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newborn trenches survival guide!
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items POV: you’re a first time mom, you’re about to birth a little human, you’re scared, & you wanna know all the baby products that will help you through the newborn trenches. it’s okay, queen, I got you! 🫶🏼
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sleep 😴
This is the bassinet we’ve been using for the past 6 months. I love the drop side function! We keep it pushed against our bed (height adjustable!), and it’s just so convenient. Very roomy, so if your baby is tall like mine, fear not- they’ll have ple...
Cowiewie Bassinet Bedside Sleeper, 7 Height
I love this freaking snail, and my baby does too! There are so many different functions that will grow as your baby grows. We have used it for white noise and low red light since we brought him home.
3-in-1 Smart Snail Sound & Routine Machine - Skip Hop
Immediately yes. My only regret with this is not finding it sooner! When he was a newborn, my baby loved sleeping with his arms up while simultaneously being swaddled. I couldn’t recommend this enough.
Arms Up Swaddles for Infants
This is definitely on the pricier side, but it has been 100% worth the investment for me. My postpartum anxiety was an absolute beast, and the only way I could manage to sleep was with the sense of peace that this little sock gave me. I might just ma...
Dream Sock® – Owlet US
If you live in the south like I do, then a lightweight swaddle like this is a need! I have a summer baby, and MS doesn’t quite know what seasons are, so we have yet to get any use out of thicker blankets. However, his Angel Dear swaddles? Obsessed. T...
Swaddle Blanket - Horses - Blue
soothe 🤱🏻
We were able to find this when it was on sale, and it was a game changer. It is not only a swing/soother, it is also a detachable bouncer! A pro: any time he was gassy, we put him in this & he was able to pass it much easier. My baby still loves ...
Graco Soothe My Way Swing with Removable Rocker, Madden
“Thank you, Mylicon” All the mothers chant in unison, doing bicycle legs with their gassy babies. I have always kept this on deck.
Mylicon in Gas Relief(27)
We did tummy time and lounged on this guy. Very soft, very cute. Plus, our nursery theme is dogs so he fits right in! Lots of different options.
Bearington Baby Lil' Spot Unisex Belly Blanket, Beige Puppy Dog Plush Stuffed Animal Tummy Time Play Mat
A portable swing option if you like to hang out at family members/friends’ houses! Very easy to transport. I love this site as well.
Comfort 2 Go Portable Swing - Endless Bloom
clothes 🤩
Are those your newborn’s nails or tiny razor blades? I swear, the nails grow overnight. These are a must if your baby likes their hands in their face.
Newborn Anti Scratch Mittens
2-way zipper sleepers are where it’s at! Diaper changes are a breeze in these. I truly won’t buy a sleeper if it doesn’t have the 2-way zipper feature.
Baby Organic Cotton Sleep & Play Pajamas
Doctor’s appointment at which you inevitably have to strip baby down to a clean diaper for assessment? But it’s cold and baby is extra angry about it? *Enter robe*. While you’re waiting on your doctor, slip this cozy little number on baby! Voila. No ...
EVERYDAY KIDS Pink Baby Fleece Robe with Hood Cozy Hooded Bathrobe for Girls Ages 0-9 Months Soft, Warm, Lightweight Infant Sleepwear, Loungewear
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My baby spent time in the NICU and came home on medication, so I got lots of use out of this product! We had smaller disposable syringes from the hospital, and they worked with the pacifier attachment!
Frida Baby MediFrida Accu-Dose Pacifier Medicine Dispenser
I was skeptical about this being worth the money at first, but paired with saline nose drops- a dream. The distraction light feature helps a ton!
Frida Baby Electric NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator - 5pc
Store newborn (as well as postpartum) essentials on this bad boy! Portable, easily accessible- This definitely comes in handy.
ZUNMOS 3 Tier Utility Rolling Cart, Metal Mobile Storage Cart with Lockable Caster Wheels, Storage Shelves Organizer Cart for Livingroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, & Narrow Places, White - Walmart.com
I did not care to get up to go to the changing table freshly postpartum, so this came in handy to avoid getting poo or pee on the couch/bed, plus it holds wipes so they’re always handy. Now serves as our travel changing mat (as originally intended).
Tiny Twinkle Portable/Foldable Waterproof Diaper Changing Pad with Smart Wipes Pocket (Sage Checkers)