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Baby must haves for the new mamas 🫶🏼
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Laura Wickliffe
Becoming a mom in today’s time can be so overwhelming and over-influenced with fancy name brands and items. I aimed for functional, affordable, and quality on my first baby registry and tried to keep track of what I ACTUALLY used. Hopefully it can he...
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Sleeping
 
Breastfeeding/pumping
 
Diapering
 
Baby gear
 
Feeding/bottles
 
Medicines & Safety

Sleeping

 
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Loved having this next to our bed within arms reach of my baby. The fold down side was great for being able to easily grab baby post c-section and during late night/early morning feeds/changes
Baby Delight Bedside Bassinet
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Perfect for newborn naps around the house when baby can’t wiggle out of it!
Snuggle Me Lounger
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Worked great when practicing napping/sleeping with an arm or both arms out! Keeps baby snug and a harder swaddle to break free from for the wiggle babies
The Ollie® Swaddle
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Perfect transition from an arms tucked swaddle. More good sleep with the Merlin suit!
Baby Merlin's Magic Sleepsuit
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Got better sleep stretches when we started using this at night
Dream Weighted Sleep Sack
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New moms….PEACE OF MIND. period.
Owlet® Dream Sock
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Loved for getting a Birds Eye view of our little one in her crib
Hellobaby Monitor Stand
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Easy setup, no WiFi needed, easy to grab and go for traveling
HelloBaby No WiFi Baby Monitor 5" Screen 30H Battery
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Great for swapping out the blowout or spit up messes if it happens!
Infant Lounger Covers
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So soft and comfy on baby! 2 way zip is the way to go
Baby Girl Solid 2-Way Zip PurelySoft Sleep & Play Pajamas - Pink
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Loved for early days spent mostly in swaddles and sleeping
Konssy Muslin Swaddle Blankets 2 Pack Pink
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So comfy and breathable!
Yoofoss 2-Pack Cotton Muslin Crib Sheets
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Our baby kept rolling and hitting the side or trying to poke her leg between rails. This liner saved us and our sleep!
BreathableBaby Mesh Liner for Full Cribs Gray
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Stays on in the bedroom! Loved for keeping baby asleep if we needed to move around in the same room or had noise in another part of the house.
Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine & Night Light
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LOVED for night feeds or changes without having to turn on a full light. Also great for getting up to pump without waking everyone else!
MediAcous Kids Night Light, 7 Colors, Timer
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comfortable mattress and our little one adjusted easily when going from her bassinet to her crib
Graco Premium Foam Crib and Toddler Mattress, GREENGUARD Gold Certified
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Breastfeeding/pumping

 
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Great wall pump, dual side settings, comfortable
Spectra® SG Synergy Gold Double Adjustable Electric Breast Pump
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Great suction, efficient wearable pumps
S12 Pro Wearable Breast Pump | Efficient & Quiet
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Great for pumping at work or on the go, super discreet and comfortable
Elvie Pump: Ultra-Quiet, Ultra-Discreet Wearable Best Pump
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Helps with let down and soothing engorgement/clogs, very necessary in the beginning of our breastfeeding journey
Hot & Cold Breast Therapy Packs
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So comfortable, actually preferred over my boppy pillow for breastfeeding
My Brest Friend Breastfeeding pillow
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A must for using the spectra wall pump. Hands free to do other things!
Momcozy Hands Free Adjustable Pumping Bra
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Saved me in the early days adjusting to breastfeeding and pumping
Silver nipple shields Koala Silver Cups
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Great for let down and releasing clogs!
Momcozy 2-in-1 Warming Lactation Massager
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Very soothing and worked well with my silverettes. Safe for nursing without having to wipe off!
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter™ Cream Safe
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Love the quality and temp sensing. Bags thaw out great on fridge as well!
Momcozy Temp-Sensing Breastmilk Storage Bags
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Great for storing pumped breastmilk in fridge or until time to freeze
NENESUPPLY: Collection Bottle
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Perfect for traveling with breastmilk that needs to stay cold or taking pumps on the go to travel or work
Momcozy travel bottle and pump bag
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Added to jar to keep breastmilk in fridge for easy pouring and storage
2 Pack Wide Mouth Flip Cap Mason Jar Lids - Pink
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Great for keeping breastmilk in the fridge using pitcher method
Ball Wide Mouth Quart Glass Mason Jars, 2 Pack
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Perfect for keeping milk or snacks cold. Slim and easy to throw in bottle bag, pump bag, or diaper bag!
Fit & Fresh 2 Pack Soft Ice Packs Aqua
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Kept beside my rocker for pumping and storage for several things..books, bottles, pump accessories, snacks, etc.
UDEAR 3-Tier Rolling Utility Cart with Labels
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Worked wonders when clogged or to relieve engorgement
haakaa Breast Pump with Suction Base and White Flower Stopper - 4oz
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Diapering

 
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Kept smell down and holds a lot more than you’d think!
stainless steel diaper pail
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We love warm wipes in our house
GOGO Pure Baby Wet Wipe Warmer & Dispenser
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Hold so many diapers! Paired well with our ubbi diaper pail!
Ubbi plastic bags
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Great and effective diaper cream!
Aquaphor®Baby Diaper Rash Cream (3.5oz.)
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Loved to keep a diaper caddy stocked to move around the house if we didn’t want to go to the nursery for a diaper change. Also great for bedside changes at night!
Nursery Storage & Organization | Diaper Caddy
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Kept in the car stocked with wipes, diapers, and rash cream
Munchkin Go Change Portable Diaper Kit
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Perfect compact changing pad for diaper bag or diaper caddy
Ubbi on-the-go changing mat & bag
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Great and effective diaper rash cream
A+D Original Diaper Rash Ointment
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Great changing pad that can be wiped clean! Not as bulky as some others and fit perfectly on our baby’s dresser
Evolur Eva Baby Changing Pad Light Gray
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Baby gear

 
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We loved our chicco system! Great quality and loved the way everything looked and worked together
Bravo Trio Travel Systems
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LOVE the rotating car seat, less chaos trying to get a squirmy baby in and out of the car
Rotating Convertible Car Seat
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Any version of exercise ball will work. Bounced while pregnant and still use after pregnant for bouncing with baby (was very helpful during colicky days)
Birthing Ball
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Loved for early days when baby needed a contact nap or I needed to get some things around the house done. Also great for attending gatherings/outings to keep baby close and calm
Newborn Boba Baby Wrap Carriers
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So comfy and not as stiff as many other baby carriers with the same setup
Momcozy Carrier
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We love our mom push so far! So light and compact for staying in the trunk. Excited to use it when we travel
Mompush Lithe V2 Lightweight Travel Stroller
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Feeding/bottles

 
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Very first bottle we tried when trying to alternate between breast and bottle! No complaints and baby took to them well
Baby Bottles & Bottle Nipples | Philips Avent
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Mostly all we use. Nipple resembles breast so it was easy for us to do both. Love the flow of the “S” nipple on these as well. Most others seemed to be too fast for my baby
Balance + Wide Neck, Plastic Baby Bottles
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We use this everyday multiple times a day! Works perfectly!
Momcozy Fast Bottle Warmer with Timer
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Does great when hand washing bottles! We’ve gone through several of these!
Munchkin Bottle and Nipple Brush, Colors May Vary
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Great for getting bottles and pump parts sterilized and dry before next use!
Dr. Brown's™ Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer
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Get plenty for every room!
Burp Cloths
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Our baby loved trying new foods in this. Low hazard for choking and a great teether!
Frida Baby Push Pop Baby Food Feeder - Light Teal Blue
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Medicines & Safety

 
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Wonderful for calming the teething fussiness!
Boiron Camilia for Relief
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Greta alternative to Tylenol. Clean medicine 👏🏼
Shop All Clean Medicine Products
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Saved our sanity several times…especially during colicky times
MYLICON Infants Gas Relief Drops, Dye Free
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Great for stubborn boogers and cleaning up nose/ears
3-in-1 Nose, Nail + Ear Picker – Frida | The fuss stops here.
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Great thermometer and converts to an ear thermometer for checking ears as well!
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Infrared Thermometer
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Bathing

 
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Perfect bath seat for infant baby! We used until baby was too squirmy to stay in it.
Angelcare® Soft Touch Baby Bath Support
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Love for rinsing baby’s head without splashing her face etc
Control The Flow Rinser – Frida | The fuss stops here.
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Peace of mind when filling up the tub for baby time. Love the lights that indicate too hot red or just right green!
Dreambaby Bath & Room Thermometer Turtle
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We love the oatmeal wash for calming skin problems and getting baby clean
Gentle Baby Body Wash with Oat Ingredients
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GREAT for scrubbing the remnants of cradle cap
DermaFrida the FLAKEFIXER Cradle Cap System - Sponge, Brush and Comb
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For Mom

 
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So comfy and nursing/pumping friendly
Pajama Sets
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So much more comfortable than pads or hospital briefs. Used these for a while post partum.
Disposable Period Underwear & Period Diapers | Rael
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Toys

 
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Our baby has loved these! Great for cutting teeth and soothing the gums
Fu Store Silicone Teether Tube Toy 6 Pack
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Our baby loved when she first started teething. Acts like a pacifier while also giving something textured for them to gum on
2 Packs Baby Teething Toy Silicone Mitten
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Kept baby entertained while in her carrier. Different textures and feels to play with
Itzy Ritzy Link & Love Toy for Stroller
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Loved when baby started rolling around and moving more. Kept her safe from rolling onto hard floor or our dogs drowning her with licks
Baby Playpen 47x47 in Toddler Play Yard
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Great cushion for playpen!
Thick Baby Play Mat 59x71, Non-Slip Grey
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A staple when baby is learning tummy time or moving arms and legs around!
Fisher-Price Glow & Grow Kick & Play Piano Gym
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Our baby loves this. She learned so quickly how to stack the rings. Helped her learn coordination and shape!
Sassy Stacks of Circles STEM Toy, 9 Pc
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