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The Ultimate Must-Haves for Every Baby Stage
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items From newborn to toddler, these essential baby items are designed to make each stage easier, more comfortable, and a little less chaotic for both baby and parent.
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Newborn Must-Haves: The Ultimate Survival Guide
Newborn Must-Haves: The Ultimate Survival Guide
Surviving the newborn stage just got easier. These must-have essentials will help you navigate sleepless nights, diaper changes, and everything in between—so you can focus on what really matters: bonding with your baby.
These Copper Pearl Swaddle Blankets are literally the BEST! They are by far the SOFTEST & STRETCHIEST to help you swaddle baby up tight. Believe me...these are the ones you want.
Copper Pearl Bloom Knit Swaddle Blanket - Ferra
These swaddles are great if your baby prefers to sleep arms down
SwaddleMe by Ingenuity Monogram Collection Swaddle Wrap, for Ages 0-3 Months - Rising Sun - 3pk
You may choose this pillow or another brand for nursing, but 100% get this plain one for your baby to be propped up on. They love to be up and not flat on their back... of course with supervision. But getting the white one means you can pick out cove...
Boppy Bare Naked Nursing Pillow, Pillow Only
Pacifiers are great to help the baby soothe themselves. We chose to go with the Mam brand because they are by far the cutest and my grandson love them. Definitely grab a pack and see if you are baby likes them. They will definitely let you know lol
MAM Original Day & Night 0-6 Months - Unisex - 3pk
YES...100% you NEED this!!! With a newborn in the house. You are gonna be so tired and you are not gonna wanna wash bottles all day long. I use this more than anything else I bought for my grandson. It was worth every cent. I use it twice a day. I ca...
Baby Bottle Washer: Cleaner, Sterilizer and Dryer
When you feel like you have enough burp cloths… You don't. Grab three packs of these. They are the softest and although there's some cuter ones out on the market, they don't work as well as these and you will grab for these every time. Believe me I h...
Muslin Burp Cloths Large 100% Cotton by Comfy Cubs (White, Pack of 6)
A sound machine is a must. This one is great cause it can grow with your baby. It has so many different sounds and lights to help you sleep, train your baby as well as your toddler and older. Before my grandson even got here I was using it for myself...
Hatch Rest+ 2nd Gen All-in-one Sleep Assistant, Nightlight & Sound Machine with Back-up Battery
Do you need this???? Yes yes you do. My grandson sleeps so good in the little bassinet on top and you can actually take that little bassinet around the house with you. It is a safe space to sleep so if you need to grab a shower, put it right outside ...
Graco Pack 'n Play Day2Dream Travel Bassinet Playard - Lo
These sleepers are so so soft and have the double zip that you need for easy, breezy diaper changes
Baby Girls' 2pk Rainbow So Very Soft Modal Blend Sleep N' Play - Cloud Island™ Pink Newborn: Footed Pajamas, Long Sleeve, Mitten Cuff
These are the super soft sleepers that you need. They also have the double zip that is a must for easy breezy diaper changes.
Baby Boys' 2pk So Very Soft Modal Blend Sleep N' Play - Cloud Island™ Light Blue Newborn: Footed Pajamas, Two-Way Zipper
Newborns are not playing with toys yet. If you're gonna get your baby something to play with… This is what you need. It's like newborn TV. They absolutely love the high contrast pictures and the mirror. Perfect for tummy time.
ZICOTO Soft Tummy Time Book with Large Stimulating Baby Safe Mirror - Fun High Contrast Montessori Toy For Safe Early Newborn/Infant Development
Rompers rompers rompers! Do not mess with anything that doesn't have snaps for easy diaper changes. Two piece outfits are gonna make your life harder. Grab rompers and lots of them.
Baby Boys' Printed Romper - Cloud Island™ Tan Newborn
Rompers are your best friends. Let's say it together… Rompers are my best friend. Two piece outfits are gonna make your life harder. Stock up on adorable rompers. They will make diaper changes so much easier.
Baby 2pk Disney Winnie The Pooh Rompers - Light Yellow/Tan Newborn
This is the swing ya need. Many of the swings are just huge and hard to move around from room to room. This one folds up and is easy to carry to whatever room you need to put it in. Super handy and convenient.
Graco Slim Spaces Compact Baby Swing - Reign
The hype is real...babies love this thing
Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Musical Crib Toy and Sound Machine - Blue
Ya get this one...babies love it
Fisher-Price Calming Vibes Hedgehog Soother
This soother is a must! It's motion and cry activated
Ingenuity Sylvi Plush Soother, Activates With Cries and Motion, Lights, Music, Attaches to Pacifier
This butt paste applicator is a must. It has a suction cup on the bottom so you don't make a mess.
Mushie Diaper Cream Applicator Diaper Rash Treatment- Soft Lilac
This stuff is the best to prevent diaper rashes.
Boudreaux's Butt Paste Baby Diaper Rash Cream Maximum Strength - 14oz
If you are formula feeding, then this is 💯 a newborn survival necessity. Don't play around… Just grab it if you are formula feeding.
Dr. Brown's Baby Formula Mixing Pitcher with Locking Lid & No Drip Spout - 32oz - Black
Literally the best and easiest carrier for newborns but holds up to 35 lbs!
WildBird Ring Sling Baby Carrier - Sparrow
These are a must for the baby that likes to sleep arms up! These are the ONLY swaddles my grandson likes.
Love To Dream Swaddle UP Adaptive Original Swaddle Wrap - Gray - Newborn