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Mom Needs
19
items Things I have personally found worth the money as a mom on a budget!
Sections
4
Sleep
Basics
Personal Care
Feeding
Sleep
The amount of research I put into finding a good travel crib is wild! This one is so light, fit in our suitcase with so much extra room left, so easy to put together, and my baby slept great in it on vacation! It is technically a ‘travel’ crib but it...
Travel Light Playard
Truly worth it. I never paid for a subscription but the sounds, different colors, and the ability to save presets were SO helpful in the early days and we still use it for every nap right now. She takes the hatch go to daycare for consistency with he...
Hatch Rest and Rest Go Bundle Sound Machine
I am SO glad I was gifted this because, being cheap, I would not have bought it on my own. Now that I own it though, it is absolutely worth the splurge. This + the travel crib I have listed- both are compact, lightweight, & easy to assemble. I ke...
SlumberPod
One of my more expensive purchases, but sleep is ALWAYS worth the price. She wore this for at least 3 months, I only ever needed the one size, and she finally started sleeping through the night. TO NOTE: My baby did not love being swaddled and always...
Baby Merlin's Magic Sleepsuit Swaddle Wrap Transition Product - 3-6 Months - Blue
We started off with a lot of cheap, velcro swaddles for our newborn. She hated them. I tried to swaddle her arms up, but she would wiggle out every time. I finally decided to give this swaddle a try and she absolutely loved it. She slept so much bett...
Love to Dream Swaddle Up Sleep Sack- Cotton 1.0 TOG - Gray - S
This is the best, most affordable Kyte sleep sack dupe. A friend gifted me a Kyte one, and I didn't want to buy another, so I took a risk here and loved this one. I couldn't tell the difference and neither could my baby- it was a seamless transition ...
BubblePanda Bamboo Sleep Sack 18-24 Months 0.5 Tog Soft Lightweight Toddler Sleep Sack 2t for Babies 2-Way Zipper Wearable Blanket Baby 18 Months - Walmart.com
Basics
This stroller has come in handy so many times when we need to pack it away and don’t want the bulk!
gb Pockit+ All-Terrain Compact Travel Stroller
This carrier is perfect for nearly all ages! Wraps up small in the diaper bag. Structured enough but also flexible and breathable. The only carrier I’ve loved!
Mabē
The BEST most afforable travel system. You get the infant seat and base, it clicks in here, AND it is the best toddler seat as well. Easy to maneuver and compact for storage. I've used this and evenflo- but Graco wins out every time. It is tried and ...
Graco Outpace Travel System
The songs will get stuck in your head, but the amount of time it entertains your baby is worth every repetitive song! Plus, the price is super fair for the amount of use.
Fisher-Price Glow and Grow Kick & Play Piano Gym Baby Playmat with Musical Learning Toy, Blue
Personal Care
I don't know why people are spending SO much money on a changing pad when this one is perfect and wipeable! I never put a cover on it and my daughter loves it, no problem. I wipe it down anytime we have a blowout situation. Its just the same as those...
Munchkin Secure Grip Waterproof Diaper Changing Pad 16X31"
Not only are Aldi wipes cheap, but they have just the right amount of moisture, are super thick, and pull apart so easily. 1000/10
Little Journey Baby Wipes Bundle, 216 count
Not only is this baby soap cheaper than nearly everything else you will find, but it is good for your babies skin too! LOVE this soap.
Little Journey Gentle Baby Wash, 16 oz
Around 5 months, I brought my daughter in for a rash. The doctor recommended steroids or hydrocortisone cream. When I asked what I can try first before jumping to that extreme, she recommended I give this exact cream a try for a few days. It immediat...
Eucerin Eczema Relief Body Cream for Dry Skin Unscented - 8oz
This lotion was gifted to me by another experience mom when I was pregnant. You need to use such a tiny amount that I am just about at the end of it at 13 months with my baby. I can't say for absolutely certain if this is what makes my girl a great s...
Magnesium Lotion For Babies - Good Night Lotion by Earthley | In His Hands Birth Supply
Feeding
My girl struggled with colic until I switched to these bottles. So easy to clean and few parts to assemble as well.
Philips Avent 3pk Natural Baby Bottle with Natural Response Nipple - Clear - 9oz
When my baby was colicky, and breastfeeding wasn't working, my pediatrician said we should jump to Nutramigen. As you probably know, that is VERY expensive. I asked what she would recommed as a middle step and she said to go to the gentleease. Once w...
Enfamil NeuroProCare Gentlease Infant Formula, 20 oz., 2 pk.
This pitcher was so helpful for both formula and breast milk! When breastfeeding, I would mark the date and store my extra in here. For formula, I would mix a pitcher the morning of, and it made prepping a bottle with a hungry baby so fast. Plus, it ...
Dr. Brown's Baby Formula Mixing Pitcher, Adjustable Stopper/Locking Lid/No-Drip Spout, Blue 36oz, 1 Pack
I don't love how much space this takes up on my counter, but its a necessity. You go through way more bottles than I expected when you are formula feeding. Plus breast pump parts if pumping. This has enough room to keep it all organized in one spot a...
Dr. Brown's Bottle Drying Tower