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Newborn Essentials
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items all of these items are things i SWEAR by as a first time mom! I own and use all of these things on a daily basis so if you’re expecting or even just looking for some new things for your baby- look no further!
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sleep essentials
feeding/nursing
miscellaneous must haves
changing
sleep essentials
by far my favorite bedside bassinet for the price. gives me peace of mind with having my girl next to me and it even has wheels so its easy to move
BD - Bassinets & Sleepers
SO worth the money!! as a first time mom i have always been super anxious about my daughter and making sure she’s okay and this has helped me so much! the dock sits on your nightstand and will alert you through the dock as well as on your phone if ba...
Owlet® Dream Sock
these make it so much easier to swaddle baby and if your kids an escape artist like mine- this one will actually keep them swaddled lol
Baby Sleepsack Swaddles - Halo Sleep
highly recommend. i LOVE the hatch. its a great night light for my baby’s room making middle of the night changes SO much easier. also you can control it from your phone and you can change the color, play bluetooth music, or whitenoise.
Hatch Rest 2nd generation - Night Light, Sound Machine, and Time-to-Rise
feeding/nursing
saves SO much time with boiling water or sterilizing in the microwave. the dr. browns one hold 6 bottles and teethers/pacifiers, and is done sterilizing AND drying in less than an hour.
Baby Bottle Sterilizers
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these bottles are some of the best on the market!! super easy to clean because they only have 3 parts and my baby loves them
Baby Bottles & Bottle Nipples | Philips Avent
these nursing bras are the absolute best! they are sooo soft and they’re also great for pumping too! they don’t restrict so they’re beyond comfy and I can even fit my wearable pump in them
Vinfact 3 Pack Seamless V Neck Nursing Bras
i absolutely love these bottles for on the go, or even to combine smaller pumps throughout the day. they each hold 5 oz which is a typical feed for a baby between 2-6 months (4-6oz)
Breast milk Storage Bottles
i can’t rave about these wipes enough. i have a pack of these literally everywhere. they’re food safe so if a paci falls on the ground you can just wipe it and give it back to your baby! also works great for cleaning bottles in a pinch and i personal...
Dr. Brown's Pacifiers and Bottle Wipes, 40 Count
trust me- she’s WAY worth the money!! my supply went down like crazy and i couldnt find time to pump and this SAVED my supply. i can literally pump while doing anything- i even do it while driving. i personally have the s12 but ive heard all good thi...
Best Electric Breast Pumps | Portable & Efficient
i have burp clothes accessible from every square inch of my house i swear
Bibs & Burp Cloths
if you’re a formula feeding mama or even if you supplement with formula like i do (my milk supply can’t decide on a consistent amount lol), trust me you need this. it’s definitely pricey but so beyond worth it, especially when it comes to late night ...
Baby Brezza
miscellaneous must haves
you NEED onesies with a two-way zipper. makes changing super easy because you don’t have to take off the whole onesie
Two-Way Zipper : Sleep n Play
makes bath time so easy and baby fits in it for so long
Bathing – angelcarebaby
this SAVED me- i use this for gripe water and tylenol and whatever else bc my daughter will not take them otherwise
Medicine Pacifier & Dropper for Babies
trust me. the only thing that helped my daughters gas and hiccups and stopped her crying
Gripe Water for Babies | Organic & Nighttime Options
changing
these wipes are definitely worth the hype. i was hesitant but they cleared up my little girls chronic diaper rash that no cream worked for
WaterWipes products at Target
these are comparable to water wipes but a bit cheaper. honestly i like both the same amount, and so does my baby and her stubborn diaper rash
Pampers Baby Wipes Aqua Pure, 99% Water Based Wipes, Hypoallergenic ...