Are you a new mom trying to figure which baby items you absolutely need? This list of must have baby items for new moms is exactly that. This list of infant necessities is full of the baby products I used most as a new mom, and all the baby essentials you need to take care of your new baby. From newborns to 12 months old, this baby essentials list has all of my tried and true, favorite baby products that really helped me as a new mom, and many I still use today as a toddler mom! These infant products are items to care for your new bundle of joy to make thinga a teensiebit easoer and preparr you for various situations. There’s also items to keep you comfortable while caring for your new bundle of joy.
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Must Have Baby Items for Parent Comfort
1. Boppy Nursing Pillow
This Boppy pillow is a must have if you plan on nursing but is also great for tummy time and baby lounging! I still use the Boppy with my toddler. This makes nursing so much easier because it helps you support your little one, so you both can be comfortable.
2. Skip Hop Elbow Saver and Kneeler
Buy this now and thank me later! This padded elbow and knee saver is a must have for bathing little ones. It reallly saves your knees and if you’re an older mom like me then you need all the joint saving you can get! This is an overlooked but amazing baby item.
3. Evenflo Revolve 360 Extend All In One Rotating Car Seat
Car seats are essential and this rotating one is my favorite. It swivels outward so you can easily place your infant in, then rotates and clicks back into place. This is great for me because I have a bad back. So, if you have a bad back like me, I highly reccommend this car seat
4. Tushbaby Hip Seat Baby Carrier
The Tushbaby is a must have in my book! I’m still using this baby hip carrier with my toddler and it saves my back! Not only does it hold your baby but it also has built in storage for baby and mommy essentials. I recommend this to every parent! Check it out on Amazon or on Tushbaby.com and use code LIANA for %15 off!
Must Have Baby Items for New Moms Baby Gear
5. Graco Modes Nest Travel System
A baby stroller is a necessity. This Graco set comes with a 3 in 1 stroller that goes from newborn to toddler and an infant car seat with 3 height positions (base included). The car seat easily clicks in and out of the base and into the stroller. Highly recommend.
6. Graco Blossom 6 in 1 Convertible High Chair
A good high chair is a baby must have! We love this one because it has 6 different stages, from infant to toddler. It’s super sturdy, easy to clean, is on wheels (which I love!) and even has a booster seat!
7. Hatch Rest Baby Sleep Machine
This baby sound machine is the best! We have been using our Hatch sound machine from newborn to now toddler. It has a nightlight with customizable colors, dimmer, different sounds, and animal app to control it. You can create programs and save your light and sound settings. I highly reccommend this!
8. Graco Duo Glider Swing and Rocker
This baby swing rocker combo was a lifesaver! My baby hated to be put down but loved this, and would nap in it! It has 3 adjustable positions, different speed settings, and multiple sounds with volume control. It also has a vibration setting you can turn on an off.
9. Tiny Love Magical Tales Black and White Play Activity Gym
My little one loved this baby gym so much! The high contrast colors are perfect for infants. This has adjustable arches and a soft padded play mat. The toys can clip on or off and are so engaging for babies. Soft music, a vavy safe mirror, crinkles, and. rattle included. Truly a great baby item to have for developing baby skills, playtime, and tummy time.
10. Baby Brezza Sterilizer Dryer
I loved this Baby Brezza bottle sterilizer! We used it to sanitize bottles, pumping parts, nipple shields, teethers, toys, sippy cups, etc. It works great and is so fast! A must have especially if you don’t have a dishwasher (like me!)
Must Have Baby Items for New Mom’s Baby Care Items
11. Frida Baby Snot Sucker
Yes, this snot sucker is a must have! This is the best nasal aspirator and works so much better than through bulb ones. Trust me, you’ll need this. A congested baby is not a happy baby.
12. Pampers Swaddlers Diapers
Diapers are essential and these diapers are my favorite ones! These diapers are super soft and absorbent and didn’t irritate my baby’s sensitive skin. We tried others but kept going back to these. You can also use the Pampers rewards app to get coupons and other rewards.
13. Pampers Pure Baby Wipes
Baby wipes are a necessity and you can never have enough! These Pampers Pure wipes are the best baby wipes. They do not have any harsh chemicals or fragrances, do not irritated sensitive skin, and are soft and strong. These are still the only baby wipes we use. That’s why these wipes made the must have baby items for new moms list!
14. Comfy Cubs Muslin Burp Cloths
These are the best Burp Cloths! Burp Cloths are another infant item you can’t have to much of. These burp cloths are super soft and absorbent and were my favorite ones to use during the newborn days.
15. Bodereaux’s Butt Paste Baby Diaper Rash Cream for Sensitive Skin
Diaper cream is an essential baby care item to keep your baby comfortable and to prevent and treat diaper raash. This diaper cream is fragrance free, hypoallergenic, and works great. This is my favorite diaper cream to use. It’s super thick and creamy and protects baby’s skin without harsh chemicals.
16. Frida Baby Grooming Kit
This baby grooming kit has all the baby basics, including a comb, brush, nail scissors, nail file, and baby finger toothbrush. The nail scissors are much easier to use than clippers!
17. Friday Baby 4 in 1 Grow With Me Baby Bathtub
This baby bath tub is anazing! It’s adjustable with 4 different modes to grow with your baby. I loved this Baby bathtub and was even a little teary when I finally moved my toddler out of it to just the regular bath. It’s sturdy and comfortable for babies (even chunky babies like mine). This is designed for 0 to 24 months. I love that it’s was easy to clean and had a hook to hang it up in the shower for easy storing.
18. Frida Baby 3 in 1 Infrared Thermometer
A baby thermometer should definitely be in yoir arsenal of must have baby items for new moms. This is a 3 in 1 thermometer for forehead, ear, and touchless. This is extremely easy to use and you’ll definitely want in on hand.
19. Fansidi Electric Baby Nail File
This electric baby nail file is way less scary to use than clippers! It is safe and gentle making it easy to trim and file itty bitty fingernails and toenails.
20. Aveeno Baby Excezma Therapy Moisturizing Cream
A good baby lotion is essential for keeping baby’s skin hydrated. This one is fragrance free, great for sensitive skin, and helps with baby excezma. This is still my go to lotion for my toddler.
21. Mylicon Baby Gas Drops
Baby gas drops are an essential baby care item. A gassy baby is NOT a happy baby. These gas drops worked the best for my baby and have no added dyes or artificial flavors. As per their description and my pediatrician, they are safe to use everyday.
Must Have Baby Clothes
22. Grow with Me White Onesies 15 Pack
Onesies are baby gold! You can never have enough! This pack of onesies by Gerber is wonderful. They are so soft and stretchy and this one is a multipack with various sizes to grow with your baby.
23. Little Sleepies Bamboo Baby Sleeper Zippies Grow With Me Gift Box
These baby sleepers are amazing and well worth the money! These sleep and plays are on the must have baby items for new moms list because they are so buttery soft, super stretchy, have a 2 way zipper, and fold over mitten cuffs. You will also get so much use out of these because they fit for so long! This set comes with 3 sleepers in the most adorable patterns. This also makes for a really great baby shower gift.
Must Have Baby Feeding Essentials
24. Munchkin Fresh Food Feeder
Buy now and thank me later! This fresh food feeder is absolutely amazing and so wonderful for teething! The mesh makes it a safe way for baby to try new foods. Put in cold or slightly frozen fruit for the best teether ever! My baby loved sinking his gums and growing teeth into this filled with cold fruit; watermelon and mango were his favorite. You’ll be so grateful you grabbed these mesh feeders from thr must have baby items for new moms list!
25. Munchkin Weighted Straw Trainer Cup
This weighted straw cup is amazing and still my toddler’s favorite cup! We own so many of these and in the bigger size as well. The cup lid clicks in place and the weighted straw allows baby to drink from it from any angle. The handles also make it easy for baby to grasp and hold. This is the best sippy cup for babies.
Other Must Have Baby Items for New Moms:
26. Smiley Mia Penguin Teether
This teether is amazing! My baby started teething early and this teether was phenomenal! It fits over their little hand and is just the right mix of soft and firm to sooth sore gums. My baby loved this teether so much we bought multiple! The handle design makes it easy for babies to hold but not easy for them to drop. I recommend this baby item to all new parents.
27. Baby K’tan Baby Carrier Wrap
This baby carrier was a lifesaver! I loved this baby carrier so much because it was so easy to put on and use, and my baby loved the snuggliness it provided. You simply put on the carrier like you would a shirt, and there’s different ways it can be worn as your baby grows. It’s very secure, supportive and my baby would even fall asleep in it. When he was being extra fussy, I would wear him in this and he instantly calmed down. This really was a lifesaver with my velcro baby!
Remember This New Moms:
Being a new parent can be tough but with the right baby gear things can go a little smoother. I won’t say easy because I dont lie, but even through the hard moments parenthood is absolutely amazing and the greatest love you will ever experience. I hope this list of must have have baby items for new moms helped you find some amazing baby products to start off your parenting journey!
Let me know in the comments if you have any questions or want more baby item recommendations!
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