A realistic newborn essentials list based on what we actually used during those early weeks. From sleep and feeding to diapering and everyday comfort, these items helped simplify life with a newborn and brought peace during the learning curve of new ...
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Sleep Essentials 💤
Sleep Essentials 💤
The items that helped us survive newborn sleep — safe, simple, and actually used every single day (and night).
Keeps baby close for middle-of-the-night feeds without fully getting out of bed. It gave me peace of mind and made those early weeks feel less overwhelming.
4 in 1 Baby Bassinet Bedside Sleeper with Wheels
Have at least one backup ready, spit-up happens at 3am. Being able to swap quickly without digging through laundry is huge.
Bassinet Fitted Buttery Soft Sheets
Skip complicated wraps. The Velcro or zip swaddles saved us from wrestling a wiggly newborn at bedtime.
Baby Sleepsack Swaddles - Halo Sleep
Helps mimic the womb and softens background noise. We use it for every nap and bedtime — total sleep cue.
Hatch
Not every baby likes the same one. Having a couple options helped us figure out what worked without panic-buying at midnight. These are what my little one personally loves!
Mam Pacifiers
Once baby transitions out of swaddles, these keep them cozy and safe. They’re simple, breathable, and easy for diaper changes.
