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Favorite Products as a First-Time Mom
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items These are my tried and true first-time mom products! I love every single one of these and would repurchase in a a heartbeat.
Sections
8
Sleep
Clothes
Baby Gear
Baby Development
Baby Health & Hygiene
Wraps & Carriers
Sleep
I love the peace of mind this gives - knowing I can check my baby’s heart rate and oxygen in real time from my phone helps me sleep a little better at night.
Dream Sock® – Owlet US
This mattress gives me so much peace of mine! Our 4 month old has just started rolling and knowing that he can breathe through this mattress if he ends up face down makes me feel so much better.
Essential Crib Mattress
Yes yes yes! We rub these on our little ones feet at night AND it’s all natural. We LOVE all of these products.
Magnesium Cream | 4 oz
If you have a baby who loves to sleep with their arms up like I do, then you need this! Our son slept so well once we switched to this swaddle. He hated having his arms at his side and always escaped. I would recommend this swaddle 1,000 times to any...
Newborn Swaddles - Arms Up Swaddles for Infants
This sleep sack is perfect for the transition from fully swaddled to your little one having their arms out. Once our son started rolling we transitioned him to this sack and he loves it so much!
Halo SleepSack Swaddle Cotton - Blue, Small | Babylist Shop
Say no more! These sheets are SO soft and so cute. We have so many different patterns and love to switch them out.
Sage Chequer Crib Sheet
I love this for having my son sleep next to us in our room! It has sounds, vibration, and it swivels. The top is also removable which makes it easy for you to travel with. We just take the top off and bring it with us!
Halo BassiNest Swivel Sleeper 3.0 - Grey | Babylist Shop
Clothes
Onesies that you don't have to zip or button? Yes please! These are magnetic and are so soft and easy for those middle of the night diaper changes. These are all my son wears and we absolutely love them! I will never stop buying these for my babies.
Magnetic Me Organic Cotton Magnetic Footie 2 Pack Bundle - Yellow Assorted, Newborn | Babylist Shop
Baby Gear
Perfect for those newborn days when they can still only lay down. We LOVED going on walks with this bassinet.
Bassinet V3
A mess free change! So easy to just wipe off after changing your babies diaper. This is a product I will always recommend to any mom!
Peanut® Changer – The Original Made in USA Easy-to-Clean Changing pad ...
The BEST product if you have a newborn. This would be one of my top 5 recommended products. My newborn was in this so much in those early months when you want him close to you but still need to be hands free. This makes them feel cozy and still secur...
Infant Loungers - Snuggle Me Organic
The best stroller/car seat combo! So easy to maneuver and it grows with your baby. The car seat snaps right into the stroller and when you're ready to switch to the rumble seat, it is such an easy transition. I could not recommend this enough.
UPPAbaby Vista V3 Stroller & Mesa V3 Infant Car Seat Travel System - Declan | Babylist Shop
If your baby loves to be bounced/rocked then this thing is a miracle worker. It does the bouncing and rocking for you and also has a sound machine! If you need a little break then let this do the work for you. Our baby loves it!
UPPAbaby Mamaroo Smart Swing - Charlie | Babylist Shop
Love love love! This monitor connects to WiFi so it can travel with you which I LOVE. It's so easy to use and I like that the monitor is separate from my phone like some of the other camera monitors.
VTech VM819 2.8" Digital Video Baby Monitor | Babylist Shop
This bouncer!!! Need to take a shower? Bouncer. Need to do the dishes? Bouncer. Need to cook dinner? Bouncer! My baby love love loves this (coming from a baby who only likes to be held) and it has helped me get so much done around the house. I know i...
BabyBjörn Bouncer Bliss and Toy Bar Bundle - Light Beige/Pastels | Babylist Shop
We have this attached to our stroller and our car seat. It is so easy to bring along on the go for a baby who loves white noise especially for an on-the-go nap!
Hatch Hatch Go - Putty | Babylist Shop
The BEST bottle washer! This makes washing/sterilizing bottles/pacis/etc. SO easy. 10/10 worth buying! Especially if you plan to use formula and wash bottles all the time.
Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro - White/Black | Babylist Shop
Baby Development
My son LOVES this for tummy time. It keeps him entertained for so long while getting him to work on moving the water and fish around.
Splashin'kids Inflatable Tummy Time Water Mat
Another great one for tummy-time. We love this one because all of the different colors and textures. Each corner of the mat has a different purpose and it’s great for sensory play!
The Play Gym | Baby Activity & Tummy Time Mat
We use these contract cards every single day! We use them for tummy-time, on the go in the stroller, in the car, etc. our baby loves them and it keeps him entertained for so long while helping him grow and learn!
Tummy Time Toys: High Contrast Baby Book
These soft crinkle books are our favorite toy right now! They go everywhere with us. These save us in the car and in restaurants! Our 4 month old could flip through these all day long.
Montessori Baby Soft Book
The simplest ball that has the biggest impact! We do not leave the house without this in our diaper bag. We call it our son’s “emotional support ball”🤣 I don’t know why this thing is a miracle worker, but it is. Our son LOVES this ball! I’ve ordered...
Oball Toy Ball Rattle - Teal
The best toy for tummy-time! The lights and toys make it so fun for your little one and keep them engaged long enough to make an impact on those neck muscles. I would buy this over and over again!
Fisher-Price Fisher Price Glow and Grow Kick & Play Gym - Blue | Babylist Shop
Baby Health & Hygiene
The only thing I use to trim our baby’s nails! I tried the baby nail files but always came back to these. They are tried and true and work so well! The curve makes it so easy!
Professional Fingers Toe Nail Scissors CURVED ARROW F9L0 new. Cuticle NAIL N7I0
This is the only cream that helped clear my son’s baby acne. It’s so moisturizing and is a clean and gentle on his skin! I couldn’t recommend this more.
All Over Ointment Eczema Treatment
Help your sweet teething baby out with this natural oil! I rub it on our sons gums and jaw and it helps so so much!
Baby Teething Oil | 1 oz
If your baby LAUNCHES their binky across the room like mine then these have been a life saver for us! You just wipe the binky off and pop it right back in. I always have these on hand in our diaper bag!
Munchkin Arm & Hammer Pacifier Wipes
Loving these for my teething baby! I freeze my breast milk and he loves it to help soothe his gums + so easy to use!
Silicone Baby Fruit Food Feeder, Breastmilk Popsicle Molds, Silicone Teething Toys, Infant Self Feeding, BPA Free,Green
The fact they thought to make a diaper cream into a spray is genius! No more messy hands and this cream clears my son’s rash within the day. We LOVE this stuff!
Sweet Cheeks Diaper Paste Spray
This bathtub is great for growing with baby! We use this every night and LOVE it. We've used it from day one and our son is now almost 5 months!
Frida Baby 4-in-1 Grow With Me Bath Tub | Babylist Shop
Wraps & Carriers
This is the only way I would baby wear when my son was a newborn! It makes them feel so snuggled and secured while they are still so little. A lot of carriers are great for when they get a little bigger but for the newborn stage this was perfect! We ...
Solly Baby Wrap Carrier - Heritage Check | Babylist Shop
If you have a baby who loves to be held like I do, then you need this! My son falls asleep in this EVERY time I wear him. This helps me be hands-free, get errands or chores done, while still giving him the comfort and contact he is wanting and needin...
MABĒ The Monarch Carrier - Houndstooth | Babylist Shop
Accessories
The holy grail of diaper bags! So many storage compartments, diaper changing mat and big zipper to close. AND it’s cute! I love this bag so much and recommend it to all my mom friends.
Levy Backpack Beige
This is tied to both of my diaper bags to keep Pacis clean and tucked away until we need them! Such a simple thing that you don’t think about until you need it. LOVE this!
Silicone Pacifier Case
All moms need their drink on the go! This cup holder attaches so easy to your stroller and has a spot for your phone as well! This is a must!
J.L. Childress Stroller Cup & Phone Holder - Universal for Baby Strollers & Wagons, Bikes, Wheelchairs & More - Black
This gives me such peace of mind in the car! I attach it to the headrest in front of my baby so I can see him while I’m driving. We can’t always help when they start crying in the car and this mirror helps to ease my mind and see what’s going on back...
Munchkin Brica 360° Pivot Baby In-Sight Adjustable Car Mirror - Black
The one and only binky my son will use! He loves being able to hold on to the ring portion himself and the flat head. I know each baby typically has their own preference but we love these!
Cutie PAT Starter Kit
This fan!!! It is so easy to attach to the stroller, the car seat, the head rest, etc. Especially in those hot summer months! I even took mine to the hospital with me, wrapped it around the arm of the bed and used it while giving birth (absolute game...
Momcozy USB Rechargeable Handheld Cooling Fan for Travel - Black | Babylist Shop
Products for Mom
I would buy this for every single mom I know if I could! Honestly the best baby shower gift I got. This saved me! I used it for 4 weeks during my recovery! Postpartum moms you will not regret buying this.
Frida Mom Postpartum Recovery Essentials Kit | Babylist Shop
I'm not exaggerating when I say these SAVED me! Being new to nursing I didnt know what to expect but the pain, bleeding and chapped nipples were no joke. I used these and nipple balm after each feed and couldnt have survived without them. I even stuc...
Silverette Silver Nursing Cups - Regular | Babylist Shop
This mixed with the silverettes will be your saving grace as a nursing mama! I recommend these two products to all my pregnant friends and family. They both provide so much relief during a time of new pain and trying to recover!
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter - 2 Fl Oz, 1 | Babylist Shop