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Everything for Baby’s First Year
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items As a mom of 2 kids, still in my 2nd baby’s first year, I have a list of items I used and would absolutely recommend! With my first baby I went overboard and realized what I actually used, so here they are!
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Bath Time
Changing Station
Starting Solids
Car Rides
Nursery
Sleep
Bath Time
Bath time was so sweet to watch but I really try to make it enjoyable and comfortable for my babies.
The newborn bath I wish I started with! This one is easier to store than the big baby bathtub I started with, and it can be used directly in the tub!
Angelcare Baby Bath Support
I can’t stand the feeling of the microfiber baby towels, so these are wonderful! Soft, absorbent and cute designs!
2-Pack Muslin Baby Towels 100% Cotton
My baby’s first bath toys once she was sitting up in the bath. Easy for them to hold and rattle.
Munchkin® Float & Play Bubbles 4 Count
Both of my girls had cradle cap as babies, so this was a must for us. Soft and gentle but really helpful.
Frida Baby SkinSoother Bath Brush
MUST HAVE if your baby has cradle cap! This in addition to the brushes helped so, so much.
Frida Baby Cradle Cap Treatment
I love this brand. Gentle and not harmful. My first has very sensitive skin and this has worked so well. The scents are nice, too!
Honest Co. 2-in-1 Shampoo + Lotion Bundle
I love this bath seat, and so does my baby. When your baby is able to sit on their own, this option is awesome! It’s secure with the suctions and it makes my baby so happy that she can sit up and play in the bath. I bought it for my first child and n...
Ingenuity Bath Seat for Sit-Up Baby
Changing Station
The items in my changing station I am so happy with. Not one item do I regret!
EASY to clean! I bought this one for my 2nd baby, before this I had one that was hard to clean and basically required a sheet. I hated that. This one is so nice!
Evolur Baby Changing Pad - Soft and Portable
I went with a wicker basket to organize diapers, wipes and a lotion on top of the changing table. I didn’t like the diaper caddys and their handles, and they just felt flimsy.
3 Pack Wicker Baskets for Organizing
BEST wipe dispenser. Open with one hand and pull the wipes out easy. There’s a weighted plate that you put on top of the wipes so it pulls out one at a time easily.
OXO Tot Perfect Pull Wipes Dispenser
Love and still use this. It uses normal kitchen trash bags so you don’t need to buy separate bags!
Ubbi Steel Diaper Pail
Starting Solids
My babies love to eat and be independent! But boy, can it get messy.
I love the choking barrier on these, it let me chill out when my babies started using spoons themselves!
First Stage Baby Spoons 6+ Months
Perfect for baby to hold and have fruit. I loved how easy they are to clean.
Baby Food Feeder
Yes, baby will eventually throw the bowl on the floor, as much as we don’t want that to happen! Suction bowls will save your sanity!
Set of 2 Suction Bowls for Baby & Toddlers
Car Rides
Simple items to make car rides a little easier. Trust me, I have a girl that hates car rides!
Secure, rotates and shatterproof!
Baby Car Mirror Double Award-Winning
Try keeping baby happy on car rides with an attachable car seat toy.
Car Seat & Stroller Activity Toy
Vibrates and plays music so it can be soothing for baby. And mine loves having something to hold.
Fisher-Price Calming Hedgehog Soother
Nursery
Items that made life so much easier with our littles, and I wouldn’t change any of them!
2.5 years in and still going strong. Why I love it - no WiFi, can add additional cameras if you have more kids, noise reduction for background noise
NO WIFI Infant Optics DXR-8 PRO Monitor
So amazing I own 2! No subscription required, 30+ sounds, different color options and you can control it from your phone.
Momcozy Sound Machine + Night Light
A lightweight bouncer that’s easy to bring with you, and when it’s folded it’s very slim and easy to store. My kids enjoyed it.
Baby Delight Deluxe Portable Baby Bouncer
I spend many nights in this chair, thank goodness it’s comfy! It glides, swivels and reclines.
Carter’s Arlo Glider Recliner Nursery Chair
Adjustable height,fit next to our bed great making it easy for middle of the night feedings and spacious for baby.
Baby Delight Bedside Bassinet
This musical smoother saved us many times, and it’s still going strong 2 years later.
Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother
Sleep
Comfy and cozy sleep items for the babe.
I’ve been very impressed with our sleep sacks from Kyte Baby. They’re still in amazing shape after being used for months on end with my first baby and now with my second.
KYTE BABY Rayon Sleep Sack 1.0 TOG
More bang for your buck, budget friendly! They have different TOG options and sizes.
Baby Sleep Sack 0.5 TOG, Organic Cotton
Greatest Pjs of All Time!! The old navy ribbed footies are the best. They have a great amount of stretch so even when baby outgrows some pjs, these will fit a little longer. Very soft and I love the double zippers and hand covers.
2-Way-Zip Sleep & Play Ribbed Footed One-Piece for Baby | Old Navy
For the newborn swaddle stages, these Velcro swaddles made it extremely easy.
Comfy Cubs Velcro Swaddle
Learning Toys & Activities
It’s the coolest thing to watch your baby discover and interact with toys! Here’s some favs.
If there’s one toy/playgym you get, this should be it. My babies loved it. Once wake windows are longer, this is great and it grows with baby.
Fisher-Price Baby Playmat Kick & Play Piano
Stackers are the besttt! Simple and keeps them so busy once they can grab and hold things.
Stacking Ring STEM Learning Toy, 6+ Months
Medicine
Natural medicine items I use for my babies.
6+ months, they dissolve in baby’s mouth easily and work wonders!
Hyland's Baby Tiny Cold Tablets
Love the Hyland’s brand
Hyland's Baby Organic Daytime Cough Syrup + Immune Support
I never thought I’d use baby vapor rub as often as we did! It helped us so many times.
Frida Baby No-Mess Vapor Rub
Teething
Teething can be tough on baby and parent, be prepared before it starts!
Magic!! These worked wonders for my babies. They both love taking them and they dissolve quick. It really helps calm my kids when dealing with teething discomfort.
Hyland's Baby Nighttime Soothing Tablets
Soothing, easy to hold and soft. I keep one in the house and one for the car!
Baby Teething Toys
Any teethers you can chill will feel so good on their gums. These are textured and easy to hold.
Itzy Ritzy Teethers - Refrigerator Safe
Nursing + Formula
I have experience with both breastfeeding and formula, here’s my picks.
This pump was life changing. The output was great for me, and I was able to still be active instead of having to sit in one spot until I was done.
Momcozy S9 Pro Wearable Breast Pump
Great bags. Different count options and you can freeze.
Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags, 200 Count
I wanted an organic formula and this one was great and seemed gentle on my daughter’s stomach.
Kendamil Organic Infant Formula Powder - 28.2oz
Car Seats + Stroller
Tip of the day: get a travel system for that first year! It makes being on the go so much better on you.
Highly recommend a travel system with a lightweight infant car seat, make it easier on you. I used it the first year with my first and they are incredible. Look at all the ways this transforms!
Evenflo Travel System with LiteMax Infant Car Seat
GAME CHANGER!! The 2nd car seat for both kids after we were done with the infant car seat. It makes getting them into the car so easy with the rotation, and they’ve been very comfortable in it. It can be used with newborns then eventually a booster s...
Graco Turn2Me 3-in-1 Rotating Convertible Car Seat