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Best Baby Shower Gifts (No Useless Stuff)
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items These gifts helped me survive the postpartum and newborn trenches. Every mom should have these items and they will be so greatful they do
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Care items for mama
Baby sleep essentials
Baby gear
Baby feeding essentials
Baby bath time/ cleaning essentials
Care items for mama
The best PP underwear. So stretchy and you fon’t have yo worry anout laundry!
Frida Mom Disposable Boyshort Postpartum Underwear - Gray, Regular | Babylist Shop
Essential for the initial “snap back” PP.
Frida Mom Postpartum Abdominal Support Binder - Grey | Babylist Shop
Take the stress out of packing a hospital bag because Frida already did it for you!
Frida Mom Motherloaded Hospital Bag Kit - White | Babylist Shop
This kit helped make PP so much easier. I love the underwear and the ice packs were a literal lifesaver.
Frida Mom Postpartum Recovery Essentials Kit | Babylist Shop
Baby sleep essentials
Give parents piece of mind while their baby sleeps. My baby literally wore this every single night.
Owlet Dream Sock Smart Wearable Baby Monitor - Mint | Babylist Shop
Literally was a life saver when I would have to nurse through the night. We used it until my baby outgrew it!
BassiNest® Luxe Swivel Sleeper Bassinet - Halo Sleep
We use both of these products dailyand my babyis 13 mos old. The portable is a life saver and we all can't sleep without the big one at night
Hatch Home & Away Sleep Bundle (Rest 2nd Gen + Hatch Go) - Putty | Babylist Shop
Baby gear
So versatile, great for travel or around the house! We have used this every day for over a year now!
Graco Pack 'n Play Close2Baby Playard - Derby | Babylist Shop
My baby LOVES this and it is approved my PTs due to there being an adjustable foot plate! Love that you can turn it into a play table when they outgrow it too!
Skip Hop Baby Activity Center 3-Stage, 4mo+
We use this DAILY. Literally a life saver AND there is no wifi so less chance of getting hacked. I did lots of research on the least hacked cameras and this one was up there on the lists!
Momcozy 5.5” 1080P Baby Monitor BM03
We love this travel system. It comes in so many cute colors amd we literally use it daily!
Graco Modes Nest Travel System - Norah | Babylist Shop
My baby still used her swing daily and she is 11 months!
Shop Baby Swings & Baby Jumpers
This seat can be used from birth until they are in a booster seat! Our child loves this seat after trying 2 other convertibles.
Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1 Car Seat - Maven | Babylist Shop
This wrap was an essential especially in the early days. This would be the only way I could get my colicy baby asleep most days!
KeaBabies Wrap Carrier - Classic Gray | Babylist Shop
No special refill bags and it doesnt absorb smell!!
Ubbi Diaper Pail Value Gift Set - Matte White | Babylist Shop
Love the highchair. The white tray comes off making it easy to clean. It reclines and the tray can easily be stored on the back!
Baby Trend Sit Right 2.0 3-in-1 High Chair
Baby feeding essentials
Mam bottles were the only bottles my breastfed baby took for a while! Also they come in such cute designs and have a built in sterilization design
MAM 9oz Anti-Colic Wide Neck Baby Bottle 4Pk
EBF baby approved. The triangle shape promotes good latch too!
NUK Perfect Match 2-in-1 8oz Bottle 2 Pack
Shirt bibs are an absolute necessity in our house. They have saved SO manu outfits
Tiny Twinkle Waterproof Long Sleeve Bib 6-24M
My EBF baby absolutely loves these bottles. I love that there is no small extra parts to clean!
Phillips Avent Baby Bottle with Response Nipple Newborn Gift Set - Clear - 17pc: BPA-Free, Includes Bottle Brush
Baby bath time/ cleaning essentials
Smells AMAZING. Perfect to wipe baby down or freshen them up between baths!
Mustela Baby Cleansing No-Rinse Micellar Water
Used this literally daily. So portable and easy to store when you aren’t using!
Angelcare Baby Bath Support Gray - Under 6 Months
Our favorite detangler for our toddler. Smells so good and keeps her curls moisturized
SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Kids Extra-Moisturizing Detangler - 8 fl oz: Textured & Curly Hair Spray, Daily Use, Sulfate-Free
Lovee this curl cream for my daughter. It makes her curls poppp. So moisturizing and defining!
SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Kids' Curling Hair Butter Cream - 6oz: Moisturizing, Shine Enhancing, Paraben-Free
Smells amazing and leaves my baby’s hair so soft and moisturized. Doesn’t dry out the skin either!
SheaMoisture Baby Wash & Shampoo 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Hydrate & Nourish for Delicate Skin - 13 fl oz
Smells soooo good. Makes my baby’s skin feel so soft
SheaMoisture Baby Lotion 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Hydrate & Nourish for Delicate Skin - 8 fl oz
We use this so much. Helps clean under nails, get boogies out and soo much more
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Picker: Ear Health Tool With Storage Case
Perfect for parents who are terrified of clipping those little fingers. This is super gentle!
Frida Baby Electric Nail Buffer - Baby Nail File, Nail Clippers + Trimmer Kit - 4 Buffer Pads, LED Light + Case
Loveee this trio. Fragrance free for the sensitive babies and scrunchy mamas!
Tubby Todd The Regulars 3-step Fragrance Free - 8.5 oz
LOVE this brush for my curly haired baby. Gets the tangles our effectively but gentle!
Cantu Kids' Detangle Hair Brush: For Textured, Curly, Thick Hair, 8.46" Length, Hair Styling
Absolutely love this for my curly headed baby. Leaved her curls soft, popping, and the scent is mild but lasts!
As I Am Born Curly Baby Shampoo & Body Wash - 8 fl oz: Moisturizing, Nourishing, Daily, With Aloe
Left my baby’s curls sooo soft and smelling so good. I didn’t even have to use detanglet after!
As I Am Born Curly Cowash Cleansing Conditioner - 8 fl oz: Moisturizing, Detangling, Textured Hair, Daily Use
Made my baby’s curls pop, smell good, and soo soft and moisturized!
As I Am Born Curly Leave-In Conditioner - 8 fl oz: Moisturizing, Detangling, Strengthening, With Argan Oil
Love this! Left my baby’s curls smelling amazing and soo defined!
As I Am Born Curly Curl Defining Jelly - 8 fl oz