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Absolute ESSENTIALS for baby’s first year!!
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items If you’re expecting and overwhelmed with all of the “must haves” you’re being fed, or struggling and don’t know what you’re missing, here’s my list of things you ACTUALLY need as a first time mom to an extremely mobile baby
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Furniture
Keeping Baby Nourished
Enrichment
Parental tools
Hygiene!!
Furniture
Everything furniture
Affordable, sturdy, and LASTING!! This will save you money, stress and time as it grows with your child(with parental assembly) does not come with a mattress. Obviously baby needs a place to sleep, def recommend getting one that can turn into a bigge...
Graco Benton 5-in-1 Convertible Crib White
If you’ve got stairs, or an easy access kitchen then you need a baby gate. If you’ve got a set of stairs, you’re not going to want to step over a gate. These are life savers
Cumbor 29.7"–51.5" Extra Wide Baby Gate
This is an absolute lifesaver. Takes bath time to the next level!!
Angelcare Baby Bath Support Gray - Under 6 Months
This playpen allows your baby to move freely, while you catch a free moment. A moment free of concern. Designed for babies, this is the best play area for crawling babies!!
Baby Playpen 50x50 Inch with Waterproof Mat
Keeping Baby Nourished
Food, utensils, dishess
My baby loves these!!! Feel free to check the link to see which bottle is the best fit for both you and baby. My whole family has always used this brand, and they have always worked well. We’ve been using the anticolic bottles, and my child never has...
Philips Avent Bottle
Easy for kiddos, my baby caught on to exactly what he was supposed to do. Definitely don’t need until you’re nearing baby foods time. Helpful with purées and the perfect size for kiddo
Infant Spoons & Baby Utensils - Munchkin
Having a bottle sterilizer literally saved me so much distressed when I switched to formula.its quick, its easyand there's a cheaper microwaveable option as well
Philips Avent Baby Bottle Sterilizer & Dryer SCF293
Once you’re nearing time for solid foods, definitely will need some bibs!! This has color options and I love the fabric and so does kiddo, chews on em
Tiny Twinkle 8 Pack Waterproof Baby Bibs
Enrichment
Toys, development
Right around 6 months, your baby will start to show and experience boredom. They may also be teething or becoming mobile, so toys and things to hold and play with start becoming more and more important. If you know one thing about babies, everything ...
Baby Toys 6-12M, Montessori Sensory 27pcs
With so much to do to keep your baby entertained, this bouncer grows with your child and continues keeping your child entertained while they grow.
Skip Hop Baby Activity Center, 3-Stage, 4mo+
Has saved me so much trouble when it comes to my baby wanting to moooooove.
2-in-1 Baby Jumper & Swing - Foldable Stand
Parental tools
Keeping parents sane
A good pair of headphones is pretty much essential for the emotional regulation of a new parent. With baby crying, and the sound of your thoughts, toys making noise, the smell of milk and the diaper you just changed that needs to be changed again it ...
AirPods 4
Literally fits EVERYTHING I need and MORE! I can fit toys blankets and overnight bag with a huge can of formula. So worth it.
RUVALINO Expandable Diaper Bag Backpack XL
Omggggg this has been SO helpful. So so worth it!!!!!!
Momcozy BM04 WiFi Baby Monitor 2 Cameras
Hygiene!!
Diapers, bath time, sleep
These diapers have literally NEVER done me wrong. I’ve never had a blowout, and kiddo has some…. Real-stinkers if you know what I mean. They’re comfortable, they stay snug despite kiddos INSANE wiggle-mania he’s got going on. Absolutely saved so many...
Huggies® Baby Diapers
When desitin doesn’t work, this stuff does wonders. Desitin aggravated my kiddo but this stuff really works!
Boudreaux's Butt Paste Max Strength Diaper Cream 4oz
If your kiddo has sensitive skin like mine, this is essential for fussiness related to allergies, eczema. Must have for kiddos with sensitive skin and newborns !!!!!
Dreft Stage 1 Newborn Liquid Detergent, 114 Loads
Kids grow super quick. A grooming kit is a MUST HAVE. This is what I use and it works perfect!!
Baby Grooming Kit with Brush, Comb, Clipper