Save your sanity during the newborn phase of motherhood by making sure that you are prepared with these 25 must-have newborn baby items and products. I am willing to put my reputation on the line here and say that these baby products are the most practical, easy-to-use and convenient newborn baby products out there (especially the Leachco Newborn Podster
). These items are available on Amazon.com, which is where I purchased each of these items, but you can also find most of the products at Target, Babies'R'Us, and BuyBuyBaby.
Top 25 Newborn Baby Items:
1. Leachco Newborn Podster
Link: Leachco Newborn Podster
The Leachco Newborn Podster is my absolute number one favorite baby item of all time. No question about it. You can view my post about this product at How to Make Mommy's Life With Newborn Easier, and the top uses for the Newborn Podster. We feel so passionately about this product that we will be donating a number of them to an HIV Orphanage in Vietnam (see How My Favorite Baby Product Will Help Orphans With HIV in Vietnam). I cannot find this item anywhere but Amazon.com and Babies'R'Us.
Link: Leachco Newborn Podster
| LeachCo Newborn Podster |
is my absolute number one favorite baby item of all time. No question about it. You can view my post about this product at How to Make Mommy's Life With Newborn Easier, and the top uses for the Newborn Podster. We feel so passionately about this product that we will be donating a number of them to an HIV Orphanage in Vietnam (see How My Favorite Baby Product Will Help Orphans With HIV in Vietnam). I cannot find this item anywhere but Amazon.com and Babies'R'Us. 2. Boon Grass Bottle and Nipple Drying Rack
Link: Boon Lawn Countertop Drying Rack, Spring Green
The Boon Lawn Countertop Drying Rack is fantastic, and in my humble opinion, it is the prettiest drying rack out there. More importantly, it works great for drying nipples and bottles.
Boon Grass Drying Rack
3. Rock 'N Play Cradle
Link: Fisher-Price My Little Snugabunny Newborn Rock n' Play Sleeper
I refer to the Fisher-Price My Little Snugabunny Newborn Rock n' Play Sleeper as the "Magic Cradle." I love this thing. I brought it with me almost everywhere I went with my baby. It's easy to bring from room to room, and easy to fold-up and bring with you on the go.
Link: Fisher-Price My Little Snugabunny Newborn Rock n' Play Sleeper
| Fisher Price Rock N Play Cradle |
as the "Magic Cradle." I love this thing. I brought it with me almost everywhere I went with my baby. It's easy to bring from room to room, and easy to fold-up and bring with you on the go.
4. Fisher-Price Soothe and Glow Seahorse
Link: Fisher-Price Soothe and Glow Seahorse Baby Soother
The Soothe and Glow Seahorse Baby Soother is made by Fisher-Price, and I swear this little seahorse is magical when it comes to babies. Newborns go from crying to happy within a seconds when you put this cute little, glowing seahorse in front of them. I would become frantic when it would run out of batteries during our baby's newborn stage. I love the Soothe and Glow Seahorse Baby Soother so much that I made my sister buy a "back-up" seahorse for her house. You can see more about this magical seahorse and other baby toys in my post Top 25 Baby Toys.
| Fisher-Price Soothe and Glow Seahorse |
is made by Fisher-Price, and I swear this little seahorse is magical when it comes to babies. Newborns go from crying to happy within a seconds when you put this cute little, glowing seahorse in front of them. I would become frantic when it would run out of batteries during our baby's newborn stage. I love the Soothe and Glow Seahorse Baby Soother so much that I made my sister buy a "back-up" seahorse for her house. You can see more about this magical seahorse and other baby toys in my post Top 25 Baby Toys.
5. Baby Video Monitor
Link: Summer Infant Baby Touch Digital Color Video Monitor
I highly recommend getting a baby video monitor - it will bring you more peace of mind than you can imagine. I recommend purchasing a monitor that has a "mute" button feature. The Summer Infant Baby Touch Digital Color Video Monitor has a "mute"button. Tip: many of the Motorola brand monitors do not have a mute button. Hopefully Motorola updates their next model with the mute button feature.
| Baby Video Monitor |
6. Crane Cool Mist Humidifier
Link: Crane Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier
The Crane Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier is easy to clean and easy to change, and they are filter-free. The Crane Cool Mist Humidifier will also fit in most bathroom sinks, whereas many of the Vick's humidifiers are so bulky that they need to be refilled in a bathtub (which is annoying). See more on this at Best Humidifiers for Baby that Are Easy-to-Operate.
| Crane Cool Mist Humidifier |
is easy to clean and easy to change, and they are filter-free. The Crane Cool Mist Humidifier will also fit in most bathroom sinks, whereas many of the Vick's humidifiers are so bulky that they need to be refilled in a bathtub (which is annoying). See more on this at Best Humidifiers for Baby that Are Easy-to-Operate.
7. Side-Snap Onesies
Link: Kimono Bodysuit Side-Snap Onesie
Side-Snap onesies are essential for your sanity if the thought of putting a t-shirt over your baby's wobbly head makes you nervous. Avoid that pain and invest in at least five side-snap onesies for your newborn. The above picture is a link for side-snap onesies that are sold on Amazon.com, but side-snap onesies on Amazon are extremely expensive (a single side-snap onesie can run about $17.99), so I would highly recommend going to Target and purchasing a 3-pack for $9.99 (Made by Gerber). Nevertheless, I have provided a link to the expensive version from Amazon.com for you to take a look at (Kimono Bodysuit Side-Snap Onesie). For more on side-snap onesies at The Must-Have Clothing Item For Your Newborn Baby .
| Side-Snap Onesies |
8. Baby SpaceSaver Swing (Vibrates)
A lot of baby swings end up taking up a lot of space, but the Fisher-Price Luv U Zoo SpaceSaver Swing and Seat
is great because it won't take up 1/4 of your living room. The Fisher-Price Luv U Zoo SpaceSaver Swing and Seat has all of the features. It vibrates (which is a very important feature in a baby swing and many of the expensive swings do not have this), and this swing is easily portable from room to room.
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| Luv U Zoo Fisher-Price SpaceSaver Swing |
is great because it won't take up 1/4 of your living room. The Fisher-Price Luv U Zoo SpaceSaver Swing and Seat has all of the features. It vibrates (which is a very important feature in a baby swing and many of the expensive swings do not have this), and this swing is easily portable from room to room.
9. Swaddle Blankets with Velco
Link: Summer Infant SwaddleMe
Get yourself Summer Infant SwaddleMe blankets (make sure that they have velcro) - these are so much easier (and safer) than the traditional swaddle blankets. The velcro makes the swaddling process significantly faster and easier for tired moms and dads.
Link: Summer Infant SwaddleMe
| SwaddleMe Blankets |
10. Sleep Sack, by Halo
Link: HALO Sleepsack
I love the HALO Sleepsacks for after the "swaddle phase." I recommend getting two of each size (S, M, L) for the first year. Amazon.com sells them for about $20, but if you have a Marshall's store nearby, then you can get amazing deals on these ($7.99).
Link: HALO Sleepsack
| Halo Sleep Sack |
for after the "swaddle phase." I recommend getting two of each size (S, M, L) for the first year. Amazon.com sells them for about $20, but if you have a Marshall's store nearby, then you can get amazing deals on these ($7.99).
11. Little Tummy's Gas Relief Drops
Link:
Little Tummys Gas Relief Drops
Little Tummys Gas Relief Drops have saved my sanity a few times when we were trying to find the right formula for our baby (which resulted in baby having an upset tummy). These things are great at relieving tummy pains.
Link:
Little Tummys Gas Relief Drops | Little Tummies Gas Relief Drops |
have saved my sanity a few times when we were trying to find the right formula for our baby (which resulted in baby having an upset tummy). These things are great at relieving tummy pains.
12. OXO Dishwasher Basket
Link: OXO Tot Dishwasher Basket
If you're going with the Playtex Drop-In bottles, then I highly recommend the OXO Tot Dishwasher Basket because it is the perfect size for the Playtex Drop-In nipples (which don't easily fit inside the slots of most dishwasher baskets). It is also very convenient to have a large dishwasher basket versus many of the common Munchkin dishwasher baskets found in stores, which can usually only fit five Playtex Drop-In Nipples (the OXO Tot Dishwasher Basket can fit up to ten nipples).
Link: OXO Tot Dishwasher Basket
Oxo Dishwasher Basket
because it is the perfect size for the Playtex Drop-In nipples (which don't easily fit inside the slots of most dishwasher baskets). It is also very convenient to have a large dishwasher basket versus many of the common Munchkin dishwasher baskets found in stores, which can usually only fit five Playtex Drop-In Nipples (the OXO Tot Dishwasher Basket can fit up to ten nipples).
13. Fisher-Price Discover n' Grow Kick and Play Piano Gym
Link: Fisher-Price Discover 'n Grow Kick and Play Piano Gym
The Fisher-Price Discover 'n Grow Kick and Play Piano Gym is our favorite because not only does it provide a mirror (babies love mirrors), but the kick-able piano feature provides for a ton of entertainment for baby by playing music and lighting up - babies love it. Another great feature about this baby gym is that you can level up the piano as baby grows and starts sitting. The only downfall to this baby gym is that it is hard for the baby to roll over all the way without getting caught in the arch. You can see my little one playing with this baby gym at my post: Favorite Baby Gym Photo Time. She loves this thing! This baby gym also made my post Top 25 Baby Toys.
Link: Fisher-Price Discover 'n Grow Kick and Play Piano Gym
| Fisher-Price Discover n' Grow Kick and Play Piano Gym |
is our favorite because not only does it provide a mirror (babies love mirrors), but the kick-able piano feature provides for a ton of entertainment for baby by playing music and lighting up - babies love it. Another great feature about this baby gym is that you can level up the piano as baby grows and starts sitting. The only downfall to this baby gym is that it is hard for the baby to roll over all the way without getting caught in the arch. You can see my little one playing with this baby gym at my post: Favorite Baby Gym Photo Time. She loves this thing! This baby gym also made my post Top 25 Baby Toys.
14. Boogie Wipes
Link: Boogie Wipes
Boogie Wipes
are great for wiping noses without irritating baby's skin by rubbing it raw. They have grape-flavored and also a fresh flavor. These are a must-have to keep in your diaper bag, and I'd recommend getting one for your changing table as well.
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| Boogie Wipes |
Boogie Wipes
are great for wiping noses without irritating baby's skin by rubbing it raw. They have grape-flavored and also a fresh flavor. These are a must-have to keep in your diaper bag, and I'd recommend getting one for your changing table as well.
15. Secure-A-Toy Straps
Link: Baby Buddy Secure-A-Toy
The Baby Buddy Secure-A-Toy is an amazing invention that prevents your baby from losing toys when riding in the stroller. I love these things.
Link: Baby Buddy Secure-A-Toy
| Secure-A-Toy |
16. Carseat Cover
Link: Jolly Jumper Carseat Cover
Carseat covers are a great and easy way to keep your newborn warm in the cold winter months when getting in and out of your car. Amazon.com sells the Jolly Jumper Carseat Cover
, but you can find these at Marshall's for quite a bit cheaper.
Link: Jolly Jumper Carseat Cover
| Carseat Cover |
, but you can find these at Marshall's for quite a bit cheaper.17. Fisher Price Laugh and Learn Fun Activity Table
Link: Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Fun with Friends Musical Table
| Fisher Price Laugh and Learn Fun Activity Table |
18. Playtex Drop-Ins Bottles
Link: Playtex Drop-In Bottle
The Playtex Drop-In Bottle are the best bottle out there - in this mom's opinion. I could go on and on about these bottles and how much I love them. The disposable liners make cleaning these bottles substantially easier than any other bottle out there (no more putting bottles in your dishwasher). More importantly, the liner system prevents your baby from gulping air during feedings. Also, if you plan to have kids in the future, the drop-in bottles are better for storage because you don't have to worry about the plastic going bad.
 Playtex Drop-Ins |
are the best bottle out there - in this mom's opinion. I could go on and on about these bottles and how much I love them. The disposable liners make cleaning these bottles substantially easier than any other bottle out there (no more putting bottles in your dishwasher). More importantly, the liner system prevents your baby from gulping air during feedings. Also, if you plan to have kids in the future, the drop-in bottles are better for storage because you don't have to worry about the plastic going bad.
19. Links for Toys
Link: Sassy Ring O' Links Rattle Developmental
Get yourself the Sassy Ring O' Links Rattle Developmental. Toy links are great for attaching toys to strollers and babies just love to hold onto these with their tiny fingers. Your baby will also love to chew on these toy links (great for teething)!
Link: Sassy Ring O' Links Rattle Developmental
| Baby Toy Links |
. Toy links are great for attaching toys to strollers and babies just love to hold onto these with their tiny fingers. Your baby will also love to chew on these toy links (great for teething)!
20. DaBib
Link: DaBib
If you have a baby with "hole" in his mouth that appears during bottle time (meaning the milk drips out of their mouth and gets everywhere), then DaBib is perfect for your baby. It keeps your baby's clothing clean and keeps your baby's neck dry. I love, love DaBib. It's a lot more expensive than other bibs, but worth every penny. See more on bibs at Top 5 Baby Bibs that Actually Work.
Link: DaBib
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| Da Bib |
If you have a baby with "hole" in his mouth that appears during bottle time (meaning the milk drips out of their mouth and gets everywhere), then DaBib
is perfect for your baby. It keeps your baby's clothing clean and keeps your baby's neck dry. I love, love DaBib. It's a lot more expensive than other bibs, but worth every penny. See more on bibs at Top 5 Baby Bibs that Actually Work.21. Disposable Diaper Bags
Link: Munchkin Arm and Hammer Diaper Bag Dispenser
| Disposable Diaper Bags |
22. Huggies Newborn Diapers
Link: Huggies Little Snugglers Diapers for Newborn
Huggies Little Snugglers Diapers for Newborn are my favorite for newborns because they have an umbilical cord cut-out to prevent your baby's umbilical cord stump from getting wet with pee (it is best to keep your baby's umbilical cord stump dry in the days after baby is born).
| Huggies Newborn Diapers |
are my favorite for newborns because they have an umbilical cord cut-out to prevent your baby's umbilical cord stump from getting wet with pee (it is best to keep your baby's umbilical cord stump dry in the days after baby is born).
23. Washable Changing Pads
Link: Carters Keep Me Dry Flannel Pads
Keep changing pads on-hand near your changing table to eliminate constant changing pad laundry runs. These Carters Keep Me Dry Flannel Pads
are great, but I've seen Babies'R'Us selling changing pads (made by Babies'R'Us) that are made with terry cloth and these work really well too.
Link: Carters Keep Me Dry Flannel Pads
| Changing Pads |
are great, but I've seen Babies'R'Us selling changing pads (made by Babies'R'Us) that are made with terry cloth and these work really well too.
| Sippy Cup Bungy Cord |
. Genius.25. O-Ball
Link: Oball
| The O-Ball Toy |
Baby's love the Oball
because they can fit their tiny little fingers around it. It's costs about $4.99 and is a toy that is worth every penny. This toy is also included in my post Top 25 Baby Toys.
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