As a first-time parent it's difficult to know all a baby really needs. This list contains all the essentials and tips from a mother of three.
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Travel Systems and Accessories
Breastfeeding
Bottle Feeding
Post-Partum Recovery
Diapering
Starting Solid Foods
Travel Systems and Accessories
Best system for families planning to have more than one child. Is best to purchase a travel system than buying everything individually. This system includes stroller, bassinet and infant car seat with car base. Everything works together without havin...
UPPAbaby Vista V2 Stroller + Mesa Car Seat
Best travel system for parents on a budget. Lots of configurating options. Tip: use bassinet as a changing table or crib when traveling.
Evenflo Pivot Suite Travel System Dunloe Black
100% recommend this car seat for its safety ratings and for its rotating feature.
Baby Jogger City Turn Rotating Car Seat, Pike
2nd best rotating car seat. For parents on a budget.
Evenflo Revolve360 Slim 2-in-1 Car Seat (Salem Black)
Breastfeeding
Increase your breastmilk supply and stay hydrated.
Greater Than Vegan Breastfeeding Support Drink
Pain-free, makes pumping on the go easy. No electricity or batteries needed. Doubles as a milk saver: place this on the opposite breast while baby feeds and save every drop of milk.
haakaa Manual Breast Pump, Silicone, 4oz/100ml
Loved these for sleeping or lounging around the house.
Suekaphin 5pack Wireless Deep V Neck Nursing Bra
Pump discreetly while you work. Best breast-pump hands down. Fits comfortably inside nursing bras. Runs on battery no electricity needed.
Momcozy S12 Pro Hands-Free Breast Pump, 2 Pack
Finally, a natural nipple butter without the nasty stuff you don't want your baby ingesting. Nipple healing.
Organic Nipple Butter™ Breastfeeding Cream, 2oz
Best rated nursing bra for a reason. Loved these for going to work or wearing outside of home.
Momcozy Seamless Nursing Bra Ultra Comfort Beige
For the working mom. No need to carry a bulky cooler and icepacks to work anymore. This makes it easier to store your pumped milk and doubles as a milk warmer.
Breastmilk Chiller by CERES CHILL, 12-34oz
Aids milk flow. Helps relieve engorged breast or clogged milk ducts.
Momcozy Warming Lactation Massager 2-in-1
Save every drop of milk and get these instead of wasteful nursing pads. If you are like me who has a low milk supply, you will want to get these and save every drop.
Elvie Catch Milk Collection Shells, Set of Two
Space saver breastmilk storage. Milk freezes and thaws faster.
Fairhaven Health Milkies Freeze Organizer
Great for breastmilk storage. You can use these to store homemade baby purees as well. Having a milk supply stash is a must, you never know when you will need it.
Easy for babies to hold. Great for self-feeding. Compatible with advent natural bottles.
Baby Bottle Handles for Philips Avent, 2 Count
Convert your baby bottles into zippy cups. Get the most use out of your bottles.
Sippy Cup Kit for Philips Avent Natural Bottle
Convert your bottles into straw cup with handles.
Straw Cup Kit for Philips Avent Natural Bottle
Countertop space saver. Sanitize and dry your baby bottles and feeding supplies without a hassle.
Philips AVENT Baby Bottle Sterilizer & Dryer
Personal Favorite. Love its large capacity and extended running time options.
Baby Brezza Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer Advanced
A MUST if you are buying the Baby Brezza formula pro advance. Makes maintainance much easier, specially when you need to make a bottle, your baby is crying and your filter needs to be cleaned before using the machine. Trust me best $12 ever spent.
Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced Funnel & Cover
Make nighttime feeding easier, faster and less noisy. Who wants to get up in the middle of the night with a baby crying and have to go to the kitchen to make a bottle. Place this in your nightstand, makes no noise, keeps perfect water temperature at ...
Baby Brezza Instant Warmer – Warm Water Dispenser
Milk or water warmer on the go, battery operated no electricity needed. Makes bottle making on the go a breeze.
Portable Milk Warmer, 10oz, Cordless, Travel
Make a bottle with pre-measured formula. No need to carry bulky formula containers everywhere you go. Keep one in your diaper bag and one for your nightstand next to your baby brezza water warmer for nighttime feeding.
Termichy Stackable Formula Dispenser, 2 Pack
Soak bottles and breast pump supplies. Collapsible, space saver when not in use.
Collapsible Dish Basin with Drain Plug 2.4 Gal
Handy, sticks to your countertop.
Munchkin® Shine™ Stainless Steel Bottle Brush
Post-Partum Recovery
Must for belly support. C-section or vaginal delivery.
Postpartum Belly Band Wrap 3 in 1 Belt
Diapering
Dispose of diapers without the stink. Locks-in smells.
Diaper Genie Complete Pail (White) w/ Odor Control
Stock up on these refills for your diaper genie.
Diaper Genie Bags Refills 270 (Pack of 8)
Starting Solid Foods
Proper seating position is important when starting solids. Proper seating position means less probability of a choking accident. This highchair ensures a proper seating position for baby and also grows with baby. This is just like the stokke highchai...