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First Time Mama Must Haves!
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items Creating your registry? Need gift ideas for an expecting mother? These are my go to products and items as a first time mom in her mid 30s 😅
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Baby Gear
Feeding
Bath
Nursery
Car & Travel
Baby’s Health & Wellness
Baby Gear
Super useful items made to make parenting a little easier 🙃
Wear your baby if you need to do little things around the house!
Baby Carrier for Newborn to Toddler: Hip Seat, Wraps & Slings
Loved this for when my daughter was learning how to sit up on her own. It was also helpful while I did little things around the house
Fisher-Price Sit-Me-up Floor Seat Portable Baby Infant Chair with Snack Tray and Toys, Fresh Floral - Walmart.com
Had one to keep downstairs and it was a game changer!
Pack 'n Play Playards & Playpens | Graco Baby
So necessary!
Diaper Bags - Target
THIS! My daughter loved this for tummy time ☺️
Baby Einstein Kickin' Tunes 4-in-1 Infant Baby Activity Gym & Tummy Time Play Mat with Piano, 0-36 Months, Multicolor - Walmart.com
My husband owned these and loved them!
Everyday Diaper Bag Backpack + Baby Carrier Bundle
Feeding
Loved these for breast feeding and pumping!
Perfect size for newborns 👶🏽 less parts to wash compared to other brands.
Philips Avent Anti-colic Baby Bottle with AirFree Vent, 4oz, 3pk, Clear, SCY701/93
Perfect size for infant to toddler age (since they consume more). Less parts to wash compared to other brands.
Philips Avent Anti-colic Bottle with AirFree Vent, 9oz, 3pk, Clear, SCY703/03 - Walmart.com
Did not own this one but wish I did!
Momcozy M5 Pinky Breast Pump Hands Free, Electric 24mm Pink 2 Pack
Absolutely loved this for pumping!
Haakaa New Mom Starter Kit: Manual Breast Pump, Silicone, Single Pump System, Includes Breastshields
Get a nursing pillow! It can also be used for tummy time.
Boppy Uplift Nursing Pillow - Tan Pebbles: Polka Dots, 20" Length, 19.5" Width, 7" Thickness
This one will make life a lot easier! I did not own this, but I wish I did! Washes, dries, and sterilizes bottles and parts.
Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro Sterilization Device - White: Cleaning Tools & Accessories, Single Pack
Convertible high chair that will grow with your baby!
AILEEKISS 7 in 1 Wooden Baby High Chair for Toddler, Infant Feeding Chair with Removable Tray, Green - Walmart.com
Bath
Bath time basics you will use for a while!
Loved this tub! It has a hammock for newborns and then a removable seat for infants. My mom couldn’t bend over to help bathe my daughter, so we kept this in the kitchen and placed it on the kitchen counter when we used it. It also comes with other us...
Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Bath Tub - White - Target
Hooded towels for bath time! So many cute options!
Carter's Just One You®️ Baby Strawberry 2pk Towel - Pink: Hooded Terry Cotton & Polyester, 29"x29"
Colorful wash cloths perfect for bath time!
Comfy Cubs Muslin Baby Washcloths 6 Pack - Soft Large 10"x10" 6-Layer Absorbent Cotton - Multicolor
Soothing lavender scent that is perfect for bath time before sleep!
The Honest Company Calm Shampoo + Body Wash and Lotion Duo - Lavender - 18.5 fl oz: Moisturizing, Soothing, Dye-Free
Use this product to help combat cradle cap!
Frida Baby DermaFrida The SkinSoother Baby Bath Silicone Brush - 2pk: Non-Toxic, Whole Body, Cradle Cap Treatment
Nursery
Had two of these, one for nursery and one compact one for living area.
Diaper Disposal Solutions - Diaper Genie – diapergenie
Cute furniture for baby!
Nursery Furniture - Baby & Kids - Wayfair
Love these hangers with clips! Helps keep outfits together.
3 pk White Kids' Hanger with Clips - Pillowfort™
Adorable designs to go with your nursery theme!
2pk Fitted Cotton Blend Jersey Crib Sheets - Painterly Floral - Cloud Island™
Kept this handy in the nursery, but also took it along with us when we traveled.
Dreamegg White Noise Sound Machine Portable for Baby Adult Sleep 21 Soothing Sound Therapy for Home Travel
This is a little old school, but no app or WiFi needed! This is a must for me.
VTech 2.8 inch Digital Video Baby Monitor with Night Light, VM3254
Get the changing pad if you’re getting the changing table!
Graco PEVA Contoured Water-Resistant Diaper Changing Pad, 1 piece
Car & Travel
Such a reliable system to have especially for a newborn!
Bravo Trio Travel Systems - Chicco
Perfect for summer or if you live in warm climate all year round.
HEEYCEM Car Fan, 3-Speed, Ultra-Quiet, 5V Powerful Electric Air Circulation Fan for SUV, Truck, Sedan
Super handy for those hot days!
SWEETFULL Portable Stroller Fan with Display 4000mAh Battery Powered Mini Clip On Fan, 4-Speed Rechargeable Small Personal Cooling for Baby Car Seat Crib Travel - Walmart.com
Super compact stroller for traveling! Not too bulky and easy to fold for storage. It can fit perfectly in the overhead bin of an airplane.
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I had an old school mirror to use for my daughter, but a friend of mine had this and loved it!
Grownsy Baby Car Camera,4.3" HD Display Baby Car Mirror with Night Vision Feature,Wide Clear View
Baby’s Health & Wellness
I really don’t know what it was about this product, but it absolutely helped my daughter get relief from teething better than a teething gel.
Boiron Camilia Teething Drops for Daytime and Nighttime Relief of Painful or Swollen Gums and Irritability in Babies - 30ct
I always keep this on hand! A lot of pain and fever during those teething times. Please give according to doctor’s orders as baby’s weight plays a factor in administering the correct dose!
Infants' TYLENOL® Oral Suspension Liquid
Another great product for teething!
Mommy's Bliss Little Gums Soothing Oral Tablets - 140ct: Chamomile, Vanilla Flavor, Teething Treatment, Tablets
You will have a lot of snot to suck out of those baby nostrils!
Grownsy Baby Nasal Aspirator Nose Sucker Nose Cleaner Rechargeable, White - Walmart.com
Use this with the nasal aspirator!
Little Remedies Sterile Saline Nasal Mist for Noses, Breathe Easy, Safe for Newborns, 3 oz