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Baby Gear Recs

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As a mom of 3, I'm constantly asked for baby product recommendations. Here are some of my favorites! Comment with any questions or thoughts :)
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Home and Play Accessories

 
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Multiple friends recommended for travel + around the house - we got with the bassinet adapter. We don't love that the legs stick out (easy to trip on) and he hasn't slept super well in this, but we find boppy inside this to be a great daytime combo f...
Pack n' Play
 
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A life saver! Makes it much easier to multi-task
Omni 360 Baby Carrier
 
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All my babies loved this
Bouncer Bliss
 
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Put it on the bouncer for extra entertainment for baby
Wooden Toy for Bouncer
 
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Use starting at 3-4 months
Floor Seat
 
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Great for home & travel
QuickSeat Hook-On Chair
 
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Hours of entertainment
Baby Activity Center
 
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So cute!
Sophie The Giraffe
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Super easy to put on / position baby
Baby Wrap

Strollers, Car & Travel

 
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Great for walks and daytime naps.
Vista V2 Stroller
 
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Sure to put a smile on your baby's face
Sunny Stroll Stroller Arch
 
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Great for changing on the go
Portable Changing Pad
 
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No compaints here! And safety ratings are high
PIPA Car Seat
 
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Will need depending on your car seat/stroller combo.
Infant Car Seat Adapter
 
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To see baby while driving
Baby Car Mirror
 
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Multiple friends recommended this or the Hatch sound machine.
Compact Sound Machine

Nursery

 
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100% wood, nontoxic - one of the most nontoxic cribs and insanely affordable. If going luxe here, checkout Ouef/Sparrow or DucDuc brands.
Sniglar Crib
 
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Certified organic crib mattress
Mattress
 
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These are the best!
Fitted Crib Sheets
 
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Babies love this
Soothe 'n Groove Baby Mobile
 
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Love the foot pedal
Diaper Genie
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Super comfortable and looks great
Luca Glider
 
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Cotton and washable. We don't currently have a rug pad but will likely add one. The rugs are pretty small so we have two matching in the nursery, they look cute together!
Braids Soft Blue Washable Rugs
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Goes nicely under the glider ottoman with the braids rug
Washable Rug Bubbly Soft Blue
 
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Non-toxic playmat - great for tummy time!
Playmat
 
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100% cotton and washable; these let light in, so likely need blackout shades too. They look great and go really well with the rugs and decals on this list!
Hannalill Curtains
 
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Healthier than painting or wallpapering nursery - super easy to put on and look great!!
Fabric Wall Decal

Sleep

 
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Our favorite baby monitor
Video Baby Monitor with Camera and Audio
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One of the easiest / best DIY full swaddles
Original Organic Swaddle
 
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Not a full swaddle (hands are up in squirrel-like position) but we've preferred since week 2 or so.
Swaddle UP Lite
 
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Great swaddle
Sleepsack 100% Cotton Wearable Blanket
 
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Soft, organic and you need them everywhere.
Swaddle Blanket | Muslin Blankets for Babies

Nursing & Feeding

 
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Super helpful for crossbody breastfeeding position. Get with the organic covers.
Nursing Posture Pillow
 
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Kiinde was recommended and has whole sets for storage purposes.
Breast Milk Storage Bag
 
4-Pack Lap-Shoulder Drool Cloths
 
Classic Snap Bibs
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Glass bottles are healthiest
4 Oz Glass Baby Bottles
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Went with the Spectra S1 (recommended by multiple friends), purchased through Aeroflow Breast Pumps site which handles insurance. Also rented a hospital-grade pump through the DC Breastfeeding Center.
S1Plus Electric Breast Pump
 
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Great for travel
Harmony Manual Breast Pump
 
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Natural ingredients and works pretty well
Nipple Cream
 
soothie 4-pack

Baby Grooming

 
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This one has worked really well for us; we put a towel in on top of the infant insert for now to keep him from slipping.
Comfort Height Bath Tub
 
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100% organic cotton
Washcloths
 
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Nice organic towels
2 Pack Durable Large Bamboo Baby Bath Towel
 
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These were gifted to us monogrammed - super cute and absorbent (not organic though).
Gingham Baby Hooded Towel
 
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Manual nasal aspirator
Baby Nasal Aspirator NoseFrida with Filters
 
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My fave scooper tool
Nasal Booger and Ear Cleaner
 
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VERY helpful at reducing gas
Windi Gas and Colic Reliever for Babies
 
Baby Nail File
 
Sunscreen Lotion 50 SPF
 
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Can use under arm too if scared by rectal!
Quick-Read Digital Rectal Thermometer
 
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We tried this and cerave for J’s eczema - we like this better and it has a better EWG rating. We originally used coconut oil but apparently it’s not a great idea to use food oils for daily moisturizing given potential allergen issues.
Eucerin® 13.5 oz. Baby Lotion
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