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Baby Essentials for First-Time Mamas🤰🏻
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items It's challenging to know what you need for a baby and what is a luxury / a nice to have. I have been crafting my baby registry since well before I got pregnant. I curated a registry based on tons of research, tiktoks, and advice from mamas!
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Safety Essentials
Best Pajamas
For the Germaphobe Mom
Baby Proofing Basics
Sustainable Mama Products
Best Swaddles & Sleep Sacks
Safety Essentials
Best advice: take a CPA class with your partner / family!! Having that knowledge is better than any device, but having this device on hand can also provide a lot of peace of mind.
LifeVac Choking Rescue Device for Kids and Adults | Portable Airway Assist & First Aid Choking Device | Home Kit
Put the mattress up to your face and breathe in! This bassinet provides so much peace of mind.
Bassinet & Bedside Sleeper
This saves you from having to register / buy a bunch of little items!
Frida Baby Ultimate Baby Kit | The complete baby health & wellness, grooming, and teething kit
Breathable and waterproof which makes it the perfect crib mattress!
Safe & Breathable Crib Mattress | Newton Baby
Lots of moms say this product gave them peace of mind and allowed them to go to sleep without jolting awake frequently.
Owlet Dream Sock® - FDA-Cleared Smart Baby Monitor - Track Live Pulse (Heart) Rate, Oxygen in Infants - Receive Notifications - Mint
Best Pajamas
The stretchiness allows babies to wear them longer, and the price can't be beat.
Footed Sleep & Play Rib-Knit One-Piece & Beanie Layette Set for Baby
Organic material for a pretty affordable price
Freshly Picked Oranges Organic Cotton Snug Fit Footed Sleeper - 12 Months
The unique zipper makes diaper changes stress free!
Luna Neutral Crescent Zippy
For the Germaphobe Mom
This allows your pacifier to be stored in a clean area!
Smlpuame Pacifier Holder Case,BPA Free Portable Pacifier Storage Container,Silicone Baby Pacifier Cover Pouch for Diaper Bag Stroller,Travel Outdoor Activities,Easy to Clean(Blush)
Use these so you don't have to constantly change their outfits, just their bibs!
Konssy Muslin Baby Bibs 8 Pack Baby Bandana Drool Bibs 100% Cotton for Unisex Baby, 8 Solid Colors Set
This product keeps baby entertained and clean! It is also easy to wash.
Shopping Cart Cover for Baby ICOPUCA Cotton High Chair Cover, Reversible, Machine Washable for Infant, Toddler, Boy or Girl (Grey Arrow Print)
Great for restaurants and can easily be wiped down after each use!
BUSY BABY Silicone Placemat-As Seen On Shark Tank-Built-in Suction Cups-4 Toy Tethers for Babies Toddlers and Kids-Food Grade Silicone-8.5 x 11 in-Comes with Travel Sleeve-Dishwasher Safe-Spearmint
Anti-mold bath toys!! Their product has changed, so if you have had these awhile they might not be anti mold!
Hely Cancy No Hole Baby Dinosaur Bath Toys for Toddler, 12 PCS Mold Free Kids Bathtub Pool Toys
Gentle hand sanitizer for those about to hold baby.
Babyganics Foaming Pump Hand Sanitizer, Alcohol Free, Travel Size, Mandarin, Kills 99.9% of Common Bacteria, Moisturizing, 1.69 Fl Oz (Pack of 6)
Teething mitten that stays on their hand / doesn't fall on the floor!
PBnJ baby Silicone Infant Teething Mitten Teether Glove Mitt Toy - Gray Chevron 2pk
This product allows you to disinfect your kiddos toys without harsh chemicals.
CleanSmart Toy Disinfectant Spray Kills 99.9% of Viruses and Bacteria, Rinse Free, 16 oz Bottle, (Pack of 2)
These are great for snacking on the go!
Eat Cleaner FOOD GRADE WIPES - YOUR TO-GO FOR ALL YOUR GREEN CLEANING NEEDS WHERE THERE IS NO WATER- 32CT. 2PACK
Filtering bath water can help with sensitive skin
AquaBliss High Output Revitalizing Shower Filter - Reduces Dry Itchy Skin, Dandruff, Eczema, and Dramatically Improves The Condition of Your Skin, Hair and Nails - Chrome (SF100)
Sanitzer your phone, ipad, etc. Also easy to use on the go
UV Light Sanitizer, Portable UV Light Disinfection Lamp USB Rechargeable Ultraviolet Light Sanitizer for Home Hotel Travel Car Kills 99% of Germs Viruses & Bacteria UV light Sanitizer Wand
Baby Proofing Basics
Super easy and affordable while making a big impact safety wise.
Toilet Lock Child Safety - Ideal Baby Proof Toilet Seat Lock with 3M Adhesive | Easy Installation, No Tools Needed | Fits Most Toilet Seats - White (1 Pack)
These are easy to put in and take out for adults but make the environment safe for baby.
Outlet Covers Babepai 38-Pack White Child Proof Electrical Protector Safety Improved Baby Safety Plug Covers
I love that these keep the cabinets closed without the use of magnets.
SKYLA HOMES Baby Locks (8-Pack) Child Safety Cabinet Proofing - Safe Quick and Easy 3M Adhesive Cabinet Drawer Door Latches No Screws & Magnets Multi-Purpose for Furniture Kitchen Ovens Toilet Seats
These keep the aesthetic of the room the same while making it safer.
Baby Proofing Corner Protector Baby: 12 Pack Table Corner Protectors for Baby Furniture Guards| Baby Proof Corner Protectors to Cover Sharp Furniture
These allow you to let your baby roam / explore safely.
4our Kiddies Furniture Straps (10 Pack) Baby Proofing Anti Tip Furniture Anchors Kit, Cabinet Wall Anchors Protect Toddlers from Falling Furniture, Adjustable Child Safety Straps Earthquake Resistant
Sustainable Mama Products
Reusable pouches for purees
Hippypotamus Reusable Baby Food Pouches - 12 Pack - Baby Food Storage - Pouches Toddler - Refillable Squeeze Pouch for Kids (SAGE/Blush/Nude)
Reusable baggies for all types of snacks.
SPLF 10 Pack Reusable Sandwich Bags Dishwasher Safe, Reusable Quart Freezer Bags, Leakproof Reusable Storage Bags Silicone and Plastic Free for Marinate Meats, Cereal, Lunch, Veggies
I love that these are biodegradable!
Eat Cleaner FOOD GRADE WIPES - YOUR TO-GO FOR ALL YOUR GREEN CLEANING NEEDS WHERE THERE IS NO WATER- 32CT. 2PACK
Store your milk with something other than plastic to reuse waste.
No Leak Momcozy Silicone Breastmilk Storage Bags, Reusable Breastmilk Freezer Storing Bags for Breastfeeding, 8.5oz/250ml Breast Milk Saver, Leakproof Baby Food Pouches, BPA Free (Gray, 5pcs)
These are easy to wash and provide a similar result to disposable options.
Kindred Bravely Organic Reusable Nursing Pads 10 Pack | Washable Breast Pads for Breastfeeding, Leaking with Carry Bag
Best Swaddles & Sleep Sacks
Grows with baby for quite awhile!
Burt's Bees Baby Unisex-Baby Beekeeper Wearable Blanket, 100% Organic Cotton, Swaddle Transition Sleeping Bag
The velcro is super helpful in those first few weeks!
HALO Innovations 100% Cotton Sleepsack Swaddle Wrap - Lullaby Forest - S
Grows with baby and keeps their arms secure!
Love to Dream Swaddle UP Self-Soothing Swaddles for Newborns, Improves Sleep, Snug Fit Helps Calm Startle Reflex, Newborn Essentials, Small 8-13 lbs, Gray
The velcro is very helpful for beginners
SwaddleMe by Ingenuity Easy Change Swaddle in Size Small/Medium, For Ages 0-3 Months, 7-14 Pounds, Up to 26 Inches Long, 3-Pack Baby Swaddle with Easy Change Zipper
Arms can be in or out
Happiest Baby Sleepea 5-Second Swaddle - 100% Organic Cotton Baby Swaddle Blanket - Doctor Designed Promotes Healthy Hip Development (Graphite Stars, Large)