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Newborn Must Haves as a First Time Mom
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items As a first time mom and nurse, I have relied on lists like this for everything so I thought I would make my own to help those like me, with OCD and anxiety, try to provide the best for our babies 💗
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Sleep Tight
Yummy in My Tummy
Scrubba Dub Dub
Out and About
Cover that Tush
Tiny Humans in a World of Big Germs
Sleep Tight
Baby was so cozy and slept so good in this!
Infant Loungers
Baby has wore the sock every night since being born! Helped my first time momma anxiety so so much!
Owlet® Dream Duo - Baby Sleep Monitor with Camera
Baby hated being traditionally swaddled with arms down so I tried this and it’s worked wonders! She is warm and cozy with her arms up!
Transitional Swaddle Sack with Arms Up | Baby Safe Sleepwear
Baby could not sleep without this! She loves the lullaby noise. Made the room so peaceful!
Momcozy Baby Sound Machine White Noise
Placed this down on her bed about 15 minutes before laying her down then removed it when she was ready for sleep. Made the transition from my arms to bed so much easier because she went from a warm embrace to a warm bed!
Heating Pads in Health and Medicine - Walmart.com
I love the bassinet feature of this pack and play! Baby currently sleeps in it in our room. Can be easily broke down and packed to take anywhere
Pamo Babe Portable Playard with Mat & Toy Bar
Muslin blankets are so soft and breathable for baby’s skin! Only blankets we use and she loves them
Cotton Muslin Swaddle Blankets
Use very single day to rock baby girl to sleep. So soft and took less than 20 minutes to assemble. Not heavy and easy to wipe down for messes
SAETSFEG Rocking Chair Nursery Teddy Glider
Yummy in My Tummy
A must have for us!! I don’t have to think about staying up to wash bottles. Just throw all of them in before bed and have clean bottles ready when we wake up!
Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer Sterilizer
Only bottle baby girl will take! She was born with a small mouth and tongue tie and these bottles gave her no trouble!
Baby Bottles & Bottle Nipples | Philips Avent
We loved this! I would pop her bottle in here while giving her a bath so her bedtime bottle was warm and helped her fall asleep faster!
Philips Avent Premium Fast Bottle Warmer
Another must have for us! Dispenses room temperature and warm water so easily. Use it every time we make a bottle! Has a built in filter so you know water is good for baby! Easy to clean as well!
Instant Water Warmer For Baby Bottles - Instantly Dispenses Warm Water
All about the muslin fabric! So soft on baby’s skin and easy to clean.
Yoofoss Muslin Burp Cloths 10 Pack Organic
Easy to assemble! Really like all the ways to use and how it grows with baby! Will use for a while
UNISWAN 6 in 1 Convertible Baby High Chair
Put in the sink to huddle bottles. Really liked how it kept bottles, pacifiers and all baby things separate from other dishes and off dirty sink bottom before cleaning!
FOSJGO 2.4 Gal Collapsible Dish Basin w/ Drain
Doesn’t take up a ton of space on counter! Easy to wipe down and clean. Holds so many things at once
Ubbi vertical bottle drying rack
Use with almost every feed to help with holding baby. Keeps her in a good position to fed and keeps me from hurting while holding for long periods of time
Shop the Best Nursing Pillows Collection
Scrubba Dub Dub
Made bathtime so easy and baby was so relaxed and comfortable!
4-in-1 Grow-With-Me Bath Tub - Frida
So so soft and such cute clothes for both genders! Use for baby and myself!
HOMEXCEL Baby Washcloths 24 Pack Microfiber
Loved the smell! Good for sensitive baby skin. Helped decrease cradle cap
Baby Shampoo & Body Wash
Love all Vernon lotion for baby girl! Moistured skin and kept her smelling so good
Baby Daily Moisture Fragrance-Free Lotion
Filled these up with warm water during bathtime and used to wash her hair. Kept water out of her eyes and didn’t have to worry about dumping too much at once.
Plastic Squeeze Bottles
So cute and must have after bath time
Baby Hair Brush & Comb Set for Newborn
Out and About
Easy to throw in diaper bag or hook on stroller for baby to use while sleeping away from home. The “shh” sound effect is our favorite!
Munchkin Shhh… Baby Sleep Soother White Noise Machine
So easy to install. Has night vision so no worry about not seeing at night. Helped with my car anxiety to be able to fully see baby girl in the car!
DoHonest Baby Car Camera HD 1080P Monitor
Baby loves this during car rides! She will watch it the whole ride with very little crying! Love the 2 volume levels and that it automatically turns off after about 30 minutes so battery can be reserved once baby is content or falls asleep!
Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Musical Crib Toy
We love this stroller travel system! The bassinet feature is great for her to fall asleep comfortably while out! Great price. Not heavy at all. Easy to assemble and does not take up a ton of room in vehicle.
Pivot Modular Travel System with LiteMax Infant Car Seat
Have several of these! Clipped to car seat and stroller! Several speeds and doesn’t take long to charge
AMACOOL Battery Operated Stroller Fan Clip
Easy to throw in diaper bag and use while away from home to clean bottle really fast. Took with us traveling and made cleaning less stressful!
Momcozy Baby Bottle Brush Set with Silicone
Love this during the HOT Mississippi summer! Doesn’t take long to charge and easy to clean. Use in stroller and car seat!
Bella's Friends Baby Stroller Cooling Pad w/ Blower
Used so many times around the house. Baby girl would falls asleep in it and I could still get things down. Helped during the first few weeks of clingy
Flip 4-in-1 Convertible Carrier, Grey - Infantino
Cover that Tush
Have one in almost every room of the house. Holds diapers, wipes and burp cloths. Easily accessible and such cute colors to match any nursery theme
Blissful Diary Baby Diaper Caddy Organizer
Only thing that cleared up baby’s diaper rash. No harsh smell and hasn’t stained any clothes
Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Rapid Relief Cream
Love these diapers. No blowouts or irritation for baby
Rascals
Second favorite diaper brand. Super soft and absorbent!
Huggies® Little Snugglers® Diapers
Tiny Humans in a World of Big Germs
Only pain and fever medication we use. Good flavor and clean ingredients
Infants' Pain & Fever Pain Reliever – Fever Reducer
Use every couple of nights to relieve gas pain and try to prevent constipation
MYLICON Infants Gas Relief Drops, Dye Free
Made trimming baby girl’s nails less scary
FANSIDI Electric Baby Nail Trimmer Kit
Easy to use when baby is fussy
3-in-1 Ear, Forehead + Touchless Infrared Thermometer - Frida
Baby girl took her medication so quickly and easy with this. Was a life saver when she didn’t feel good and had to make sure she got all her medication.
MediFrida the ACCU-DOSE PACIFIER – Frida | The fuss stops here.
Onesie Fits All
Makes finding outfits in her closet so fast. I can easily tell what size I need more of and don’t need more of
Closet Dividers
Put in baby’s dresser to organize things like burp cloths, socks, mittens, etc
Drawer Organizer Clothes Set of 12 White-Grey
Used to hold bows, blankets, stuffies, etc. Made the nursery and myself feel more put together
Nursery Storage Baskets
It Takes a Village of Stuff
Only paci baby girl would take. Small for her mouth and didn’t affect her tongue tie
MAM Comfort -A newborn pacifier
Baby loves to play with these. Different sized rattles and teethers
AZEN 18Pcs Baby Rattles 6-12 Months
Have several of these hooked to bags to hold pacifier!
senbowe 2 Pack Silicone Pacifier Holder Case
Baby girl hates to lay down throughout the day so I will put her in this and she will just sit and watch everything. Can wipe down and inflate/deflate quickly. Will throw in diaper bag or car for travel
EKEPE Inflatable Baby Seat for 3+ Months
Baby girl loves her play gym. Will lay and play for 10-15 minutes at a time with no fussing.
The Play Gym | Baby Activity & Tummy Time Mat
Used a clear bag to hold diapers, diaper rash cream and wipes in diaper bag so I wasn’t digging around for a loose diaper. Could take with me in bathroom for quick change
Clear Makeup Bags in Clear Bags(1000+)
Left in my car for easy changing on the go and for use on dirty changing tables. Also, brought when visiting family and friends to not mess up their furniture with accidents
Best Portable Changing Pads