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Baby Essentials
26 items
By
Stefanie Hoffmann
If you don’t want to buy a ton of stuff for having a new baby, then this is what I would say is the bare minimum I would do.
Sections
9
Bathing
Teething
Meds
Bibs and Rags
Oral Care
Eating
Bathing
So many cute towel options. We have 5 of these. Love seeing my little baby look cute wrapped in his towel.
KeaBabies Hooded Baby Towel - Bear, Bamboo
Non-toxic baby wash that smells so good!
Baby Wash
We do not go a night without using this! We can tell if we skip. He sleeps so much better with it.
Bedtime Lotion | Sleep Lotion for Babies & Toddlers
By far our favorite set. I wish we bought it sooner.
BumbleBee Newborn Hair Brush & Comb Set Sage
The best wash cloths!
6-Pack Soft Bamboo Baby Washcloths 10x10
Teething
Daytime teething tablets. My son liked these better than the drops now that he’s older.
Hyland's Baby Daytime Soothing Tablets, 125 Ct
These are amazing. My son sleeps better with these on board while teething.
Hyland's Baby Nighttime Soothing Tablets, 125 Ct
These were a lifesaver for us when he was an infant teething.
Boiron Camilia Teething Drops for Babies - 30 Count
One of his favorite teethers
Nuby Nananubs Banana Silicone Teether
Meds
Homeopathic cold medicine.
Hyland's Baby Mucus & Cold Relief, 8 Fl Oz
This was a lifesaver when we had the gassy/colicky stage.
Infant Tummy Relief - For upset tummies and gas | Natural Wellness | Earthley
So helpful for colic and constipation.
LOVEBUG Baby Probiotic Drops 0-12 Months
Bibs and Rags
The double layers on these were so perfect we’re wearing on the shoulder and combatting spit up.
lulumoon Muslin Burp Cloths 6 Pack - Soft Cotton
Loved these!! Double layered to protect clothes underneath.
8-Pack Organic Baby Bibs for Boys & Girls
These were used daily with the teething stage.
DiaperSquad Baby Bibs for Drooling & Teething
These are so soft and great for wiping your babes face.
Cute Castle 12 Pack Muslin Burp Cloths Baby
Oral Care
These are great for letting him practice and for us to brush without a fight!
EASICUTI 3-Sided Toddler Toothbrush 4-Pack
The ultimate fluoride-free, strengthening, and proven toothpaste that tastes great too!
Fluoride-Free Strawberry 10% Premium Nano Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste
Eating
Stainless steel plates with suction. These are amazing!
Bakpoco 9” Stainless Steel Toddler Plates Set
Comes in different cute colors!
PandaEar 4 Set Baby Toddler Silicone Utensils
Toileting
Non-toxic pull ups that don’t break the bank!
Pura Hypoallergenic Diaper Pants Size 6, 17 Pants, 3 Pack
Love this seat! Comes with a hanger so you can hang it when not in use.
Jool Baby Potty Training Seat with Handles Sage
Best non-toxic diapers and wipes.
Pura: Eco-Friendly Diapers and Eco-Friendly Baby Wipes
Pacifier
The only pacifier my son would take. Didn’t even have to fight him to come off of this either.
The Most Breast-like Pacifier Available
Nails
Clip those nails in confidence!
Safety 1st Light Zoom Nail Clippers, One Size
Gentle and effective!!
Frida Baby Electric Nail Buffer Kit with LED Light
