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Baby products you *DONT* need to splurge on

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Things you absolutely don’t need to splurge on- and I feel like these are ~better~ than the expensive ones! There’s a time and a place for expensive things, but trust me that every baby item does not need to be. I’ve done the research so you don’t ha...
 
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Walmart has great Jammie’s! $11 and they’re super soft, stretchy, and last a long time!
Modern Moments by Gerber Baby Neutral Super Soft Viscose Long Sleeve Coverall, Sizes Newborn - 12 Months
 
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Some on sale for $5 for the pack!
Modern Moments by Gerber Baby Neutral Super Soft Viscose Short Sleeve Bodysuits, 2-Pack, Sizes Newborn 12 Months
 
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This playpen is so great!! Personally think this is better than the fancy wooden ones bc they’ll hurt themselves on those. This one has padding over the rods and was easy to set up! It’s VERY sturdy. Like I can lean all my weight on the inside and it...
Fodoss Baby Playpen 47x47inch Beige with Ring
 
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10 100% cotton bibs for less than $20! Our son used these every day. I actually loved putting them on him- they made a lot of his outfits cuter!! Super soft for their sensitive skin and soak up the drool
Konssy 10 Pack Baby Muslin Bandana Bibs 100% Cotton
 
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I stand by this being the best baby bath seat. $20 as opposed to some being like $200?! For what babe we’re bathing them in less than 10 mins at that age lol. I always laid a swaddle blanket down before putting my baby in it and it kept him cozy and ...
Angelcare Baby Bath Support Aqua - Under 6 Months
 
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Fave washcloths!!! 100% cotton so they’re super soft and gentle. Hold up very well after lots of uses and washing/drying
Comfy Cubs Muslin Baby Washcloths 10 Pack - Soft Large 10"x10" 6-Layer Absorbent Cotton - Multicolor
 
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$8 organic tooth oil! This has been so very helpful for teething, and I don’t feel guilty giving it to him multiple times a day because it’s natural!
Wellements Organic Baby Tooth Oil, 0.5 Fl Oz
 
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One of the cleanest baby dishwashing soaps I’ve found! Gentle but gets the job done
ATTITUDE Baby Bottle & Dish Soap, Fragrance Free, 23.7oz
 
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This is personally the only pump I’ve ever used. It’s efficient, works well, easy to figure out and clean. And significantly cheaper than an electric or wearable pumps
Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump with PersonalFit Flex
 
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BEST baby monitor for less than $65!!! It’s so good and simple to set up/use. No WiFi! So you don’t have to worry about connecting to it (or someone else getting into it through WiFi)
HelloBaby No WiFi Baby Monitor 5" Screen 30H Battery
 
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$5 changing mat that’s actually big and easy to fold. Folds pretty much flat! I keep one in the diaper bag and one in the car
Ubbi Standalone Changing Mat - Sage
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No need for that stupid expensive baby bjorn. My baby loooved this! Especially when he figured out he could bounce himself lol
Baby Delight Highland Portable Bouncer - Sage Tweed: Steel Frame, Folds for Easy Transport, 3-Point Harness
 
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Organic cotton, soft, doesn’t move when they’re on it, buckle, washable cover. So good and $36
Organic Cotton Baby Changing Pad - Waterproof, Soft, Removable Cover
 
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One of my best baby purchases period
DoHonest Baby Car Camera 7-Inch HD 1080P