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✨🍼Affordable & budget friendly baby essentials ✨ (2023)
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items It's hard to know what to get for the first few months as a new mom. These are my MOST used essentials. Simple. Affordable. These items also make great useful gifts for new moms.
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Sleep
Bath
Eat/Kitchen
Cosmetics/Sick Baby
Toys/Teethers/etc.
Big Items
What I love most about this affordable stroller set, is the stroller canopy can move all the way down and forward or backward depending on where the sun is coming in. It has been so nice for walks!
Chicco Bravo 3-in-1 Quick Fold
So reasonably priced and love the detachable piano! 15 months and still going strong.
Baby Einstein Kickin' Tunes 4-in-1 Baby Activity Gym & Tummy Time Play Mat with Piano
I got two of these! Will grow with my baby! Easy to install. She is comfortable in it!
Graco 4Ever DLX All-In-One Convertible Car Seat
Such a useful item, turns into a table! These are recommended over bouncers by Pediatricians
Skip Hop Baby Activity Center: Interactive Play Center with 3-Stage Grow-with-Me Functionality, 4mo+, Silver Lining Cloud
Sleep
Most recommended WiFi free monitor. I love mine!
Infant Optics DXR-8 PRO 5-Inch Baby Monitor in White/Beige
16 months and I still love these $20 for 3 pack.
Muslin Swaddle Blankets Blooms - Cloud Island™ 3pk
Simple and affordable! Perfect for the short time we used it while baby was in our room, 0-5 months. She also loved rides around the house!! love the wheels.
Delta Children Deluxe Soothing Dreams Bassinet, Grey Windchime
These worked so great for 0-5 months, and perfectly helped transition with arms out of the swaddle. Couldn't recommend more.
Baby Swaddle Sack, Organic Swaddle Blanket, Newborn Swaddle Sleep Sacks, Adjustable Infant Swaddle Wrap, Easy Swaddles for Boy Girl 0-3 Month, Baby Essentials, Nursery Swaddling, 3-Pack, Grey
I started using at 5-6 months once arms transitioned out of swaddle. Love the Burt's bees. I have lighter ones for Spring/Fall and they're 1.5 tog for the Winter.
Burt's Bees Baby unisex baby Blanket, 100% Organic ...
Our favorite summer sleep sack 0.5 tog, 5 months+
Burt's Bees Baby Unisex-Baby Beekeeper Wearable Blanket, 100% Organic Cotton, Swaddle Transition Sleeping Bag
So glad I found this! Perfect lullaby songs and sounds!! And portable. LOVE.
Dreamegg White Noise Machine - Portable Sound Machine for Baby
I know the overnights are expensive, but they WORK. No more wet leaks during the night. I only used them for the short time of about 5-12 months! Now she's out of a size 3, onto 4, I am just putting a larger size on overnight instead of an expensive ...
Huggies Overnites Nighttime Diapers, Size 3, 58 Ct (Select for More Options)
Bath
I used this for almost 11 months, the seat inside helped her sit until she was better in her own in big tub.
Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Sling 'n Seat Tub
Ugh so needed, for bathing in the tub, on your knees.
Skip Hop Moby Bath Kneeler, Grey
This is nice because it hangs on the spout with the tail, no mold ever! It dries hanging.
Skip Hop Moby Non-Slip Baby Bath Mat - Gray
Eat/Kitchen
Couldn't recommend more. We have 2, perfect for bottles and pump parts.
OXO Tot Bottle Drying Rack
I highly recommend these glass food jars, they are perfect for feeding baby and bringing to daycare, etc.
WeeSprout Glass Baby Food Storage Jars
Great for wiping baby's face or on the go.
Boogie Wipes Saline Nose Wipes Unscented - 90ct
Our go to Bottle! This one worked!
Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow Anti-Colic Options+ Wide-Neck Baby Bottle, 5 oz/150 mL, Level 1 Nipple, 2-Pack, Clear, 0m+
This is the best for simple baby food making! and small doesnt take up space
KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper - KFC3516
Kind of not ESSENTIAL, but I highly recommend these washable rugs for runners in the kitchen. Baby is always at your feet while cooking once on the move. They have been easy to clean and I have peace of mind.
Kamran Hazel Rug
My favorite bottle brush! Does need replaced as it wears but its better than the others!
Dr. Brown's Deluxe Baby Bottle Brush with Anti-Colic Vent Cleaning Brush, Soft and Sturdy Bristles, BPA Free, Blue, 1 Pack
Cosmetics/Sick Baby
The ONLY diaper cream that works. Best!
PINXAV Diaper Cream
So easy and works great 6m- 2year. Dye free!
Infant Ibuprofen -- dye free!
The only wipes we use! Absolutely love and no issues at all.
Huggies Natural Care Sensitive Baby Wipes, Unscented, 3 Pack, 168 Total Ct (Select for More Options)
Just get it. I know it's weird. But it 100% works wonders. Use with saline nose spray.
NoseFrida the Snotsucker by Frida Baby!!
I love this thermometer. Had no issues, rectal is recommended.
FridaBaby Quick-Read Digital Rectal Thermometer
Toys/Teethers/etc.
I do think these are essentials for the first year. And so cute!
Baby Pacifiers - Itzy Ritzy
Love these socks, they stay on!
Hanes Baby Girls' 10pk Heel Shield Athletic Socks - Colors May Vary 12-24M
I do not receive cash back for Amazon links, but... Every. Single. 1-Year-Old. Needs. These!! Great gift idea too
LearnWorx 101 Baby Flash Cards - 202 Sides - Learn Objects, Numbers & Play Games - Toddler Learning Educational Toys - 12 Months to 3 Years
The BEST teether-- I don't know what we'd do without these.
Teether Tubes for Babies 6 12 18 Months, 4 Pack Hollow Straw Toddler Teether Toys for molars, Silicone Chew Tube for Sensory Kids with Chewing or Other Special Needs, BPA Free Dishwasher Freezer Safe
Baby and kids clothes hangar perfection, good price and reviews.
Casafield 50 Velvet Baby Hangers - 11" Size for Infant & Toddler Clothes - Ivory