Babies are expensive. There is no way of getting around it. When it comes down to it, all you really need is to feed and diaper your baby. Everything else is extra. So only get what YOU think that you personally need. This list is what I feel is help...
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Toys my baby actually uses
Breastfeeding Essentials
Diapering
Bathing
Gear
Postpartum
Toys my baby actually uses
My baby uses this 3+ times a day. Worth the hype!!
Fisher-Price Glow & Grow Kick and Play Gym - Blue
My son's favorite bedtime show
Sea Dreams Soother Crib Toy | White Noise
Breastfeeding Essentials
Silicone nipple + glass bottle = zero microplastics. Also, literally the only bottle my breastfed baby will take.
Lansinoh Glass Baby Bottles - 5 Oz | Babylist Shop
So helpful to build a freezer stash at the same time as feeding your baby
Haakaa Silicone Breastfeeding Manual Breast Pump Milk Pump 100% Food Grade Silicone BPA PVC and Phthalate Free
Necessity!!
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream Safe for Breastfeeding Baby, 100% Natural, Breastfeeding Essentials, 1.41 oz
Pro tip: Store the gels in the refrigerator
Medela Sore Nipple Rescue Kit, 3 PCE
Diapering
Best cloth diapers! Grow with your baby from 10 pounds to potty training!
The Honest Company Clean Concious Sensitive Skin Baby Wipes - Geo Mood - 288ct
Bathing
Works very well if you have a bathtub. Not the right baby bath if you only have a shower
Angelcare Baby Bath Support - Gray
Fragrance free!
The Honest Company Sensitive Shampoo + Body Wash Fragrance Free - 10 fl oz
Helped my anxious brain when I was worried about the bath temp being too hot!
Angelcare Bath Thermometer - Seal
Gear
Worth the hype! So helpful with a newborn in the middle of the night
JolyWell Night Light for Kids, Baby ...
Zipper swaddles saved me
SwaddleMe by Ingenuity Pod Swaddle Wrap in Velboa - Clouds & Stars - Newborn - 0-2 Months - 2pk: Lightweight Sleeveless, Scoop Neckline
BETTER, then the DOONA
Best car seat & stroller! Stroller attachment folds up super small to fit into the car. Easiest travel system, lightweight, built-in base that will attach into any car. Love it!
Graco GoMax Travel System - Ace: Folds for Easy Transport, Forward or Rear Facing Seat, Includes Car Seat, EVA Tires
SO helpful for all the little random baby things. And helpful to store disposable diapers to save space instead of having all the boxes around!
SpaceAid Over the Door Organizer – 5 Pocket Hanging Storage with Mesh Sides and Clear Windows
Installed this like a month after I had my baby. Don't wait that long, it's so useful!
Munchkin Brica 360° Pivot Baby In-Sight Adjustable Car Mirror - Black: Plastic Safety Back Seat Accessory
Use literally every day
Kopi Baby Portable Diaper Changing Pad with Wipes Pocket, Travel Changing Mat for Baby, Premium Grey, 1 Piece
I have used these for the rodeo, July 4th fireworks, the airshow. So helpful! And they grow with your baby so you get years of use 😋
Alpine Muffy Baby Ear Muffs Noise Protection | Toddler Ear Protection | For babies up to 4 years | 23dB Sound Reduction | Baby Hearing Protection | Noise Reduction | Baby Essentials New Mom Gifts
Postpartum
The hospital does not give you enough of these in my opinion. Buy extra!
Tucks Medicated Hemorrhoidal Pads - 100ct
The products in this kit worked better than what the hospital sent home with me 🤷♀️
