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Newborn : Baby Essentials Checklist for the Early Days
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items As a new mom, these items were crucial and came handy for us in those early newborn days. Great for baby registry, first-time moms/parents, and baby shower guests.
Sections
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Sleep
Feeding
Diapering
Bathing
Nursery & Decor
Baby Gear
Sleep
These swaddles recreate the snug, secure, and warm environment of the womb, providing comfort and limiting the involuntary "Moro reflex" (startle reflex) that can wake them up.
Baby Sleepsack Swaddles - Halo Sleep
A great way to try a few different swaddles, and find what works best for your family. Individually, these cost a lot more, so that alone makes this an amazing deal as well.
Babylist Swaddle Box | Babylist Shop
This wearable blanket comes after the swaddle. The Kyte is known for being buttery soft and great quality. Double zipper to help with late-night changes. We always sized up as the babies grew.
Kyte Baby Sleep Bag Wearable Blanket 1.0 Tog - 0-6 Months - Oat
Buttery soft, cozy and great quality. The Kyte was always a repeated purchase for us as the babies in size. Tip: Tog 0.5-1.0 are more light-weight and great for the summer months.
Kyte Baby Sleep Bag Wearable Blanket 1.0 Tog - 6-18 Months - Sage
Very comfy for your little angel. This follows their natural ‘arms up’ position to help them sleep better. Also love the 1.0 TOG which is great for the warmer months and not too hot.
Love to Dream Baby Swaddle Up Sleep Sack - Cotton 1.0 TOG Cap Sleeve Wrap - Oatmeal - S: Two-Way Zipper, Extra Room for Diaper
100% Cotton muslin. Comfy and soft, while also breathable, but not constricting. These are perfect for swaddling your little angel :)
I Love You Muslin Swaddle Blanket - Black/White - 3pk - Cloud Island™: Cotton, Stripes, Love and Romance Theme
Half asleep feedings, and half the price of the Newton, this is a great bedside bassinet.
Simmons Kids Koi Bassinet with Breathable Mesh
The 2nd bassinet we received for our twins. Highly rated, and I completely agree. Your little one will sleep through the night, you will too.
Newton Bassinet & Bedside Sleeper
Raved about and definitely worth checking out. If I didn't get a bassinet from my shower, this co-sleeper bedside would've been it.
Baby Delight Beside Me Dreamer Bassinet & Bedside Sleeper - Soft Heathered Gray
Very soft, perfect snug fit for your Newton Bassinet Bedside sleeper.
Newton Bassinet Extra Sheets
A universal fit on the Newton, Baby Delight & Simmons bassinet. Love the 100% organic jersey cotton softness.
KeaBabies Organic Bassinet Sheet for Baby Girls, Boys, 2-Pack Soothe Bassinet Fitted Sheets, Bedside Bassinet Mattress Sheet (Sage)
We were sold once we saw these beds could grow with our kids. One of our best purchases!
DaVinci Charlie 4-in-1 Convertible Crib - White
100% non-toxic and free of polyurethane foam, vinyl and chemical flame retardants. The hypoallergenic mattress cover keeps allergens from entering the mattress core.
DaVinci Complete Slumber Crib & Toddler Mattress, Greenguard Gold Certified
Feeding
I tried so many other bottle brands. This helped with the flow of milk. No more burping and upset stomach.
Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Baby Bottle Newborn Gift Set: BPA-Free, Silicone Nipples, Breast Pump Compatible, Nipple Vent
Glass bottles for the win! If you're not a fan of the plastic, this is perfect. Anti-colic to decrease spit-up, burping & gas. This brand never disappoints.
Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Narrow Glass Options+ Baby Bottles - 4 fl oz/3pk: Level 1 Slow Flow, BPA-Free, Silicone Nipple
Size 1 nipples fit newborns for a slower milk flow. This is a great add on if you got the Dr. Brown's gift set that comes with a standard size 2 & 3 (faster flow).
Dr. Brown's Level 1 Narrow Baby Bottle Silicone Nipple, Slow Flow - 2pk - 0m+
This takes up less space than the average rack, but yet still holds so much. Very efficient especially if you have little counter space.
OXO TOT Space Saving Drying Rack
You will go through many of these. We'd keep them in diaper bags, near diaper caddys, and in the nursery. Many spit-up sessions happen and it's great to have them on hand.
Baby 3pk Muslin Burp Cloth - Cloud Island™: Cotton, 0-12 Months, 19.5" x 8.25",
This will save your back, neck & arms from aches and pains, while also giving support and comfort to your little one as they won't be sliding around everywhere. Also love that it was C-section friendly, as it places above the incision.
My Brest Friend Deluxe Nursing Pillow - Evening Gray | Babylist Shop
The less ingredients, the better. This will help against cracked nipples, or help them heal.
Motherlove Nipple Cream - 1 Oz | Babylist Shop
Great support, and very comfortable. However I would recommend to size up on the waist.
Momcozy Seamless Nursing Bra - Babylist Shop
Diapering
This was big enough for us to use w/ twins! It opens wide from the top, and zipper access in the back to find your items quickly. It comes w/ a changing pad that always came handy and never failed us. We also utilized the front section, which has ins...
KeaBabies Original Diaper Bag Backpack, Multi-Functional Baby Diaper Bags with Changing Pad
You don't need those expensive ones over $40 for a quick change. This works just as well. Add a cover to make it more cozy.
Munchkin Secure Grip Waterproof Diaper Changing Pad
I was first sold on these being 100% organic cotton, but the comfort level had me buying other colors.
KeaBabies 2pk Soothe Changing Pad Covers for Girl, Boy, Organic Soft Cotton Contoured Diaper Changing Table Pad Covers (Elly)
You won't smell any of those baby droplings with this odor buster.
Diaper Genie Platinum Stainless Steel Diaper Pail with Easy Roll Refill Bags - Grey, Unscented | Babylist Shop
Loved these! Had two of them. One for the baby's room and other for the living room. I was able to fit so much and had everything I needed for changes.
Coiled Rope Diaper Caddy with Dividers - Cloud Island™
We tried so many, and this worked the best on both babies. We saw huge improvements on the skin overnight, and rashes subsided immediately.
Pipette Diaper Rash Cream - Fragrance Free - 3 fl oz
Sometimes what works for one baby, doesn't work for the next. This is a great way to find the best for yours.
Babylist Diaper Cream Box | Babylist Shop
These days so many things have fragrance or other skin irritants, not these. No more redness or skin rashes due to wipes. The less ingredients, the better. Fragrance-free
WaterWipes Sensitive+ Newborn & Baby Wipes, 3-In-1 Cleans, Cares, Protects, 99.9% Water, Unscented & Hypoallergenic - 540ct
When you're changing diapers anywhere, this comes real handy
Munchkin® Change & Toss™ Diaper Bag Dispenser, 60 Bags, 2 Pack - Walmart.com
We were sent home from the NICU with these as it was perfect for sensitive skin, and never had any issues.
Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive Disposable Diapers - Size 0 - 140ct
Soft, yes. Comfy, yes. Leaking, no. Never any problems. A must have!
Millie Moon Luxury Disposable Diapers - Size Newborn - 156ct
Bathing
The net was perfect for the newborn stage. Then we removed it, and used this until our little one outgrew it.
The First Years Sure Comfort Deluxe Newborn-to-Toddler Tub with Sling - White: Drain Plug, Foam Insert, Max 25lbs Capacity
Became an instant hit with the little ones, we love that it's fragrance-free too!
Pipette Baby Shampoo + Wash Fragrance Free - 11.8 fl oz
This is a favorite splurge as I do love fragrance-free and non-toxic products, especially for newborn baby skin.
Babo Botanicals Sensitive Baby Fragrance Free Shampoo & Wash (16 oz) & Hydrating Lotion (8 oz) | For Dry & Very Sensitive Skin - DUO SET KIT
We've slowly been trying to move towards no synthetic fibers. Organic cotton for the win!
Baby 6-Pack Organic Cotton Washcloths
This 3pk was a great fit for our newborns
Baby 3pk Hooded Towel - Cloud Island™
Love the Cloud Island brand. These are a great newborn size.
Baby 6pk Washcloth Set - Cloud Island™ Gray: Extra Lightweight Cotton-Polyester Blend, Animal Icon Pattern, Machine Washable
Nursery & Decor
Now this isn't essential, but it was helpful with twins.
Hatch Baby Sleep Support, Sound Machine, Night Light, Sleep Trainer, Routine Builder - Putty
When our baby had reflux this helped us so much when we needed to hold in an upright position. Very comfy as I was on it for hours at a time, overnight too. Thankful for the great recline as well.
Soho Baby Coventry Upholstered Glider Recliner Rocking Chair 360° Swivel for Nursery and Living Room – Boucle White - Walmart.com
Baby Gear
We've love the Chicco brand. It's a best seller for good reason. This was good for us until our baby grew out of it and moved into the convertible car seat. No issues.
Chicco KeyFit Max ClearTex Infant Car Seat - Ebony
Our kiddos say it's sooo comfortable and enjoy the long road trips in them and fall asleep easily too. Not cheap, and not luxury, just right in the middle and perfect.
Chicco OneFit LX ClearTex All-in-One Convertible Car Seat - Smoke
The perfect portable bouncer with 3-point harness. Keeps your little one safe with you get things done. Great for traveling. Also love it's easy to remove and wash.
Baby Delight Alpine Deluxe Portable Bouncer - Quilted Indigo: Steel Frame, 3-Point Harness, Detachable Toy Bar
Best Seller for a reason! Easy to take out, and put away thus making it easy to take along for on-the-go travels. Highly recommend!
Graco On the Go Zip DLX Travel Playard - Parker Gray
An inexpensive bouncer that still gets the job done and a best seller.
Bright Starts Playful Paradise Vibrating Baby Bouncer with Toys: Detachable Toy Bar, Machine Washable Seat Pad, Calming Vibrations, 3-Point Harness
My littles ones loved tummy time especially when it came to the sounds of the piano. When they learned to sit-up they continued playing with it. Now just a little older, they have a huge interest in the real piano sounds and would love to learn how t...
Baby Einstein 4-in-1 Kickin' Tunes Music and Language Discovery Play Gym - Blue/Gray
Traveling
This is a great budget one. Easy to set up, take down & travel with.
Graco On the Go Zip DLX Travel Playard - Parker Gray
This was a complete surprise on how comfortable the fit was & the how well the baby carried, especially for the price (compared to much pricier ones). Highly rated for a reason
Infantino Flip 4-in-1 Convertible Baby Carrier, 4-Position, Unisex Infants & Toddlers 8-32lb, Gray - Walmart.com
Didn't realize how much this was needed until our little one had an accident and it trickled all the way down to the seats. Not to mention the indent car seats leave, this is a great protection from it all.
Munchkin Elite Seat Guardian Car Seat Protector, Crash Test Approved - Dark Gray
Health & Safety
I like the choice of checking the forehead or ear. If there's a fever from ear infection, your baby/toddler won't like this anywhere near their ears. Thankful for the forehead scan and also it's easier to do when they're sleeping.
MOBI DualScan Prime Digital Thermometer: Acrylic, Battery-Powered Health Device for Ear & Forehead Use
This always comes handy with sick season, and added plus I can drop-in essential oils too.
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Humidifier with Diffuser and Nightlight - White
If your little one isn't a fan of the noise from the electric aspirator, this is perfect! We loved ours and always kept one in the diaper bag for on the go and made it easy to get those boogers out.
oogiebear Dual Nasal Booger and Ear Wax Remover for Newborns, Infants and Toddlers - Aspirator Alternative
Another non-electric choice to get those boogers out. Recommend using a saline spray first to loosen up the mucus build up.
Frida Baby NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator
Seriously this makes giving meds to the babies so much easier, quicker and less-messy. An easy recommend.
Frida Baby MediFrida Accu-Dose Pacifier Medicine Dispenser: Healthcare Supplies, TPE Material, Syringe Accessory
So many things that will help out your little one
Mommy's Bliss Newborn Essentials Baby Care Gift Set - 4pk
A little bit of everything… Bust stubborn boogers, free trapped farts, cut those claws, and kick cradle cap to the curb with the ingenious tools inside!
Frida Baby Baby Basics Kit - 14pc
The does-it-all health baby essential kit. You are pretty much covered and ready for anything with this!
Frida Baby The Ultimate Baby Essentials Set
Playing
Sensory rich developmental toys. I love all Lovevery toys and their subscription. This is a great way to try it out (without one).
Lovevery Baby Sensory Play Collection Mini Kit 0m+ - 7pc
My babies loved this one!
Lovevery Hide & Find Drop Box Baby Toy: Develops Fine Motor Skills, Birch and Plywood Construction, Toddler Learning
Clothing
Cloud Island has some of the best sleepers. I recommend getting the footless ones if you're little one is in the NICU as they need to put foot monitors on them, and gives easy access.
Baby 2pk So Very Soft Striped Modal Romper - Cloud Island™ Tan/Brown 12M
These footed sleepers with zippers give quick and easy access to late night changes. You don't need to search for snap-buttons on the bottom when you're half asleep yourself.
Baby Girls' 2pk So Very Soft Floral Modal Sleep N' Play - Cloud Island™ Pink Newborn