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What You *Actually* Need for Your Baby (From a Mom of 4 Who Has Tried It All)
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items Put the wipe warmer down, ladies. These are the things that you’ll be glad you bought, and none of the extras that just take up space.
Baby will look insane, but they will sleep!!
I had a couple of these in case of spit up emergencies.
Seriously, the name isn’t over-selling it, they work.
Baby Merlin's Magic Sleepsuit Swaddle Wrap Transition Product - 3-6 Months - Blue
You’re gonna need a diaper bag, and it’s gonna need to be a backpack. I promise you’re not going to want to hold anything else in your arms when you’re lugging a car seat around or holding baby!
Convertible Mini Diaper Backpack in Hazelnut
Quick n easy, that’s what you want when baby has woken up in the middle of the night, screaming their adorable little head off.
Main takeaway- NO BUTTONS!
I loveeeed these Velcro swaddles and made sure to have a good stockpile on handle.
Wrap em tig...
aden + anais essentials Baby Boy 100% Cotton Zipless Easy 3pk Swaddle Wraps - At Sea 0-3m
I liked this sound machine bc it’s adjustable. You can spin the top to make it louder or more quiet, and it has a physical fan mechanism so it isn’t a “fake” noise. Used these for years, even when they were older.
Yogasleep Dohm® Uno Fan-Based Single-Speed White Noise Sound Machine, White
This was so helpful for teething. My babies loved it and it helped soothe their sore gums.
Punkin Butt Teething Oil 2 oz - 100% Natural
This was my go-to wrap when my first baby was really little. I loved how simple and easy it was to pop them in and out. Once they were bigger, I switched to a different kind, but this was such a life saver for those first couple of months!
Baby K'tan Baby Carriers
So easy! And cute
Aerial Buckle Baby Wrap
Once my babies were more than a couple months old, I switched to a ring sling. They look intimidating but they’re super simple! Lots of tutorials on YT and TikTok
Signature Ring Slings | Woven Collection by Baby Tula
When baby is little, it’s so nice to be able to pop the car seat in and out easily to run errands/grocery shop etc
Chicco KeyFit Max ClearTex Infant Car Seat - Ebony
Love that they grow with baby! Slim fit is nice for multiple kids later on
Graco Slim Fit 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat - Jarret
If you travel at all, you need a pack n play. A safe place for baby to sleep or just be off the ground
Pack 'n Play Playards & Playpens
Sitting down to pump? Ain’t nobody got time for that.
I liked that I was free to move around and get other chores done while using this pump. And I felt like it was quieter than the stationary ones I’ve tried.
Willow Go® Wearable Breast Pump
Would never have showered in peace without a bouncer. Put it right outside the shower and give baby a couple of toys- voila.
Maxi-Cosi 2-in-1 Kori Lightweight Rocker - Classic Oat | Babylist Shop
Unaesthetic but it DOESNT MATTER. Baby will *love* this thing. And you’ll be singing about a “purple monkey in a bubblegum tree” before you know it.
Fisher-Price Fisher Price Glow and Grow Kick & Play Gym - Blue | Babylist Shop
You don’t need a car seat with a bassinet, just one that’s easy to pop open and close up. Simple = best
Chicco Corso LE Modular Travel System - Veranda | Babylist Shop
I promise you’ll be so thankful you had your car organizer stocked with extra onesies, diapers and wipes after your first blowout away from home.
Car Organizer in Daisy
Maybe my top recommendation. I used this for all 4 kiddos and actually got sleep. They love to be so close, but they can be easily rolled into it when they’re asleep after feeding. Made night nursing a dream.
Arm's Reach Mini 2 in 1 Co-Sleeper® Bassinet, Gray
When my babies were really little, I just used the 2-shirt method to nurse while we were out and about. Once they started getting more grabby and trying to lift up my shirt, I loved an easy nursing cover to throw on that also looked cute.
Sage Chequer Nursing Cover
Cozy and keeps strangers from touching baby when you’re not feeling it 😑
Kyte Baby Car Seat Cover in Sage | Target
High contrast photos and drawings stimulate their itty bitty brains and give them something to look at during all that tummy time 📖
Penguin Random House Baby's Tummy Time Book Box Set: A 3-Book Box Set | Babylist Shop
I didn’t get too crazy with these, just stuck to the basics. Make sure to label!
Breast Milk Storage Bags - 200ct - up&up™
If you plan on breastfeeding (I did with all 4 kids!), odds are- your nips are gonna hurt for a while til baby gets that latch down. Best option for soothing is to rub breastmilk on your nips and let air dry as much as possible. For those times when ...
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream Safe for Breastfeeding Baby, 100% Natural, Breastfeeding Essentials, 1.41 oz
For when your nips are screaming
Silverette Usa: SILVERETTE - The Original Silver Nursing Cups
Trust. You’re gonna be so thirsty.
64 oz Wide Mouth with Flex Straw Cap
These “indestructible” books are so nice when you have a teething baby that loves to gnaw and suck on everything! They last a long time so you can hand them down, too.
Indestructibles Basic Word Book Set for Infant and Toddlers - Set of 6
Use this to catch your letdown on the side you’re not nursing from and you’ll have a freezer stash in no time without causing an oversupply.
haakaa Breast Pump with Suction Base and Gray Leak-Proof Cap - 5oz
You’re gonna be so tired. Filling out a baby book as you go will be SO much easier than trying to remember later on!
Lucy Darling Baby's First Year Memory Book - Little Artist | Babylist Shop
A humidifier is a must, especially if you live in a cold, dry climate. Love that this one is mold inhibiting!
Nursery Humidifier 2.0
Keep an eye on baby while they’re rear facing
Munchkin Brica 360° Pivot Baby In-Sight Adjustable Car Mirror - Black
I was annoyed that I actually did need this, but who wants to walk every single diaper out to the trash??
Diaper Genie Signature Pail with 9 Bags - White
Once they were too big for the little baby bouncer, this was the only way I was able to shower in peace.
Bright Starts Bounce 'N Spring Deluxe Door Jumper
No creeps allowed!
A non WiFi monitor was a non-negotiable. The thought of some weirdo hacking our baby’s camera was too much for me lol
Infant Optics Digital Video Monitor DXR-8 Pro
Nice and easy! Don’t even try the cute flower ones you set in the sink, just trust me lol
Skip Hop Skip Hop Moby 3-Stage Bath Gift Set - White/Grey | Babylist Shop
We’ve have used hooded baby blankets on our kids for *years*! Way longer than you’re supposed to 😆
Small Story 6-Piece Organic Bath Time Set - Rain Drops | Babylist Shop
Super soft for baby’s sensitive skin
KeaBabies Deluxe Baby Bamboo Viscose Washcloths (6 Pack) - Stone, 6 | Babylist Shop
We loved to use good quality soaps on our babies when they were little, instead of J&J!
Pipette Baby Bath Wash Gift Set - Shampoo & Lotion - 17.5 fl oz/2ct
Holy grail. You’ll use the all over ointment on yourself at some point.
Barrier Bundle
I tried several baby swings and always loved the Mamaroo best!
UPPAbaby Mamaroo Smart Swing - Jake | Babylist Shop
My vote is for a diaper caddy in the main room you spend time in, one in baby’s room, and a small one next to your bed!
Sprucely Felt Diaper Caddy - Heather Oat, Medium | Babylist Shop