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newborn / first year must haves !!

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Discover the must-have newborn essentials every new parent needs. From baby sleep solutions and feeding gear to diapering, health, and comfort items—these are the top-rated newborn products that make life easier for both mom and baby. Whether you’re ...
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Bouncers/swings

Some sort of bouncer or swing in my opinion is a necessity.  There are times when baby just needs  safe space to be put down while you do chores or other things, & these are a great option.

 
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Great swing + bouncer duo!
Soothe 'n Sway™ LX Swing with Portable Bouncer
 
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we never owned one of these, but this would be my first choice because of the foot rest!
Explore & More Baby's View 3-Stage Activity Center - Skip Hop
 
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we chose this one over another popular brand because of infant insert!
3-In-1 Evolve Baby Bouncers

Bedtime

bedtime was a struggle for us with our first and here are some amazing products we loved.  From sleep sacks to cribs these are our favs. 

 
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our son slept in our room for first 6 months in this & still does when we travel!
Pack 'n Play® Care Suite™ Bassinet Playard
 
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Excited to try this with our second son
Swaddelini
 
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we used multiple halo sleep sack once baby started to roll, they were our fav
Sleepsack® Wearable Blankets - Halo Sleep
 
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these are hands down the best for night time!
Baby 2-Pack Sleeper Gowns
 
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This mattress is such a great dupe for the Newton.  Comes with a washable mattress pad & an infant and toddler side.
DreamWeave™ Breathable Crib Mattress - Halo Sleep
 
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we love your kite swaddle blanket, we use it everyday! So soft and washes well
Swaddle Blankets

Feeding

breast feeding was a huge learning curve for me.  Below are some products I found to make mine and my sons journey easier.  

 
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only paci we could get our ebf baby to take!
Ninni Co. | Pacifier like breast | Bringing Moms Relief
 
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hoping these work for our next baby! I’ve heard amazing things about
Evenflo Balance
 
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the best! nothing fancy but they are amazing
Muslin Cloths
 
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Saved my gassy bb
Mylicon products at Target
 
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this pump is amazing, empties my supply, strong suction, hospital grade, doesn’t need to be plugged in!
BabyBuddha Breast Pumps
 
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filled my freezer with let down! loved this one more than the lady bug shape
Haakaa Generation 2 Silicone Breast Pump with Suction Base 5 oz 1pk
 
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I love this pillow so much more than Boppy.  Offers more support and the pocket comes in very handy!
My Brest Friend Original Nursing Pillow
 
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vitamin D drops we gave to our ebf son!
Vitamin D Drops
 
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we lose this nose sucker & so does my toddler! I can not get myself to use the Frida & this works just as good
Kids Elephant Nasal Aspirator – Fun & Comfortable Relief

stroller/car seat/carriers

I was such a huge fan of baby wearing & highly recommend to any mother!  Find a style that works best for your needs, these were my favs!

 
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we loved this car seat, up to 35lbs, fairly light, tried and true
KeyFit 35 Infant Car Seat
 
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we got this travel system and still use the stroller at 2 yrs old
Corso LE Modular Travel System
 
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loved this, got it second hand but definitely worth it!
Solly Baby
 
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The ring sling is amazing, definitely the carrier I grabbed first
WildBird

toys

 
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love this for tummy time & grows with baby! songs will be stuck in your head though haha!
Fisher-price Piano Mat
 
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INSTANT relief!! we popped it in the freezer for even more teething relief.
RaZbaby RaZberry Silicone Teether Pacifier
 
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this little crab is small but mighty.   it is definitely loud but baby loves it!
Control Future Crawling Crab Baby Toy