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First time mom essentials
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items As a first time mom, I was OVERWHELMED with the amount of baby products out there and what would really work for my baby and I! Through trials I found these products are must haves!!
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Baby essentials
My baby girl LOVES her play gym!! With all of the toys it comes with, she has yet to get board of playing! It is comfortable and big enough for her to roll on! It also comes with a high contrast tent cover too!
The Play Gym | Baby Activity & Tummy Time Mat
This stroller is THE BEST! I love that it is so easy to open and close but also is able to grow with my baby! There are so many attachment options that you can really style and customize it to your needs!
Mockingbird Single-to-Double Stroller 2.0
The amount of accessories available for this stroller is amazing! It has been great to customize this stroller to our everyday needs! You can also get an attachment for almost any infant car seat to click in to the base! This has been a life savor wh...
Infant and Toddler Stroller Accessories
This baby lounger had allowed me to get my baby to sleep and stay asleep when she hated her crib!! It was such a life saver to have one of these on each floor of my house so we always were able to get a cozy nap in anywhere!
Infant Loungers
When I needed to get stuff done around the house, this bouncer made it possible! My baby girl loved to rock and mostly fell asleep whenever she was in her bouncer! It has adjustable levels so you can start using it asap
Baby Bouncers that gently rock your child
As a new mom, you stress CONSTANTLY if your baby is okay (at least I did)… I couldn’t sleep for months and this sock allows you to monitor heart rate and oxygen levels to make sure your baby is safe while they sleep ❤️❤️
Dream Sock® – Owlet US
I never knew how much I would use this sucker… literally!! It has been amazing to see the difference in my baby after I am able to help clear up her little nose to help her breath better
NoseFrida the SnotSucker – Frida | The fuss stops here.
As a first time mom absolutely no one told me that saline paired with a Frida nose sucker would be the most used baby item I own… I use them constantly!! Especially within the first 5 months and in the winter! I can see the relief when she is able to...
Boogie® Saline Spray + Drops
The pack n play bundle set has been such a life saver! We set this up downstairs in our daughters play room when she was born and it was so nice to use as a nap/changing area so we didn’t have to run up and down the stairs constantly! Also being a ne...
Pack 'n Play Playards & Playpens
This has been an AMAZING must have for all new parents! It keeps your house from smelling like a used diaper and is so easy to use!! Having a couple around your house is amazing!!
Diaper Genie
Accidents happen!! A lot!!! But this changing pad is a life saver!! Having a couple can help save you from constantly doing the laundry and spend more time with your little bundle of joy!!
Vinyl Changing Pad
A baby that sleeps well is a happy baby!! My baby girl has slept soo well with these sound machines! She is well rested and happy when she is awake! The red light is a great way to calm your little one down to prepare for a nap or bed time!
Hatch Baby - Your go-to for baby sleep support
Having the arms free has helped my little girl sleep like a rockstar! She absolutely hated being swaddled and loves to sleep with her arms up! As a new mom I was always told SWADDLE SWADDLE SWADDLE but it turns out that’s not what worked best for my ...
Wearable Baby Blankets - Halo Sleep
This sterilizer has saved my husband and I sooo much time taking care of washing our babies bottles!! We didn’t want to spend a fortune on a bottle washer and sterilizer and this one works perfectly for us!! It is quick and even has a setting for bre...
Baby Bottle Sterilizer
When I was preparing to have my baby and learning about breastfeeding, my lactation consultant told me portable breast pumps aren’t worth it and to get one of the spectra breast pumps… I did and I regret it! While it worked, it didn’t work as well fo...
Best Electric Breast Pumps | Portable & Efficient
This cup holder has withstood the test of time and can hold a drink and phone without the cost of getting one directly through the company you get your stroller from! It works so well and I’ve received a positive comment or someone asking where to ge...
Accmor Stroller & Bike Cup Holder with Phone
This baby carrier is inexpensive but works great!! I was worried I would have to have the most expensive baby carrier to be able to wear my baby! This has been so easy to get my baby in and out and she loves it!!
Flip 4-in-1 Convertible Carrier, Grey - Infantino
This car seat is the best!! My baby girl HATED car rides until I upgraded her to this car seat! Now she loves being in the car and doesn’t cry at all!
4Ever® DLX 4-in-1 Car Seat
Can’t go anywhere without this!! It fits soo much and has plenty of pockets for organizing! It also comes with so many goodies such as a changing pad, clips to attach to your stroller and more!!
Indi neoprene Diaper Backpack
The best sunscreen I have found!!
Outdoor - sunscreen
Babylist makes creating your baby registry fun and easy!! I was able to include stuff I wanted from multiple sites or stores in one centralized location!
Babylist
NO ONE warned me just how fast babies nails grow! I didn’t want my baby to have to wear mittens alll the time (especially since she was born in late spring so anything to help cool her down was helpful!!) I used this pretty much daily to prevent her ...
FANSIDI Electric Baby Nail Trimmer Safe
Do I need to say more???
They just changed their diaper exchange policy 🫤 but still take exchanges up to 100 dollars after scanning your ID for brands they carry! This is super helpful if your baby is like mine and jumps from a size 1 to 3 diaper
Target
I love that this bassinet has a roll down side that makes it easier to access your baby! She sleeps like a rockstar too!!
BD - Bassinets & Sleepers
My daughter just had two teeth come in!! So exciting!! These toothbrushes are easy to use and she doesn’t seem to mind having her teeth brushed!!
Infant Baby Toothbrushes | Fluoride-Free & Silicone Options
My husband and I didn’t want to spend a fortune on a crib but also wanted to get one the would be safe and comfortable for our baby girl! This crib is amazing! It has so much space for her to grow but also was so easy to put together and didn’t cost ...
Adley 3-in-1 Convertible Crib
When I was pregnant with my daughter, a first thought was “how do I interact and teach a newborn through these big milestones”
Lovevery has made it so easy for me to learn! My daughter really loves all of the toys she gets but I also have a guide t...
Play Kits for your baby's first year | Toys for babies
If your baby is anything like my baby girl, you will use this all the time! My daughter always runs hot so this is a must have in our diaper bag!
Momcozy Portable Stroller Fan, 8000mAh, 27H Ultra-long Battery Life ...
My daughter loves spending time in this bouncer and always has a huge smile on her face! It’s fun and keeps them busy for a moment longer!
Activity Centers & Jumpers – Tagged "Baby Einstein"
Don’t forget to take care of mom!
If you’re anything like me and HATE taking those horse pill prenatals, these gummies are healthy and actually taste good! I took them throughout my entire pregnancy and they are amazing!!
Prenatal
Get this for yourself or a mom you know is expecting!! Everything you need in accessible place!!
Labor and Delivery + Postpartum Recovery Kit – Frida | The fuss stops here.
Who wants to wear actual diapers after having a baby?? While super absorbent, it can get a little annoying. These underwear are so supportive and are great for all the postpartum care down there! I literally own 10 pairs so I could do laundry once a ...
Thinx: Period and Bladder Leak Underwear
If you are to buy a single thing from Frida for postpartum care it should be this! While the hospital gave me a peri bottle, it did not work as well as this!!
Upside Down Peri Bottle – Frida | The fuss stops here.
A literal necessity
Medline Premium Contoured Perineal Cold Pack/Pad
As a new mom, you may not have the time to make those meals you and your family are used to right off the bat! Whether it is meal prepping one day or great food from places such as hello fresh that help get everything you need including the recipes i...
HelloFresh
Baby clothes
Living in New England, the winters get pretty cold! LL Bean has great products that keep my baby warm and are durable, lasting so long!! It’s worth every cent!!
L.L.Bean Outlet
I got a customized Christmas sweater here for my baby (I am a big Christmas girl!!) and she delivered!!! she was super responsive and bought my idea to light better than I could even imagine!!
LittleLetterSweaterC
Carters has been my go to shopping spot! With so many cute clothes at great prices!
Carter's
These come in a bunch of colors but I got the short sleeve and long sleeve white onesies and now get them in each size as she grows older! They are so handy to have and go with any pants!!
Baby Onesies - Official Onesies® Brand Sets