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Items That Helped Us Survive The First Year With A Tiny Human!
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items Some of these products I found in the wee hours of the night when struggling to get my daughter to sleep, breastfeeding, or pumping. These are the real MVP's of the first year!
My daughter still uses these to this day. The only qualm I have with these is that I have never been able to find them in store. Come on Target- I'm rooting for these to be added!
Tommee Tippee Ultra-Light 6-18m, 4-Count
Savior for us in the first year. Must have for those babies who have a lot of spit up.
Diaper Squad 100% Organic Cotton Neutral Solid 10-Pack
I purchased this in multiple different colors- our favorite sheets
mushie Extra Soft Muslin Fitted Mini Crib Sheet | 24"x 38" (Roman Green)
This is my favorite everything cream! I finally need to get a new tub of this. I love the contents of the cream. That is still why I use it today!
Matys Multipurpose Baby Ointment, All Over Gentle Skin Protection for Newborns & Up, Soothes Dry Irritated Skin, Diaper Rash, Cradle Cap, Drool Rash & More, Petroleum Free, Fragrance Free, 10 oz tub
I have. purchased these multiple times. Perfect item for our memory book!
Pearhead Newborn Baby Handprint Or Footprint Clean-Touch Ink Pad Kit, No Mess Baby Safe Print Kit, Newborn Keepsake, Black, 2 Impression Cards, Small Size
I tried so many different mesh type feeders. I liked this one the best because it was easiest to clean. It was also super easy for my daughter to hold.
Boon PULP Silicone Baby Feeder — 1 Count — Mint and Green — Soft Silicone Vegetable and Fruit Feeders — Teething Baby Essentials
My daughter loved being in this. I really liked the bluetooth feature!
4moms MamaRoo Multi-Motion Baby Swing, Bluetooth Enabled with 5 Unique Motions, Grey
This thing is such an easy set up! It is slightly on the heavier side; but I will take heavier vs hard AF to set up any day.
4moms Breeze Plus Portable Playard with Removable Bassinet and Baby Changing Station, Easy One-Handed Setup, from The Makers of The mamaRoo
Must have for the play yard for those little messes.
4moms Breeze Playard Sheets, for Baby Bassinets and Furniture, Machine Washable and 100% Cotton, White & Grey, 2 Pack
I love this product. It has become part of our bedtime routine for my daughter to turn on her Hatch. I LOVE the bluetooth capabilities. It is perfect when you want to change the volume but are in a different room.
Hatch Rest+ Baby & Kids Sound Machine | 2nd Gen | Child’s Night Light, Alarm Clock, Toddler Sleep Trainer, Time-to-Rise, White Noise, Bedtime Stories, Portable, Backup Battery (with Charging Base)
Must have item for us when leaving the house!
Skip Hop Portable Baby Soother, Stroll & Go, Owl
Received this as a gift- just took it on a camping trip and it worked great!
MyBaby Baby Sound Machine, White Noise Sound Machine for Baby
Such great colors on this book. Perfect for the new tiny humans!
beiens Baby Books Toys, High Contrast Black and White Books Non Toxic Fabric Touch and Feel Crinkle Cloth Books Early Educational Stimulation Toys for Infants Toddlers, Baby Gift Soft Mirror Toys
These were the only pacis that my daughter would take at the very beginning of life. I love the array of colors these come in.
NUK Comfy Orthodontic Pacifiers, 0-6 Months, Timeless Collection, 5 Count (Pack of 1)
LTD is one of our favorite swaddle brands!
Love to Dream Swaddle UP Self-Soothing Sleep Sack 5-8.5 lbs, Dramatically Better Sleep, Snug Fit Calms Startle Reflex, 1.0 TOG, Gray, Newborn
These made transitioning to no swaddle a breeze. I love that they zipper right on and off!
Love to Dream Swaddle UP Transition Bag Self-Soothing Sleep Sack 13-19 lbs., Patented Zip-Off Wings, Gently Help Baby Safety Transition from Swaddling to Arms Free Before Rolling Over, Gray, Medium
Needed for those cold nights!
Love to Dream Swaddle UP Transition Bag Warm 2.5 TOG, Dreamer Olive, Extra Large, 24-32 lbs, Patented Zip-Off Wings, Gently Help Baby Safely Transition from Being Swaddled to Arms Free Before Rolling
My daughter hated having her legs constricted so this was very helpful.
Love to Dream Swaddle UP Transition Suit Warm 2.5 TOG, Grey, Large, 19-24 lbs, Patented Zip-Off Wings & Self-Soothing Wings, Gently Help Baby Safely Transition from Being Swaddled to Arms Free
I was gifted one of these and bought multiple in different sizes.
Dreamland Baby Sleep Swaddle | Gently Weighted Sleep Swaddles 100% Natural Cotton 2-Way Zipper Machine Washable and Dryable | Newborn/Infant Swaddle Transition Swaddle Sleeping Bag
Again was gifted this and absolutely love it!
Dreamland Baby Transition Swaddle | Baby: 6-9 Months | Gently Weighted Sleep Swaddles | 100% Natural Cotton | 2-Way Zipper | Machine Washable | Newborn/Infant Swaddle Transition | Swaddle Sleeping Bag
This style was easier to use with the long sleeve jammies!
DREAMLAND BABY Sleep Sack | Baby: 0-6 Months | Gently Weighted Sleep Sacks | 100% Natural Cotton | 2-Way Zipper | Machine Washable | Newborn/Infant Swaddle Transition | Swaddle Sleeping Bag
I should have packed these in my hospital bag. This was one of those late night purchases when my daughter wouldn't go down. I ended up buying multiples of these. I loved the simplicity of the zippers.
SwaddleMe by Ingenuity Pod - Size Small/Medium, 0-3 Months, 2 Count (Pack of 1) (Little Bees)
I am still terrified to cut my daughters nails. This eases my anxiety. I love that there is a little light attachment to see better.
haakaa Baby Nail Trimmer Electric Safe Baby Nail Clippers Baby Nail File Kit Manicure Set, Trim Polish Grooming kit for Newborn Toddler or Adults Toes Fingernails, 6 Grinding Heads and LED Light
Once I figured out how to put this on by myself it was the best thing ever. So perfect for those newborn snuggles.
Moby Classic Baby Wrap (Black) - Baby Wearing Wrap For Parents On The Go - Baby Wrap Carrier For Newborns, Infants, and Toddlers-Baby Carrying Wrap For Babywearing, Breastfeeding, Keeping Baby Close
My favorite carrier! I like the support on the back and shoulders.
Ergobaby 360 All-Position Baby Carrier with Lumbar Support (12-45 Pounds), Onyx Black, Cool Air Mesh 1 Count (Pack of 1)
Love muslin! These colors are just to die for.
Momcozy Muslin Swaddle Blankets, Baby Swaddle Wrap for Baby Boys and Girls, 4-Pack Breathable and Skin-Friendly Baby Receiving Blankets, Baby Essentials, Registry & Gift, 47 x 47 inches
We used this the week we got home from the hospital until my milk came in. This item is such a time saver especially when your severely sleep deprived.
Baby Brezza Instant Warmer Advanced with LED Nightlight – Replaces Traditional Baby Bottle Warmers - Instantly Dispense Warm Water at Perfect Baby Bottle Temperature – Instant Formula Bottles 24/7
This thing was the biggest lifesaver when my daughter didn't want to be put down. The breathing mechanism was beyond helpful.
Fisher-Price Sound Machine Soothe 'N Snuggle Otter Portable Plush Baby Toy with Sensory Details Music Lights & Rhythmic Breathing Motion
Literally all you can do for a sick tiny baby is use a humidifier and this was so helpful. I quite like the fact that it lights up!
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Humidifier with Diffuser and Nightlight, White
Frida Baby Quick-Read Digital Rectal Thermometer
Must have for those early cradle cap having babies. This worked so well for us.
Frida Baby The 3-Step Cradle Cap System | DermaFrida The FlakeFixer | Sponge, Brush, Comb and Storage Stand for Babies with Cradle Cap
Must have for those sick days. I went to multiple Targets to find this package when my daughter was sick. This helped her breathe better alongside the humidifier from FB
Frida Baby Breathe Easy Kit Sick Day Essentials - Natural Vapor Wipes, Organic Vapor Rub + Organic Vapor Drops, White
These things are SO soft and cozy! We love Kyte baby
The Original Sleep Bag ™ Wearable Blanket
I loved the colors on this toy bar. Perfect companion for our Baby Bjorn Bouncer!
BabyBjörn Baby Bouncer Toy Bar
I wanted something slightly larger, so I went with the 4 shelf organizer for my nursing cart. This was amazing to have close to me when I was nursing!
4-Tier Metal Rolling Utility Cart