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New Parent Must-Have’s
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items If you are a new parent you likely don’t have most of these items yet and may be overwhelmed with all of the options. These are good, safe, items to start with. These items are ones we found ourselves needing and using routinely with our two children...
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Health
Car safety
Diapering
Sleep
Bathing/Hygiene
Eating
Health
Great for congestion! Our toddler became comfortable enough with this to use on his own which helped take the “scary” out of it. Not overly loud but can be depending on how high you set it. Still gentle enough for babies.
Electric NoseFrida Pro – Frida
When baby seems to be coming down with something respiratory this helps them to breathe
Saline Mist Inhaler – Frida | The fuss stops here.
Homeopathic and safe for babies. Melt in their mouth immediately so no choking risk. Both of our kids loved these when they were teething - they actually helped soothe them and allow them to sleep!
Hyland's Baby Nighttime Oral Pain Relief - 125 Ct
Safe for babies and easy to apply. Does leave white cast but not hard to rub in. Organic ingredients with mineral SPF 40.
Earth Mama Baby Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF40
Protect baby and toddler heads from sharp corners on furniture. These were needed additions for all our furniture that was toddler height. No more running by and swerving into a corner, leaving nasty bruises.
Roving Cove HeftyFit Baby Corner Protector
Car safety
This one can grow with your child from infancy to forward facing. Great if you need to switch between both modes at any moment also. We have two of these and LOVE them. I don’t bump my kids heads getting them in and out of the car seat anymore.
Evenflo Gold Revolve360 Slim 2-in-1 Car Seat
Diapering
If your baby will be born in the fall or winter then you need this. There’s no such thing as “baby getting used to warm wipes” being a bad thing. My heart broke when my newborn screamed with cold wipes. Give them the warm wipies!!!
Prince Lionheart Ultimate Wipes Warmer w/ Nightlight
Sleep
Now wi-fi means safe video feed where no one can spy on your baby. Good quality and screen size.
HelloBaby No WiFi Baby Monitor 5" Screen 30H Battery
Portable sound machine for on the go. Includes white noises and even shushing noise.
Hatch Go Portable Sound Machine for Kids
Perfect for at home use to help baby sleep longer and without disruption. We have two for different rooms when both boys fall asleep at different times.
Hatch Baby Rest 2 Gen Sound Machine & Light
For babies who hate being swaddled with arms at their side. Both of ours hated the traditional arms at their side swaddles and these were one of the few they didn’t mind.
Love to Dream Swaddle Up Transition, Zip-Off Wings, 13-19 lbs, Gray
If you bed share this could be useful. Or if you have a floor bed for you child this will help to keep them in place.
Waterproof Baby Bed Bumper with Adjustable Band, 2 Pack
Another great swaddling option. The nested bean includes a little bean filled patch on the swaddle to give them the feeling that they still have you touching them once you put them down. It’s not too heavy so won’t cause any issues with their breathi...
Zen Swaddle™ Classic
Bathing/Hygiene
Soft and remain soft after years of washes
Natemia Muslin Baby Washcloths - 5 Pack
Trusted ingredients. Unscented version also available and recommended.
Babyganics Baby Shampoo + Body Wash, 16oz
Perfect size to last from infancy through toddler years. Our almost 5 year old still uses these.
Yoofoss 2-Pack Hooded Baby Towels 32x32in
From birth to adulthood this is a staple in our house. They sell replacement pads so you can really use this forever. Each pad has a different grit so it’s for different ages and comes conveniently labeled with color codes.
Royal Angels 21-in-1 Baby Nail Trimmer
Eating
First foods are such a mess. These are great for when babies start eating. They’re almost completely covered which makes cleanup a little easier since you only need to clean hands and face. They can be easily wiped or rinsed off and reused. Also fold...
PewinGo Baby Long Sleeve BLW Coverall Bibs