These are the newborn essentials I’d buy again in a heartbeat — no clutter, no gimmicks, just the things that actually made life easier during those early weeks. From sleep saviors to diaper bag must-haves, this list is all about practical, comfortin...
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Sleep
Feeding
Bath/Health
From Carriers to Bouncers: What Kept Baby (and Me) Sane
Travel
Sleep
These sleep essentials helped everyone (including me!) get a little more rest in those exhausting newborn days. Think cozy, safe, and practical — from swaddles that actually stay put to sound machines that saved my sanity. Every item here was a game-...
Both of my kids still sleep with these, and they're so helpful! Better sleep, a nightlight when necessary, and even a wakeup light at the right time.
Hatch Rest 2nd generation - Night Light, Sound Machine, and Time-to-Rise
These are the best and easiest to use swaddles!
Baby Sleepsack Swaddles - Halo Sleep
Both of my kids slept in these sleep sacks after a swaddle until they moved out of a crib. So cozy!
Shop Sleep Bags | Bamboo Sleep Sacks
The coziest bamboo jammies for babies. Love that they are stretchy so they can fit for a while!!
Zippered Footies
This mattress gives me such piece of mind, but the bonus is that the entire thing can be hosed down! Perfect for illness or accidents.
Safe & Breathable Crib Mattress
The best swivel bassinet that can be right by your bed
Baby Bassinets & Bedside Sleepers - Halo Sleep
Our favorite non-wifi baby monitor
Best baby monitor
Feeding
Whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, pumping, or combo-feeding — this section has the real MVPs. These are the items that made feeding easier, cleaner, and more comfortable for both of us. No overhyped gadgets, just the things I actually rea...
Our current high chair
Tripp Trapp®
If I was able to pick a high chair now, this is the one I would pick (didn't exist when I had babies)
Mockingbird High Chair
the best portable pump
Genie Advanced Portable Breast Pump
This warmer is safe for formula AND breast milk- keeps both at the perfect temperature while keeping the nutrients.
Smart Bottle Warmer With Bluetooth
A lifesaver when it comes to regularly sanitizing bottles! Love that it drys then completely too!
One Step™ Baby Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer Advanced
This pillow is the easiest nursing pillow!
Nursing Pillows
Our favorite bottles
Baby Bottles
The perfect transition cup from bottle to straw!
The Original Honey Bear with Flexible Straw
A lifesaver in prepping a day's worth formula bottles or pooling breastmilk.
Dr. Brown's® Formula Mixing Pitcher
Bath/Health
From gentle bath essentials to those middle-of-the-night lifesavers, this section covers all the little things that helped keep my baby clean, comfy, and healthy. Think non-toxic, soothing, and sanity-saving — everything here earned a permanent spot ...
This bathtub grows with your baby!
Blue MOBY® 3-Stage Whale Bathtub With Sling
The easiest way to file your baby's nails. Do it while they're sleeping on you!
Baby Nail Trimmer Electric File & Clippers
A game changer with sick kids
Baby Nasal Aspirators · Baby Snot Suckers
From Carriers to Bouncers: What Kept Baby (and Me) Sane
These are the carriers, bouncers, and soothing essentials that helped me get through those early weeks with my sanity (mostly) intact. Whether I needed a few minutes to shower or a way to calm a fussy baby fast, these were the real MVPs of our daily ...
My favorite carrier for kids that have neck support. Use this one all the time!
Aerial Buckle Baby Carrier
The one “seat” that keeps my baby so happy!
Baby Bouncers that gently rock your child | BabyBjörn
OBSESSED with wearing my newborn in this wrap
Newborn Babywearing Wraps
Both my babies have loved this swing
Shop Baby Swings & Baby Jumpers
The best baby lounger!
Snuggle Me
A baby mat/gym is so great for developing skills!
The Play Gym | Baby Activity & Tummy Time Mat
Travel
Whether it was a quick trip to the store or a weekend away, these are the travel essentials that made leaving the house with a newborn actually manageable. From car seat favorites to on-the-go changing solutions, everything here helped me feel more p...
We love the Doona/Stroller combo for travel. It's great to have a stroller through the airport or around the town we are going to, but also a carseat in taxis or rent cars that we know is safe.
Doona Car Seat & Stroller Collections
Super convenient to have a portable bottle warmer!
Safest and fastest portable bottle warmer
My favorite diaper bag
Freshly Picked
I switch to this diaper bag when traveling or when we don't need to bring as much once baby is older.
Mini Diaper Bag Backpacks
Love this stroller system
Navigate Your Family's Growth and Change with The UPPAbaby® Vista® V2
The uppababy infant carseat is a great choice, and what we have used with both our babies.
