As a twin mom to baby boys, these are the products we actually used and loved during the first year. From daily essentials to items that made life with babies easier, this list includes my go-to baby must-haves for 0–12 months.
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Sleep Essentials
Diapering & Changing
Bath Time
Baby Gear & Travel
Baby Health & Care
Sleep Essentials
Everything we’ve used and loved to help our babies sleep comfortably and safely. From sleep sacks and crib sheets to sound machines and other nighttime must-haves.
A hatch sound machine is a MUST. We got this one with the rest go for travel! So easy to clip to the diaper bag and go!
Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine & Night Light 2nd Gen
We have loved this one since its split screen!
Best Baby Sleep Monitors with Camera & Video
We love these!! This is what the boys are using sleep sack wise now and have been since about 2-3 months old!
PurComfy Supersoft Sleep Sack 1.0 TOG Bamboo
We used these from newborn to ~2-3 months and loved them!
Baby Sleepsack Swaddles - HALO
The best night light for those late night feeds/diaper changes!
JolyWell Kids Night Light with 7 Colors
We LOVE this crib! It’s beautiful and grows with them from mini crib to full crib to toddler bed!
The Wave Crib | Convertible Crib To Toddler Bed
The best crib mattress hands down
Safe & Breathable Crib Mattress
Diapering & Changing
All the diapering essentials that make changes easier and more organized — from diapers and wipes to diaper cream, changing pads, and other daily must-haves.
A diaper caddy is so convenient to bring around the house! We had 3 🙌
Blissful Diary Baby Diaper Caddy Organizer
Having a changing pad that’s wipeable is a game changer!
Peanut® Changer Wipeable Diaper Changing Pad
The BEST wipes hands down. They are great for my sons’ sensitive skin and the only wipes that I can use one handed 😅
Our favorite bath time essentials that make washing your little one simple and enjoyable, including baby tubs, gentle soaps, washcloths, and cozy hooded towels.
The easiest way to bath them when they are little little!
Angelcare Baby Bath Support Gray - Under 6 Months
The softest wash clothes! We love anything muslin!
Muslin Washcloth
Again, the softest! Anything muslin is a win!
Muslin Towels For Baby
Such a good brand for all things baby!
The Wash and Lotion Bundle
Anything noodle and boo is amazing!
Newborn 2-in-1 Hair & Body Wash
Baby Gear & Travel
The gear that makes everyday life with a baby easier — whether at home or on the go. Think carriers, diaper bags, bouncers, and other practical essentials for busy days out. 🤍
Our favorite bouncer! Worth the hype!
Bouncer Bliss—cozy for your newborn
If you’re a twin momma, this is a MUST
Twin Z Pillow Blue - Breastfeeding & More
We have loved these car seats!
Nuna PIPA™ rx Infant Car Seat | With Reclining RELX Base
This stroller allows for several configurations! Plus everything just clips in!
CYBEX Gazelle S | Official Online Shop
Baby Health & Care
Everyday baby care essentials we reach for regularly during the first year. From nail trimmers and nasal aspirators to pacifiers and other little helpers, these are the items that make caring for your baby easier and keep them comfortable. 🤍
This makes trimming those tiny baby nails way less stressful!
Electric Nail Buffer
This came in handy so many times during those winter months!
Electric NoseFrida – Frida | The fuss stops here.
The only pacifier my boys would take during those first few months!
Philips Avent Soothie Silicone Pacifiers 0-3
Currently use these and we LOVE them!
Ultra-light silicone pacifier
Having these on hand is so nice 🙌
Baby Gas Relief Drops
Another staple to have for when you need it
Infants' TYLENOL® Oral Suspension Liquid
Always have a thermometer on hand!
Baby Health Essentials: Safety 1st Thermometers, Otoscopes, and more
If you haven’t tried tubby todds all over ointment, you need to! We use it daily!
