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Baby must haves/Baby shower gifts
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items For all the mommy’s who want to be 100% prepared and for all the loved ones who aren’t sure what they really need most
Sections
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Sleep 💤
Health 🩺
Bathing 🛁
Feeding 🍼
For mama 🤰
On the go 🚗
Sleep 💤
To help both you and baby sleep through the night
Me personally? I SUCKED at conventional swaddling to the point that changing baby in the middle of the night was a literal nightmare. This does it for you and it’s amazing!!!!
Omni Swaddle Wrap & Arms-Up Sleeves - 0-3 Months
This one is a pricy one but it saved my sanity. I was actually able to sleep at night knowing I would be alerted if anything was wrong and it tracks baby’s sleep schedules! Awesome
Dream Sock® – Owlet US
Plays music, spinning mobile, and vibrates
Simmons Kids' Shooting Star Rocking Bassinet with Airflow Mesh - Platinum
This is still used it’s so soothing and relaxing and there’s so many cool features like baby meditation and bedtime stories !
Hatch Rest 2nd Gen All-in-one Sleep Machine, Nightlight & Sound Machine
Health 🩺
The things you need that you don’t even think of
With all the mucus newborns have this is a life saver much better than the suction bulbs… and NO the boogies don’t get in your mouth lol
Frida Baby NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator
This was a game changer for me, I had so much fear about trimming nails and when I found this I was shocked. It’s so easy to use and gentle they don’t even notice it.
Baby Nail File, Nail Clippers + Trimmer Kit - 4 Buffer Pads, LED Light + Case
BEST diaper cream hands down clears up rashes so fast
Boudreaux's Butt Paste Baby Diaper Rash Cream Maximum Strength - 4oz
This is a must have when baby is sick, it helps loosen the mucus so much
The Boogie Brand Micro-Mist Saline Inhaler - 1.7oz
Bathing 🛁
To make bath time a little less chaotic
The best tub, it’s useful longer than you think. Big messes that you don’t want floating in the bath water? Need!
Angelcare : Baby Bath Tubs & Seats
Helps to make sure water is at a safe temp and also a cute toy
Dreambaby Room and Bath Thermometer - Duck
Feeding 🍼
No one realizes how often babies want a bottle until you have one screaming in your ear, these will make the process smoother 🤣
Sterilizers and drys them all in one go!!! Saves so much time and your sanity and also great for pump parts!!!
Dr. Brown's All-in-One Sterilizer & Dryer for Baby Bottles and Newborn Essentials
Sooo convenient for the middle of the night feeds especially if you’re breastfeeding
Boppy : Nursing Pillows
My fav bottle warmer it’s so easy to use
"Momcozy Baby Bottle Warmer, 6-in-1 Warmer with Smart Temp Control, 2-5 ...
For mama 🤰
Postpartum is rough there’s no sugarcoating that but these will get you through it 🫶
This stuff is amazing, so soothing, smells good, safe for baby to consume and can be used for lips and other dry sensitive skin!!
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter - 2 fl oz
Spraying this down there after giving birth will save you especially if you had stitches!!!
Dermoplast Pain Relief Spray for Minor Cuts, Burns and Bug Bites - 2.75oz
This is the realest must have on this whole entire list. You NEED this for after birth. The one they give you at the hospital doesn’t even come close!
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle
Yes just yes
Frida Mom Instant Ice Maxi Pad - 8ct
Let’s be honest the blood that comes out of you is insane. I loved these things so much and didn’t have to worry about leakage. I thought about buying them for my normal cycles lol.
Always Discreet Adult Postpartum Incontinence Underwear for Women - Maximum Protection - S/M - 19ct
This is an awesome baby shower gift for someone who you’re on that level with. They will appreciate you so much it has all the things.
Frida Mom Postpartum Recovery Essentials Kit with Peri Bottle
If you’re breastfeeding I’m sorry to say but your boobs will not be turning off. I used to wake up in a puddle of milk… you’re gonna need these.
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads - 100ct
On the go 🚗
This bag is great it has the perfect amount of storage and the portable changing station is a must especially with how messy newborns are
Diaper Bag Backpack, Multifunction Diaper Backpack with Changing Station, USB Charging Port, Large Capacity Travel Backpack with Sunshade & Pacifier Case, Gray
This gave me so much peace of mind and still does. It’s so nice to be able to keep an eye on them without having to do a full 360 in your seat.
HD Baby Car Camera Monitor System
Although we have diaper bags this is still very useful to be able to keep items in your car that you may need to grab in a pinch
Monbebe Backseat Organizer, Soho
Trust me when I say the sun getting in babies eyes will piss them off more than you know
Munchkin Sun Safety Car Window Rollershade with Heat Alert - Black - 2pk
The car is noisy and unfamiliar this helps baby stay comforted.
Momcozy Portable Noise Machine - White