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Top 50 Newborn Must Haves

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From a mom whose journey was not easy, these items made it MUCH easier!
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Feeding

 
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Absolutely love these bottles! Milk does not come out until they suck on it so it really minimizes choking & spit up. They are my son’s favorite! We had the smaller bottles as well but I honestly wish we had just done these from the beginning to ...
Natural Response & Anti-colic Baby Bottles | Philips Avent
 
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The same as above except these are glass!
Philips Avent Natural Glass Baby Bottles 8oz 4-Pack

Pumping

 
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I tried A LOT of pumps & this one is by far my favorite! It’s worth the money & I will be using it for my next baby too
Spectra
 
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Highly recommend having one of these on hand for on the go or those late nights you don’t want to be fully attached to something for 20+ minutes
Manual Breast Pump
 
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Love the simple ingredients in this & it’s great on every part of the body! Nipples, lips, hands & on my baby’s dry spots
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter, 2 fl oz (2-Pk)
 
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Extremely comfortable & affordable
Suekaphin 2PACK Nursing Maternity Bra with Extenders
 
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The pitcher method saved my sanity those first few weeks. Plus now that I’m done pumping, I most definitely use this for my homemade coffee creamer 🫣
Breast Milk Mason Jar 32oz w/ Purple Lid

Diapers/ Wipes

 
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These have that expensive feel while still being affordable & they are very durable
Huggies® Skin Essentials™ Wipes
 
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Super soft & stretchy while still holding everything inside *iykyk*
Millie Moon
 
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Super clean ingredients & amazing fit
Honest Wetness Indicator Diapers - Plant-Based & Fragrance-Free
 
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Really good quality, fragrance free & VERY affordable
Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes Fragrance Free, 900-count
 
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My go to wipes!
Sensitive Wipes | For Delicate Skin
 
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Ditch the name brand diaper pail & get one of these! I like how small it is since it forces me to empty it everyday so it doesn’t rot in there for days. Also love that it has a foot pedal so you don’t have to smoosh a dirty diaper into MORE dirty...
Amazon Basics 6L Black Bathroom Trash Can

On The Go

 
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Love that this can click in & out of both the car base & stroller! It makes going out with a newborn so much easier
SnugRide® SnugFit 35 DLX Infant Car Seat
 
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10/10 travel system! Budget friendly & grows with your babe
Explore Travel Systems | Strollers
 
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A must have in stores to keep others from looking & touching. It also made me feel more at ease during the winter months to keep germs away!
Milk Snob: Buy Best Infant and Baby Car Seat Covers Online
 
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I don’t know what I would do without this honestly. The picture is so clear & you can move the camera (manually) to the perfect position even if you switch the car seat to a different side.
DoHonest Baby Car Camera HD 1080P Monitor
 
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The perfect hospital bag & overnight bag!
Duffel Bags
 
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This diaper bag seriously has it ALL! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve used the changing mat that’s included & there are so many compartments, everything actually fits
Dikaslon Diaper Bag Backpack with Changing Pad
 
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A must have for blowouts to easily toss dirty clothes in & shove in your diaper bag/purse
Tiny Twinkle Waterproof Wet Dry Bag 2-Pack
 
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Perfect addition to any stroller & fits absolutely everything I need
Momcozy Universal Stroller Organizer with Cup Holder & Phone Bag
 
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If your baby is due in the fall or winter, this is a must face!
Winter Baby Car Seat Cover | Doona Accessory | Warm Fleece (Black)

Health

 
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Although the manual “nose sucker” does its job, I like this one so much better! The canister is clear so you can see what’s coming out (gross I know) & it actually lights up which not only distracts baby but also helps you see what’s coming you a...
GROWNSY Electric Baby Nasal Aspirator
 
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You need these, trust this mama!
Windi the GASPASSER – Frida | The fuss stops here.
 
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My son has eczema & this stuff works magic
Healing Ointment for Very Dry, Chafed & Cracked Skin
 
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Super gentle but still moisturizing! It’s great for the entire family- head to toe!
Baby Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream, Fragrance-Free
 
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If you have a baby in the fall or winter, you will want to keep this on hand for the inevitable cold
Vicks® BabyRub™, Non-Medicated Soothing Ointment
 
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You will need a rectal thermometer for the best accuracy!
Quick-Read Digital Rectal Thermometer – Frida | The fuss stops here.
 
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Bring this to the hospital as well. Baby nails are somehow SO sharp
Momcozy Electric Baby Nail File: LED Light & Low Noise

Baby Wearing

 
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Once I had the energy to move around the house again, I needed a way to keep him calm but still have both of my hands. He loved this & I really liked how comfortable & customizable it is
Quality Baby Wrap Carrier for Newborn
 
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The best structured carrier we have used!
Baby Carrier - Cozy Outing

Bathing

 
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We use this every night to keep water out of his face & ears!
Blue Moby Waterfall Bath Rinser
 
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Your knees with thank you for this!!
Cuddling Baby Bath Kneeler & Elbow Rest Set
 
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My son is 9 months old & we still use this tub
Fisher-Price Baby to Toddler 4-In-1 Bath Tub
 
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Super gentle on baby skin but also gets the job done!
Baby Wash and Shampoo
 
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This gave us peace of mind those first few weeks while we tested the waters, quite literally, navigating bath time
Baby Bath Thermometer

Sleep

 
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My son HATED being swaddled so we used sleep sacks almost right away. I love this brand specifically! They have long sleeve & short sleeve plus a ton of cute designs & they are very affordable
Sleep Sack
 
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Absolutely love all of the different modes on this & the built in nightlight. It was perfect for late night diaper changes without fully waking either of us up
White Noise Machine with Baby Night Light
 
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We used this for not only bed side sleeping but also rolled it around the house as needed which was perfect
Baby Bassinets
 
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This chair is SO comfortable! It rocks, swivels & reclines
GNMLP2020 Swivel Rocker Recliner Chair Beige
 
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Non WiFi baby monitor with such good picture & sound quality! It even lets you play lullabies through the speaker & set alerts for temperature & noise
HelloBaby No WiFi Baby Monitor 5" Screen 30H Battery
 
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You will want this to actually mount it. Don’t learn the hard way like us
wochel Adjustable Baby Monitor Mount for HelloBaby HB65/HB40/HB6550/HB66/HB6339/HB6550 Pro & ANMEATE SM935E
 
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This is something that we ordered the first week that we were home. Those late night feedings are brutal & turning on a “big light” should be illegal. These helped us navigate through the house
L LOHAS LED Night Lights 2-Pack, 0.3W, 3000K

Bottle Cleaning

 
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This brush has a suction cup on the bottom to stay put once you are done with it. It also has a smaller brush hidden inside the handle which is perfect for bottle nipples
Munchkin® Bristle™ Bottle Brush, Grey
 
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It’s worth it, trust me! Plus you can put pump parts, binkys & teethers in it!
Bottle Washer Pro
 
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Don’t forget the detergent tablets!
Universal Detergent Tablets for Bottle Washer Pro and ALL BRANDS OF Bo
 
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We use this for bottles, teethers, sippy cups, etc! You can also use it on pacifiers & pump parts! Super clean ingredients
Dapple Baby: Home

Toys

 
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10/10 no notes
Fisher-Price: Gyms & Play Mats
 
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Such a simple but effective way for newborn brain stimulation
hahaland Flash Cards Baby Visual Stimulation
 
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This helped my son so much with neck strength & he loved that the pages crinkled when we turned them
Soft Tummy Time Book w/Baby Safe Mirror