badger Mineral Baby Sunscreen SPF 40, 2.9oz
This was essential for trimming babies' nails. They grow insanely fast, and i felt much more comfortable with this than clippers!
Fansidi Baby Nail Trimmer Electric Pink
A care kit is a must!!
Baby Grooming Kit with Brush, Comb, Clipper
A lifesaver when pumping and the early stages of breastfeeding!
It's also very versatile and can be used as lip balm or a salve for dry skin!
I rub some on my pump flange, which makes pumping much more comfortable!
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter™ Cream