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Must have items for bringing home your new baby!
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items i remember being a first time mom and over buying things that i didn’t need. now, i’m about to have my third baby and i can confidently say that i feel like ive got it figured out! i hope this list can help any new mama with any essentials you didn’t...
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swaddles
burp cloths
footed onesies
cribs/bedding/pack & play
tummy time essentials
swings, bouncers, electronics
swaddles
these swaddles are my go-to swaddles for every stage!
i have these linked under my hospital must haves also, but they deserve a second link!! i will always sing copper and pearl praises. their swaddles are so stretchy & thin but keep your baby so warm. these are buttery soft & can be used for ye...
Copper Pearl baby swaddles
if your baby doesn’t like a traditional blanket swaddle, this swaddle is probably the one you’re looking for! it’s tighter around the tummy area, but is loose around the legs giving them the opportunity to move their legs freely.
it also allow them t...
Love to Dream baby swaddle
this is another sleep suit that helps with baby’s sleep! if your baby is one that has trouble with sleeping and/or staying asleep, this is probably what you’ve been looking for! the open hands and feet allow them to stay cool while the thicker materi...
Baby Merlin's Magic Sleepsuit
burp cloths
again with this brand!!! these burp cloths are big enough to lay over your shoulder and cover a large area (i made sure to include a picture at the end to represent that) and these things are so soft! also, the amount of designs these things have is ...
Premium Burp Cloths for Newborns
muslin burp clothes are a must if you have a baby that spits up a lot. these are so soft, and absorb a lot! they do hold stains but they wash out perfectly!
Burp Cloths
footed onesies
these footed onesies are my favorite. they’re the same material as the swaddles, so they’re soft, warm, and very breathable. the stretch is amazing so i never have to worry about my baby outgrowing these too fast!
Copper Pearl footed onesies
if you’re looking for a more budget friendly, carter’s is the way to go! they range from thin to thick, depending on what you’re needing! we use the thick ones during the winter and my baby stays snug & warm! they always have cute little designs ...
Carter’s Footed Pajamas
cribs/bedding/pack & play
i loooove the walmart cribs! do not think that you need to spend 200+ on a crib! the best cribs are the ones that can transition from crib to toddler bed! these cribs are sturdy and last for years!
Baby Cribs - Walmart.com
i love the walmart crib sheets! they’re thin & made from cotton! they fit perfectly around baby’s mattress so there’s no stress during the night of them possibly bunching up!
Parent’s Choice crib sheets
i love these cloud island baby sheets! they compare a lot to the Parents choice from walmart! they’re about the same price and quality. however, i would say cloud island is a little softer but not by much! they’re fitted perfectly and give you a sens...
Cloud Island : Target Crib Sheets
THIS!! this pack n play was bought for me about 4 years ago for my baby shower & i’ve passed it down to my now 11 month old daughter & plan to use it for my newborn come october! the new born bassinet was so perfect for both of my kids & ...
Pack 'n Play® Care Suite™ Bassinet Playard
tummy time essentials
i looooved this little pillow for my baby during tummy time. it has so many attachments and extra spots to customize it yourself with toys your baby favors. i found a lot of tummy time pillows to be too stuffed or too big for my babies because they w...
Baby Einstein Cal-a-Pillow Tummy Time Toy
i ordered about 3-4 tummy time mats before i finally loved this one. it comes with its own toys, is not thick but not too thin, and is actually machine washable. i’ve washed this mat a bunch of times and it’s never bled or gotten ruined. it has velcr...
Amazon tummy time & activity gym
my daughter loved this! it helped her a lot with her tummy time and hand eye coordination as she got better with her tummy time. i loved all of the colors and that it never had any leaks as much as we used this thing!
Splashin'kids Inflatable Tummy Time Water Mat
my daughter is 11 months old and we still use this!! when she was able to lift her head, it helped her move her head from side to side and kept her engaged for a while. now that she is crawling, she chases it all over the house!
Tummy Time Crab
swings, bouncers, electronics
this is something i actually can’t live without. it was given to us when my son was born and we used it until it broke when my 2nd child was about 5 months. now that i’m pregnant with my 3rd, my husband and i agree that this product is something that...
mamaRoo® multi-motion baby swing
if you’re on a budget and can’t get the mamaroo, i would also recommend the rockaroo. it only rocks back and forth & has 5 different speeds. its the same comfy chair as the mamaroo. it’s easy to zip off the cover and wash it and even easier to ou...
rockaRoo® baby rocker
i loooove this baby bouncer. my kiddos hated most of the ones that had a deeper sitting pocket because they couldn’t look around. i like this one because it allows them to sit up higher and look at their surroundings while also being held snug. i lov...
Alpine Deluxe Portable Bouncer - Charcoal Tweed
if you are a worry wart like me & didn’t want a wifi baby monitor, this is probably the best one for you! it’s budget friendly & so easy to use. the screen is big enough to see everything, the camera has a great clear view, the speaker on the...
Official VTech® Video Baby Monitors
baby bottles
these were a life saver. my daughter was breast & bottle fed + she had a tongue/lip tie and these helped her latch so much! she took to them so well! they have standard & wide neck bottles, but for my baby we used standard because she had a s...
Balance + Standard Baby Bottles
these baby bottles are also a great option for helping baby properly latch & for breast fed babies. these pigeon nipples pass the IBCLC standards on the “triangle test” so they are highly recommended for babies!
Nuk baby bottles with pigeon nipple