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Keep your sanity with these baby items
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items As FTM parents, we had no clue what items we would *actually* use and come to love. These are things that have made our transition to parenthood easier!
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Keys to peaceful sleep!
Keeping baby entertained!
Breastfeeding Heroes
Diapering
Baby Led Weaning
Keys to peaceful sleep!
Items that help mom & dad get a peaceful night of sleep while baby is cozy!
As first time parents, we cannot sleep without knowing the owlet sock is monitoring our girl. We get such a feeling of peace. I truly believe it’s the only reason I could sleep after my c-section!
Owlet
Our girl doesn’t sleep at night without one of these! They have different tog ratings so I know she’s cozy all night.
We’ve been using this brand exclusively from about 3 months on!
SleepSack® Wearable Blankets - Halo Sleep
We lovingly called this “bat wings” and our girl slept so peacefully in it. She had to have her arms up. With this sleep sack, I knew she was warm (& so were her little hands).
We used this exclusively for about 3 months, which is when our tiny...
Newborn Swaddles - Arms Up Swaddles for Infants
I bought this sleeper as an *impulse* buy and it became our favorite instantly. Our girl is long and skinny & this material seems to stretch with her. Bonus points: it’s super soft & cuddly!
Vaenait Baby
This fan has been used nightly since our girl was about a week old. It has a remote that makes adjusting the fan speed, turning on/off the oscillating, or turning on/off the entire fan.
Studies have shown that moving air can decrease the risk of SID...
Lasko 18" Stand Oscillating Fan Black: Adjustable Height, Remote Control, 4 Speeds, Indoor Use, ETL Listed
So much love for these pacifiers! We have them stashed everywhere at this point in our lives.
It’s either my breastfed baby uses me as a paci or one of these get popped into her mouth.
Tommee Tippee Ultra-Light Silicone Baby Pacifier 0-6m - Blue/Green - 4pk
Your sleeping baby + a “pre-heated” bed = transfer of your dreams
[please make sure to remove *before* placing baby to sleep]
Comfytemp Large Electric Heating Pad 12x24
Keeping baby entertained!
This play gym will last your baby through so many stages! When we first bought it, I was able to get so much done while she was doing tummy time.
At her current stage, she reaches for the keys and we practice sitting with it.
15/10 purchase!!
Fisher-Price Glow And Grow Kick & Play Piano Gym Baby Playmat With Musical ...
We loved this for a few different reasons! You can easily adjust the swing speeds and it plays music & nature sounds. Bonus points for the seat coming off and becoming a bouncer. I loved the two in one, especially when it feels like your house is...
Graco DuetConnect Deluxe Multi-Direction Baby Swing and Bouncer - Britton
Love that this can be used for multiple stages! It was great when we started tummy time, and now she’s reaching for it while trying to crawl.
Bonus points: The bee comes off and can be its own toy!
Skip Hop Explore & More Follow-Bee Crawl Toy
Breastfeeding Heroes
The lyte one of these are my favorite for on the go hydration! They taste great and aren’t super syrupy.
Breastfeeding makes you incredibly thirsty so I’m sure to have one of these with me every time I leave the house!
Home | BODYARMOR Sports Drink | Superior Hydration
The best stuff! I know recommendations have changed if you/your baby has a lanolin allergy. Personally, I’ve used it for years and my baby hasn’t shown any allergic reaction signs.
This stuff is useful for more than sore nipples. Think chapped lips,...
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream for Breastfeeding Essentials - 1.41oz
My favorite electrolyte powder! I don’t think they make a bad flavor & the ingredients are clean!
Love keeping this stuff on hand for a hydration boost at home!
Ultima Replenisher Electrolyte Powder Lemonade
This is my favorite bra! I wore it my entire pregnancy as well. The slits making pumping “hands-free”.
My band size is a 34 but my bust is pretty hefty. I love that these come in regular and busty, without changing the band size!
They hold up well ...
Sublime® Hands-Free Pumping & Nursing Bra | Twilight – Kindred Bravely
I never thought I would use a manual pump so much. Besides using it while working, I took it with me on a trip to Nashville.
It was SO easy to whip out and pump while out and about. I loved not having to worry about battery life and lugging around ...
Lansinoh Manual Breast Pump
On the go breast pump cleaning. Non-toxic formula. Designed by moms. I think that’s pretty much all you need to know. 😉
Dapple Breast Pump Cleaning Wipes - Fragrance Free - 25ct
I would have been lost without my boppy the first few weeks of breastfeeding. I had a c-section so moving around was weird for a while. We took it anywhere we went to easily feed our girl.
Invest in extra cases!
Boppy Nursing Pillow Ergonomic Gray Leaves
Extra pillows cases for the Boppy are a must! I swear mine was always covered in food from trying to eat while feeding her.
littogoose 3-Pack Nursing Pillow Covers
Diapering
BEST DIAPERS EVER! These are the softest diapers I have ever felt. My daughter has only had diaper rashes when her teeth were coming in & I swear it’s because of the quality of these.
Bonus points:
1) They’re a clean diaper priced the same as o...
Millie Moon Luxury Disposable Diapers - Size 1 - 108ct
Favorite wipes I’ve ever used! I’m an aunt of 5 who’s worked in daycares before so I’ve used many brands of wipes. These are by far my favorite.
They’re a bigger size, super durable & non-toxic! They don’t leave that weird residue feeling when ...
The Honest Company Plant-Based Baby Wipes made with over 99% Water - Sunburst - 864ct
Baby Led Weaning
This is great for all stages! We’ve started using it more since we’ve introduced foods.
It’s easy to put my daughter in and clean! I’ve taken the seat cover off, popped it in the washing machine & hung dry without any issues.
Skip Hop Sit-to-Step High Chair
Our girl gets super excited when she sees one of these! I love getting to control the food see eats/what goes in these squeeze pouches.
They’re super eat to clean & have held up well in our sterilizer. I’ve even frozen items in them without issu...
Eascrozn Reusable Baby Food Pouches 4 Pack
These have been so easy for my daughter to learn how to use! It’s nice that food doesn’t fall off so my girl isn’t frustrated when trying to eat.
I like that they’re easy to clean with a small brush and do well in our sterilizer!
8 Pcs Silicone Baby Spoons, 6+ Months, Multicolor