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Nursery Necessities for 0-12 Months: Must-Haves in Every Baby’s Room
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items My husband and I became new parents in June 2024. I want to share with other new and expecting moms what I think every nursery needs, regardless of gender! Browse the sleeping gear, diapering products, and health, wellness, and feeding supplies that ...
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Sleeping
Diapering
Burp Cloths & Bibs
Baby Health & Wellness
Sleeping
Here’s the crib, bassinet, and gear in our baby’s nursery and for traveling.
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 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, & Clock
We loved the simplicity of this bassinet. It’s super easy to set up and transport. There’s even a side pocket you can use to store necessities like a pacifier, burp cloth, or portable sound machine.
Chicco LullaGo Anywhere Bassinet
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™ Portable Bassinet Playard
Diapering
Browse the mainstays for diapering in our baby’s nursery.
A waterproof changing pad is non-negotiable! This one has grips on the bottom to prevent it from sliding around on your baby’s changing table. Even though it’s waterproof, I still recommend using an absorbent liner on top. Otherwise, if your baby pee...
Munchkin Secure Grip Waterproof Diaper Changing Pad 16x31”
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
An odor-control diaper pail has been a game-changer! It’s well worth the investment. Definitely get the scented refills.
Diaper Genie Complete Gift Set
The scented refill bags cover over poo odor like a charm!
Diaper Genie Bag Refills Clean Laundry Scent
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.)
Our baby has gone through random bouts of severe diaper rash and this paste has been a lifesaver for healing her sore bum!
Aquaphor Baby Diaper Rash Paste Fast Relief
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
Hand sanitizer after applying diaper rash cream is a must!
Purell Hand Sanitizer Aloe (24 oz)
Burp Cloths & Bibs
These are my favorite burp cloths and infant bibs for every nursery—whether you nurse or bottle feed.
These classic burp cloths are soft yet textured and machine washable. I keep a stack of these next to our baby’s crib and a couple in her diaper bag at all times.
Comfy Cubs Muslin Burp Cloths
These bibs prevent milk from spilling down your baby’s neck if you bottle feed.
Green Sprouts Milk-Catcher Infant Bibs
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
Once our baby’s first tooth poked through, we started brushing her teeth every day. Twice is ideal, but she doesn’t always cooperate. 🤷🏼♀️ She loves the strawberry flavor of the toothpaste!
Dr. Brown’s Toothbrush & Toothpaste Set
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