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First-Time Mom: My Most-Used Baby Items
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items There are so many baby products on the market. As a first-time mom, here are the products I've used the most since my son was born. Plus, products I would have gotten had I known back then when I first registered!
Sections
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Baby Gear
Diaper Changing
Bottles/Nursing/Feeding
Baby Care
Lounging
Newborn Clothes
Baby Gear
I found myself spending the most time researching these products. The truth is, you don't need the most expensive, you just need quality. And bonus points if it's a multi-use product or takes up minimal closet/garage space!
Psst… Nuna sister brand. Love the Pramette option + great suspension
Joie Ginger DLX Full-Size Stroller - Dove
Psst… Nuna sister brand. Amazing baseless infant car seat!
Joie Mint Latch Baseless Infant Car Seat - Dove | Babylist Shop
Love our travel stroller! And compatible w/ Joie Mint Latch
Joie Nutmeg Stroller - Shale | Babylist Shop
My son loves this. So plush – you'd never know it's designed to fit 3 across
Chicco Fit3x ClearTex Ultra-Slim All-in-One Car Seat - Black | Babylist Shop
10/10 = no back pain + cute pattern
Cosmos - Aerial Baby Carrier
My son lovvveddd this. So sad he grew out of it!
Baby Delight Alpine Deluxe Portable Bouncer - Quilted Indigo: Steel Frame, 3-Point Harness, Detachable Toy Bar
Adorable + great for tummy time
Skip Hop Tummy Time Mat 3-in-1 Activity Baby Play Gym, 0-2yr - Celestial Dreams Gray: Cloud Pattern, Solid Design, Lightweight 1.95 lbs
My baby loves this!
Skip Hop Discoverosity Montessori-Inspired 3-Stage Activity Center & Play Table for Baby Ages 4m+: Creative Thinking, 16 lbs
One of those items you'll question if you really need but will use all the time
Momcozy Stroller Organizer Handbag: Compatible With Most Strollers, Canvas Material
Diaper Changing
You will change… a lot of diapers (lol). Here are the best items for at-home and on-the-go. The waterproof changing pads are a must, especially when diaper changes get messy (and they will)
Love the neutral fabric + has a light, which is amazing for middle-of-the-night diaper changes
Skip Hop Light-Up Diaper Caddy Organizer - Oat
These are the absolute best – for at-home and on-the-go diaper changes
Munchkin Waterproof Changing Pad Liners - 3 | Babylist Shop
I get complimented on this diaper bag all the time – I have it in pink. Love her!
Wrangler Aztec Southwestern Print Diaper Bag - Montana West
You don't need an expensive diaper changing pad – especially when lots of those changes will happen on the floor. We love this one!
Graco PEVA Contoured Water-Resistant Diaper Changing Pad, 1 piece
Covers diaper scent without being overpowering
Ubbi On The Go Bag Dispenser - Sage Green: Compatible With Ubbi Diaper Pails, Polypropylene Material
The best wipes + I love that they are EWG certified
The Honest Company Clean Concious Sensitive Skin Baby Wipes - Sunburst - 864ct: Pull-Out Dispenser, Paraben-Free, Hypoallergenic
Most recognizable from Tik Tok – it's viral for a reason! Amazing for middle-of-the-night diaper changes
MediAcous Kids Night Light, 7 Colors, Timer
Bottles/Nursing/Feeding
Regardless of how you're feeding your baby, most likely he/she will spit up + there will be a lot of dishes.
These hold up in the wash so well and are very soft. Very absorbent too!
Spotted Play Muslin Burp Cloths 12 Pack
We ran this 3-5x a day for the first few months. I can't even explain how helpful this was!
Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer and Sterilizer - Sage | Babylist Shop
Love that these are glass!
Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Narrow Glass Options+ Baby Bottles - 4 fl oz/3pk: Level 1 Slow Flow, BPA-Free, Silicone Nipple
Same great bottle but in the next size up
Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Narrow Glass Options+ Baby Bottles - 8 fl oz/3pk: BPA-Free, Silicone Nipple, Glass Container
Baby Care
I still use the majority of these products today and I love how they will continue to be used as my son grows into toddler-hood
10/10 recommend + great reviews for a reason
NAVAGE NASAL CARE Baby Electric Nasal Aspirator
Cleared my baby's eczema!
Tubby Todd All Over Ointment Jar -Fragrance Free 3.5 oz
The best for keeping little noses stuff-free
Little Remedies Saline Spray and Drops, Safe for Newborn Babies - 1 fl oz
Gentle for filing my baby's nails – but great for the whole family long term
haakaa Electric Baby Nail File Set w/ LED
My baby adored this!
Philips Avent Soothie snuggle - Elephant: Silicone, BPA-Free
Affordable and nice to have on hand
Safety 1st Baby Care Basics Health and Grooming Set - White
Lounging
In those newborn days, sometimes you need a place to put the baby down if you don't have another person to hold him/her. The Snuggle Me Lounger was a game-changer for that!
Although I had the generation before this (no longer sold), we used this everyday!
Snuggle Me Organic Curve Infant Lounger - Stone
Save your Snuggle Me from spit up w/ these washable covers – amazing!
Konssy Muslin Baby Lounger Cover 2 Pack
Newborn Clothes
Everyone told my husband and I to avoid buying newborn clothes – they were wrong! Our little 5lb 15 oz peanut was in newborn clothes for the first 6-8 weeks of his life. Here were some of our absolute favorites!
These were our favorite thing to put our son in during his scrunchy newborn phase
Simple Joys by Carter's Baby Boys 3-pack Sleeper
Another set of our favorite newborn outfits!
Simple Joys by Carter's 3-pack Baby Gown
Just buy one of every print now – you won't regret it!
Simple Joys by Carter's 3-pack Baby Gown
Nursery Items
Some of my favorite items that have added great security and comfort to my baby's nursery once he switched from sleeping in our room to his own.
Love how breathable this mattress is (peace-of-mind) + how easily washable it is (should accidents happen)
Newton Essential Waterproof Crib Mattress - White: Firm, Hypoallergenic, Breathable, 4" Thick
Fit our Momcozy Monitor perfectly
Universal Baby Monitor Stand for HelloBaby & More
10/10 recommend – we love this monitor
Momcozy 5.5'' Full HD Video Baby Monitor | Babylist Shop
Having a little white noise is perfect for blocking out unnecessary sounds while baby is sleeping.
Hatch Baby Sleep Bundle: Home & Travel Sound Machines - Beechwood & Putty | Babylist Shop
Skip the baby branded humidifier – this is a great option
Dreo Humidifier for Bedroom, 4L Cool Mist Top-Fill Ultrasonic Humidifiers, Essential Oil Diffuser and Nightlight, 32H Runtime, 28dB Quiet Vaporizer Humidifier for Home, Baby Room, Touch Control - Walmart.com
Travel Essentials
Whether we're traveling on an airplane or hanging out at a relatives house, these essentials came in clutch.
Great quality – our secondary monitor that we travel with
VTech VM819 2.8" Digital Video Baby Monitor | Babylist Shop
We recently traveled on an airplane with this – great quality!
RAINSMORE Padded Car Seat Travel Bag
An absolute must for going through airport security, walking around the store, etc.
Cosmos - Aerial Baby Carrier
Teething
Your baby will teeth for what seems like forever (seriously, one tooth to the next). The right teething toys and relief are essential to make him/her comfortable.
Super absorbent for drool + great for when baby starts solids, too
10 Pack Cotton Snap Baby Bibs for Boys & Girls
Our baby fell in love with the TV remote, so we got him his own (lol)
2Pcs Silicone Remote Control Teething Toys
Love that these have a sticky bottom – my son loves too!
Moonkie 2-Pack BPA Free Silicone Teethers
My son loves the different crevices in this teether to help soothe his gums
Moonjax Natural Rubber Baby Teething Toy
My sons all-time fave + great for practicing those fine-motor skills
Moonkie Dinosaur 7-Piece Silicone Stacking Toy
The cooling effect is essential for those harder teething days!
Itzy Ritzy Cutie Coolers 3pk Teether Set - Dinosaur
Sleeping
We all want our baby's to sleep good – it's best for their development, and best for mom and dad's sanity too!
The best sleep bag – make sure to look into TOG weights to determine how to dress your baby at night based on the temperature you keep your house
Kyte Baby Sleep Bag in Fog 1.0
Great quality swaddle for keeping baby perfectly tucked in while they sleep. And love that it's 100% cotton
HALO Sleepsack Swaddle Supersoft Viscose from Bamboo - Storm Gray - S
The BEST swaddle to use when your baby starts rolling and you're ready to start transitioning their arms out for safe sleep
Love to Dream Swaddle Wrap Up Transition Bag - Cotton 1.0 TOG Gray Stripe - M: Sleeveless, Two-Way Zipper, Breathable Fabric