01. Avoid buy mittens

Instead, opt for pajamas with built-in mittens to help keep baby’s hands covered without them slipping off.

Also, when choosing pajamas, go for zipper styles much easier and more practical than buttons.

02. Newborn gowns

A true must-have even easier than pj's for those middle-of-the-night diaper changes.

03. Electric nail trimmer

I brought a nail clipper to the hospital, but quickly realized it doesn’t work well for newborns their nails are so thin and delicate. I ended up having my husband bring an electric nail trimmer instead, and it’s what I used consistently until about 10–11 months.

04.Tummy time mirror

This was gifted to us, and it quickly became a favorite. We started tummy time as soon as 3 weeks old and the mirror helped keep him engaged and entertained. We used it consistently for about 6–7 months.

05. Stroller/ Crib Rocker

If you’d rather not spend $800+ on a rocking bassinet, this is a good alternative.

I attached it to our crib and turned it on every time I put my baby down it really helped with soothing.

One downside is that the vibration only lasts about 60 minutes.

Also, our crib had wheels, so I’m not certain how well it would work with all crib styles.

06. Nasal Aspirator

This is another MUST have and do I even need to explain, why?! lol

07. The wonder weeks app

When my sister-in-law told me about this app, I didn’t have high expectations but I was genuinely impressed. As my baby grew, I received notifications about his developmental leaps, and they were consistently spot on.

The app also suggests exercises and activities you can do with your child to support them through each stage.

08. Teething toy

This was another item gifted to us when my first baby was 2 months old, and it quickly became a favorite. I didn’t realize how early babies start using teething toys, and this one was especially great because my son could easily hold it himself instead of dropping it all the time.

01. Nanit - Baby monitor

Choosing a baby monitor can feel overwhelming with so many options available, but after doing extensive research, a friend recommended the Nanit baby monitor and it truly ended up being one of our best purchases.

I was able to sleep so much better knowing my son’s breathing was being monitored. Compared to other brands, Nanit seems to have very few false alarms. We only experienced one, and it was due to the camera being positioned too high above the mattress. Once we adjusted it, we had no further issues.

02. Tummy time mat

I didn’t think my baby needed a mat until around 6 months but I was wrong. When he was just a month old, I picked up a basic $20 mat that was fine, but nothing special. Around Christmas, we received this one as a gift, and my son absolutely loved it (he was 2 months old at the time).

It made tummy time so much more engaging for him, and his favorite feature was the piano. He used the piano up to 12 months old.

03. Baby Rocker

This was great purchase!

My baby was pretty big, always on the 90% percentile and he was still able to use this up to 6-7 months old.

04. Nestig Crib 3 in 1

Sometimes an item may seem expensive upfront, but when you think about it long-term, it truly isn’t.

This crib has worked beautifully for our family. I especially loved the mini crib version with wheels when he was a newborn, we could easily move it around the house, and it fit through doorways without any issues.

Now, I really appreciate how low the mattress sits in the full-size crib. Many cribs still have a higher lowest setting, which is why some babies are able to climb out as early as 9–10 months.

05. Noise Machine

Hatch is the best brand on the market. Here's some reason why I recommend the Hatch

1. Light feature - It's scientifically proved that red and blue light can help you fall asleep.

2.You can download their app and control the sound and lights

3.The maximum volume is really loud which really helps to block external sounds.

06. Baby bathtub stand

Just thinking about bathing my baby while leaning over a bathtub on my knees made my back hurt LOL this was such a smart purchase, especially after having a C-section.

If you have plenty of counter space in your bathroom, you might not need this, but one of the main reasons I loved it is that I didn’t have to move it around.

I simply placed it next to my bathtub, used the hand shower to wash my baby, and when I was done, I opened the bottom plug so the water drained directly into the tub.

So simple and convenient!

07. A practical towel

This towel features a Velcro closure that secures around your neck, making it much easier to transition baby from the bathtub into your arms. It’s also longer than most baby/newborn towels, which makes a big difference as your baby grows. I discovered this with my second baby she’s now 1 and has outgrown all her other towels, but this one is still long enough to wrap her around it.

08. The best bath toy

As someone who tried several bath toys, this was by far the best.

It doesn’t require batteries and helps develop your baby’s motor skills.

The suction is very strong and it actually works, which keeps it securely in place.

One downside is that after about 12 months it stopped holding water, but my son still loves it and plays with it almost daily.

01. Long sleeve bib

The perfect item for spaghetti night. While I don't find it so easy to clean I normally like to use this if we are having messy food such as spaghetti, yogurt, etc...

02. Abiie Highchair

This was another item that I spent days and hours researching and I came to the conclusion that there is not such thing as the perfect high chair lol

But out of many options I found this to have more positive than negative side.

PROS:

1. Super easy to clean! After having 3 meals a day you don't want a high chair with cloth/fabric because at some point you won't have time to keep throwing that thing in a washing machine.
2. Adjustable foot rest because the proper/solid footrest helps to support a safe swallow.
3. Grows with the cild and turns into a chair later on.

CONS:

1. The price! I know! The price can be a bit higher but if think about how you can keep using this as your kid gets older it's actually not that expensive.
2. I wish the tray removal was more practical but unfortunately most highchairs doesn't have an easier removable tray.
3. Tray is a bit small and don't fit most round plates.

03. Tiny spoons

You can start introducing these to your baby as early as 4 months old, they will learn how to hold on to the spoon and have more independence during feeding time, specially if you are doing the BLW method.

04. BLW Meals App

If you are doing the BLW method this app helped me a bunch through this journey. It will help you to learn how to safely prepare and offer a variety of foods to your baby.

The app claims that recipes/meals were developed by healthcare professionals.