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Baby items that I use and love
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items These are my tried-and-true baby items that I have used with both of my kids. These are items that I love and recommend to all my friends and family. I hope this list helps you find all your baby essentials!
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Carriers
Stoller and accessories
Safe sleep essentials
Breastfeeding essentials
Toys babies actually play with
Hygiene care
Carriers
These are the baby carriers we love. We have used both of these carriers for both of our kids. They have traveled with us, been on hikes with us, or just worn around the house.
This is a MUST HAVE for all new parents. These carriers make life with a new born SO MUCH EASIER. They allow you to be hands free while also keeping your baby safe and secure. I recommend to every new parent.
Ergobaby: Ergonomic Baby Carriers and Baby Carrier Products
The is the best baby carrier backpack. It is light weight, compact and comfortable. It has lasted me through 2 children, hiking countless trails, and been to multiple states. It is a must have for the outdoorsy, adventure families.
Poco® LT - Osprey Packs Official Site
This rain cover makes it super convenient and easy to hike and explore even when it's a little rainy out.
Osprey Poco Child Carrier Raincover, Lime
Use your baby carrier in rain or shine!
Ergobaby All Weather Baby Carrier Cover, Charcoal
Stoller and accessories
This is the stroller we use for our two kids and we love it.
We absolutely love this stroller for our two kids. We used it as a single and then upgraded it to a double when our second was born. It was been with us on countless walks, zoo trips, and adventures. I love this stroller and recommend it to everyone.
Mockingbird Single-to-Double Stroller
This car seat adapter is so convenient for the first few months. All you have to do is take the cars eat out of the car and attach it right into this adaptor. Mockingbird has so many adaptors that are compatible with all types of car seats. All you h...
Car Seat Adapter
This organizer is so convenient! I put everything in here from water bottles, sun glasses, sunscreen, chapstick and more.
Parent Organizer
This stroller is perfect because it grows with your family. When you're ready for a second child, this stroller turns into a double!
2nd Seat Kit
Safe sleep essentials
I'm passionate about safe sleep and these are some of the items I use for my kids.
We love this crib because it is simple, beautiful, safe and affordable. It looks beautiful in any nursery.
SNIGLAR Crib - beech 27 1/2x52 "
I'm obsessed with the Burt's Bees sleep sacks. They're so soft and comfortable. They keep babies warm and safe all night long.
Burt's Bees Baby Beekeeper Wearable Blanket
WYZE Cams make it so easy to monitor your little ones when they're sleeping or playing. We have these all over our house. We connected them to our phones and our Google Homes.
WYZE Cam v3 1080P Wired Indoor/Outdoor Camera
This Pack ‘n Play is the best! We used the bassinet attachment when our babies were first born and the changing station is so convenient. When our kids got older, they slept in the play-yard itself. They’re so versitile and easy to use. When we trave...
Graco Pack ‘n-Play Travel Dome LX-Playard, Redmond
Breastfeeding essentials
These are some items that made my breastfeeding journey so much easier.
The Bobby Nursing Pillow is so versatile. They're great for nursing support but they're also great for tummy time or assisting babies sit.
Boppy Nursing Pillow, Gray Taupe Leaves
THESE ARE A MUST HAVE!! They make sanitizing and cleaning pump parts, bottles, pacifiers, and other thing SO EASY. You put them in the microwave for the designated time and it steam sanitized the parts! They can be used up to 20 times! I'm obsessed w...
Medela Quick Clean Micro-Steam Bags, 5 Count
The Haakaa is a must have for breastfeeding moms. They collect your let-down so no milk goes wasted! They're also great for manually pumping. I prefer this one with the lid so I can just pop the whole thing right in the fridge after use.
Haakaa Manual Breast Pump 4oz/100ml + Lid
This is a great hospital grade breast pump. I used this pump with both of my kids and loved it.
Spectra S2 Plus Hospital Strength Double Electric Breast Pump
This is a great travel breast pump! It's small, easy to travel with, and discrete.
Elvie Stride Plus
It is absolutely not necessary to cover yourself or your baby when nursing in public, but for those who like a little of extra privacy, this is a great cover.
Muslin Nursing Cover, Breathable, Roman Green
Toys babies actually play with
These are the toys my kids actually used and loved (and still use and love)!
This kick and play mat is a favorite in our house. Both of my kids loved it. Beware because the Monkey in the Bubble Gum Tree song will get stuck in your head :)
Fisher-Price Deluxe Kick & Play Piano Gym
These are another favorite in our house. Our toddler loves these for climbing, building and making obstacle courses. Our infant loves to crawl all over these and use them to stand.
FDP SoftScape Playtime Climb Playset 9m-2yrs
These fabric crinkle books are always a hit! Babies love holding them in their hands and feeling the crinkling. They're a great toy for babies!
Crinkle Books Baby Toys Touch Feel for 0-3 Years
Hygiene care
These are some Hygiene items that make baby care so much easier.
The perfect nail trimmer for sharp baby claws. It's gentle and safe. It stops spinning when too much pressure is applied.
FANSIDI Baby Nail Trimmer Kit with 12 Pads, Blue
This shampoo smells amazing and it is so gentle on the babies skin. I still use this on my toddler.
Honest Co. Baby Bubble Bath, Lavender Calm, 12oz
A fun bath thermometer to make sure the bath water isn't too hot. I actually bought this for myself when I was pregnant so I could safely soak in the bathtub and then used it for both of my kids.
b&h Digital Baby Bath Thermometer (Duck)
This little baby bath is so great. It has a sling for newborns, and then it has sitting support for babies who are just learning to sit, and then the sling part removes completely and it's just an open bathtub. It has a hook so it can hang easily fro...
Skip Hop 3-Stage Smart Sling Tub, Moby, Grey
Safety
Safety is so important when it comes to babies. Here are some of my favorite items.
We love this gate for indoor and outdoor play. It's great for keeping crawling babies contained in a safe play space. We bought two of them and connected them together to make a large safe play area for our kids.
Toddleroo by North States Superyard Explorer Baby Play Yard, Gray Plastic
We used this car seat with both of our kids and we loved it.
Chicco KeyFit 30 ClearTex Infant Car Seat, Pewter
When our kids became too big or seemed to be uncomfortable in the bucket seats, we transitioned them over to this Graco car seat. We love it and bought 2! One for each of our kids.
Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat, Gotham
Attaching furniture to the wall is so important. These are the anchors we use to keep our furniture safe and secure.
4our Kiddies Furniture Anchors (10 Pack) 2023