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Baby Items I used as a first time mom.
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items As a first time mom all the choices out there can be overwhelming. This list is a compilation of all things I used and LOVED! *These links are affiliate links in which I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase.
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Travel
Sleep
Clothes
Health and Baby Gadgets
Items that Made Life Easier
Bathtime
Travel
Safety and comfort are my top priority. Comfort for my child but also myself if I am baby wearing.
The soft fabric allows you to get a comfortable wrap on baby on make them feel secure.
Baby Wraps | Solly Baby | The Wrap
Great car seat with multiple options for different aged kiddos.
Nuna Car Seats for Newborns, Toddlers & Big Kids
This stroller is great for intown (it does fine on gravel roads too) and I love the tilt back feature for nap time.
Mockingbird Single-to-Double Stroller
This stroller is the ultimate stroller. It works fantastic in any terrain and it steers effortlessly. My toddler loves sitting in the front spot where feet go while hre baby cousin is strapped into the seat.
BOB Gear Revolution Flex 3.0 Jogging Stroller, Graphite Black
I used this pack when my daughter was a newborn and I still use it now that she is 2.5 years old.
Ergobaby Omni 360 All-Position Baby Carrier for Newborn to Toddler with Lumbar Support (7-45 Pounds), Charcoal
Sleep
This mattress is perfect for a growing baby. One side is firm for babies and the other is softer for toddlers.
Organic Baby Crib Mattress, Infant to Toddler
Monitor your baby's vitals in their sleep from your phone.
Baby Sleep Monitor: Track Your Baby's Sleep | Owlet
Nothing but GREAT things to say about the Snoo. I believe it saved my husband and I many hours of sleep. My daughter skipped right passed the 4 month regression thanks to the Snoo.
Happiest Baby | SNOO Smart Sleeper and Baby Sleep Solutions
We used this when my daughter was a baby and still use it 2 years later.
Hatch Rest - Night Light Sound Machine
A must have for me! My daughter loves her sleep sack still.
Bamboo Sleep Bags
Love this playpen. Great for new babies and even toddlers. It grows with your little one
Breeze® Plus Playard With Bassinet & Changer
This is a sleep suit for the transitional period when your baby no longer can have their arms swaddled but they are not quite ready for a sleep sack.
Baby Merlin's Magic Merlin Sleepsuit - Microfleece Baby Transition Swaddle - Sleep Suit - Infants 3-6 Months and 6-9 Months
Clothes
All time favorite! The fabric is soft and incredibly stretchy. These jammie's last so long. My 2 year old can still wear 12-18month sized jammie's.
Little Sleepies: Bamboo Viscose Pajamas | Matching PJs for ...
Absolutely love this. I had one in every size when my daughter was little. If you live somewhere that gets cold (Its chilly year round where I live) this is a must.
Baby Bunting Sherpa
I like to invest in one really good jacket for the fall/winter. These jackets always fit my daughter for a long time, so the price is worth it for me.
Patagonia Toddler and Infant Apparel
Great quality and great company
Lou Lou & Company
The best booties. They come in multiple styles and actually stay on
Shop The Top Rated Baby Bootie
Health and Baby Gadgets
These baby gadget just made things easier.
Being able to check my little one's temperature without touching or waking her made this product worth it for me.
VAVA Smart Baby Thermometer
Great for a little baby and still use it on her as a toddler
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Picker
This is a great option for thermometer as well
Braun Digital Ear Thermometer for Babies, Kids, Toddlers and Adults, ThermoScan, Display is Digital and Accurate, Thermometer for Precise Fever Tracking at Home
This manual snot sucker was a life saver when my baby had a cold. Helps clear the nose of snot when your baby doesn't know how to blow their nose
Frida Baby Nasal Aspirator NoseFrida The Snotsucker with 10 Extra Filters and All-Natural Saline Nasal Spray
Items that Made Life Easier
This section is filled with items that made life a little bit easier with a baby.
The color choices and softness of the material make this baby item a win for me. My daughter always looked so cozy in this lounge.
Snuggle Me Organic Lounger
Having an extra cover is a life saver.
Snuggle Me Organic Infant Lounger Cover | 100% Organic Cotton | Machine Washable | Sparrow
Simple is sometime better
Fisher Price Baby Bouncer
I love this one as it folds up and can be put away when not in use!
Fisher-price Fitness Fun Folding Jumperoo
This one is fantastic. It does not bouncer but instead allows baby to stand and work on balance
Skip Hop Baby Activity Center: Interactive Play Center with 3-Stage Grow-with-Me Functionality, 4mo+, Explore & More
This classic swing was great when baby is little. My daughter fit in it until he was about6 months old
Ingenuity InLighten 6-Speed Foldable Baby Swing with Light Up Mobile, Swivel Infant Seat and Nature Sounds, 0-9 Months Up to 20 lbs (Twinkle Tails Bunny)
Bathtime
Babies typically love bath time. Here is my list of essentials that made bath time a breeze.
The tub that grows with your baby. This tub is perfect for many stages
Frida Baby 4-in-1 Grow-with-me Bath Tub
This bath tub seat suctions to the tub walls. This is perfect for when your baby outgrows their little baby tub but does not reliably sit unsupported.
Baby Bath Seat
My favorite feature of this bath mat is that it easily hangs from the shower head to dry after each use to avoid mold
Baby Bath Mat
All the scents are nice and mild.
Baby Shampoo & Body Wash
A great fragrance free shampoo
Aquaphor Baby Wash And Shampoo Tear-free & ...
A fun toy to add to bath time
Skip Hop Stack Pour Buckets Bath Toy - 5pc
Great for covering the spout to prevent any bonks as your baby gets older.
Spout Cover
Perfect for wrapping your little one up after the bath.
Baby Bath Hooded Towel
Eating Solid Food
It is recommended to introduce solid foods around 6 months of age. I went the Baby Led Weaning approach when I introduced solids. These are products that I used and found helpful.
Great resource for learning about baby led weaning and starting solids!
101 Before One
Great products. This plate sticks to the counter making it harder for baby to dump everything out.
ezpz / the original, all-in-one silicone plates & ...
These spoons are easy for baby to hold onto for self feeding.
Tiny Spoon Twin-Pack
I did use some pureed foods when first starting. I love that this one is smaller than your typical blender because you don't typically need to make that much at a time.
Nutribullet Baby - The Complete Baby Food Prep System