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Time to Eat
Changing Table Must Haves
Let’s Count Some Sheep
Baby Hygiene
Time to Eat
Basics for a formula fed baby
Pacifiers help soothe while they’re newborns and this one is the only one our baby will take. Also recommended by most hospitals.
Philips Avent Soothie - 0-3m - Green - 2pk
Burp cloths are a must and you’ll need a lot of them! We like muslin ones best.
Baby 3pk Basic Muslin Burp Cloth - Cloud Island™ Pink: Cotton, 0-12 Months, 19.5" x 8.25"
Around 3 weeks, most babies start experiencing gas pain and buildup while their stomachs adjust to the world - this helps relieve some of that for them. Super easy to dose and my baby has no problem taking it, it must taste good!
Mylicon Infant Gas Relief Colic Dye Free Drops - 1 fl oz
Love these bottles and don’t have to worry about microplastics since they’re glass! If you’re breastfeeding as well you might want to swap the nipple it comes with for a wider one (Evenflow Balance nipples fit well)
Philips Avent Glass Natural Baby Bottle with Natural Response Nipple - Clear - 4oz
Changing Table Must Haves
Unless you’re going all natural with cloth diapers and wipes - these things are the most essential of essentials
Our favorite wipes - sturdy, comes out easy, no fragrance, and gentle on baby’s bottom.
The Honest Company Plant-Based Baby Wipes made with over 99% Water - Pattern Play - 576ct
Contained blowouts well. Pampers fit our baby best her first 2 weeks until they got too tight around her legs - good for tall, skinny babies.
Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive Disposable Diapers - Size 0 - 84ct
Have been using these since we switched from Pampers. Fit our baby well - also contains blowouts well - cute Pooh Bear design :)
Huggies Little Snugglers Disposable Diapers - Size Newborn - 84ct
Rub this on baby’s bottom before putting on the diaper - helps prevent diaper rash and good for their skin.
Vaseline Baby Hypoallergenic Petroleum Healing Jelly & Diaper Rash Skin Protectant - 13oz
Let’s Count Some Sheep
Our must haves for baby sleeping well
Our baby sleeps best when she’s in a sleep sack. Baby can still flail their legs around while still being snug. Can also choose to keep their arms out if they aren’t a fan of them being contained.
HALO Innovations Sleepsack 100% Cotton Swaddle Wrap - Midnight Moons - Blue - NB
If she’s not in her sleep sack while sleeping, she’s swaddled up in a receiving blanket. Cute, practical, thinner blankets that are good for keeping them warm - also use for covering baby in car seat, stroller, while holding her, etc.
Flannel Baby Blankets - Unicorns - 4pk - Cloud Island™
Two-way zipper sleepers are the best for night changes and Carter’s brand is a classic. The double zipper isn’t necessary but boy is it convenient.
Carter's Just One You® Baby Girls' 2pk Floral Sleep N' Play - Pink/Ivory Newborn: Cotton Footed Pajamas
Both a sound machine and a night light are essential for us at night, so why not get both in one product! The hatch connects to your phone so you can help improve baby’s sleep patterns at the touch of your fingers.
Hatch Rest 2nd Gen All-in-one Sleep Machine, Nightlight & Sound Machine
Baby has to sleep somewhere safe and there’s no better place than right next to you in their own bassinet. We have the Baby Delight and love it. Comes right up to the bed, has a zip down wall making it easy to grab baby, and the height can be adjuste...
Baby Delight Beside Me Dreamer Organic Bassinet and Bedside Sleeper - Rose
Baby Hygiene
Keeping baby kept and clean
Babies need to be bathed and a basic bath seat is the way to go in my opinion- the angel care seat is what we use. If you don’t have a tub, they sell baby tub and seat combos that will work too.
Angelcare Baby Bath Support - Pink
Baby should be washed with something gentle and we found CeraVe to be a good option for us - no reactions on her skin and does the job well.
CeraVe Baby Gentle Bath Wash and Shampoo - 8 fl oz
If you can swing it, I would 100% get a baby nail file over trying to cut their nails with a clipper. Their nails are so small and soft, but still very sharp - the file is super gentle and makes it very easy to keep baby’s nails trimmed. This one has...
Frida Baby Electric Nail Buffer - Baby Nail File, Nail Clippers + Trimmer Kit - 4 Buffer Pads, LED Light + Case