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Baby essentials I couldn’t live without as a first-time mom
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items I had no idea where to start when I was preparing for my first baby. These are items I’ve loved and used nearly every day for the past year!
Sections
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Feeding
Hygiene
Health
Nursery
Toys
On The Go
Feeding
We’ve transitioned from 2 oz to 4 oz to now 8 oz. My baby has been bottle fed for most of her life, and these bottles, especially the 2 and 8 oz, have worked really well for her.
Dr. Brown's : Bottles - Baby
I used this a ton when I was still pumping. Has so many different settings to make sure you get the perfect temp every time!
Momcozy Fast Bottle Warmer with Timer
Versatile! I love products that grow/adjust as baby gets bigger and this high chair has 8 different modes to support baby for a few years
Moa 8-in-1 High Chair
These baby food pouches are my daughter’s favorites, and they are recommended on so many different websites for clean ingredients, safety, and their regenerative farming by practices. They have fruit and veggie pouches, and all have been a hit here!
Baby Food Pouches | White Leaf Provisions
These were the best breast milk storage bags, compared to momcozy or lansinoh. They were easy to pour into.
Medela Breast Milk Storage Bags
This machine is a LIFESAVER. I use this at least one or twice a day right now. It's pricey, but so worth it.
Momcozy One-Stop Baby Bottle Washer and Sterilizer
The momcozy bottle washer requires these washing tablets. They do work really well, the bottles come out crystal clear
Momcozy Official Washing Block for Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle ...
Hygiene
Used this more for the newborn stage than we do now, but this was so handy to be able to change her on the bed or on the dresser. Super convenient!
Peanut® Changer – The Original Made in USA Easy-to-Clean Changing pad ...
We only bought the tub, not the stand. This bath grows with baby, with one side for newborns and the other side for when they can sit up!
Primo Baby Bathtub
This is THE best diaper cream we’ve used. Takes care of rashes almost instantly.
Aquaphor® Baby Healing Ointment (14 oz.)
We tried at least three different diaper brands, and kept coming back to this one. Some people say the new diapers are giving their babies rashes, but we haven’t had this problem. Just something to keep in mind!
Huggies® Little Movers® Diapers
Best smelling baby soap and it doesn’t irritate my baby’s sensitive skin
Baby Daily Moisture Wash & Shampoo
Smells SO good, keeps the odors down throughout the day.
Little Stinker - Baby-Pourri Diaper Pail Freshener
This kit as everything: brushes, nail clippers, a snot sucker; pretty much everything you need to keep baby clean and healthy!
Momcozy All-in-1 Core Baby Kit
The bear and the bunny hoods are ADORABLE
Hooded Bear Towel
Health
We've had to use this a couple times after vaccines for low fevers, it makes our baby more comfortable and brings the fever down until it's run its course.
Infants' Tylenol Acetaminophen Liquid Medicine
These teethers are supposed to be good for your baby's oral development and help later on with things like chewing, biting, and speech. My baby loved them when she first began teething!
ezpz Oral Development Tools
Taking temperature via ear and forehead are my preferred methods, and this thermometer does both!
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Ear, Forehead + Touchless Infrared Thermometer
Nursery
Another item that grows with baby! The crib was easy to put together and fits all of the safety standards
Graco® Remi 4-in-1 Convertible Crib & Changer with Drawer
We had this hooked to our bed for at least the first four or five months before moving her to her crib. The zip-down sides were so convenient and I always felt like she was safe in this
Baby Delight Beside Me Wink Organic Bassinet & Bedside Sleeper
Burts Bees Baby bedding is the softest
Burt's Bees Fitted Bassinet Sheet 2 Pack
Adding the Burt's Bees Baby crib sheets because these are also the comfiest baby bedding I've found
Burt's Bees Baby Cotton Crib Sheets Set of 2 - Limestone
Again, a very versatile piece of baby furniture. It has a portable bassinet, a changing station, and the packn'play itself. We use this everyday, and it makes working while my daughter is at home so much easier.
Graco Graco Pack 'n Play
Our nursery theme was farm/Stardew Valley, and this cute tree-shaped bookshelf made a cute orchard-themed reading area!
Delta Children Delta Children Tree Bookcase - Greenguard Gold Certified, Fern Green/Crafted Natural | Wayfair
Toys
This subscription box gives you toys that are age-appropriate and are designed aid baby’s development. My daughter has loved every box we’ve gotten. The toys are Montessori-style.
Lovevery
All of the Skip Hop Farmstand toys are cute. This activity gym kept my daughter occupied for long periods of time, with all of the little toys that hang down or are attached to the sides. We still use it as we're nearing her first birthday!
Skip Hop Farmstand Activity Gym
It's a loud musical toy, but it keeps her happy lol
Skip Hop Farmstand Let The Beet Drop DJ Set Baby Musical Toy
On The Go
Grows with baby, can be rear-facing, front-facing, and booster!
OneFit LX ClearTex All-in-One Car Seat
I have the green diaper bag, and I love all of the different compartments. A changing pad is included, along with two pouches. I love being able to stay organized when out with my daughter, it makes traveling with her way less stressful.
Skip Hop Diaper Bag
This stroller is a little difficult to get in and out of the trunk at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's the best. Baby loves it too!
Graco Modes Pramette Stroller
Miscellaneous
This is my favorite photo-sharing app available. We're able to set the privacy and sharing settings so that photos can't be shared outside of the app. And, you can order prints, albums, photobooks, and other merchandise with your photos printed on th...
FamilyAlbum App