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Everything you Need to Keep Baby Happy & Healthy

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Welcome current mamas or mamas to be to my MUST HAVE baby section. Here you will find all the best tools, clothing, & necessities to help make you and your babies transitions a little easier! (Affiliate Disclaimer: I'm an Affiliate with these com...
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Sleeping

Some of the top baby must haves from newborn to toddler!

 
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Hands down the best sleep and play outfits for babies. So soft and cozy, plus they zip from both the top and bottom! These links are affiliate links in which I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase.
Cloud Island : Sleep n Play
 
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The best of both worlds because baby feels snug but have the ability to keep their hands up while they sleep! These links are affiliate links in which I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase.
LOVE TO DREAM US | Swaddles, Baby Sleep ...
 
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The best transition from babies being swaddled to no swaddle. This helps them still feel secure but they are able to crawl around/stand up in them. I used these on my kids up to 2-3 years old! Also helps as an extra layer in the colder months.
Zipadee-Zip Transition Swaddles
 
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Aesthetically pleasing piece that includes a white noise sound machine and night light for baby.
Baby Sound Machine, Momcozy White Noise ...
 
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Small and portable, but a must have for traveling with baby.
Dreamegg White Noise Machine - Portable Sound Machine for Baby Adult, Features Powerful Battery, 21 Soothing Sound, Noise Canceling for Office & Sleeping, Sound Therapy for Home, Travel, Registry Gift
 
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3 pack sleep swaddles with zipper for easy access to changing diapers in the middle of the night. These are a must have!
3-Pack Baby Swaddle Sleep Sacks with Zipper - Newborn Swaddle Sack, Baby Swaddles Sleep Sack 0-3 Months, Wearable Blanket Baby,Baby Swaddle Blanket Wrap,Swaddle Sack,Easy Change Swaddle (Aspire)
 
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100% waterproof, breathable, fully encased/zipper, bamboo quilted mattress pad. So soft and comfortable for baby.
Biloban Waterproof Bamboo Viscose Quilted Crib Mattress Encasement Zippered Crib Mattress Protector, Breathable and Absorbent, 6 Sides Fully Encased Crib Mattress Cover.
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The cutest crib sheets for baby! Caden Lane hands down has the best quality sheets for the best price. Love everything I've gotten from them!
Crib Sheet - Brody's Bear & Mountain Adventure
 
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The best quality and so adorable. You won't be disappointed with any of these sheet sets!
Finley's Fawn Crib Sheet
 
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Mam pacifiers were a favorite for my kiddos. Love that they have cute gender neutral opens in all sizes. Also love the glow in the dark option so little can find pacifier at night!
MAM Original Matte Baby Pacifier, Nipple Shape Helps Promote Healthy Oral Development, Sterilizer Case, 2 Pack, 0-6 Months, Unisex,2 Count (Pack of 1)
 
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LED lights that turn on when its dark out and off when its light out. They also have a slide lever on them to turn the dimness up or down. We keep these in our kids bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways, and in our camper!
MAZ-TEK Plug-in Led Night Light with Auto Dusk to Dawn Sensor,Adjustable Brightness Warm White Lights for Hallway,Bedroom, Kids Room, Kitchen, Stairway, 2 Pack
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Nursing/Feeding

 
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This pump is quiet, efficient and easy to transport.
Portable Breast Pumps | Hospital Strength
 
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The medella breast pump was my absolute favorite. It has high power suction, is easy to transport, and the parts (extra tubing/bottles/etc) are easy to find at any store!
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Organic and reusable/washable breast pads! The initial cost is so worth saving on having to buy multiple packs of disposable pads.
Organic Bamboo Viscose Nursing Breast Pads - ...
 
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Small portable hand pump to take along wherever you go!
Medela Manual breast pump with Flex Shields Harmony ...
 
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An affordable option for a hands-free pump. Great for getting things done, helping with other kiddos, and multitasking while pumping! A definate must have!
First-Rate Hands Free Breast Pump
 
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These are hands down the best storage bags for the price! Lay them flat in the freezer and store all your extra breast milk for later use! These are very durable and I've had no issues with leaks or holes!
Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags, 100 Count, 6 ...
 
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A lifesaver for nursing mamas!
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream, Safe for Baby and Mom ...
 
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Dr brown bottles are the best for preventing air bubbles and keeping baby from getting colicky. They come in either plastic or glass options!
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Bottle warmer for those nighttime feedings or feeding with a caregiver, etc.
Bottle Warmer, GROWNSY 8-in-1 Fast Baby Milk ...
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Keeps those bottles nice and cold while traveling or during warmer trips. Comes with an ice pack and fits medala bottles perfectly!
Medela Breastmilk Cooler Set : Baby
 
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Works great for adding breastmilk or formula to make a "popsicle" for teething baby!
Haakaa Baby Fresh Fruit Food Feeder|Breastmilk Popsicle Mold for Baby Cooling Relief|Silicone Feeder with Pouch Cover for Milk Freezing,BPA Free Baby Feeder for Infant Safely Self Feeding (Steel Blue)
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Helps catch the extra milk while nursing so it doesn't go to waste. It works so well and it a necessity for breastfeeding.
Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump 4 oz/100 ml, BPA FREE Manual Breast Pump 100% Food Grade Silicone BPA PVC and Phthalate Free
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The most efficient way to make a bottle for a formula fed baby. It saves you so much time and hassle and makes the perfect bottle for baby!
Baby Brezza New and Improved Formula Pro Advanced Formula Dispenser Machine - Automatically Mix a Warm Formula Bottle Instantly - Easily Make Bottle with Automatic Powder Blending, White
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2 pack formula or snack container. Sealable and stackable for easy packing!
LADISO Baby Formula Dispenser, Formula Container, Portable Milk Powder Dispenser Container, Baby Feeding Travel Storage Container, Non-Spill Stackable Baby Snack Storage Container, BPA Free, 2 Packs
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These are great for baby led weaning anywhere around 6+ months! They work great and help with that hand eye coordination. They are also soft for teething babies!
NumNum Baby Spoons Set, Pre-Spoon GOOtensils for Kids Aged 6+ Months - First Stage, Baby Led Weaning (BLW) Teething Spoon - Self Feeding, Silicone Toddler Food Utensils - 2 Spoons, Blue/Orange
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Spill proof travel cup, perfect for baby/toddler on the go!
WeeSprout Snack Containers, Food Grade Silicone Cups, Spill-Proof Tops For Toddlers and Babies, Premium Hard Plastic Travel Lids, Dishwasher Safe, Set of 2 Snack Catchers
 
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Love that this silicone food container has an easy snap on lid and the perfect size compartments for baby just starting purees!
HIWOOD Baby Food Storage Container - 12 Cup Silicone Baby Food Freezer Tray with Lid, Perfect Food Container for Homemade Baby Food, Vegetables & Fruit Purees, Breast Milk - Midnight Blue
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Baby equipment

 
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The best portable system for traveling with a baby. It folds flat for travel, keeps baby shaded from the sun, and has toys to keep them entertained.
Fisher-Price Baby Portable Bassinet and Play Space On- ...
 
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This is perfect for a baby that likes to see what's going on but isn't able to sit by themself yet. Plus, it comes with some toys attached to keep them busy!
Baby Seats & Positioners
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Great to take along camping or to the beach! One of my kiddos favorites and it folds up nice and compact!
Summer Infant - Pop 'N Jump | Activity & Floor Seats
 
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Love that this is a 3 in 1 chair. You can take the top seat apart for easy transport, use it all as 1 together, or use just the bottom as a booster seat. It grows perfectly with your child so you don't have to buy multiple seats!
Ingenuity Trio 3-in-1 High Chair - Ridgedale ...
 
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Car seats are difficult to choose, but this was hands down my favorite infant carseat. I used this for all 5 of my babies and loved the safety reviews, how easy it is to install & carry around!
KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat
 
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2 pack car seat covers for dad/moms car.
Lyork 2 Pack Large Auto Car Seat Protectors for Child Car Seat, Thick Carseat Seat Protector with Organizer Pockets, Vehicle Dog Cover Pad for SUV Sedan Truck Leather Seats
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Dual camera baby monitor with 26-hour battery! Split screen works great for watching 2 locations/kids at a time.
HelloBaby Upgrade 5’’ Baby Monitor with 26-Hour Battery, 2 Cameras Pan-Tilt-Zoom, 1000ft Range Video Audio Baby Monitor No WiFi, VOX, Night Vision, 2-Way Talk, 8 Lullabies and Temperature
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A must have for warmer weather. Attach it to the stroller or pack n play to keep baby nice and cool.
AMACOOL Battery Operated Stroller Fan Flexible ...

Health & Safety

 
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A MUST HAVE! This is the best tool for clearing out baby's stuffy nose during sick season
Electric NoseFrida – Frida | The fuss stops here.
 
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A MUST HAVE! This is the best tool for clearing out baby's stuffy nose during sick season
Frida Baby NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator (No ...
 
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Works great on babies who refuse to take medication.
Frida Baby Medicine Pacifier, Medi Frida Baby Medicine Syringe & Accu-Dose Pacifier, Baby Medicine Dispenser for Mess & Fuss Free Use
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The most accurate reading is a rectal baby thermometer. Nice to have on hand in the case of an emergency!
Frida Baby Quick-Read Digital Rectal Thermometer
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This 3 in 1 thermometer is nice to have to check baby while sleeping (touchless) and you can also check by ear and forehead.
Frida Baby Thermometer, 3-in-1 Infrared Thermometer for Ear, Forehead & Touchless, Digital Baby Thermometer for Infants ,Toddlers, Kids & Adults
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A great option for a wiggly baby or if you are nervous to trim nails with a nail clippers.
Baby Nail Trimmer Electric, FANSIDI Baby Nail Clippers Safe Baby Nail File Kit with Extra 12 Replacement Pads, Trim Polish Grooming Kit for Newborn Infant Toddler or Adults Toes Fingernails Care, Blue
 
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A necessity to keep baby's nails trimmed so they don't scratch their face.
Frida Baby NailFrida The SnipperClipper Set – The Baby Essential Nail Care Kit for Newborns and Up, Pack of 1
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Works great for gently removing baby's cradle cap.
Dr. Brown's Soft and Safe Baby Brush + Comb
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Double check to make sure baby's bath water is at the perfect temperature!
b&h Baby Thermometer, The Infant Baby Bath Floating Toy Safety Temperature Water Thermometer (Classic Duck)
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You cannot do laundry without this with littles! It gets out every single stain from poop to berry stains, and the best part is no scrubbing. Just spray it on and the stain is GONE!
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray - 4oz ...
 
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Gender neutral baby book to track all of baby's firsts and milestones!
Baby Memory Book for the Modern Minimalist - Simple Monthly Milestone Keepsake Record Book for Boy or Girl - First Years Journal - Gender Neutral Pregnancy Gift for Baby Shower - Personalize Cover
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Gender neutral milestone blanket to track baby's size and development!
Baby Milestone Monthly Blanket with Double-Sided Milestone Cards and Circle Ring Play Mat Large(43.3" X43.3') Double Sided Pom Pom Ball Thick Flannel Round Rug for Boy Girl, Baby Photography Props
 
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Wooden discs to track baby's monthly milestones. So cute and well made!
3D Wooden Monthly Milestone Cards, For Baby Photos, Monthly Milestone Marker, monthly milestone wood discs, baby months signs, baby shower gift, milestone wooden circles, monthly baby milestone
 
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Organic and dye free pain and fever reducer for baby! No more of those nasty ingredients.
Genexa Infants’ Pain and Fever Liquid
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Clean ingredients and safe on babys
Thinkbaby and Thinksport – Think Sun
 
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Clean ingredient sun-screen stick that is great for protecting baby's face from the sun.
Thinkbaby SPF 30 Sunscreen Stick – Safe, Natural, Water Resistant Sun Cream for Babies, Kids & Adults – Vegan, Mineral UVA/UVB Sun Protection – Reef Friendly Travel Stick, 0.64oz
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A must have in the case of an emergency for a new baby or any child or adult at all! Be prepared is the best thing you could do to protect your family!
LifeVac Choking Rescue Device for Kids and Adults | Portable Airway Assist & First Aid Choking Device | Home Kit
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An absolute MUST HAVE for kids of all ages! We keep ours in the kitchen for quick access if we were to ever need it!
LifeVac Choking Rescue Device for Kids and Adults | Portable Airway Assist & First Aid Choking Device | Blue Travel Kit
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Baby toys

 
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Great for keeping baby busy and also hand eye coordination!
Babylist Shop
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A 3 kit subscription to keep baby entertained & learning about new shapes, sizes, textures and sounds!
Babylist Shop
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A great pack of sensory toys that are also soft for teething baby.
Montessori Toys Soft Stacking Building Blocks Rings Balls Sets 3 in 1 Baby Toys Bundle for Babies 6-12 Months Sensory Toys for Toddlers 1-3 Teething Bath Toys for Infants Learning Toy
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Books that are chew and rip proof for baby to play with. Made with nontoxic ingredients and safe for baby.
Indestructibles: Hello, Farm!: Chew Proof · Rip Proof · Nontoxic · 100% Washable (Book for Babies, Newborn Books, Safe to Chew)
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Clothing

 
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All time favorite sun hat! Covers face and neck and stays in place with a drawstring! Absolute need this for summer time!
MaxNova Baby Sun Hat Smile Face UPF 50+ Toddler ...
 
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Wet-Dry bags that are perfect for transporting dirty clothes or for using by the pool or beach. So many different uses for these and lots of different colored options.
ALVABABY 2pcs Cloth Diaper Wet Dry Bags Waterproof Reusable with Two Zippered Pockets Travel Beach Pool Daycare Soiled Baby Items Yoga Gym Bag for Swimsuits or Wet Clothes L2933
 
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The absolute cutest baby hats to keep baby warm in the fall/winter months. They are soft and stretchy for maximum use!
FURTALK Toddler Beanie Baby Boys Girls Beanies Kids Winter Hats Children Knit Warm Caps
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The absolute cutest little girls hats to keep baby warm during the colder months. Says age 0-3, they are very soft and stretchy for maximum use.
FURTALK Baby Winter Hat Toddler Boys Girls Pom Pom Beanie Hat Kids Soft Warm Knit Winter Pom Hats for 0-3 Years
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Basic white onsies. These are a necessity in every single size from newborn-24 months. They are a staple for under outfits and easy to bleach if needed!
Carter's Just One You® Baby 4pk Gallery Short Sleeve Bodysuit - White 3M
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Diapering

 
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Matching changing basket and diaper storage set. The changing basket is also super cute for taking baby pictures/milestone pictures in!
Baby Changing Basket for Baby Dresser, Moses Basket for Babies, Cotton Rope Diaper Changing Basket, Unisex Baby Moses Basket, Foam Diaper Changing Pad for Dresser, Changing Table Topper for Dresser