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Newborn 👶🏻 Essentials as first time parents (what you NEED, no fluff bc we can’t afford it lol)
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items If you don’t know where to start with your baby registry or you’re a first time parent like we are, here are our newborn essentials and favorites!
I know how overwhelming curating a registry can be, especially being considerate of a budget as well. ...
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SLEEP
Bath
Personal Care for baby
Health
Play
Feeding
SLEEP
did a ton of research. Love this one because it’s not connected to WiFi- it’s super easy to plug in use right away, you can zoom & it reaches any angle needed to safely view your baby!
The charge also lasts a long time on this & it’s so sim...
Infant Optics Digital Video Monitor DXR-8 Pro
A MUST in our nursery. It’s so soothing, has so many sounds/color options and my baby immediately knows it’s time to sleep when this is on. The soft white noise creates the perfect background for her to sleep & we literally couldn’t live without ...
Hatch: Devices to Help You Sleep Better
The Halo sleep sacks are our favorite! We tried so many different brands but these were the easiest to use, sooo soft and have the cutest patterns.
Halo Zipper Sleep Sack
We used the Velcro sleepsacks when our baby was younger (0-3 months) then switched to Halo zipper sleep sacks when she was 6 months+
These were sooo good. The Velcro doesn’t lose its stickiness and the material is soft and breathable. We had 3 of th...
Baby Sleepsack Swaddles - Halo Sleep
Bath
We used this regularly during bath times! Helps remove the cradle cap and is super soft and gentle
DermaFrida the FLAKEFIXER Cradle Cap System - Sponge, Brush and Comb
A MUST. Doesn’t grow mold, supports baby, super easy to clean/hang dry, and looks sleek in the bathroom.
Our baby is 1 yr now; and we STILL use this to support her while she’s sitting in the tub
Angelcare Baby Bath Support Gray - Under 6 Months
The only baby wash we use for everything (body, hair)
Super gentle, no fuss, unscented & a cult classic. I don’t like to mess around with my baby’s products & I like to stick with simpler things instead of complicating it with fragrances/unk...
Aquaphor Unscented Baby Wash and Shampoo - 25.4oz
Personal Care for baby
The BEST & only diaper cream you need to clear your baby’s diaper rash!
Whenever we noticed it would start to get a little too red for our liking down there, we just dabbed on a tiny pea size amount and I swear within an hour her skin was back ...
Boudreaux's Butt Paste Baby Diaper Rash Cream Maximum Strength - 4oz
The exact nail filer we use. Baby nails are SO TINY and the last thing I want to worry about with her squirmy little fingers is clipping her skin. This nail filer makes it so easy to trim her nails and I don’t have to worry about hurting her. Comes w...
Frida Baby Electric Nail Buffer - Baby Nail File, Nail Clippers + Trimmer Kit - 4 Buffer Pads, LED Light + Case
GET THIS. No one wants to use their fingers to rub diaper cream on their baby- it’s sticky & gross lol. This spatula makes it SO Easy to spread the cream anywhere your baby needs diaper cream, and you don’t have to get your fingers dirty!
Super ...
Baby Bum Brush Diaper Cream Brush - Blue Mini Size
this stuff smells SO good & was so helpful when I didn’t have a sink or water around & needed to clean my baby quickly!
Micellar water with a subtle scent, super gentle & my baby loves when I use a cotton washcloth to gently rub this on...
Mustela No Rinse Cleansing Baby Micellar Water - 10.14 fl oz
I SWEAR BY THIS THING! If you get anything, please get this. Those bulbous sucker things don’t work, and you only have a few seconds to grab that boogie before your baby freaks out lol 😂😭
You can use this on boogers, ear wax, or just about anywher...
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Picker
A must have for your diaper bag/on the go! No one wants to use those dirty public changing tables
Grab one of these that you can easily fold up/wipe down & you’re set for diaper changes on the go
Skip Hop Pronto Baby Changing Station - Gray Melange
Health
Iron is a must have supplement for your little ones. Ofc please consult with your doctor on specifics, but this is the one we love!
So important for your babies so they don’t become anemic! After 4 months old, their iron stores drop dramatically an...
MaryRuth's Infant Iron Drops, Kids Vitamins for Toddlers, 2 fl oz, Unisex
So important for bone development
Mommy's Bliss Baby Organic Vitamin D Drops - 0.11oz (100 Servings)
The only baby probiotic drops that we trust. Again, trying to build our baby’s gut health so she’s set as she continues to grow!
BioGaia Protectis Probiotic Baby Drops with Vitamin D3 - 0.34 fl oz
Play
Must have for tummy time & those newborn days! We spent so many hours in this & kept her busy for so long
Lovevery The Play Gym
This thing saved my life postpartum. It was the ONLY WAY I could get a shower in 😂 baby girl would sit in this thing and watch me while I showered, use the bathroom, etc… do yourself a favor and please get a bouncer.
I love this one (even though i...
BabyBjorn Bouncer Tri-Fabric - Beige
An essential for tummy time!! My baby LOVED staring at these. This was our main source of entertainment in those early newborn days
Soft Tummy Time Book with Baby-Safe Mirror - Black & White Montessori Toy with Crinkle & 20 High-Contrast Designs for Infant Development
A classic book for your baby, & the crinkle texture is so fun! My baby is obsessed with this, esp from 0-6 months
Eric Carle Hungry Caterpillar Soft Book - White
So much fun!
Skip Hop Explore & More Baby's View 3- Stage Activity Center
Feeding
The only bottles you’ll need
Dr. Brown's 8oz Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Baby Bottle with Level 1 Slow Flow Nipple & HappyPaci Pacifier - 0m+