My 3rd baby is due later this year and I’m beginning to pull out all of our items we had for our first two and think about what we may want to do differently!
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Already Have and Will Be Using Again
New Items We Are Trying
Hospital Bag Essentials
Newborn Essentials
Books
Already Have and Will Be Using Again
These are items that we used with our older two boys and are so loved that we will be using again!
We have used this same sound machine since my oldest was born and I will never own any other one🤣
Yogasleep Hushh Portable White Noise Machine
Our expired so we have to get a new one but we prefer a regular simple car seat rather than the fancy ones plus it fits our stroller base!
Graco SnugRide SnugFit DLX Infant Car Seat
We have an older version of this one and it’s still going strong! We used the heck out of the portable infant seat and the changing table part! This is the bassinet we used for baby in our room for the first few months!
Graco Pack n’ Play Close2Baby Playard Milan
The BEST burp cloths!
Looxii Muslin Burp Cloths 6 Pack 20x10
Didn’t use with my first but with my 2nd, I needed to be able to have a clean and baby safe place to separate from big brother every now and then
Fshibila 74x50 Baby Playpen with Mat Grey
I loved this very simple play gym I got for my 2nd! You can easily put any hanging toys on it
B. toys Wooden Baby Play Gym - Starry Sky
It hit me the other day that this diaper bag is 7 years old and still going strong!
RUVALINO Multifunction Baby Diaper Bag Backpack
We have the older version of this stroller and loved it! I can pop the car seat onto it, use it as a bassinet, and my favorite part is the seat turning both ways! We got so many miles on this thing and it’s still going strong! Can’t wait to use it ag...
Graco Modes Nest 3-in-1 Travel System
This is the double stroller we have an I’m not sure if we’ll end up using it or not. My youngest will be 5 when the baby is born so I can see us occasionally having the baby in front and middle child on the stool seat. This was however a game changer...
Graco Ready2Grow LX 2.0 Double Stroller Clark
This makes it so easy to wash hair during bath time with minimal water to the eyes
Skip Hop Moby Baby Bath Rinse Cup Blue
Will get a fresh set of these but these are the absolute best bibs. They have a waterproof layer that keeps wetness from getting to the clothing. My oldest drooled until he was almost 2 years old so he wore these all the time to keep his clothes dry!
Waterproof Everyday Bibs 10 Pack by Green Sprouts
It’s worth getting the 2 pack of these so you always have an extra! These help protect the crib mattress from any accidents!
Margaux & May Waterproof Crib Mattress Protector
Another one of those nursery items that makes me a little emotional🥲 to think about all of the hours spent in this rocker with my little babies who are now big boys just gets me…looking forward to using this one again!
Davinci Piper Swivel Glider Recliner Chair, Heathered Blue
This is the main swaddle we used for both of my older boys. So easy to use!
SwaddleMe Original 100% Cotton 3-Pack
I loved having this cart stocked with all of the essentials to roll around the house wherever needed
Simple Houseware 3-Tier Metal Utility Cart
The best stain remover for kid stains
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray 4oz
Classic paci
Philips Avent Soothie Silicone Pacifiers 4-Pack
Made it through the first two and plan to go one more round!
Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Anti-Colic 8oz 4pk
New Items We Are Trying
Never had one of these for my first 2 but my sister gave us hers and I’m excited to use it this go round!
Bottle Washer Pro - Baby Brezza
The carrier we have doesn’t work well for the newborn stage so I’m going to try this one!
BabyBjorn Baby Carrier Mini Mesh - 0-12 Months - Anthracite Black: Facing-In Front Carrier, 7-24 lbs Capacity, Standard Baby Carrier
I’ve seen a lot of people recommend this egg light for middle of the night feedings and changing so we are giving it a try!
MediAcous Kids Night Light, 7 Colors, Timer
I never had a simple and small stroller for my older 2 but wished I did so I added this to my registry!
Dream On Me Vista Moonwalk Baby Stroller
I was influenced by a Montessori influencer and am excited to use this to help big brothers hold baby brother!
Montessori Baby Topponcino | Newborn Support Pillow
The article and account that convinced me to give the Toppincino a try for baby #3! Also, go give Nicole a follow. She’s one of my favorites on the internet!
The Magic of the Topponcino - Montessori Baby Week 1
I didn’t love the bathtub we had for our first 2 and this one is highly recommended so I’m going to give it a try!
Angelcare Baby Bath Support Gray - Under 6 Months
I’ve seen a lot of people suggest this over Lanolin so I’m going to try it out
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter 2 fl oz
Saw these recommended and liked that they are the same nipple of the bottles we use
Dr. Brown's HappyPaci Silicone Baby Pacifier 4-Pack
Hospital Bag Essentials
My favorite toiletry bag! Love that I can hang in the bathroom for easy access!
COOSKY Travel Hanging Toiletry Bag for Women
We have used this same sound machine since my oldest was born and I will never own any other one🤣
Yogasleep Hushh Portable White Noise Machine
The hospital provides most of the postpartum care items you need but I always brought this with me just in case my nipples started getting sore while in the hospital
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream 1.41oz
I brought 2 pair of button up pajamas each time in the hospital and they were helpful for feeding!
Ekouaer Womens 2-Pack Summer Pajamas Set
I’ve been loving nightgowns lately so I think I’m going to throw a button up nightgown in my bag for this baby!
Ekouaer Women's Button Down Short Sleeve Nightgown
I brought a brand new pair of slippers with me to the hospital for my first two and will definitely be doing that again!
GOEWY Cozy Women's Fuzzy Slippers with Memory Foam
Newborn Essentials
We use aquaphor for allll the things! Definitely need multiple tubes of this!
Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment, 7 Oz Tube
Costco wipes are our favorite. We never stopped buying these to be honest😅 how do people without babies live without baby wipes everywhere? They are an essential for any age!
Both of my older 2 used this paci when they were babies before switching to Avent
MAM Original Matte Baby Pacifiers 0-6 Months, 2 Pack with Sterilizer
Costco diapers are our favorite!
Kirkland Signature Diaper Sizes 1-2
These were the best newborn swaddles! So easy to use when they are in that tiny stage
SwaddleMe Compression Baby Swaddle Pod 2-Pack
Books
We loved and still have all of our indestructible books! So good to have for in the car. I learned the hard way that board books in the mouth don’t survive and in the car, you can’t really stop it😂
Indestructibles: Hello, Farm! - Chew Proof Baby Book