The lists of needs for a newborn is unending when you start searching online! How do you know what you’ll really use vs what everyone says you’ll use! Are the more expensive items worth the money? Or can you go with something a little more budget friendly?
I’ve put together a list of things that we have used since coming home from the hospital with our new baby girl.
Hopefully it helps!
I love this bassinet! I searched online for a while before deciding on this one. I love that it can swivel over the bed, so the night time feedings do not require me to get out of my cozy spot!
HALO BassiNest Swivel Sleeper Essentia
Let’s talk breast pumps…. I wasn’t sure if I would breastfeed, and I didn’t want to spend a ton of money on an expensive pump and then never use it. I saw review after review for this one on TikTok, so I decided to try it! It’s perfect! It’s only $119 on Amazon vs the $500 Elvie or Willow pumps.
Of course, you could always splurge if you KNOW 10000% you are going to produce milk and breastfeed. Just coming from past pregnancies I knew that there was a chance I wouldn’t produce enough milk, so I didn’t want to splurge. This pump is perfect for me!
Again, so many options out there…and some are insanely overpriced…
I have used this sanitizer with all THREE of my children! Yes, I had it put up in a closet and pulled it out for this newest baby (10 years after my last baby!). It is so convenient. I just fill it up, throw it in the microwave and I’m done! And it’s less than $20, which is a win!
This is a splurge…but so worth the money! I can literally fit a ton of diapers, wipes, extra clothes, burp rags, a can of formula, pacis, allllll the things baby needs in here! I love that it’s a backpack and also that it’s masculine enough that my husband can carry it as well! Super versatile and the quality is great! 10/10 recommend!
Swaddles! These are a life saver! I can not for the life of me swaddle my baby in a regular blanket without her busting out of it! The velcro options make it so easy and baby stays nice and tight all night long! If you’re not sure about swaddling I encourage you to look up the benefits of it!
These are my go to swaddles, and there are so many cute options!
A paci holder! I would say this is more of a want than a need, but it is nice to have! I love that I don’t have to dig down in the baby bag to find a paci quickly when needed! This easily attaches to the side of the diaper bag and holds two pacis! I also love the colors and this brand in general!
Burp Rags! I use these more than bibs at this age. Any burp rag will do, but if you want to splurge on a higher quality, then I recommend these. I love that they have a cut out area to fit under the baby’s chin to use in place of a bib. They are super soft and 100% organic cotton.
These also make great gifts if you’re searching for a baby shower gift!
I wouldn’t consider this a splurge, I would consider this a NEED! This is a great option to request as your gift from the hostess if you’re having a baby shower to save you a little money. We have used this so much! The baby sleeps so soundly while in this! We are able to take it with us places as well so she has a cozy place to rest when visiting friends and family.
Knotted gowns are a personal fav for the first few months. They make night time changing so much easier than having to unbutton and unzip! I have so many favorite brands, so I’ll link a few along with images!
Stroller Society Knotted Newborn Baby Gown
Milk Maid Goods (a splurge but worth the money!)
