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Newborn Essentials
22 items
By
Kelsey Mack
The first few weeks of life can be overwhelming, so this list is here to help make sure you have what you need.
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Newborn Announcements
Bath
Sleep
Feeding
Health/Safety
Play
Newborn Announcements
Items for the hospital and newborn pictures
Newborn knotted gowns for the announcement pictures in the hospital. Options for name gowns too
Newborn Knot Gowns
A way to show off baby's name. We always laid this down in the hospitals bassinet to use for announcement pictures
Personalized Swaddles for Newborn | Custom Baby Swaddle Blankets
A personalized name announcement sign to record your baby's stats and announce their name
Baby Announcement Sign
We had a baby born near Easter, so we used an outfit like this for her newborn pictures
Baby Bunny Outfit
Our second baby was born in the fall so we did a cute deer crocheted outfit for her newborn pictures
Newborn Deer Outfit
Bath
My favorite bath seat! Both of my babies have loved it!
Angelcare Baby Bath Support - Gray
The best system for helping with cradle cap
DermaFrida the FLAKEFIXER Cradle Cap System - Sponge, Brush and Comb
Fragrance-free and gentle on baby's skin. My favorite to use with my newborns
Pipette Fragrance Free Baby Shampoo & Wash
Sleep
Swaddle to help with their startle reflex and is safe for sleep
HALO Cotton Sleepsack Swaddle, 3-Way
The bassinet we used in our room. One of the sides even moves down
Arm's Reach Co-sleeper
Provides noise that baby was used to while in the womb. Also doubles as a night light. Can control through phone app
Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine, Night Light (Wi fi)
Swear by this during winter with a newborn. Most parts can be washed in the dishwasher, which makes it SUPER easy to clean
Little Dreams by Canopy | Best Humidifier for Babies - Aroma Diffuser
Preference for if you want to introduce one with your baby, we used these with our first baby
Nuk Orthodontic Pacifiers: 0-6 Months
Feeding
Burp cloths for feedings and to catch spit up
Cute Castle 12 Pack Muslin Baby Burp Cloths
Health/Safety
A great product to trim those sharp newborn nails without the fear of using regular clippers.
Haakaa Happii Bear Rechargeable Nail Trimmer Set
To help get any buggers or wax out of their little spaces
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Nose, Nail & Ear Picker
Newborn skin dries and peels that first week of life, so this can help with that
Pipette Baby Lotion, Hydration, New Formula
Play
Great at entertaining newborn and can help with tummy time
Fisher-Price Deluxe Kick & Play Piano Gym
Clothing
An essential for layering
Baby Bodysuits
Diapering
You'll change a lot of newborn diapers, this helps keep the smell down. You can also use your own garbage bags with it.
Ubbi Stainless Steel Diaper Pail, Odor Lock
Gentle on baby's butt, helps when doing so many diaper changes
Honest Co. Hypoallergenic Diaper Rash Cream
Clean ingredients, great with cleaning poopy diapers
Baby Wipes
