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Must-Have Baby Products for New Parents
38 items
By
Kate Edwards
As a mom of two, I've tried TONS of baby products – these are my absolute must-haves!
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Sleep
Carriers and Wraps
Feeding and Pumping
Car Seats
Strollers
Toys and Play
Sleep
The BEST travel crib - super easy to collapse, packs into a backpack, and has a great bassinet conversion kit.
Lotus Everywhere Travel Crib
We used this crib for two kids and it still looks brand new! Fantastic quality and converts to a toddler bed.
west elm x pbk Mid-Century Convertible Crib
A classic must-have. Wonderful to have as an alternative sleeping and changing place in the living room during the newborn stage.
Pack 'n Play Playards & Playpens
Babyletto is another fantastic option for stylish, safe, eco-friendly cribs.
Babyletto Cribs
The crib sheets from West Elm are great quality. We've reused them with two kids and have washed them countless times. They still look great!
Modern Crib Bedding & Sheets
Carriers and Wraps
The softest baby wraps.
Solly Baby Carrier Wraps
My favorite structured baby carrier.
LÍLLÉbaby 6-in-1 All-Seasons Ergonomic Baby Carrier
My favorite breathable structured wrap - great for warmer weather!
COMPLETE Airflow Baby Carrier | Multiple Positions
Definitely a splurge, but highly rated.
Artipoppe Baby Carriers
Feeding and Pumping
A game changer for pumping.
LaVie Warming Lactation Massager, 2 Pads
The very best plates, cups, and spoons for babies and toddlers - developed by an SLP feeding expert and will last forever!
ezpz / the original, all-in-one silicone plates & placemats for kids
A genius way to figure out which bottles work best for your baby.
Babylist Bottle Box (5 Bottles)
You NEED one of these to catch excess milk if you're breastfeeding.
haakaa Manual Breast Pump 4oz/100ml
My very favorite breast pump. It's rechargeable, so you don't have to be tethered to the wall! You can even pump in the car (ask me how I know…) ;)
Spectra - S1 Plus Electric Breast Milk Pump ...
A fabulous hands-free pump option. I used this with my second baby!
Willow Pump
If I have another baby, I would get this as my pump.
Spectra Synergy Gold Dual Adjustable Electric
These were a LIFESAVER in the early days of breastfeeding.
Medela Contact Nipple Shield, 24mm
Car Seats
This infant carseat is highly rated, easy to use, and a fantastic value. We loved it with my first daughter!
KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat
I loved this infant seat with my second baby!
Nuna PIPA™ Infant Car Seat & Base
I love the Nuna RAVA so much that we own two for each car! One of the highest rear-facing weight limits on the market and no added chemicals.
Nuna RAVA™ Convertible Car Seat
My favorite convertible car seat for flying and travel.
Contender™ 65 Convertible Car Seat
A super budget-friendly favorite car seat for airplane travel.
Cosco Scenera NEXT Convertible Car Seat, Otto
Strollers
Super stylish, pushes like a dream, and converts easily from a single to a double stroller.
Nuna DEMI™ Grow Stroller
Another fantastic single-to-double stroller.
UPPAbaby® VISTA V2 Stroller
My sister LOVES this lightweight travel stroller. It made taking a baby to Europe a breeze!
Metro Lightweight & Compact Baby Strollers
The only reason I've been able to fly solo with two kids!
Summer Infant 3Dpac CS+ Double Stroller, Black
A great budget-friendly alternative to higher-end double strollers like the Vista.
Modes™ Nest2Grow™ Travel System
The best budget-friendly travel stroller.
Summer Infant - 3D lite Convenience Stroller
Toys and Play
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The Play Gym | Baby Activity & Tummy Time Mat
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The Play Kits by Lovevery | Montessori Toy Subscription ...
The BEST open-ended toys - my kids are obsessed!
Magna Tiles
Other Gear
A must-have for getting things done around the house!
Baby bouncers that gently rock your child | BabyBjörn
Another great bouncer option - super budget-friendly!
Fisher-Price / Infant Bouncers & Rockers ...
The best baby swing
MamaRoo® Multi-Motion Baby Swing
Different from the swing – my baby loved this rocker too!
rockaRoo Baby Rocker | Infant Rocker With Rhythmic Motion
For Mom
OBSESSED with these. My youngest is two, and they are still my favorite lounge pants. Perfect for pregnancy and postpartum too!
Kindred Bravely - Bamboo Maternity & Postpartum Joggers
I have multiple pieces of jewelry from here, and it's such a special way to commemorate your breastfeeding journey.
Milk + Honey Breast Milk Jewelry
I LIVE in these during pregnancy and postpartum.
Sleep & Lounge Bras
