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Newborn Essentials We Actually Use 🍼
20 items
By
Katie O’Donnell
All the top items that make the challenges of motherhood a little bit easier ✨
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Sections
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Travel & Gear
Feeding Essentials
Sleep & Soothing ✨
Nursery & Diapering
Hygiene & Bath
Play/Development 💛
Travel & Gear
Seamlessly transitions from car seat to stroller — outings feel so much easier! Smooth ride, easy to fold, and feels surprisingly luxurious.
Bravo Trio Travel Systems
All the diaper bag essentials in one chic, easy-to-carry backpack 💛
Riley + Cru Backpack
Feeding Essentials
Makes feeding so much easier. With the amount of time spent feeding your baby, this is well worth it. 💛
Boppy Nursing Pillows
Feeding made easy! So easy to clean and baby takes to it instantly.
Boon NURSH® Reusable Baby Bottles with Platinum Food-Safe Silicone - 4 oz.
Keeps bottles, nipples, and small items organized and dry — makes feeding cleanup so much easier!
Boon Countertop Drying Rack
Sleep & Soothing ✨
Two-way audio, night vision, and easy setup — perfect for any new parent
Bonoch Baby Monitor Pro
Soft, safe, and easy to use for bedtime routines 😴
SleepSack® Wearable Blankets - Halo Sleep
Lightweight, snuggly, and perfect for safe newborn sleep. 💤
Kyte Baby Sleep Bags
White noise + night light = life-saver for bedtime and night feeds 😴
Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine & Night Light 2nd Gen
Nursery & Diapering
Locks away odors instantly — a total lifesaver for keeping the nursery smelling fresh. ✨
Diaper Genie® Platinum Pail – diapergenie
Everything you need for diaper changes in one spot — so convenient!
Arlington Changing Table
Waterproof, wipeable, and stylish — diaper changes made easy ✨
Blissful Diary Vegan Leather Baby Changing Pad
Hygiene & Bath
Soft, safe, and reclines for newborn comfort — a bath-time must-have ✨
Sure Comfort® 4-in-1 Reclining Bathtub – All-in-1 Bathtub for Newborn to Toddler
Gentle, tear-free, and perfect for sensitive newborn skin — we use this for every bath!
Newborn 2-in-1 Hair and Body Wash - Noodle & Boo
Smells amazing and leaves baby’s skin (and yours) so soft. ✨
Super Soft Baby Lotion - Noodle & Boo
A must-have for dry skin, diaper rashes, or any little irritation — we use it daily!
Aquaphor Baby Care Essentials
Soft, simple, and perfect for sensitive skin — we use these every diaper change.
WaterWipes Sensitive+ Newborn & Baby Wipes
Gentle and soothing — perfect for newborn skin and quick cleanups.
No Rinse Cleansing Water For Babies And Newborns
Play/Development 💛
The best way to get some hands-free time. My go-to when I need to shower or make breakfast!
Alpine Deluxe Portable Bouncer - Charcoal Tweed
Perfect for tummy time and entertainment!
Baby Einstein: Play Gyms & Mats
