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The Motherboard List (no pun intended) for EVERYTHING you need as a first time mom!

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First time mom here! I did EXTENSIVE research before having my baby on the best and most recommended products. I also prioritized nontoxic options. I only listed things here that we used regularly and did not include things that weren’t worth the spa...
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Everyday Use!

 
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Quite literally use multiple times every day!
Baby Bjorn Bouncer
 
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So absorbent!
Bibs & Burp Cloths
 
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My babe wouldn’t take any others
BIBS Pacifiers Collection | Safe & Stylish Designs – Bibsworld store US
 
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Non WiFi monitor!
DXR-8 PRO Full Kit
 
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Used sooo much during newborn period - safe place to lay them and watch them
Infant Loungers
 
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Guys it’s magic
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray 4oz
 
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Sooo soft!
Baby & Child Blankets | Ultimate Softness
 
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We use this for everything! Feeding, tummy time, protection around her while learning to sit up, crawling practice,etc.
Boppy Pillow
 
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You’ll need some covers to change out when you will ultimately get spit, drool, pee or poop on it :)
Boppy Nursing Pillow Cover Organic Spice Rainbow
 
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Controversial, but we liked ours! For the every once in a while that it smelled, we put some ground coffee in the top of it! But it rarely smelled!
Ubbi Stainless Steel Diaper Pail - Ivory
 
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Lots of people say you don’t need this but hear me out. For NEWBORNS- it was a lifesaver for middle of the night diaper changing! Sometimes she didn’t even wake up which is the goal. Nothing like a cold wipe on your booty to wake ya right up in the M...
Warm Glow Diaper Wipe Warmer
 
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Hours a day of entertainment all the way to age 1!
Fisher-Price Glow & Grow Kick and Play Gym

Feeding Things

 
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Baby will use this for hours!
Twist n' Feed First Soft Foods Feeder - Nuby
 
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We love these glass bottles. Warm evenly and not too many parts to clean.
Philips Avent Natural Glass Baby Bottles Slow
 
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I get same amount of output as the non portable pump! Plus it’s heated 🫠
eufy Wearable Breast Pump S1 - Hands-Free & Heated Comfort
 
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We use this to incorporate peanut exposure to reduce the allergy!
PB2 - Powdered Peanut Butter - Original
 
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They have stainless steel products as well for a nontoxic option!
Baby & Toddler Sippy Cups
 
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A necessity for starting solids - we use this 2-3 times a day and it washes very well in the washing machine!
Short Sleeve Bib - Floral Ruffle - Cloud Island™
 
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We liked using this every few days for bottles and pacis
Dr. Brown's All-in-One Sterilizer & Dryer for Baby Bottles and Newborn Essentials
 
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For breastfed babies!
Ddrops Baby 400 IU Vitamin D, 90 Drops
 
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Adjustable as baby gets bigger!
Beyond Junior® High Chair
 
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Through my research, this is one of the best ones with the best ingredients. There are a couple out there, but this one was tolerated well by my baby.
ByHeart Formula
 
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Around 6 to 8 months, you’ll start introducing a straw to practice. This one is great to help bring the water up to allow them to start sucking.
Honey Bear Straw Cup
 
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These were recommended to me when starting to introduce a utensil with food. Cannot recommend enough!
NumNum Gootensils Spoons - Rainbow - 6ct

Travel

 
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Great travel stroller! Folds up to go in the overhead space on a plane. Also compatible with city go 2 car seat with the adapters
city tour™ 2 stroller
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FAA approved - which not all car seats are! We’ve taken this on 10 flights and it’s done great!
city GO™ 2 Infant Car Seat
 
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We used this all over Europe and she was content for hours in it - including naps on the go! Comfortable and breathable for the parent too
Omni Breeze Mesh Baby Carriers
 
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A must have for sleeping during travel
Pack 'n Play Playards & Playpens
 
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Baby slept so well in this because it’s black out! Has slots for fan and monitor
SlumberPod - Room Sharing, Solved - Travel Made Easy
 
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Storing milk on the go
OG Breastmilk Chiller
 
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So many pockets
RUVALINO Waterproof Diaper Bag Backpack
 
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I have the original version, and there are different sounds and levels, which is great
Yogasleep Hushh2 Sound Machine
 
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Endless entertainment
3PCS Suction Cup Spinner Toys for 1-3 Years

Postpartum

 
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Speak for itself 🤭
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter - Safe Cream
 
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The undies and the peri bottle were life saving
The motherload of labor & recovery must-haves. - Frida

Toys

 
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Really good for grasping practice, and still using to play with now - we put soft toys and socks inside and practice pulling out!
Oball Toy Ball Rattle - Pink
 
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We never tire of Sophie :)
Sophie la Girafe - USA Official Store
 
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We looooooove this!
Skip Hop Explore & More Baby's View 3- Stage Activity Center

Sleepy time

 
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Soft and durable
Shop Sleep Bags | Bamboo Sleep Sacks
 
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We were skeptical of this at first, but it’s so helpful to cue sleepy time!
Hatch Rest 2nd generation - Night Light, Sound Machine, and Time-to-Rise
 
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I can’t speak to this enough and how much comfort it gave me. Especially when baby was sick!
Owlet® Dream Sock
 
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A major splurge, but we did it after our first sleep regression
Happiest Baby
 
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So easy to get baby in and out of for MOTN feeds and changes. And I could see so well through the mesh
Shop All - Swivel Sleepers - Halo Sleep
 
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Beautiful, soft and toxic. They’ve lasted a while now!
Baby Crib & Bassinet Sheets
 
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GIMME FOURTEEN OF EM RIGHT NOW
Magnetic Me
 
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I got most of our zippies from here! They last so long
Little One Shop Co.
 
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After we were done swaddling, this was an amazing transition piece! I had to wake her up from sleep overnight, which I had never had to do before
Baby Merlin's Magic Sleepsuit
 
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The washability has been the biggest factor we love about this
Safe & Breathable Crib Mattress

Baby Eczema Products

 
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The GOAT of diaper cream
Triple Paste® Diaper Rash Cream – Official Home Page
 
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So absorbent and never had an overnight leak!
Coterie Diapers | Pricing, Cost, Reviews
 
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Nontoxic!
NEW Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
 
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Has been an excellent option for eczema prone skin
Baby Lotion
 
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Great option for eczema prone skin
Baby Bee Shampoo & Wash - Original
 
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Really locks in moisture. Use directly after bath
Vanicream
 
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Nontoxic laundry detergent!
Original Laundry Detergent Powder