i compiled a list of my ride or die faves from the first 12 months of this motherhood journey that I think you need!
Sections
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Gear
Play
Feeding
Clothes/sleep
Diapering
Gear
the basics
We searched high and low for a good car seat that our baby wouldn’t cry in. This one is amazing, she takes care of naps now and I have peace of mind knowing she’ll fit in rear facing much longer.
Extend2Fit® 3-in-1 Car Seat | Graco Baby
Finding a good stroller brand is a headache! I got our Cruz and it changed my life. Smooth ride and so versatile. Baby will sit in it for hours and even take a little nap while I walk. Goes from laying flat for newborns all the way up to toddler can ...
UPPAbaby - Amazon.com
absolutely love these they’re so cute and my girl loves them everytime she’s popping a new tooth they save my sanity
Teething Toy: Cutie Coolers™ Cold Water Filled - Itzy Ritzy
Best crib especially if you don’t want to keep buying new beds as they grow! Has worked wonderful as a sidecar crib too.
Dream On Me Aden 4-in-1 Convertible Mini Crib Grey
When our girl started rolling this was a must for contact naps and just chilling in our room
PNXDFC 3-Piece King Size Toddler Bed Rails
A simple all-in-one safety kit will do for all of your basic needs, and you can upgrade as they get older! The safety first one at target was our go to and even a year later we still use everything
Nursery Care Health & Grooming Kit - Safety 1st
The one and only bouncer you need! Grows with them still using the same one even now that she’s 14 months old
Ingenuity Keep Cozy 3-in-1 Vibrating Baby
Any travel wipeable pad will do! This is a life saver for bar changes or on the go at friends and family with no changing table, still using it 14 months later
itzy has the cutest toys that baby will actually play with
Toys & Activity - Itzy Ritzy
One of our favorites for on the go in the car to keep the peace
VTech Baby Lil' Critters Moosical Beads Purple
Feeding
perfect for purées at dinner time or just holding snacks
Bowls for Baby - Munchkin
this emptied me so well and was the only pump I used on my year+ of breastfeeding
eufy Wearable Breast Pump S1 Pro | Hospital-Grade
Amazing for starting solids, I would use it for frozen fruit or juicy meats so she could get the nutrients but I would have peace of mind
Munchkin Baby Feeder Fresh Food 2 Pack
The best nursing pillow! Was so comfy and baby used it for tummy time too
Boppy Nursing Pillow
We absolutely love this cup. We’ve bought multiple of them! She went straight from boob to this cup and has had no issues. Comes in a bunch of cute colors too!
Dr. Brown's Milestones Baby's First Straw Cup
Our baby loves anything and everything from once upon a farm. And as a mom, it makes me feel good knowing that there’s no bad ingredients in these. We mix the smoothies with whole fat yogurt and she loves it for breakfast.
Refrigerated Pouches - Once Upon a Farm
A NEED for nursing in the early days trust 🤞🏼
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter for Breastfeeding - 2 fl oz
Clothes/sleep
These are the ONLY swaddles my girl would like and they made diaper changes so easy especially in that newborn stage when your up every hour.
Infant and Baby Swaddles - Love to Dream
the BEST footie PJs and onesies! So breathable and last forever. Especially great for chunky babies like mine!
Burt's Bees Baby: Organic Baby Clothes
Diapering
the only brand we use now, rarely ever get rashes or blow outs plus their wipes are super good too
Total Chlorine Free Diapers by Freestyle
best affordable tcf diapers, never have blowouts!
RashShield® Diapers - Parasol Co
The sensitive baby line is one of our go to for our eczema queen. The lotion leaves our skin so soft and the diaper rash cream clears it up in one night
Babo Botanicals: Gentle, Plant-based Skincare for the Family
