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First time mom must haves
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items As a second time mom, these are all items I’ve used daily or my toddler loves! As a first time mom it was scary trying to figure out everything you’ll need. Here is a planned out list of everything we have used and will use for our second baby!
Having a good car seat is an absolute must! I am such a big Graco fan! They are so reliable and easy to install! They won’t break your bank like other car seats will!!
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These are the bottles we have found that work best when our toddler was a baby!
Baby Bottles
We love Huggies and found these were the best with our baby! Now that she’s older we have switched to a different brand but we never had a problem with Huggies!
Huggies® Baby Diapers
Best Gentle Baby Wipes for Hands, Faces & Bums
We use baby dove and aveeno but are trying different brands with our next baby! But these are what works best with our toddler who has VERY sensitive skin!
What lotions, body washes, etc did you buy for your sensitive skin baby?
I am THE biggest Graco fan! Love how this stroller is and even got a Graco double stroller for our new baby! Have never had an issue so far and our toddler is 13 months
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this is one of the brands we used when she would take a pacifier although she wouldn’t use these until she was a little older as it’s a bit bigger for her
Philips Avent Soothie Orthodontic Silicone Pacifier
I live for these bags when you’re on the go doing a diaper change! Just plop the dirty diaper in the bag and toss in the trash and you’re good to go! Perfect to have in the car and diaper bag! Super cheap too!
Arm & Hammer™ Change & Toss Diaper Bag Dispenser
I think having a basics kit is so much easier than buying everything separately! We love fridababy!
Frida Baby – Frida
Trying this pump out with this next baby, but have heard such great things with momcozy! Can’t wait to try it out!
Momcozy pump
Having a bassinet was so helpful with our first and having her right next to us by the bed! They make bassinet sheets and it’s super easy to take off and clean!
Modern Baby Bassinets | Modern Nursery Furniture by Monte
We started using our crib when she turned 5 or 6 months and she goes down for naps and bedtime in it super easily! Having a crib for when you are ready to transition them to the crib is so helpful and getting them used to being in their own space!
Pottery Barn Kids
Our hatch machine is used EVERY DAY! We love it and love that it comes with a travel one for the car or stroller or wherever! I dont travel without it now and I do think it helped her sleep good from the beginning!
Hatch
Having postpartum items on hand is so helpful for your recovery! Learning your baby and recovering from birth is not easy but having items to help your recovery makes it so much easier!
13 Postpartum Essentials You'll Need for Recovery, Tested by a New Mom
Having something to lay your baby in (make sure they are in a safe spot) is so helpful for this transition of having a newborn!
Infant Loungers
We love our boppi pillow and made feedings go so much easier and smoother on us!
Shop the Best Nursing Pillows Collection
Making sure you have a good diaper cream is a must! We use all of these depending on how bad her rash is!
Best Diaper Creams
Having a high chair is such a necessity for when your baby starts eating solids! There are so many different brands out there to try! Picking out a good one is crucial since you will be using it every day!
High Chairs