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First Time Mom Ultimate Essentials
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items I am currently pregnant with my second girl. This is the list of essentials that I used with my first born and what I will be purchasing for my second.
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Nursing/Breastfeeding
Baby Eczema and Cradle Cap Care & Bathtime Essentials
Baby Nursery & Sleep
Toddler Feeding Products/Gear
Baby & Toddler Food
Car/Travel Baby Gear
Nursing/Breastfeeding
I successfully breastfed for 2 ½ years and this is everything I needed to make that happen! I was told by the father that I wouldn't be able to handle breastfeeding so I made it my goal to breastfeed as long as I possibly could. I will be using these...
Use this on the opposite breast while nursing your baby and catch what sometimes falls out plus more! Make sure to watch videos on how to put on correctly! Save all that liquid gold! I bought multiple and used for many months.
Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump
This shield saved me from the pain of nursing while helping me get the hang of breastfeeding and get a good latch. I used for the first six months or so. Next time I’m bringing it in the hospital bag. Essential for flat or inverted nipples.
Medela Contact Nipple Shield Large 24mm
This is the breast pump I used with my first baby. I loved that the milk went into the bottle with minimal pieces and didn’t go into a machine. Very easy to use and keep clean. They also sell parts and bigger bottles if you want to have clean pieces ...
Spectra Breast Pump
Replacement parts for the Spectra Breast Pump. Having extra helps to do less last minute cleaning. It was quite nice having extra parts.
Premium Accessory Kit Replacement Parts 20mm, 24mm or 28mm
Breast milk storage bags. Lay these flat for easy storage! Use a marker to write the dates and put the newest supply in the back so you’re always using the oldest. I donated all my breast milk that I pumped and it felt so rewarding.
Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags, 100 Ct
Burp cloths save your clothes and I even put them on top of my boppy when I was nursing so I could catch any spills and not have to constantly wash my boppy cover.
Muslin Burp Cloths
These were my favorite nursing cami’s. Nice stretchy material that kinda helped suck in the loose belly skin as well. I always prioritized wearing these over others. Truly my favorite.
Women's Bravado Designs bravado! BASICS Slimming Maternity and ...
Disposable nursing pads I used in the beginning of my breastfeeding journey but then switched to reusable once I wasn’t leaking so much.
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads
Reusable nursing pads I used once my leakage wasn’t so much from breastfeeding. I like these because they’re flat. They worked great.
Washable, Disposable & Reusable Bamboo Nursing Pads
Brings baby closer to you and takes pressure off c section scar as well. Used this all day long for over a year plus!
Nursing Pillow
Breastfeeding hurts sometimes that's why I recommend a nipple shield but you'll also need this cream to help you out as you adjust to not using one. Buy multiple so you have them on the go and at home!
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter™ Cream
4 in 1 Nursing and Carrier Cover
Mom Boss® 4-in-1 Multi-Use Nursing Cover and Scarf
These have no business being as good as they are. They're actually really good. Not soft more on the dried crunchy side which I did like. Taste like a chocolate chip cookie with a little extra in them. You can also buy the single serve bag to try the...
Munchkin Milkmakers Lactation Cookie Bites Oatmeal Chocolate Chip
Baby Eczema and Cradle Cap Care & Bathtime Essentials
My first daughter had eczema for around 2 years and had cradle cap as well. Here is the only solution we found that worked best for us.
We tried so many eczema lotions and this is the only one that worked. It has to be this exact product in the jar. The tube in the same brand is a different formula and didn’t work for us. You can find travel size tiny jars to try out. One jar lasted ...
Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Night Balm 11oz (6 Pack)
The tools needed to help remove cradle cap.
DermaFrida the FLAKEFIXER Cradle Cap System - Sponge, Brush and Comb
The cradle cap shampoo we used.
Bee Gone Cradle Cap Baby Shampoo 8oz
Baby Nursery & Sleep
I couldn't figure out how to swaddle with a blanket so I used these instead and they were super easy and worked great.
aden + anais essential Easy Swaddle Wrap Quick Change - Zipper - Fairytale Flowers - 0-3 Months - 3pk
Great wearable blanket once you are out of the swaddle stage or if your baby doesnt like to be swaddled.
Wearable Baby Blankets - Halo Sleep
Another good option for swaddling but allows their arms to move around more.
Swaddle Blanket Baby Girl Boy Easy Zipper Wrap 2 Pack Newborn Infant ...
The cutest crib sheets. Definitely buy multiple sets of sheets due to accidents.
Fitted Crib Sheet I Love You - Cloud Island™ White/Gray
Waterproof crib liner. Don't ruin your mattress.
Sealy Cozy Dreams Waterproof Quilted Fitted Crib & Toddler Mattress Pad
Toddler Feeding Products/Gear
This baby feeding booster seat can be moved around easily compared to the larger seats. Looks easy to clean as well.
Ingenuity Baby Base 2-in-1 Booster Seat
You will need these for cleaning all of the areas of the cup's lid and straw area. Necessity for baby and toddler stage.
Straw Brush Set - 5pc - up&up
Bottle brushes are just a necessity. I like the ones that suction to the countertop like these do.
Munchkin Sponge Bottle Brush - Gray
I bought these simply because they are cute but they do work well for the bottle and cup lids and crevices.
Boon Cacti Bottle Cleaning Brush Set
This grass looking bottle drying rack was cute but also got the job done.
Boon Grass Drying Rack - Green
We did use this soap for our baby and toddler cups and purchased multiple times. But any dish soap you wish to use should be fine.
Dapple Bottle & Dish Soap - Fragrance Free - 16.9 fl oz
This is also a drying rack we used and tried out. Worked great and affordable price!
Munchkin Fold Cup and Bottle Drying Rack - White
Don't lose your baby bottle pieces etc. in the dishwasher!
Munchkin Deluxe Dishwasher Basket - Gray
If you know the meal is gonna be a super messy or could stain then go ahead pull this bad boy out. They will still make a mess but at least you will have tried. Even with a long sleeve bib like this on don't expect perfection.
Long Sleeve Bib - Rainbow - Cloud Island
Silicone bibs are great because they actually stay open and have a chance of catching some of the dropped snacks or food. They're also the easiest to clean and will not stain like fabric ones can.
Silicone Bibs - 2pk - Flowers/Dots - Cloud Island
Muslin is such a nice and soft but absorbant material. This is great for burping and food clean up. I also like these to lay on the nursing pillow. You'll want more than a couple in my experience as these get dirty and used up quick.
Muslin Burp Cloths | Organic Cotton & Absorbent Designs
These can actually be great for catching drool and maybe any spit up after feeding. Doesn't hurt to try these out they just don't cover them much that's why I say they are good for cleaning up drool.
Baby 3pk Muslin Bandana Bib - Cloud Island™ Khaki: Cotton Snap Closure, 0 ...
Disney baby feeding collection? Add to cart.
Bumkins Disney Princess Collection | Bibs, Snack Bags & On-the-Go Gear
Silicone plates that stay suctioned to the table that don't get thrown at the wall? Need.
Bumkins Disney Silicone Grip Dish Dining Bowl - Winnie the Pooh
Mickey Mouse silicone grip plate? Yes. The grip is nice though so the baby can't accidentally move it or make it fall to the floor.
Bumkins Silicone Grip Dish - Mickey Mouse
Silicone chewable utensils are needed for the baby stage. Here's some cute mickey ones that would match the dish as well.
Mickey Mouse Chewtensils Silicone Baby Spoon and Fork Set
Mickey and Minnie long sleeve bib. So cute.
Bumkins Disney Longsleeve Bibs - Mickey and Minnie
These 360 cups are great for baby to learn to drink from an open cup. I breastfed my daughter so she did not understand any cup with a straw or nipple so these were the only option. The handles are great for their little hands then when they get bigg...
Munchkin Miracle 360⁰ Trainer Cup
The bigger size of the best open cup style sippy cups.
Munchkin Miracle 360 Sippy Cup - 10oz
Stainless steel 360 sippy cups. These did not come out with my first but we will be using these for sure. The open cup style is great for those who breastfeed and do not want nipple confusion or if your kid is picky like mine and didn't understand a ...
Munchkin Miracle Stainless Steel Sippy Cup - 10oz
These work best for those crunchy puffs all babies get obsessed with. They put their hands in and grab a handful and can only pull out what's in their fingers so these won't spill. Necessity.
Munchkin Snack Catcher - 2pk
Put the fruit or purees in and this is like an edible teether. You can also make these be cold so it helps with teething. Silicone is easier to clean than the mesh versions.
Munchkin Silicone Baby Food Feeder for Solids & Purees - Blue/Mint - 2pk
These are the spoons we got for the toddler stage. Perfect small size for their mouth.
Munchkin Soft-Tip Infant Spoons - 6pk
Learning how to use utensils is hard and these are great for learning and knowing they can at least get some food on the spoon.
Gentle Dip™ Multistage First Spoon Set, 3 Pack
Super cute snack cup. Snacks won't spill thanks to the special lid and it's just so cute with build in handles for their tiny hands!
Itzy Snack Cup
Reuseable snack bags. Limit waste while also looking super cute!
Bumkins Disney Snack Bag - 100 Magical Celebration
Fancy puree feeder.
Bottle Feeder with a Spoon
Put your leftover or home made baby food in here and freeze to use later! Perfect portions as well.
Silicone Baby Food Freezer Tray – 1.5 oz Sections
Baby & Toddler Food
My daughter loved these so much. They are crunchy at first and then melt in their mouths. We called them surfboards. She liked all the flavors.
Organic Blueberry & Purple Carrot Teether Wafers
My daughter loved these so much. They are crunchy at first and then melt in their mouths. She liked all the flavors.
Organic Sweet Potato & Banana Teether Wafers
These are freeze dried yogurt drops and they are yummy. All flavors are great. I may or may not have also eaten these. I am looking forward to eating these again I mean giving these to my second born.
Organic Strawberry Yogis Baby Snack
Greek yogurt freeze dried into little drops. These are so yummy. Do me a favor and eat one to “taste test” and no I will not judge you if you eat these more often than your baby will. They are so good.
Organic Blueberry & Purple Carrot Greek Yogis Baby Snack
These were also in the rotation of little snacks to give my toddler. They are a lot more flavorful so I would not start out with these before the others I have in these list. I do recommend them though and the other flavors.
Apple, Sweet Potato & Kiwi Fruit & Veggie Creamies
Baby version of cheese puffs. Enough said. Start the addiction young.
Veggie Puffs Cheddar | Kids + Toddler Snacks
These did not exist at the time but these look like a great little snack. We did buy other products from this brand and they were all great.
Organic Strawberry Pick-Me Sticks for 7+ Months Baby Snacks
Car/Travel Baby Gear
Save money from the social pressure of the more expensive strollers. This one is highly recommended and is on my list for the second baby.
Graco Outpace Baby Stroller
Travel system for the stroller and car seat that is highly recommended for an affordable stroller. I hated my first stroller so I am going with this one for the second baby after seeing how easy it is to use that doesn't break the bank.
Graco Outpace Travel System