This week's blog is all about baby must-haves to help new mamas decide what to add to their registry or for experienced moms who want to try out new products for their baby(babies). All suggestions or additions are welcome, comment below your baby or breastfeeding must-haves!
If you're a new mother, it can be overwhelming to decide what baby items you actually NEED. In this blog, we complied our favorites and the favorites of other moms we know.
I become a mom in 2020 and I clearly remember feeling overwhelmed on what to ask for at the baby shower, I asked every mom I knew to help me. There are a few things I bought that I never used, so I'm here to guide you--hopefully it helps you out and relieves some stress! I know there are many more products I love that could be added to this list, but I just jotted down the ones that stuck out to me instantly.
NURSERY:
- UBBI Diaper Pail--expensive but highly recommend it
- UBBI Wipe Dispenser--not necessary but it looks nice and organized
- Waterproof Mattress Protector, you can get a 2 pack on Amazon
- Owlet Sock (we never thought we would buy a $300 sock until our soon encountered some breathing problems and it has been worth every penny!)
BREAST FEEDING
- ELVIE breast pump--if you're a working mom this is a life saver, as a teacher you had to take advantage of any time to pump--this make it easier than a traditional pump
- Bamboobies Reusable Breast Pads--they are more comfortable, and you just throw them in the wash and reuse
- Lansinoh Nipple Cream--their heating & cooling therapy breast pads are good too
- HAAKA milk saver--super helpful for catching let down milk--it can add up and great for starting your stash
- LaVie Lactation Massager--Amazon (provide heat and vibration to help with milk flow) a little pricey but I used them all the time
- Little Remedies Saline Drops
- Zarbee's Baby Massage Oil & Sleep Spray--helped calm our little one after baths; we still have a lot left over of these
- Zarbee's Cough Syrup + Immune, worked great when our son was sick
- Colic Calm-homopathic gas relief, worked well for our son
- Infant Tylenol --a must for fevers
- Babyganics Foaming Hand Sanitizer--we love this, its alcohol free
- FridaBaby ANYTHING--all their products are amazing but you already know the NoseFrida works wonders (you gotta get it)
- Rhoost Baby Files--great for when your baby is too small to use nail clippers
FEEDING/MEAL TIME
- Copper Pearl Burp Cloths- thick, soft burp cloths, we love them
- Silicone Baby Bibs--there are a ton brands to choose from (we have some on our store), but they are much easier to clean than cloth bibs
- Dr. Brown's Bottles--these worked best for our lttlle, but it's really up to your baby on what bottle they like
TRAVEL
- For summers, you need an attachable/portable fan (we just got ours of Amazon)
- Diaper bag with travel changing pad--comes in handy when there is NOT a changing table (we have an ergo baby backpack that I love!) Although I really want to get an Itzy Ritzy Bag since I'm hoping to put those in our store next year (YAY)
MISC
- Dapple Baby Bottle & Dish Soap, we liked using this to clean bottles--their other cleaning products are great
- Baby food blender or processor (we had the Nurtibullet system and it worked great) but I heard the Beaba babycook is great too