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1. A wipeable changing pad cover that'll make cleaning up your first-of-many pee-outs quick and easy to wipe up. Just quickly wipe down the cover and go about your day (or night).
2. A low-profile milk catcher for catching your letdown before it soaks your shirt. Literally no one told me this about nursing and it caught me completely off guard. Thi little milk pocket fits discreetly under your shirt and catches the drips while baby's on the other side and is great for travel since it's small, easy to stow, and simple to use — a win-win!
3. A formula mixing pitcher, aka an absolute game-changer for avoiding gas and getting formula ready, like, ~yesterday.~ I didn't have this for my first baby, and when I had my second, I couldn't believe how much time I'd wasted the first go around. Now, I send this to every parent I know when they start their formula journey.
4. A bottle warmer because it's not the '80s anymore and you NEED to cut the time heating bottles down to mere minutes. When I unexpectedly started my formula feeding journey, we did it the old-school way of boiling water, putting the bottle into the bowl with the water, and then waiting for it to heat up. When we finally got more sleep and, therefore, thought properly, we got a bottle warmer and THE CHANGE. Save yourself from getting screamed at by a hangry baby, and get a bottle warmer.
5. A wearable teething necklace for you because they will either drop the teething ring they have over and over or pull your ordinary necklace as hard as they can or both. Just wear this and let your little one gum away as you watch babies drop their teethers like it's a game — a game that you already won.
6. A set of pacifier wipes that will clean anything from teething toys to bottles to basically anything else your child drops. These wipes are alcohol and chemical-free and made of food-grade materials, which means you can cut the number of spare pacifiers you need to buy AND avoid the dreaded "popping it in your mouth first" method.
7. A roll of bags and a dispenser for storing those extra smelly diapers on the go. If you're not near a trash can, these help keep odors under control until you can dispose of the diaper. They fit easily into the diaper bag, and while you may not always need them, you're going to be really happy when you DO.
8. A bouncer and seat that's a must-have to save you from hours of bouncing in desperation. Along with bouncing *magic,* a bouncer also allows you to safely set the baby down off the floor for bathroom breaks for you. For added value, it even has a toy bar *and* is super durable. Your knees will thank you!
9. A tried-and-true snot extractor to save you sleep and stress when your little one has a stuffy nose. This set includes saline and extra filters to keep baby's nose clear and your nerves less frayed.
10. And a cool mist humidifier that'll be so helpful if your kiddo comes down with a cold. Cool mist humidifiers help keep nasal passages open, allowing colds to pass more quickly and easily — and allowing more opportunities for sleep for you.
11. A set of washable changing pad liners to turn late-night blowouts into a quick clean-up and get you back to bed ASAP. These liners go right on top of the changing pad cover and protect the cover from stains. If the liner gets soiled, just grab it, put it into the laundry, and place another one under the baby to continue getting the job done. Tossing soiled liners's much less expensive than destroying changing pad covers.
12. A portable sound machine great for kids who need a little white noise to settle into nap time. I used a portable sound machine for the entirety of both my kids' first years, and we still bring one when we travel in case they have a hard time sleeping. So much better than sacrificing your phone for however long your baby naps.
13. A Halo sleep sack that doubles as a swaddle *and* blanket. Getting a tight swaddle in the middle of the night is a near-impossible task. This brand has perfected the swaddle and blanket dilemma and this particular model is temperature regulating, so you can rest easy — for an hour or two — knowing baby is at least comfortable. It also grows with your baby because it's designed to help the swaddle transition by allowing for hands up and then arms out. Yes, please!
14. A silicone feeding set because it can steam food that can then be eaten from the same bowl! It also comes with two soft spoons: a long one for the adult and a small one for baby to try out self-feeding. Finding the right tools for the feeding journey can be a headache, but reviewers LOVE this set, making it a safe bet for anyone starting out on the solids journey.
15. A pack of Mighty Me Puffs for the terrifying process of introducing nuts to babies. Buying individual nut butters can be expensive, so giving your new eater a puff that's not only 50 percent nuts, but also gluten free, organic, non-GMO, and all-natural is a no-brainer.
16. A baby food prepping system to help curb the cost of baby food by prepping ahead and freezing purees for when you need them.
17. And additional baby food storage so you can take advantage of that surprisingly long nap by prepping lots of food for the coming weeks. These glass jars are durable, freeze well, and are dishwasher safe. And you can even portion out solids if you're doing baby-led weaning.
18. AND a set of make-your-own pouches because the markup on pouches is WAY outta control. Pouches are awesome on-the-go, relatively mess-free snacks and these DIY ones will save you major bucks in the long term.
19. A foldable silicone placemat to help make cleanup after mealtime messes quick and easy. Did your little one try yogurt finger painting? Just pick up the mat, wash it, and give yourself a little pat on the back for being so prepared.
20. A portable carpet cleaner because one day, your kids WILL be stricken by a stomach bug, and it will be MESSY. This portable cleaner quickly cleans carpets, couches, car interiors, and more. Don't wait until they're sick, get it now for when they 100% will be sick.
21. A must-have cradle cap system to help you gently lift the flakes away from your precious baby's head. Cradle cap — while often perfectly safe — can be tough to work through and this system is well-reviewed for being safe, comfortable, and effective in removing it. Simply lather your baby's head with soap, loosen the flakes with the brush, lift with the fine tooth comb, and get ready to kiss that cute little flake-free head.
22. A bath toy drying bin that includes drainage at the bottom to keep toys dry, clean, and out of the way. This bin is low-profile and helps keep those toys from just sitting at the bottom of the tub, waiting for the next bath. All you have to do is scoop them up, and set them aside, and marvel at how organized your bathroom looks with almost no effort.
23. An excellent set of starter blocks and balls with bonus sensory elements! These blocks, balls, and animals are perfect for babies to both gum and start stacking, meaning they'll grow with your baby throughout infancy and into toddlerhood. My kids used these for YEARS.
24. A car seat buckle release tool that will protect your nails *and* your patience from how surprisingly difficult unbuckling is. Plus — when they're older — they can learn to unbuckle themselves, ensuring that you are not burying your face in the drop-off line as you get out of the car to unbuckle your kid. The car seat buckle desperately needs to be one less thing you fight with.
25. A crib rail cover because honestly who knew that babies turn into literal beavers when they start teething? When my oldest started teething, I noticed gnaw marks all over the crib and was immediately horrified at the chips in the wood. I bought some rail covers and they saved my nerves, my crib, and I'd like to hope my kid's teeth. You have literally no time to deal with sawdust.
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