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Baby Must-Haves for First-Time Parents: Things We Actually Use
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items Our favorite baby products that have genuinely made everyday life easier, from feeding and diapering to sleep, bath time, travel, and play. These are practical products we actually use and would recommend to other first-time parents. Disclosure: This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you.
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💤 Sleep & Soothing
🍼 Feeding
🧷 Diapering & Everyday Care
🛁 Bath & Baby Care
🧸 Play & Development
💤 Sleep & Soothing
Our favorite products for helping make baby's sleep routine more comfortable and peaceful, from bedtime essentials to soothing and calming.
This is one of the baby sleep products we reached for most often during the early months. We loved the arms-up design and the two-way zipper, which made nighttime diaper changes much easier.
Love to Dream Swaddle Up Original 1.0 TOG
This has been one of our favorite sleep essentials because it combines a sound machine and night light in one device. We especially love being able to customize the sound, light, and bedtime routine from the app. The backup battery is also a great fe...
Hatch Rest+ 2nd Gen – Sound Machine & Night Light
We love the Babyletto Yuzu because it has grown with our baby from the very beginning. The ability to transition between different stages makes it especially practical for us, and we love how modern and clean it looks in the nursery.
Babyletto Yuzu 8-in-1 Convertible Crib
These have been one of our go-to pacifiers because they’re lightweight and easy for us to use throughout the day. We especially love the breathable design and the fact that the glow-in-the-dark button makes it much easier to find one during nighttime...
Philips Avent Ultra Air Pacifiers 0–6M
We love having this in the nursery because it combines a sound machine and night light in one device. The different sound options and adjustable light make it easy to customize for our baby's bedtime routine, and we especially like being able to cont...
Momcozy Baby Noise Machine & Night Light
🍼 Feeding
The baby feeding products we actually use to make bottles, mealtimes, and everyday feeding easier and more convenient.
These have been our go-to baby bottles. We love the wide, comfortable design and how easy they are to clean, and they’ve worked really well for our everyday feeding routine.
Philips Avent Natural Baby Bottles with Response Nipples
This has been one of our favorite feeding essentials for being out with the baby. We love not having to look for hot water when we're traveling or away from home, and the portable design makes it really convenient for longer outings.
Momcozy Portable Milk Warmer for Travel
This has made our bottle routine so much easier. We love being able to sterilize and dry our bottles and pump parts in one step, and the large capacity means we can fit everything we need after a busy day of feeding.
Baby Brezza Sterilizer Dryer Advanced
This has been our go-to bottle brush because it makes cleaning bottles and smaller feeding parts really easy. We especially love the built-in detail cleaner for nipples and pump parts, and the stand keeps everything tidy between uses.
OXO Tot Bottle Brush with Stand
These are our everyday bibs for bottle feeding and those little messes throughout the day. We love having a few cotton bibs on hand because they're soft, easy to wash, and we can go through several during a busy day.
Baby 3-Pack Whale Bibs
We love our Mockingbird High Chair because it makes mealtime much easier. We especially love how easy it is to clean, and the adjustable tray and footrest make it easy to use as our baby grows.
Mockingbird High Chair
This has been an important part of our feeding routine. We love how easy it is to adjust the settings and how straightforward it is to use, especially during regular pumping sessions.
Spectra S2 Plus Electric Breast Pump
These have been one of our favorite first spoons because they’re easy for little hands to hold and the soft silicone makes them comfortable for everyday use. We also love how easy they are to clean.
ezpz Tiny Spoon
🧷 Diapering & Everyday Care
Our everyday diapering and baby-care essentials, including products that make changing, cleaning, and daily routines easier.
These have been our go-to diapers from the beginning. We love how soft they feel and how well they work for our everyday diaper changes, so they’ve become a staple in our nursery.
Pampers Swaddlers Diapers
These have been our go-to wipes for everyday diaper changes. We love how simple they are and how convenient they are to keep around the house and in the diaper bag.
WaterWipes Baby Wipes
This has been one of our favorite baby-care essentials. We love having it on hand for everyday diaper changes, and the balm is easy to apply whenever our baby’s skin needs a little extra care.
Earth Mama Organic Diaper Balm
This has been one of our favorite changing essentials because cleanup is so much easier. We love that we can simply wipe it down after diaper changes instead of dealing with a removable cover, and it has been a great fit for our changing setup.
Keekaroo Peanut Wipeable Changing Pad
This has been one of our favorite baby essentials for getting out of the house. We love how much it can hold while still being comfortable to carry, and the multiple pockets make it so much easier to keep diapers, bottles, clothes, and other baby ess...
Dagne Dover Indi Diaper Bag Backpack
This has been really helpful for keeping our changing area organized. We love having diapers, wipes, creams, and other everyday essentials in one place, especially when we need everything within easy reach during diaper changes.
Cloud Island Woven Changing Table Organizer
This has been one of our favorite essentials for diaper changes on the go. We love that it combines a changing pad with storage for diapers, wipes, and creams, so we can grab it quickly without taking the whole diaper bag. The stroller clip is also r...
Dagne Dover Joey Changing Kit
This has made trimming our baby's nails so much easier. We love that it's gentle, quiet, and has a built-in light, which makes it much easier to see those tiny nails. The rechargeable design and different filing heads also make it really convenient f...
Momcozy Electric Baby Nail File
This has been really helpful when our baby gets congested. We love the adjustable suction levels and the gentle light and lullaby, which make it easier to use when our baby is fussy. The rechargeable design and easy-to-clean chamber also make it real...
GROWNSY Electric Nasal Aspirator
This has been one of our go-to baby care essentials for checking our baby's temperature. We love how quickly it gives a reading, and the Age Smart feature makes it easy to use as our baby grows. The Bluetooth connection and app are also really conven...
Braun ThermoScan 7+ Connect Ear Thermometer
🛁 Bath & Baby Care
Our go-to products for bath time and keeping baby clean, comfortable, and cared for from head to toe.
his has been one of our favorite baby bath essentials because it has grown with our baby from the newborn stage. We love the different configurations and how easy it is to use as our baby gets bigger. The built-in hook also makes it easy to hang up a...
Frida Baby 4-in-1 Grow-With-Me Bath Tub
This has been our go-to bath time duo. We love having the Hair + Body Wash and Everyday Lotion together because it keeps our baby's bath and post-bath routine simple. The wash leaves our baby's skin feeling clean without feeling stripped, and we love...
Tubby Todd The Wash and Lotion Bundle
These have been our go-to washcloths for bath time. We love how soft they feel and how easy they are to use for washing our baby's face, hands, and little toes. They're also easy to wash and reuse, which makes them a practical everyday essential.
Aden + Anais Organic Washcloth 3-Pack
This has been one of our favorite towels for bath time. We love how soft and cozy it feels, and the hood makes it really easy to wrap our baby up right after a bath. It's become one of those simple bath-time essentials we use all the time.
Lalo The Organic Ribbed Hooded Towel
This has made bath time so much easier for us. We love having two different ways to rinse depending on what works best for our baby, and the easy-grip design makes it simple to use during bath time. It's become one of our everyday bath essentials.
Frida Baby Control The Flow Rinser
This little duck has been a fun and practical part of our baby's bath routine. We love that it doubles as a bath toy and has the White Hot temperature indicator underneath, so it's easy to check the water before bath time.
Munchkin White Hot Safety Bath Ducky
These have been such a fun addition to our baby's bath routine. We love the cute vehicle designs and how easy they are for little hands to hold. We also love that each toy comes apart for easy cleaning and drying.
Mushie Bath Toys
🧸 Play & Development
Our favorite toys and activities for keeping baby engaged, curious, and entertained while supporting everyday development.
This has become one of our baby's favorite places to play. We love all the different activities and toys, and the 360-degree rotating seat makes it easy for our baby to explore everything around them. We also love that it grows with our baby and can ...
Skip Hop Explore & More Baby's View 3-Stage Activity Center
This has been one of our favorite places for our baby to play. We love all the different activities and sensory elements, and the different play zones keep our baby engaged as they grow. We also love that it can be used from the newborn stage through...
Lovevery The Play Gym
This has been one of our favorite baby toys for keeping our little one entertained and calm. We love the combination of lights, music, and ocean sounds, and the different settings make it easy to adjust depending on what our baby needs. The remote co...
Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Musical Crib Toy and Sound Machine
This has been such a fun toy for our baby to explore. We love that each ring has a different texture or sensory element, and it’s easy for little hands to grab, shake, and explore. The wobbly base also makes it fun as our baby starts learning to stac...
Fisher-Price Sensory Rock-a-Stack
This has been such a fun toy for our baby to explore. We love the soft, cuddly design and all the songs, sounds, and lights. The different Smart Stages levels make it especially nice because our baby can keep playing with it as they grow.
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Puppy Baby ...