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First time mom? Relax - here’s all you REALLY need
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items If you’re in your minimalist era, low on space, or just want to know what you ACTUALLY need for when baby comes…I’ve got you sis. No fluff here!
I could never make the fancy wraps work and this is just SO EASY. I absolutely love this baby carrier. I’ve used it for my son since birth, he’s almost 6 months now and it’s adjustable so it grows with him
ErgoBaby Embrace Baby Carrier
If you’re planning to pump AT ALL, the Spectra is *chefs kiss*. It’s a splurge but worth it time and time again
S1 Plus Premier Rechargeable Double Electric Breast Pump
You don’t need a million gadgets for baby but you absolutely need a safe place to set them down while you shower or make dinner
Bouncer Bliss—cozy for your newborn
All 3 of my babies hated the swaddle but slept like an absolute dream in this sleep sack
Swaddle Up - Newborn & Baby Swaddles – Love to Dream US
Ditch the lanolin balm, these work SO MUCH BETTER
Medela Hydrogel Pads for Sore Nipples
Safe & gentle relief for gassy babies (you will need these!!!)
Camilia® Tummy Liquid Doses
A bit of a splurge that I would get again in a heartbeat. I love how easy to use this system is; it grows with baby, looks beautiful, and the baseless car seat does not disappoint
Joie Ginger & Mint Latch Travel System | 4-in-1 Versatility
Hear me out: Dr. Brown and anti-colic bottles SUCK TO WASH. So many parts. Don’t get those unless you absolutely have to. The Tommee Tippees are our absolute fav!
Tommee Tippee
Truthfully, these work a lot better at containing the smells than regular trash cans or off-brand diaper genies.
Playtex Diaper Genie Complete Pail w/ Odor Control
You will absolutely want a white noise machine and the Hatch is amazing bc it also doubles as a nightlight, AND you can control it from your phone. So. Helpful.
Hatch
These little silicone feeders are the best for when baby starts to be interested in real foods or if you’re wanting to try baby led weaning
Silicone Baby Food Feeders with Freezer Tray
My babies lived in Jammie’s for the first 6 months of their lives. I literally would not buy other clothes for them because they just outgrow them sooo fast and Jammie’s are so easy!! Get the two-way zipper ones, NO SNAPS 😅
Fleece Pajamas WITH 2-WAY ZIPPER IS 🔑
This isn’t a “bare bones essential” but if you have the space, a rocker is so good to have - especially once baby is past that newborn stage and doesn’t fall asleep quite as fast/easy
Rocking glider
Even if you’re exclusively breastfeeding, it’s never a bad idea to have a can of formula on hand juuuust in case. We absolutely love this organic formula by Kendamil. They have a goat milk one as well as cow milk for babies who have a hard time diges...
Organic Formula
Babies often have super sensitive skin so you might find they’re more comfortable in organic cotton. Again, that two-way zipper is key for easy diaper changes
Organic cotton pajamas for sensitive skin
I recommend keeping a pack of these on hand as it’s the only homeopathic cold medicine safe for infants from 1 month +
Homeopathic cold meds safe for infants
Of course you’ll need somewhere safe for baby to sleep or to put them when you need a shower. We mostly co-slept when our babies were very small but I still liked to have a bassinet nearby
Bassinet (if not co-sleeping) or crib
An obvious need
Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes Fragrance Free, 900-count
I’m pretty sure I’ve tried every type of diaper and I keep coming back to Pampers. They hold messes in the best and are just the easiest to manage. Start with one or two packs of NB, they grow so fast you won’t need too many. Same with size 1. We usu...
Pampers Swaddlers Diapers Size 0, 84 Ct
I LOVE this monitor. It works great, has a really good range, and doesn’t need WiFi (our internet is awful). Super easy to setup and connect, and you can have multiple different cameras linked to the one remote display
Baby monitor NO WI-FI
Diaper rash cream should always be on-hand
DESITIN® Diaper Rash Products
You may prefer to bathe baby with you in the shower or tub, but having a simple sink insert bath is such a big help
Baby Bathtubs & Sink Baths | Nuby US
If you have a crib for baby, make sure to have a few waterproof mattress protectors for it. You’ll be changing and washing these a lot so have multiple on standby
Waterproof Organic Crib Mattress Protector Pad
If you have a crib have multiple fitted sheets ready. I like to layer our crib like this: mattress protector, sheet, protector, sheet. That way if there’s a late night blowout all I have to do is strip the top layers off
Fitted crib sheets