Skip the overwhelm and leave the baby gear research to me! After doing this once already, I’ve rounded up the essentials that truly make life easier. Check out these practical, cozy, and parent-tested favorites you’ll actually use.
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Sleeping
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We upgraded to this breathable bassinet mattress to help ease my postpartum anxiety. My son slept great on it and I have no concerns at all. I will definitely use this again.
HALO DreamWeave Breathable Mesh BassiNest Mattress Replacement Pad 100% Machine Washable Cover Hypoallergenic, Non-Toxic Materials 30 x 18 x 1.3 DreamWeave BassiNest Pad
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I cannot say enough good things about this swaddle! It is a sleep sack/swaddle combo and it was a true miracle worker. Having his arms by his head made it easer for him to self soothe, therefore allowing us to sleep longer stretches. Just be mindful ...
Love To Dream Swaddle UP Adaptive Original Swaddle Wrap - Gray - Newborn
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This little product right here is the holy grail. If you used this product since your child was a newborn, you will want this to help with the transition out of the swaddle. It is perfect to give them a gradual transition and worked wonders in our ho...
Love To Dream Swaddle UP Transition Bag Adaptive Original Swaddle Wrap - Gray Stripe - M
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Yes, this mattress has a decent price tag to accompany it, but it has been so worth the money! I love how easy it is to wash, not to mention it’s waterproof! It has lasted two years already with my oldest and we will be able to use the same mattress ...
Waterproof Crib Mattress | Newton Baby
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A baby monitor that doesn’t need WiFi? Yes please! This monitor has exceeded my expectations. I love the noise canceling feature so I don’t hear his sound machine. You can purchase and pair a secondary camera to the same monitor so I can have a camer...
Infant Optics Digital Video Monitor DXR-8 Pro
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2 years later and we are still loving our Hatch machine. It connects to my phone and is easily adjusted. It has multiple different light and sound settings, and you can program them to go off at different times!
I have the older version of this bassinet, but I absolutely loved it! We don’t have much room in our bedroom, so the fact that I could swivel this around and move it out of the way was amazing.
I actually did not have this with our first baby, but it was the first thing I added to my registry this go round! I’ve done a lot of research and I think this is the best brand for us. Washing pump parts and bottles gets old quick, I can’t even imag...
Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer and Sterilizer
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With my first baby I pumped to bottle feed and breast fed. This bottle brand made it super easy for my little guy to transition back and forth. And the best part is, it’s only 4 parts!
Yes… just yes. The songs will be in your head for hours, but it is worth it! Having a safe place that entertained my little guy long enough for me to make a quick supper was amazing. Highly recommend!
Fisher-Price Glow & Grow Kick and Play Gym - Blue
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When my son was an infant he really enjoyed doing tummy time on this mat! Even now that he’s older, he enjoys jumping on it and squishing the water around with his feet. It has held up wonderfully.
Tummy Time Mat, BUSATIA Inflatable Water Mat for 3 6 12 Months Infant Baby Girls Boys Newborn
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This is the perfect toy for tummy time engagement! It teaches colors and animal sounds in English, Spanish, and French.
Baby Einstein Glow & Discover Light Bar Tummy Time Toy
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Another great tummy time toy! The black and white pictures are great for brain development and the mirror is a great plus, allowing for baby to see themselves.
Soft Tummy Time Book with Large Stimulating Baby Safe Mirror - Fun High Contrast Montessori Toy For Safe Early Newborn/Infant Development
Miscellaneous
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I did tonnnsss of research for an infant seat that therapists actually approved of, and this is the one I went with. I love the versatility of it and how simple it is to use. The fact that the tray stores underneath is so convenient!
Ingenuity Baby Base 2-in-1 Booster Feeding and Floor Seat with Self-Storing Tray - Slate
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This seat is amazing! My son loved being able to sit up in it and watch me do things around the house. Plus, it folds up for easy storage or traveling.
This teether is the holy-grail of teethers. The handles and shape of the teether make it really easy for baby to chew on.
Frida Baby Not-Too-Cold-To-Hold Teether - 3ct
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For the price you cannot ask for a better travel system! It doesn’t have some of the fancy bells and whistles that come with the $700+ strollers like a leather handle, but for my family this right here was all we needed. Not to mention the stroller i...
Chicco Bravo 3-in-1 Quick-Fold Trio Travel System - Camden
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I love the structure and different configurations this carrier offers. It literally changes with your baby and can be used way past a year old. Plus it’s very easy to get on!
Ergobaby Omni Classic All Carry Positions Baby Carrier for Newborn to Toddler - Pearl Gray
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I loved this electric nail file kit because it was super easy to use and prevented me from worrying if I was going to clip my son’s finger or not. I also really like that it comes with different file strengths for different ages!