My Favorite Newborn Items
Becoming a mom for the second time allows you to question what you really need to bring a baby home. I always tell my friends - beyond diapers, wipes, love and milk (formula, breast etc)…you don’t need much else. That being said, there are definitely some items that make your life easier as a new mom, so I wanted to break down our favorite products that make our days (and nights) smoother!
Snoo - this is such a splurge but makes nighttimes so much better (even just 15 minutes of extra sleep makes a huge difference for me!) A lot of people rent these out so check your local Craig’s List too! We bought this at 8 weeks for Li and I’m so glad we have it for Charlie this early.
Snuggle Me Organic - We love this for daytime naps…it makes Charlie feel snuggled when I need an extra set of hands (ie: when I’m pumping or spending time with Li…)
Playmat - Kind of silly looking but Li loved this and Charlie does too! Great for tummy time or keeping them entertained during their wake periods (which right now for Charlie is about 45 mins).
Carrier - I tried so many with Li and this is the only one I’ve ever loved. It’s a splurge but I have a discount code! My fave is the Denim, any of the Velvets, and the Baby Argus Oat (next on my list).
White Noise - Portable and long battery life is key. Love this one for carrying around the house or even bringing on stroller walks. We use the Snoo built in white noise when he’s in his nursery.
Onesies - an obvious one! My fave brands are: Juddlies (they make my fave hats too), Simple Littles, Luna Cay, and Cee the Good)
Blankets - I have our One Wednesday Throws all around the house - for stroller walks, for covering up during skin to skin, for cleaning up spills, burp cloths, swaddles, etc.
Bath Towel - the softest, and a portion of proceeds goes to BC Children’s ❤️
Bath Wash Cloth - no need to buy separate wash cloths for your babe as long as they are soft!
Bibs - great for spit up and to cover up onesies when you’re feeding!
Newborn Bath - tried and true
Bubble Bath - clean ingredients, easy to purchase, tear-free.
Tote Savvy - more coming on how I use this!
Baby Brezza for Formula-Fed Babes - best gift we ever received.
Medela Pump for Pumping Mamas - use this 6x a day!
Pumping Bra (I’ll do another full post dedicated to breastfeeding)
Soothers - not the prettiest but get the job done and don’t fall out!
Bringing Up Bebe (the only parenting book I have read although I’m just starting Whole Brain Child to understand my toddler a little bit more LOL!)
Nest - love that I can see both my kids through one app - even when I’m not at home!
Stroller - have never regretted this!