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Must-Have Baby Products
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items Browse my favorite baby products and gear! These are items I have used or am currently using for my lil miss.
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Baby Furniture & Gear
Diapering
Bath Time
Bottle Feeding & Eating Solids
Baby Health & Wellness
Baby Proofing
Baby Furniture & Gear
Here’s the key furniture and gear in my baby’s nursery and our living room.
This crib has a convertible bed your child can use for years! While it’s a bear to assemble, the crib is incredibly sturdy, attractive, and offers a decent amount of storage. The built-in changing table is also a huge plus!
Graco Hadley 5-in-1 Convertible Crib & Changer with Drawer
I cannot emphasize enough how useful and practical this pack n play has been! Our tiny preemie slept in this while we took shifts through the night for 4-5 months. The changing pad on top is truly waterproof, we gave her sponge baths in it without an...
Graco Baby Pack 'n Play Quick Connect Bassinet Playard
We were gifted this bouncer and it’s a total game changer! Our baby loved bouncing in it so much that she would scoot it across the floor lol. She even fell asleep in it sometimes! Plus, a bouncer lets you go about daily tasks hand-free. Oh and the f...
BabyBjörn Bouncer Balance Soft
We loved the simplicity of this bassinet. It’s super easy to set up and very portable.
Chicco LullaGo Anywhere Bassinet
I didn’t do the paid subscription to access all the fancy features, but the basic ones are pretty great by themselves. All you really need are the nightlight, clock, and white noise. It really helps our baby sleep through the night!
Hatch Rest 2nd generation - Night Light, Sound Machine, and Clock
This baby carrier is so versatile and easy to use!
Infantino Flip 4-in-1 Convertible Baby Carrier
This is a bear to assemble and disassemble, but the rocking motion definitely calmed our baby. The top makes a noise every time it sways to one side, but it seemed to act like white noise for her. 🤷🏼♀️
Graco Simple Sway™ Baby Swing
It’s really easy to adjust the straps in this car seat and attach the base to your car. The car seat is also pretty lightweight.
Graco SnugRide® 35 Lite LX Infant Car Seat
This car seat helps keep your little one warm during transport in cold weather. It’s easy to put on and take off the car seat and is machine washable.
Skip Hop Stroll & Go Car Seat Cover
We got this from a local auction and it’s been a great floor mat for our baby! It’s thick, well-padded, and machine washable. (Just make sure you fold it up into thirds before putting it in your washer. Otherwise the seams could tear open.)
Blissful Diary Baby Play Mats 50x50 with Thick Foam Padding
Diapering
Browse the mainstays for diapering in our baby’s nursery.
You can fit SO MANY diapers in this thing! Mine also holds wipes, diaper creams, a baby nail filer kit, hair brush and fine comb, hair detangler spray, and saline nasal spray. And there’s STILL some room for more items! I also love the multiple attac...
Maliton Hanging Diaper Caddy for Changing Table, Crib, or Playard
I always put one of these on top of my baby’s changing pad sheet because she sometimes pees while I’m in the middle of changing her, and this pad is waterproof so no mess if that happens! Just toss ‘em in the washer.
Biloban Changing Pad Liners
WaterWipes are untextured, thin, and made with plant-based ingredients and 99% water—perfect for sensitive baby skin!
WaterWipes Original Unscented Baby Wipes
This classic diaper cream is effective at helping heal diaper rash.
Aquaphor® Baby Diaper Rash Cream (3.5oz.)
Fragrance-free lotion is always the best choice for baby skin, in my humble opinion. This makes my baby’s skin ultra soft without any irritation. I use it on my hands sometimes, too!
Aveeno® Baby Daily Moisture Fragrance-Free Lotion
You’ll definitely need a waterproof changing pad for your nursery! The specific changing pad we had was Babyletto brand but I can’t find it anywhere now. This one is comparable.
Munchkin Secure Grip Waterproof Diaper Changing Pad 16”x31”
So this is a bit of a bougie changing pad and not 100% necessary but is still a solid product. I won this in a local auction and gave it to my mom. The rubberized pad is completely waterproof, has a grippy surface, and is perfect for traveling.
évolur Eva Changing Pad
Bath Time
Our girl loves bath time! These are the body products, gear, and toys we use for her.
We used this bath seat for months! It keeps your newborn stable and safe during sponge baths while they can’t hold up their own heads or sit up yet.
Angelcare Baby Bath Support
We love using this rinser during bath time. You can either pour water or use the shower sprinkle attachment for a lighter flow.
Frida Baby Control The Flow Bath Rinser
I generally use hypoallergenic, fragrance-free body products for my baby because of her sensitive skin. This shampoo/body wash never irritates her skin and leaves her smelling clean without added fragrance.
Honest Company Fragrance-Free Baby Shampoo & Body Wash
Our baby had cradle cap, and this brush helped gently exfoliate her skin. We still use it to scrub her hair during bath time and the comb to brush it out afterwards. The sponge detached by accident but we honestly prefer them separate so I can wash h...
DermaFrida Cradle Cap System - Sponge, Brush, & Comb
Our baby chewed the first sponge so we had to buy a replacement lol. It comes with the backing to attach it to the rest of the Flakefixer brush.
DermaFrida Replacement Sponges
Our baby girl was born with a full head of hair, and it’s already getting long at 10 months! This detangler spray does the job and smells amazing, too.
SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Kids Detangler Spray
This thing definitely saves your knees and elbows while you bathe your baby! The padding provides cushion against the hard surfaces.
Skip Hop Baby Bath All-in-One Elbow Saver & Kneeler
Pillowfort’s toddler bath towels are too cute! This is one of the designs we have for our girl.
Pillowfort 25”x50” Kids’ Hooded Bath Towel, Lion
The temperature sensor on the bottom is so handy when running a bath! You can make sure the water temp isn’t too hot.
White Hot Safety Bath Ducky
Our baby girl loves these baths toys!
Munchkin Float & Play Bubbles (4-pack)
Bottle Feeding & Eating Solids
I did combination feeding and then exclusive formula feeding due to diminishing milk supply. These are the bottle feeding supplies I’ve used plus items for feeding your baby solids.
We still use this bottle sterilizer and steamer 10 months later! You can either wash your bottles and parts by hand or in the dishwasher, then sterilize and dry them in this gadget. It’s so much more efficient, super easy to use and everything stays...
Baby Brezza One Step™ Baby Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer
Moms who breast pump and/or formula feed will love Dr. Brown’s anti-colic bottles! They really do help with gas and spit-up, and this is coming from the mom of a colicky preemie. Despite what the packaging says, the parts are totally machine washable...
Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic 4-oz Narrow Baby Bottles with Pacifier
Once my baby started drinking 4 ounces or more per feed, I upgraded to the 8 oz bottles.
Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic 8 oz Narrow Baby Bottle with Pacifier (3-pack)
If you choose to formula feed your baby, you need this mixing pitcher! You can easily make a large batch of formula and then divide it between bottles for future feeding. It’s more efficient to make a whole pitcher versus shaking up each individual b...
Dr. Brown's® Formula Mixing Pitcher
These bibs have a roll of fabric along the neckline to prevent liquid from spilling down your baby’s neck. It’s great if you bottle feed!
Green Sprouts Milk-Catcher Infant Bibs
These classic burp cloths are soft and absorbent.
Comfy Cubs Muslin Burp Cloths
These silicone bibs catch any solid food that dribbles off your baby’s chin. It’s so easy to wipe them off or clean them in the dishwasher.
PandaEar Silicone Bibs (3 pack)
Silicone feeding sets are your best friend when introducing solid food. They’re so easy to clean and can even be tossed in the dishwasher.
PandaEar Silicone Baby Feeding Set - Plates, Cups, & Utensils
Complete your silicone feeding set with these baby bowls!
PandaEar 3-Pack Silicone Baby Bowls with Suction
We started introducing some solids to our baby by putting tomato slices and other fruits in these mesh teethers. She’d suck all the juice out, and I think it felt good on her gums.
Munchkin Baby Feeder for Fresh Food & Fruit, 2 Pack
We’ve found that this sippy cup is more user-friendly than the Munchkin brand.
Noüka Non-Spill Silicone Sippy Cup
Baby Health & Wellness
Check out the miscellaneous baby health products I swear by!
A friend gifted this electric nail trimmer to us and I have used it weekly since our baby was born. I like that the different file heads are color coded by age, and the trimmer automatically stops when it hits skin. It’s simple and effective.
Cherish Baby Care Electric Nail Trimmer
Since it’s impossible to trim baby toenails with an electric file, you need clippers. The ergonomic handle helps steady your grip.
Safety 1st Baby Nail Clipper
The short, flexible tip guarantees you won’t push the thermometer too far up your baby’s bum. It also displays the temp really fast.
Vicks Baby Rectal Thermometer
Always have infant Tylenol, especially if your baby is colicky or teething.
Infants' TYLENOL® Dye Free Oral Suspension Acetaminophen
Keep baby Benadryl on hand when introducing solid foods that are known allergens.
Children's BENADRYL® Dye-Free Allergy Liquid Medicine
The saline spray helps loosen snot in your baby’s nose before you suck it out. It’s gross but effective!
NoseFrida the SnotSucker with Saline Spray
These gels help soothe baby’s sore gums while teething.
Orajel ™ Baby Daytime + Nighttime Cooling Gels for Teething
Pediatricians recommend that babies who are fully or partially breastfed take vitamins D drops until either they’re strictly on formula and/or solid food.
Enfamil® D-Vi-Sol® Vitamin D Drops 50 mL Bottle
Once our baby’s first tooth poked through, we started brushing her teeth every day. Twice is ideal, but she doesn’t always cooperate. 🤷🏼♀️
Dr. Brown’s Toothbrush & Toothpaste Set
Baby Proofing
My husband and I joke that we have to constantly prevent our baby from offing herself now that she’s on the move. 😅 Babies have no sense of danger! These are baby proofing products we currently use to keep our little crawling menace safe.
We use this gate at the top of our basement stairs. It’s pressure mounted with a few screws and is pretty easy to install. The latch prevents your baby from opening the gate.
Regalo Easy Step 38.5” Wide Walk Thru Baby Gate
This is a stationary plastic gate we put up sometimes to block our baby from crawling into the kitchen unsupervised. It’s adjustable and you just click it into place. The design takes some getting used to but you’ll quickly get the hang of it.
Ingenuity Doorway 42W Series Pet & Baby Gate
There’s no way a baby or toddler could figure out how to open this. No more worrying about your kids ripping out a cord and electrocuting themselves!
Wappa Baby Safety Outlet Cover Box
This thing is genius! Just make sure you measure the length of your power strip before buying this. It fits standard power strips, not elongated ones with extra sockets.
Wappa Baby Power Strip Cover & Outlet Cover Box