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My 0–6 Month Baby Must-Haves as a First-Time Mom🩵✨
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items Sharing all of the baby products we actually used and loved during Haydn’s first 6 months! These are the things that made newborn life, bath time, mealtimes, diaper changes, and everyday mom life a little easier. 🤍
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BATH🫧🛁
DIAPER☁️🤍
Clothing 🧦🤎
FOOD🍳🖤
Other…🩵✨
BATH🫧🛁
Everything we loved for making baby’s bath time easier, cozier, and a little more fun.
We’ve loved using Tubby Todd for bath time! It’s gentle enough for baby’s skin and leaves him feeling clean without making his skin feel dry. Definitely one we keep stocked!
Tubby Todd Hair & Body Wash Fragrance Free - 8.5 fl oz
This has been one of our go-to baby lotions! It leaves Haydn’s skin feeling soft and moisturized without feeling heavy or greasy. We’ve kept this one in our routine since he was little!
Tubby Todd Lotion: Fragrance-Free & Moisturizing
These little wind-up bath toys made bath time so much more fun! They kept Haydn entertained and gave him something to play with while we got him all cleaned up. Such a simple little toy, but definitely a favorite!
Wind Up Turtle Bath Toys for Toddlers 1-3, 3 Pack Swimming Bathtub Toys | ASTM F963-23 Tested, Non-Toxic ABS, Wind-Up No Batteries, Quick-Dry Drain Holes, for Pool & Preschool Toddlers
These are one of those simple baby essentials you’ll use ALL the time! They’re soft and gentle for bath time, wiping little faces, and cleaning up messes throughout the day. I always recommend having more than you think you’ll need!
Konssy 7 Pack Muslin Baby Washcloths, Burp Cloths & Wash Cloths for Babies | 11 x 11 In, 100% Cotton, Ultra-Soft & Absorbent, Machine Washable, Baby Bath Towels for Newborns, Girls & Boys (Blue)
We loved this tub during the newborn stage and as Haydn got bigger! I love that it grows with baby instead of needing a new tub for every stage. It made bath time feel so much easier and gave us a safe, comfortable spot to bathe him.
Frida Baby 4-in-1 Grow-with-Me Baby Bathtub, Baby Tub for Newborns to Toddler with Removable Bath Seat & Backrest for Bath Support in Tub
DIAPER☁️🤍
All the diapering essentials we used on repeat to make changes a little easier and less messy
This wipe warmer was such a nice little thing to have during those late-night diaper changes! Having warm wipes for those middle-of-the-night changes made things so much easier, especially when Haydn was little.
Momcozy Baby Wipe Warmer, Spring Design
One of those baby items I didn’t realize I needed until we had it! The Diaper Genie makes diaper changes so much easier and helps keep the nursery smelling fresh. Definitely one of our 0–6 month baby must-haves!
Diaper Genie
This is one of those baby products I always like having on hand! We’ve used it for dry patches, little irritated spots, and extra-dry skin. A little goes a long way, and it’s definitely become a staple in our baby care routine
Tubby Todd All Over Ointment Baby Eczema Cream
Our favorite diapers! They’re super soft, fit really well, and have been great for keeping leaks under control. We’ve used Coterie from the beginning and keep coming back to them.
Coterie Diapers | Pricing, Cost, Reviews
These are some of my favorite baby wipes! They’re thick, soft, and actually make messy diaper changes so much easier. I also love that they don’t feel overly wet.
Hypoallergenic Baby Wipes | 99% Water and Plant-based ...
Clothing 🧦🤎
The baby clothes and pajamas we loved for comfort, easy changes, and everyday wear
These were some of our most-worn pajamas during the first few months! The double zipper makes nighttime diaper changes so much easier, and they’re cozy enough for everyday wear.
Two-Way Zip Sleep & Play Pajamas
These bibs were a lifesaver once we started getting into solids! They catch so much of the mess and make cleanup after meals way easier. I love having a bunch on hand because we go through them so quickly!
Baby Drool Bibs and Bandana Bibs For 0 to 36 Months
This was one of our favorite sleep products when Haydn was little! It helped make the transition out of swaddling so much easier and gave him that cozy, snug feeling without being swaddled. Definitely a newborn sleep must-have for us!
Magic Sleepsuit Baby Merlin's 100% Cotton
These pajamas are SO soft and cozy! They were some of our favorites for everyday wear and bedtime, especially during those early months. I loved how comfortable they were for Haydn and how easy they made diaper changes.
Carter's Purely Soft Baby Sleepwear: Comfy Pajamas
FOOD🍳🖤
Our favorite mealtime essentials that made starting solids and feeding baby so much easier
Beech-Nut has been one of our go-to baby foods as we started introducing solids! I love having easy options on hand for busy days, and it’s been nice being able to try different flavors and foods with Haydn
Beech-Nut® Baby Food: Real Food for Babies & Toddlers
These suction bowls are a must once your baby starts eating solids! The suction on the bottom helps keep the bowl from sliding all over the table, which means a little less mess for mama. Definitely a kitchen staple for us!
PandaEar 3 Pack Baby Bowls with Suction| Stay Put Silicone Food Bowl for Babies Kids Toddlers Infants| Food Grade Soft Safe BPA-Free Silicone (Brown Grey Tan)
A bottle warmer was such a lifesaver for those middle-of-the-night feeds! It made warming bottles quick and easy, especially when we were both exhausted. Definitely one of those things I was so glad to have during the newborn stage.
Grownsy 8-in-1 OG Fast Bottle Warmer with Timer, Green | Fast & Even Heating, Nutri-Preserve, Safe Material, Precise Temp, Easy Operation, Multi-Use Bottle Warmer for All Feed Stages
These are a must once your baby starts solids! The little pocket catches so much food and makes cleanup way easier. I also love that they’re silicone, so you can just rinse them off and use them again!
PandaEar Set of 3 Silicone Baby Bibs Waterproof
We’ve loved having this high chair for mealtimes! It’s easy to clean, comfortable for baby, and gives us a spot where Haydn can sit and enjoy meals with us. Definitely one of our baby essentials once we started solids!
Graco EveryStep Slim 6-in-1 Highchair
Other…🩵✨
All the random baby essentials we didn’t know we needed but ended up using ALL the time
These were our go-to pacifiers when Haydn was little! I love how simple they are, and they’re easy to keep a few around the house, diaper bag, and car. Definitely worth having on hand
Phillips Avent Pacifiers
This has been such a fun little addition to our baby routine! I love that it’s made specifically for little ones and keeps Haydn smelling fresh without being overpowering. Definitely a cute baby-care extra I’ve loved having
Baby Deo
This carrier was such a lifesaver when Haydn wanted to be held but I still needed my hands free! I loved being able to wear him around the house, run errands, or get things done while keeping him close. Definitely one of my favorite baby essentials!
Ergobaby Embrace Newborn Carrier 0-12M Cream
A car diaper caddy is something I didn’t know I needed until I had a baby! I love keeping diapers, wipes, extra clothes, and little essentials organized and ready to grab when we’re out. It makes diaper changes on the go so much easier!
Lily Miles Baby Diaper Caddy Organizer Tote
This was such a lifesaver when Haydn was stuffy! It makes clearing those little noses so much easier than trying to use a manual aspirator, especially when baby isn’t a fan. Definitely something I recommend keeping on hand!
Frida Baby Electric NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator for Baby & Toddler, Essential | Nose Sucker for Congestion & Allergy Relief, Upgraded with 3 Suction Levels, 2 Silicone Tips, USB
A baby grooming kit is definitely something I recommend having before baby arrives! Having everything together—nail clippers, a brush, comb, and other little essentials—made those first few months so much easier. Definitely one of those things you’ll...
Baby Grooming Kit, Infant Safety Care Set with Hair Brush Comb Nail Clipper Nasal Aspirator,Baby Essentials Kit for Newborn Girls Boys