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1.AHatch Rest+ baby sound machinewith so many sound and lighting options, you’ll have a blast picking your baby’s room ~vibes~. This can also be set to use as an “okay to wake” clock when your kiddo is a little older!
2.Or aNanit sleep setthat includes a pro camera with wall mount, a sound and light audio monitor, a travel stand, and a breathing band that means you can easily slip it on your baby’s chest and let the pro camera do the rest of the work of keeping you at ease so you can catch those sweet, sweetzzzzzs.
3.ASkip Hop baby activity centerreviewers love for its grow-with-me functionality, safety, and ability to keep babies entertained for more than three minutes while you, like, run to pee by yourself or something luxurious like that.
4.ABaby Trend expedition stroller wagonparents wish they had from the get-go because it’s roomy enough for twoandall of the stuff that goes along with them. If you’ve gotta push a stroller, it really should have space to offloadeverythingso you can just cruise and soothe without your back getting all hot from yourbackpack diaper bagor feeling like a pack mule.
5.Anoogiebear baby nose cleaner and ear wax removal toolbecause babies can be pretty finicky about getting their nose and ears cleaned, and this causes a lot of babies (and parents!) less stress than the traditional snot sucker balls.
6.AnIngenuity 3-in-1 baby bouncerto have a safe place to let your baby bounce and play without you having to worry about them suddenly learning to crawl and taking off for the great wide yonder. (Which we all know is probably not going to happen the moment we turn our backs, but this eliminates the fear altogether. 😂)
7.Abedside sleeper bassinetfor easy night feedings and snuggles. It butts up right against the bed, so no aerobics are necessary to get to your little one when they’re hungry or need some comfort in the wee hours.
8.ABaby Brezza Bottle Sterilizerwhich happily lived on my counter for alongtime because it can sanitize EVERYTHING from bottles to pacifiers to teething toys with the press of a button. Bye-bye, annoying stove method.
9.And aBaby Brezza Advanced Formula Dispensing Machine, affectionately called “the baby formula Keurig” in my household. This thing is MAGICAL. You check the manual and adjust the settings to your specific formula, and voila! A perfectly warmed bottle at the touch of a button. Scoops and spilled powder be gone!
10.AHalo sleep swaddlea lot of hospitals will issue you as a ~free gift~ on your way out the door, but trust me: You’re gonna want at least three of them in rotation. With velcro wings you can use to swaddle arms or just wrap around their tummy if your kiddo likes to be hands free, these are the easiest, comfiest swaddles around!
11.A cult favDoona combo car seat strolleraka an all-in-one transpo stop for your new bundle of joy. If you haven’t seen these out and about (trust me, you have), they are simply MAGIC. No more fear of The Great Transfer from stroller to car seat: Just fold the wheels and latch to the car base and you’re set to go!
12.ASkip Hop diaper bag backpackto hold everything but the kitchen sink, though I’m sure you could fit that in if you absolutely needed to. This bag is roomy, has plenty of pockets, and is easily cleaned, so you can spend more time soaking up cute baby sounds and less time scrubbing at spilled milk.
13.A lightweight, travelGraco pack-n-playfor all the adventures to aunties' houses, on vacation, and everywhere in between!
14.AMomcozy baby carrieryour bodyandyour baby will love for the hands-free abilities without straining your already-tired back. Lots of reviewers note that it’s also a guaranteed nap-maker for their littles, which any parent knows means an automatic, “Add it to the cart.”
15.Athree-pack of silicone baby bibsI loved evenprethe solid food era because it caught all the lil milk dribbles and spit up throughout the day. Also ridiculously easy to clean up in a jif in the sink.
16.Apenguin teetheras cute as it is useful when those pesky teeth start to break through and hurt your baby’s gums.Rude.
17.ABaby Shusherthat’ll save your breath and quite possibly your sanity by doing the shushingfor you.Lots of reviewers swear by this little convenient machine, especially for traveling!
18.ALittle Remedies new baby essentials kitto stock up on all the over-the-counter helpers you can before cold and flu season rears its head again. I LOVE Little Remedies and still use their stuff on my almost-four-year-old.
19.AFisher-Price portable travel play spacewith a dome shade and a surprising amount of room for your little one to snooze and play given how easy it is to bring along on all your outings.
20.Aportable diaper changing padbecause rule #1 is never, ever assume “they’ll have a changing table” at that restaurant/store/sporting event bathroom. Save your baby (and yourself) from theickof being unprepared by having this cute-as-a-button folded up dream in your diaper bagalways.
21.Anelectric nose suckerthat puts on a little music and light show to keep your baby entertained while you get the gunk out of their noses. No manual effort needed on this one! Power it on and tell the boogies goodbye without having to squeeze a bulb or suck through a filter. (IYKYK)
22.Astain treating sprayyou’ll want to keep on hand during the baby years and beyond for its amazing stain-fighting power against spilled food, spit up, and mud.
23.Agrocery cart cushionperfect for your latest Trader Joe’s sidekick to come along on your chocolate gummy bear hunting adventures.
24.Ababy car cameraeven theSpy Kidswould envy for how efficient and affordable it is. No more awkwardly angling your rearview mirror to try and catch a quick glimpse of your snoozing (or squalling) baby: Just position the camera on your dashboard for easy andsafeviewing (when stopped, ofc).
25.AFrida Baby 4-in-1 bathtubso you don’t have to worry about cleaning out your sink or baby proofing your bathtub in order to give your little a wash. This grows from newborn to up to 24 months and the sling is machine washable! Wins all around.
26.Ababy diaper caddy organizerbecause even the tightest diapering routine can involve alotof stuff, and it’s so much easier to have it all in one space, especially if your home has several floors or changing stations. (Psst. I also used mine for breast pump transpo, too!)
27.Awipe warmer and dispenseryou’ll love no matter your climate because trust me: As someone living in Texas where “warming” isn’t usually a concern, this dispenser also keeps the diapersmoist,so you don’t have to worry about a whole pack going to waste because it accidentally dried out. The night light is also perfect for late-night diaper changes without light-blinding you or your baby.
28.AnOwlet Dream Duo smart baby monitorthat monitors your baby’s pulse and oxygen while they (and hopefully you!) sleep. And if you’re a nerdy parent like me and like to see comprehensive data all in one place, Owlet will also give you a comprehensive look at your baby’s sleep time!
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