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Newborn-1 Year
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items This is a list of items I have had the best luck with as a first time mom! I just want to help those new moms who do not know where to start or trying to figure out what works best for them and their lifestyle.
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Diapers
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Baby Wears
Bottles
Even though Dr.Browns has a lot of parts its so worth it! My baby has acid reflux and having the parts in the middle of the bottle reduce the amount of bubbles she would end up drinking so she spits up significantly less than she did.
Dr. Brown's 8 fl oz Options+ Narrow Anti-Colic Baby Bottle - 6pk
I had a baby that went full term so I did not think we would need anything premie, boy I was so wrong! The flow rate for the 1 was a little too fast when they were just born so these premie nipples became a life saver when needed, and we used them we...
Dr. Brown's Preemie Flow Narrow Baby Bottle Silicone Nipple - Slowest Flow - 2pk - 0m+
These are a great bottle for babies who are use to being exclusively breastfed. Nipples are similar to the breast shape which makes adjustments easier for babies!
Dr. Brown's 5oz Anti-Colic Options+ Wide-Neck Baby Bottle with Level 1 Slow Flow Nipple - 3pk - 0m+
The bottles typically come with size 1 nipples so these are great for 3+ months olders
Dr. Brown's Level 2 Wide-Neck Baby Bottle Silicone Nipple - Medium Flow - 2pk - 3m+
Diapers
My baby is super sensitive to fragrances and has not had any issues with these. They are also high quality so not a lot is needed to clean up blow outs.
Pampers Sensitive Baby Wipes, 168 Count
I know cloth diapers are not for everyone but I will rave about them every chance I get! My baby used disposable diapers for the first month of their life so that myself and my husband could figure out how to parent without putting the pressure of tr...
ALVABABY Baby Cloth Diaper 6 Pack w/ 12 Inserts
These liners go with the Alva Baby cloth diapers and they help hold the pee so baby is not directly sitting it in!
ALVA 12pcs Microfiber Inserts, Reusable Liner
These are bamboo inserts for the Alva Baby cloth diapers. One of these paired with one cotton insert has been the best combination I have had with my baby to make sure there are no leaks, smells, or issues. The bamboo pulls the moisture from the cott...
Nora's Nursery Baby Cloth Diaper Inserts 10 Pack
The one time my baby got diaper rash this stuff cleared them right up! It took about 3 days total but we applied this stuff constantly and it helped them heal and not be in pain anymore. Also this stuff is not as oily as Vaseline which is what I like...
Aquaphor Baby Skin Care Set, 2 Items
Other baby items
These have been the only pacifiers my baby will take, as she is mainly breastfed and bottle fed when needed. It replicated the shape of the breast which is why she likes it so much.
NUK First Choice Comfy Pacifier 0-6 months (3 pack) - Multicolor | Babylist Shop
ABSOLUTE LIFE SAVER!! I was in complete debate on if it was going to be worth it for the amount of money. The answer is yes! It saves so much time cleaning and sanitizing everything my baby needs. I use it multiple times every day!
EaseClean Bottle Washer Pro | All-in-One Bottle Washer and Sterilizer and Dryer | Baby Bottle Washer for Bottles, Pump Parts & Baby Essentials | Replaces Hand Washing
I absolutely love this little fan! It's very powerful for how small it is and has for different fan speeds. The clip is sturdy enough to hang on to a stroller. Only suggestion is to make sure it's a full charge before going somewhere or have a portab...
Hotsales Clip-On Portable 13500 RPM Fan
This is hands down one of the best things I have ever purchased. Getting down on the for every night for bath time would not be as enjoyable if I had to sit on the hard bathroom floor. It is very comfortable, keeps it's shape over lots of uses and ta...
IFNOW Baby Bath Kneeler & Elbow Rest Pad Set
My baby has loved this carseat. It has the option to hook with the carseat or with the hooks in the cars seat. Its very light weight compared to others, even with her in it. Very easy to install and make it the angle you need for babies size and pref...
SnugRide® Lite LX Infant Car Seat
This car seat is a great upgrade from the infant carseat. Fits perfectly in the car and can keep my baby rear facing for as long as possible then able to be turned around and grow with them!
Extend2Fit® 3-in-1 Car Seat
This cart came in so handy during the first six months of our baby being home. They were in our room for that time and we did not have a lot of space next to the bed for a night stand and a bassinet so we had this cart next to the bassinet to hold ev...
Volnamal Baby Diaper Caddy Movable Cart
These cups have been such a great thing we decided to give our baby. We skipped sippy cups completely and went straight to straws and they learned how to drink from them so quickly! These you are able to squeeze the middle of the cup to help them bri...
The First Years Squeeze & Sip Straw Cups 7oz 3ct
These have been an absolute life saver when it comes to feeding my child! As they get older they love to try and figure out how to feed themselves, well in the process they drop about 90% of their food well this has caught almost everything they have...
Cuddle Campus Set of 3 Silicone Baby Bibs
I started showing my little one flash cards to help them try to start recognizing shapes, colors and animals. The reason I got this set is because it shows stuff that we do not see on a daily basis so it is nice to expose them to those things even wh...
250 Toddler Flash Cards 1-3 with ABC & Rings
We bought one of these a few years ago for our room and we loved it. Since our baby was in our room for the first 7 months they got use to it and needed one for their room. We love this so much. We have a smaller home so its nice to have this to drow...
Brown Noise Sound Machine with 30 Sounds & Night Light
This fan is so cute and powerful! We clip it onto the stroller while we are out in the heat and it keeps our baby nice and cool! It comes with 4 different speeds and holds a charge for a long time. We had it on high in the middle of summer for about ...
Hotsales Clip-On Portable Stroller Fan
We attach this to the headrest facing our baby to give them airflow since there is not a lot of airflow in the back of the vehicle and they love it. It comes with 3 different speeds and it fairly easy to manuver to angle it however you need to!
Gaiatop Mini Portable Stroller Fan, 3 Speed
I really appriciate how quickly this can take temperature as we all know babies and toddlers are not ones to stay super still when you need them to be.
Safety 1st 3-in-1 Nursery Thermometer, Analog
These have made washing my babies hair so easy. They have soft brissles but do their job with scrubbing the scalp without hurting my baby and having the little part where my fingers can hold it makes it even easier!
S&T INC. Baby Cradle Cap Brush 2 Pack
I found this bug spray to be the best I have tried that does not make my babies skin feel sticky, it actually works, and does not irritate my babies sensitive skin
Fragrance Free Picaridin Insect Repellent 3 Pack
I am a person who does not like to expose my baby to chemicals and this sunscreen does the trick! It is also great for my babies pale senstive skin and does not make their skin feel heavy or sticky after putting it on.
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen
If you have a house like mine where you have a lot of walls to block off sight from rooms this will be your best friend! I have this set up in our living room so I can safetly let my baby play while I am in the kitchen right next to the room but the ...
LulliSpace Baby Playpen, 18 Panels, Safety Lock
Baby Wears
My newborn absolutely loved sleeping in these. My baby would not nap or sleep unless they were wrapped tight in these. Super soft material and able to be tight and grow some with the baby. Easy to clean but should be air dried as it does still to oth...
Yoofoss Baby Swaddles 100% Organic Cotton
My little one refuses to sleep without a sleep sack on at night. These have solved the problem! They are super light and easy to manover them in so its a quick zip and off to bed they go!
BSTOPPT Baby Sleep Sack 6-12M 3 Pack