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Baby and Toddler must haves✨
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items From the day you bring them home to the day they turn into drunk walking toddlers, here are things that helped me survive my first child!
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For Baby: Nursery and travel items
For Baby: Eat, Sleep, & Bathe
For Babies: Toys and Books
For Toddlers: Eat, Sleep, Bathe
For Toddlers: Toys and Books
For Both: First Aid
For Baby: Nursery and travel items
I loved this stroller travel system. It was the best car set we had for my son before he was old enough to fit into his bigger one. We loved this stroller and the storage it had too!
Evenflo PIVOT MODULAR TRAVEL SYSTEM
The best rotating car seat!
Turn2Me™ 3-in-1 Rotating Car Seat
This was a game changer for this middle of the night newborn feeds. You can make the formula warm like it would be coming from a human body. It’s super easy to clean and use! It’s basically a baby kurig but for formula.
Formula Pro Advanced: Baby Formula Dispenser
My son loved this bassinet! We used it for a long time when we still stayed in the room with us.
Bassinet & Bedside Sleeper
I highly recommend you have one of these on hand when you travel or even just go on long trips. I have one for my baby's stroller that I take with me everywhere.
Hatch Rest Go | Portable Sound Machine
My son loved this! He used it for such a long time.
Mira
Shutterfly
For Baby: Eat, Sleep, & Bathe
This was the best bathtub that we got for my baby shower!
Frida Baby 4-in-1 Grow-With-Me Bath Tub
This was the best gift that was gifted to me at my baby shower. The scent is really soothing and it helps babies and toddlers fall asleep.
Johnson's Lavender - Baby Bath, Lotion, & Body Wash
I bought the lion one for my son when I was in my second trimester and he still uses it.
Gerber : Baby Towels, Hooded Towels & Washcloths
I LOVE this cute little thermometer! It doubles as a bath toy so you can engage in sensory exploration with your little one.
Bath Thermometer
I loved how soft these were! Perfect for newborns!
Baby Washcloths
Best soap for washing bottles and breast pump parts
Foaming Bottle & Dish Soap - Dapple Baby
I absolutely adore these wipes! I use them on my son’s high chair, toys, books, and pretty much any family surface there is.
Dapple Baby All Purpose Wipes - 75 & 30 Ct
This was the other brand my son tried; he used these for a little bit, but we loved these bottles. He loved them when he was older or when he was sick.
Philips Avent Anti-Colic Baby Bottle 9oz
We had two types of bottles, and my son preferred this type. As parents, we found that the Dr. Brown brand in general had more products in store that we had access to, so we didn't have to order when we needed to up the flow on his nipple.
Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Narrow Bottle & Sippy Set
This was the first cup we got for my son when we transitioned him from bottle to a sippy cup full-time. There are so many sippy cups out there, but we found this was the best!
NUK 5 fl oz Plastic First Choice Elmo Learner Sippy Cup
I love this product. I never used mine for breastfeeding, but I used it as a highchair and a shopping cart cover to protect against germs. I love that this has so many uses!
Copper Pearl Multi-Use Nursing Cover
Perfect for all age babies, however this is especially great for newborns since they don't need to be bathed as often. A quick wipe with these and you will have a clean baby!
WaterWipes Plastic-Free Baby Wipes, 99.9% Water
While this can be a little pricy it is definitely worth it! Use a little every day and it can help prevent baby acne.
All Over Ointment Eczema Treatment - Tubby Todd
I love this toy! Its soothing and acts as a night light for your little ones. It's not overstimulating and seems to help kids relax.
Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Musical Crib Toy and Sound Machine, Newborn and up
Swaddling is never easy and there are so many ways of doing it, I opt for zipper or velcro swaddled.
Zipper Swaddle
While many people claim this isn't something that you need to have,I highly recommend this product! Momcozy is one of my favorite brands and lets be honest, no one wants a cold wipe placed on them in the middle of the night for a diaper change
Diaper Wipe Warmers
We got this for my son when he first started getting more teeth. We used both brushes when we first got it, but he quickly ended up liking a regular toothbrush after his first dental visit. I recommend this product, but if your kid is like mine, mayb...
Frida Baby Grow-with-Me Training Toothbrush Set
For Babies: Toys and Books
We got this for our son when he was around 6 month so he wouldn’t be having a lot of screen time. He loves it so much
Toniebox 2 Sky Blue
Newer and smaller version of the Toniebox, there are two versions. One with a sleepytime tonie and one with the creative one where you can add your own stuff.
Toniebox Lite
We took this in the car with us when we drove to Disney and it kept my son busy for a good chunk of the drive. It works out their fine motor skills!
SOCBTNSO Montessori Busy Cube Travel Toy
Another thing we bought for Disney that has survived a ton of road trips and throwing it out the car door. This book is designed for your child to attempt to rip it and chew it without actually breaking.
Indestructible Books
When my son first started eating in his high chair we used this to keep him entertained while we finished eating.
zeeloopbee High Chair Suction Toys for Babies
Infantino Super Soft Building Blocks 12pc
A toniebox staple for my child
The Wiggles: Dorothy The Dinosaur Tonie
For Toddlers: Eat, Sleep, Bathe
My son loves Mickey Mouse and has very sensitive skin, after going through several different bubble baths that made him break out this was the best one for him!
Disney's Mickey Mouse Bubble Bath, Comfort
My son started using this straw cup around 9 months because he refused to use the silicone straws and would only drink out of my Stanley cup. I highly recommend these for younger kids if you think your kid can handle it.
Contigo Kids Cups
My son LOVES this straw cup! Even though he doesn’t like silicone straws this one is thick enough for him to enjoy using.
b.box 13 oz Drink Bottle Jnr, Kids Water Bottle with Straw, Toddler Cup | Toddler Water Bottle, Easy Clean, Dishwasher Safe, BPA Free, PFAS Free, Ideal for School, Home, Daycare & Travel — Spearmint
Transitioning my son from a bottle to a sippy cup full-time was hard, and there are so many sippy cups out there. I found that Nuk was the best for him.
NUK, Mickey Mouse Learner Cup, 10 oz, Soft Spout Sippy ...
These snack containers are perfect for keeping your child’s snack in them without worrying. It’s a two pack and it came in handy when we were at Disney with my son.
Yeomant 2-Pack Stainless Steel Snack Containers for Kids, Toddler Snack Containers with Silicone Lids & Handles - Dishwasher Safe, Toddler Snack Cups for Healthy Eating
This is a great set to help your toddler learn how to use silverware
First Years Disney Mickey Mouse Toddler Fork Spoon ...
My son is very unpredictable when it comes to plates at restaurants. These disposable placemats make it so you don’t need to use plates. These were the best things we used at Disney for our son to eat off of.
Babebay Disposable Stick-On Placemats, 40 Pack
Light weight sleep sack with legs makes it perfect a perfect transition from a regular sleep sack to a blanket as your toddler grows.
Miracle Baby Sleep Sack with Feet, 0.5 TOG
For Toddlers: Toys and Books
We took this in the car with us when we drove to Disney and it kept my son busy for a good chunk of the drive. It works out their fine motor skills!
SOCBTNSO Montessori Busy Cube Travel Toy
Newer and smaller version of the Toniebox, there are two versions. One with a sleepytime tonie and one with the creative one where you can add your own stuff.
Toniebox Lite
Toniebox 2 Sky Blue
I son adores this book! I've practically memorized this book by now!
Llama Llama Red Pajama: Gift Edition
Star Wars: You're My Little Grogu (Board Book for Babies ...
Another thing we bought for Disney that has survived a ton of road trips and throwing it out the car door. This book is designed for your child to attempt to rip it and chew it without actually breaking.
Indestructible Books
Another staple tonie for my son
Disney Simba Tonie
For Both: First Aid
My son had the flu and this was the best chest rub that we used on him!
Baby Chest Rub
Recommended at every single doctor's appointment, I try to buy the dye-free when it's available.
Infants' MOTRIN® Liquid Ibuprofen Drops
If your kid has a stuffy nose but won't let you suction it and hates saline drops, I recommend these. These come in unscented and scented. I've used both, and my son likes both. These are gentle on sensitive skin!
Boogie Wipes
We used this when my baby had the flu to help with his congestion. This creates bubbles, so it can't be used in a baby tub.
Boogie® Vapor Bath
Before we found the other vapor bath, we used these; this can be used in a small bath. baby tub because they don't create bubbles. They smell great too.
BreatheFrida™ Vapor Bath Drops – Frida | The fuss stops here.