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Baby Essentials (that I’ve actually used)
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items My tried and true recs. My GOATs. Things I’ve survived by. All amazing products.
This diaper bag can hold everything you could ever need. This is a must for young babies who need multiple outfits packed or older babes who need snacks, etc. The huge changing pad that comes with this bag is a game changer.
Large diaper bag you can fully unzip
This is my other diaper bag and I love it for quick trips. I usually keep a Dechoker (hello mom anxiety), diapers, wipes, diaper cream (Triple Paste), and an outfit. I also kept multiple burp rags when my youngest was little. The changing pad is like...
Smaller, Everyday Diaper Bag
I loved these for keeping extra pacifiers clean but also, having a designated spot for them, helped for having my husband or older kids grab a paci if I needed one!
Pacifier Cases
We used the silicone Itzy Ritzy ones in this link because my baby didn’t like the rubber ones. But I’ve heard good things about the rubber ones.
The loveys to attach to them are SO freaking cute too!
Natural Rubber & Silicone Pacifiers
This little tube was a favorite for my youngest. It’s easy for them to hold and multiple textures. Also easy to clean!
Teensy Tube Teether
This was a hit for us. Baby can hold it (even if it’s not the “right” way) and it’s easy to wash!
Bitzy Grip™ Hand Teether
We loved these. All the different textures made for a good thing to keep him busy on car rides.
Plush Teether Lovey
My baby loved crinkly sounds! We had the dinosaur and it was well loved.
Crinkley Sound Teether
I love these little toys. Small enough to go in the diaper bag and can suction on anything. Babies love to shake them around and hear them rattle. Also good for teething on.
PipSquigz Loops
All 3 of my kids have loved toys that you can “pop”. This also has great texture on the end for them to teeth on. And they can also shake them for noise. Great toy!
Dimpl Clutch - popping toy!
We also love this “popping” option. We have a lot of “pop” toys. This one is great because they’re a little easier to push through and it can also help with color and size recognition.
Dimpl Popping toy
We love these books. I cannot rip them, so neither can babies haha. You can also just wipe them off with a wet cloth if they get dirty.
Literally indestructible baby books
We’ve loved these with all 3 kids. It’s good to chew on, babies can hold it, and they can shake it which makes a rattling noise.
Chew Cube!
We love these books. It’s the perfect mixture of puppets and books. There are so many different characters and stories, too.
Finger Puppet Books
This is so helpful for cradle cap. A brush to massage the soap into baby’s head, and then the very fine tooth comb to gently get the skin off of their scalp. Pair this with Happy Cappy shampoo!
Cradle Cap brush & scraper
Put this on after wetting baby’s hair and let it sit for 10 mins or so. Then follow up with the FridaBaby scalp scraper thing!
Happy Cappy for Cradle Cap, Dandruff and Eczema
This really is the best toothbrush for their first teeth. It gets all sides of their teeth and isn’t too big for their little mouths.
Triple-Angle toothbrush
I cannot cut their finger even if I tried with these. Which makes it easy to snip quickly because let’s face it, babies don’t like getting their nails trimmed.
Just buy it. They’re the best.
Babies get boogers that are hard to reach but obstructing their nostrils so this is a safe solution to getting them. Better than tweezers I’ve used in a pinch haha.
For the ickies you can’t reach
Copper Pearl burp clothes are the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time). They soak up the biggest of messes and are soft enough to lay baby’s head on while you hold them. I bought SO many of these. I seriously had 20+ burp cloths with my last babe. Their bibs ...
The BEST burp cloths and bibs
I loved this as a car seat cover. I never used it as a cart cover, but did use it as a nursing cover until I was bold enough to just use a blanket. It’s breathable and keeps people from peeking at baby.
Carseat/multi-use cover
I love these swaddles! They’re soft and cozy, the perfect size too. The hat is cute for photos, which we definitely took, but otherwise we keep our babies head not covered. Bows are super cute though!!
Swaddles!
These washcloths are expensive, I know. But they are worth the splurge. They’re so soft and we still use the ones we have from my middle child as well as my youngest!
Buy these washcloths, SO soft
We used this seat with our 3rd baby. We loved it. We have the Corso stroller and love it except for when you fold it, the wheels have to be sideways for it to fold.
Infant Carseat
We used this seat with my 1st and 2nd babies. It was my absolute favorite. I went Chicco with baby #3 because our budget was tighter. But this was better!
My Favorite Infant Carseat
We love Millie Moon! We used these with baby #3 from birth until trainers. The wipes are comparable to Honest wipes, but the diapers are better and more absorbent!
Millie Moon Diapers and Wipes
We used the same diaper pail for all 3 kids! It works great, and to save money we bought the target brand refills.
Dirty Diapers stink…literally. Get this to not stink.
I loved this changing pad. You don’t need anything fancy, but you do want something wipeable.
Changing Pad
We love these as well as their weighted blankets for when they’re a toddler. We had the swaddle one, transition sleep sack, as well as the regular sleeveless sleep sacks. It did help baby settle and it’s not too heavy, in my opinion, when distributed...
Weighted sleep sack
These are amazing for babies as well as mommas. Their tops are super convenient for nursing overnight. And magnets in the middle of the night on a squirmy baby? Yes, please.
Magnetic Closure Pajamas!
Burt’s bees has amazing quality clothes and skincare. I usually do need to size up for clothing because it is 100% cotton and snug fit. Their footies are amazing because they have an elastic to keep it on their feet if they’re a little too long.
Burt's Bees!
Bamboo is pretty popular and can get pricey. But I love Birdie Bean’s quality and their prints are so cute! Join their Facebook group for sales, etc.
Birdie Bean Bamboo
They have amazing ribbed clothes as well as blankets with plush backing! Also great sales, sign up for their texts. Usually about 20% off new drops on drop day
Brave Little Ones Bamboo
I had a spectra with my 1st 2 babies but I liked this better! I actually got milk with these (along with properly sized flanges) and I never got much with the spectra. Easily portable too!
Zomee Z2 Double Electric Breast Pump
These are a must have for us. They will suction to the dishwasher, fridge, bathtub, car window - literally any flat, semi smooth surface. So fun for them to spin and it keeps their attention. Good to chew on too if they are teething.
Spinny Suction Toys
This was so nice to have and know baby felt cuddled while I got stuff done around the house. They are updating their design to a more flat design, so I’d buy now. I haven’t tried their new design.
Snuggle Me Lounger
I did use the “original” version of this pillow with all 3 of my babies. I tried the “breast friend” pillow with my 3rd and did not like it. I would absolutely buy this updated version because the changes they made look perfect. This pillow is an abs...
Nursing Pillow
This stuff works. It helps my baby not be so fussy from teeth coming in. I even give it when he’s just plain fussy and I don’t know what’s wrong and it helps.
Teething Relief
This diaper cream is the only one we use. It works so fast.
Diaper Cream
A wearable pump is so convenient if you can’t sit down to pump. Just be careful bending over haha
Momcozy M5 Hands-Free Wearable Pump
This was definitely an essential. The nipple cream and spray was HEAVEN to sore nipples. Use it every time after feeding in the beginning. The pads are so helpful to not leak everywhere and the cooling pads feel so good when you’re sore.
Frida Mom Breastfeeding Must-Have Kit
I’ve used these bras for 2 babies now and I love them. Easy to clasp and wash well. They’re very comfortable.
Pumping & Nursing Bra
Our babies have loved Mam bottles and we would definitely buy these again!
MAM Anti-Colic Baby Bottle
Cute little book. Makes crinkle noise and has teething corners.
Teethe & Play Book
We love bamboo, especially for babies/kids. They really do stretch and last a long time.
Little Sleepies - Bamboo
An absolute must have for baby. This was actually the first thing I put my baby in when we were in the hospital because it’s so easy and soft on their skin.
Magnetic Gown Set
We love Nuna. We’ve had the Aace and the Rava. Super easy install and amazing quality.
Nuna Rava Convertible Car Seat
I used this with my third baby and absolutely loved it. Easy to clean, good materials, sturdy, and comfy for baby. I loved the zip down side to access him better from my bed.
Bassinet & Bedside Sleeper
I’ve used Newton mattresses with baby 2 & 3. They’re amazing. So comfy, and you can shove your face in it and still breathe (I did this). It eased my anxiety some. And it’s all totally washable. Take the cover off and throw it in the washing mach...
Newton Crib Mattress
I’ve tried many baby bath tubs and this is the best I’ve used. It keeps baby secure and water is able to touch their back to keep them warm as well.
Angelcare Baby Bath Tub