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Most used baby items in the first year
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Rebekah Darder
These are my most used items in baby girls first year. A couple of them are definitely controversial but each and every one of them made my life easier in one way or another.
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Sleep
 
Diapering
 
Carrying
 
Playing
 
Traveling
 
Bath

Sleep

 
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Would have not survived PPA without this. We got ours in mint.
Dream Sock® – Owlet US
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Having a monitor on my phone has been very useful.
Owlet Dream Sight™ – Smart 2K HD Video Baby Monitor
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This has been a lifesaver through the night. Loud enough to drown out noises but not too loud
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Air Purifier
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So many sounds to choose from and super easy to pack.
Hatch Go Portable USB Sound Machine for Babies and Kids' - Putty
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She slept better in this than she ever did in her swaddle
Bamboo Baby Sleep Sacks & Sleep Bags | Gentle & Breathable
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The only swaddle that she didn't hate.
Newborn Swaddles - Arms Up Swaddles for Infants
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Mesh was a must with her bassinet. This made it easy to see her at night any time I needed.
Maxi-Cosi Iora Bedside Bassinet - Classic Green | Babylist Shop
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Great monitor for travel
HelloBaby No WiFi Baby Monitor 5" Screen
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Diapering

 
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Having a changing pad that wipes down is a life saver. We got ours in beige and the mobile helps distract baby and makes changes easier.
Skip Hop Baby Changing Pad Nursery Style
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This may be controversial but I am so glad we got the diaper pail.
Diaper Genie Platinum Pail Sage Green Stainless Steel
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Obsessed with these diapers. Barely any blow outs and diaper rash. Plus mostly toxic free and very affordable.
Millie Moon products at Target
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These wipes are non toxic and affordable.
Millie Moon Sensitive Wipes Jumbo Box - 648ct
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Carrying

 
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I started with a different carrier that was hurting my back and this was a game changer. I have the same pattern but in orange as the first picture.
Aerial Buckle Baby Carrier
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This is amazing to have especially in the summer when it's hot. I have used it everyday since she was 4 months old. Got it in black and gold.
Tushbaby Hip Carrier | Baby Carrier Seat for 0–3 Years
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Playing

 
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This subscription is a game changer. I don't need to think about what toys are best for development cause this subscription does that for me.
Lovevery
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This is technically for 9+ months but I got it a bit before then. Baby is obsessed with these. I almost can't get her out of the bath.
Best Bath Toys for Toddlers | The Bath Set
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Great for development, tummy time and more.
The Play Gym | Baby Activity & Tummy Time Mat
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This has been great to keep her entertained when I need to do something and it's so nice that it will grow with her.
Skip Hop Baby Activity Center 3-Stage Play
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Traveling

 
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Skipped the infant car seat and went straight to this. No regrets.
REVOLVE360 EXTEND CAR SEATS
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Great jogging stroller for when you don't have time to make it to the gym
All-terrain and jogging strollers
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Great for a place to put baby down as needed also brought as crib replacement when traveling.
Maxi-Cosi Swift Play Yard - Classic Green | Babylist Shop
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Loved having the bassinet feature when she was so small. Walks were a daily thing for me and this was great.
UPPAbaby Vista V3 Stroller & V3 Bassinet Bundle - Callum | Babylist Shop
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Great for travel. Fits in small spaces
Mompush Nexis Lightweight Travel Stroller
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Definitely preferred this over a mirror l, way easier to see baby while driving
DoHonest Baby Car Camera HD 1080P Monitor
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Bath

 
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This bath tub made bath time easy.
Angelcare Baby Bath Support Gray - Under 6 Months
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This bath soap lasted a long time and didn't irritate her skin plus it's fragrance free
Honest Baby Soap, Shampoo, & Lotion - Fragrance-Free & Sizes
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Non toxic baby lotion. Super moisturizing.
Pipette Baby Lotion Fragrance Free - 5.7 fl oz
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Miscellaneous

 
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Comes with an app so you can control it from your phone which is a plus
Smart Humidifier - Safety 1st
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You can never have too many of these.
Muslin Burp Cloth
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Blankets are a must especially for a winter baby.
Muslin Blankets
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Aesthetic, functional and easy to clean. Tray doesn't get stuck.
EON 4-in-1 High Chair - Thyme Green - Skip Hop
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Back pack diaper bag for everyday. They have the cutest colors too.
Baby Travel Essentials - Diaper Bags, Changing Pads & More
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