These are all the things I swear by when having a baby. Why not make your life easier when you are literally taking care of a new human being.
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Newborn Must Haves: Things I would ask for again on a baby registry
Traveling with kids
All Things Breastfeeding/Pumping
What’s in my Nursery
Newborn Must Haves: Things I would ask for again on a baby registry
A few things that made my life easier as a new mom in the newborn trenches
I wore this daily with my second born! A comfortable, sturdy carrier was a must have with carrying a newborn while chasing a toddler around. Bonus points because it’s so easy to clean!
Aerial Buckle Baby Carrier
Peace of mind. Just buy it.
Safe & Breathable Crib Mattress
You won’t ever have enough sheets. Always buy more!
Breathable, Organic Cotton Sheets (2-pack)
This is used every day for every nap and every bedtime. It’s a must have in my opinion!
Hatch Rest+ 2nd Gen Baby & Kids Sound Machine
Both of my babies lived in this!
BabyBjörn Bouncer Bliss 2-in-1, Light Beige
I loved this for both of my kids when they slept in the room with me as babies. I loved having the shelf on the bottom to store extra diapers, wipes, cream, sleep sacks and all my pumping/ breastfeeding supplies
Iora Bedside Bassinet
This helped get rid of the baby acne! This is a must.
Tubby Todd All Over Ointment™ | Tubby Todd Bath Co.
The only way I could trim my baby’s nail and sleep at night.
FANSIDI Baby Nail Trimmer Electric Kit
Both my kids used these and had no problems! They were easy to wash and take apart.
Philips Avent Anti-Colic Bottle 9oz 4pk
My first daughter loved these! They are easy to clean and are indestructible.
This is perfect for when we travel and need to warm milk or formula. It’s small and compact so it is easy to throw in the diaper bag. Just make sure it’s charged before you need it!
Baby’s Brew Superfast Portable Bottle Warmer
This is the diaper bag I use. It’s so pretty and functional and easy to clean up because it’s vegan leather.
Kinney Backpack Vegan Full
I started using this immediately after baby was born. It’s the perfect tub for those little babes.
Angelcare Baby Bath Support Gray - Under 6 Months
I love how gentle these products are on your new baby. We love them!
TUBBY TODD Baby Bath & Skincare Bundle
Another favorite that you can easily grab in store. This is good for kiddos with sensitive skin.
Aveeno Baby Moisturizing Body Wash 8 oz
This is the only camera that is worth while in my opinion. The video and audio quality is so good. I have two cameras in both of my kids rooms.
Nanit Pro Smart Baby Monitor 1080p Wi-Fi
This sleep sack is actually the best and most comfortable on the market in my opinion. It’s so easy to wash when accidents happen. I have it in different tog weights and colors!
Sleep Bag in Blush 1.0
I tried a few different swaddler sleep sacks and this was hands down the best. The Velcro actually stayed where it was supposed to and my baby wasn’t able to get her hands out. This one is also really cool because the Velcro band can come off and the...
Sleep Bag Swaddler in Oat 1.0
I wore this daily with my first born. We both loved it!
Soft, Breathable Newborn Wraps
Traveling with kids
Love that it has a bassinet option! And it’s so easy to open and close.
Swift Play Yard
I love this for travel. Or if you are just needing an extra sound machine it’s the perfect compact size with a ton of sounds
Hatch Go - Portable USB Sound Machine for Babies and Kids' - Putty
I regret not having this when we traveled when the kids were little.
Doona Car Seat & Stroller, Greyhound
I have used and abused this stroller. We love it!
UPPAbaby Vista V3 Stroller - Jake Charcoal
This is more a want than a need, but I used this everyday with my first born. I loved that she could comfortably lay down and nap while on walks.
UPPAbaby Bassinet V3 Jake - Vista, Cruz, Ridge
All Things Breastfeeding/Pumping
This was magic and I was able to establish a freezer stash of milk while still exclusively breastfeeding
Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump with Flex Shields
I loved this breast pump. It was so easy to clean and it had minimal parts making it easy to bring and use when I returned back to work.
Medela Freestyle Hands-Free Double Electric Pump
I don’t understand how they work, but trust me they work! They are worth every penny!
SILVERETTE® Original Silver Nursing Cups
Start using this before baby is even born to get those nips moisturized!
Motherlove Organic Lanolin-Free Nipple Cream 2oz
I tried many breast milk bags and always came back to these. They are sturdy and easy to fill without spilling.
Medela Breastmilk Storage Bags, 200 Count
When I would take my breast pump to work or outside the house, I always kept my supplies in a toiletry bag. I would check it every so often to make sure it was stocked with all my supplies!
Makeup Bag Travel Cosmetic Pouch Pink Floral
This may seem random, but when you put breast milk in the freezer bag, always measure it first in a bottle and write the amount on the freezer bag! The bags are never accurate. Also add the date so you know when it expires!
Sharpie Permanent Markers Variety Pack, 6ct
These 5oz bottles were perfect for the amount of milk I produced.
Medla Breast Milk Storage Bottles 6pk 5oz
For the mama who produces more than 5oz per session!
Medela Breastmilk Storage Bottles 8oz, 8ct
This took a little getting used to, but worked well when baby was feeding on one side and collecting the let down on the other side.
haakaa Silicone Breast Pump & Cap 5oz Gen.2
I preferred this over the regular haaka for my second baby. It fits better in a nursing bra than the original haaka.
haakaa Ladybug Silicone Breast Milk Collector
What’s in my Nursery
I’ve loved this crib. It’s expensive, but it’s still in perfect condition after 2 kids using it.
Scalloped Convertible Crib
I wanted a changing table that also doubled as a dresser so my kids can keep it for a long time.
Scalloped 6-Drawer Dresser & Topper Set ( 56w x 19d")
If I were to buy another chair for the nursery it would NEED to be a recliner and a swivel chair. And this fabric is so cute.
Harper Swivel Glider Recliner
If I didn’t make the book shelf in our nursery, I would have bought these!
