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What you actually need for baby (from a third time mom)
37 items
By
Laura Holzmeister
After three babies, I can tell you what’s worth it and what’s not! Everything on this list has been used dang near daily for us with all of our kids!
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Sleep must haves
Feeding must haves
Travel must haves
Diapering Must Haves
Clothing must haves
Bath time must haves
Sleep must haves
Our favorite sound machine!
Hatch Baby - Your go-to for baby sleep support
Our absolute favorite swaddle. Let’s their hips move freely while keeping them safe and cozy.
The Ollie® Swaddle | Award-Winning Baby Swaddle for Newborn Sleep
The best sleep sacks. So soft and cozy.
Sleep Bags
Helped my anxiety so much know it was breathable!
Safe & Breathable Crib Mattress
A lifesaver if you’re traveling!
Shop All SlumberPods
Affordable, and works great and doesn’t use WIFI!
HelloBaby No WiFi Baby Monitor 5" Screen 30H Battery
The best pacifiers! The come in newborn, 0-6, 6-18 and up!!! Love that they glow in the dark too
MAM Air Day & Night Pacifier 4 pack, 16+ Months
Feeding must haves
The best bottles! We love these.
Natural Response & Anti-colic Baby Bottles | Philips Avent
We love this! Great if you’re pumping or formula feeding!
Momcozy Portable Milk Warmer for Travel
If you’re bottle feeding this is so nice!!!
Bottle Washer Pro
Must have for formula feeding
Baby Brezza
Our favorite for drying pump parts and bottles. It doesn’t get moldy and drys good! Comes apart easily for cleaning too
Dr. Brown's™ Drying Tower
Must have on hand for baby! Helps so much especially in the beginning
MYLICON Infants Gas Relief Drops, Dye Free
Travel must haves
Our favorite diaper bag! So much room and space! Literally fits everything
Boss Plus™ Diaper Bag Backpacks - Large Capacity
Our favorite simple pack n play
Pack 'n Play Playards & Playpens
The best for travel and in the hospital! Stays charged for quite a while!
Portable Travel Sound Machines
Used with all three of our kids! Affordable and our kids all loved it
Infant Car Seats - Shop Car Seats for Newborns
Like a certain name brand wagon stroller but without the $500 price tag😂
Jeep® Wrangler Stroller Wagon
Literally the best. Completely scent proof for when you’re traveling and don’t have a trash can nearby!
Disposable Diaper Bag Dispenser and Bag Roll - up&up™
Diapering Must Haves
Diaper rash, dry skin, anything and everything this stuff is great for!
Aquaphor
The best for super dry skin
All Over Ointment 1% Colloidal Oatmeal
So helpful if you don’t want to scrub your hands for 3 hours getting desitin off!
TUBBY TODD Sweet Cheeks Diaper Paste & Spatula
We loved this! The weight on top made it so only one wipe was pulled out at a time!
Ubbi Baby Wipes Dispenser & Holder
Listen, if it’s in bulk I’m getting in. Great price, soft, absorbent, and comes with so many!!! We love these.
Disposable Diapers - up&up™ (Select Size and Count)
Again with the bulk. So soft and gentle!!!
Fragrance Free Baby Wipes Refill Pack - 800ct - up&up
Skip the changing table and just get this to put on top of a dresser! So easy to clean
Skip Hop Baby Changing Pad Nursery Style
Clothing must haves
Your baby doesn’t need $30 sleepers. These are the best and they come in multi packs and are so soft and comfy!!!
Cloud Island : Sleep n Play
Yes these are so soft and comfy. But you don’t need 10 of them. 1 or 2 is perfect! They last forever because they’re so stretchy!
Bamboo Baby Pajamas | Buttery-Soft Sleepwear
All of our baby hospital announcement outfits were from here! They always have great sales
Caden Lane
Another favorite!!! Affordable and comes in a multipack. The ribbed ones are so COMFY!
Baby Sleepers with Zippers - Old Navy - Gap
The best if you have multiple kids and want your baby to match. They have the sweetest matching prints.
Baby Pajamas
Bath time must haves
So nice because you don’t have to fill up a whole tub! A bit bulky but works great for all stages!
Skip Hop Infant Bath Tub 3-Stage MOBY
Gentle and smells so good!
Hair + Body Wash
Smells AMAZING! Perfect for bedtime baths
Nighttime Baby Wash and Shampoo - 20 fl oz - up&up
These don’t mold and are perfect for the bath!
Float & Play Bubbles, 4 pack - Munchkin
Holds so much and is out of the way! Skips inside your bathtub and doesn’t sit on the floor creating more clutter!
Munchkin High 'n Dry Corner Bath Toy Organizer
Cheap and works great! You don’t need expensive baby towels and wash cloths lol
Cloud Island : Baby Towels & Washcloths
