Don’t know where to start?
Don’t worry! We’re here. Most first-time parents get so excited about having their first baby and want to have all the latest gadgets. The truth is, most babies don’t need a whole lot. While hand-me-downs are great for clothes, toys, and strollers, they aren’t so great for things like pacifiers, bottle nipples, or hygiene items. The items below are tried-and-true from dozens of first- and second-time moms alike. This is your basic must-have list!
*Indicates “Don’t buy it yet! Wait until you know you need it.”
Breastfeeding & Breast Care
Bottles and Feeding
Bottles: Lansinoh | Dr. Brown’s | Pigeon | Evenflo
Minbie bottles and/or nipples (for super-gassy babies)*
Breastmilk Storage Bags*
Baby Breeza*
Pacifiers: Advent Soothie, Itzy Ritzy, NinniCo, Dr. Brown’s, Zoe b
Pacifiers for 6-12 mo: Hevea, Chicco, JEWL
Any 100% silicone teething necklace
Silicone feeding teether: teetherpop OR Dr. Brown’s
WeeSprout silicone cup
Munchkin 360 cup
Transitional Spoons
Supplements & Herbs
(Please check with me or your own doctors before using!)
To Increase milk supply*
To treat a clogged duct*
Probiotics (to protect against yeast & UTI’s after delivery)
Perineum and Incision Care
Hygiene and Sleep
Angelcare Baby “tub”
Aquaphor & Desitin
Infant toothbrush
Nose Frida
Electric nail file
Hushh White Noise
Burp cloths
Comfy Cubs Swaddle* (best for reflux)
Woombie Sleeper*
Love to Dream Swaddle*
Baby Stuff
Baby K’tan Carrier
Baby Swing (Fisher Price or Graco)
This style of Baby Bouncer
Muslin Swaddle Blankets
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