My Top 10 Baby Essentials

When I was preparing to become a mama, I got SO many opinions on the baby products I needed, didn’t need, and MUST-HAVE. It honestly felt really overwhelming! I’m more on the minimalist side of things and I didn’t want to go overboard with baby gear. Looking back, there are definitely things I didn’t need to purchase before the baby was born and there are other things I wish I had purchased earlier! Here are my top 10 baby essentials. These are all things on my MUST-HAVE list! I use them all on a daily basis and don’t know what I would do without them! I hope this helps give you some insight on what you may need for your own motherhood journey! xx

1. Nose Friday & Spray - This is a MUST MUST MUST! We’ve used this everyday since Wynn Leigh was born. It is so convenient and easy to use.

2. Earth Mama Diaper Balm - The BEST diaper balm on the market. Our girl has never gotten a diaper rash because of this balm! At the first sign of redness, we use it and it’s never turned into a rash.

3. Gathre Mat - We have two of these, one for the house and one for the diaper bag and we love them! Its a super compact changing mat that is super easy to clean.

4. Wildbird Sling - My favorite baby carrier by far! It’s super easy to use, comfortable, and Wynnie loves it! We’ve tried other wraps and carriers and this is definitely my favorite.

5. Doona Carseat & Stroller- OK, so I WISH we bought this sooner! We love our Nuna carseat and uppababy stroller but the Doona is a must-have if you travel! It’s a stroller and carseat all in one and so it makes it literally seamless to travel with.

6. Electric Nail File- We made the mistake of using nail clippers on our newborn at two weeks old and my husband cut her skin off! it was traumatizing for all of us. Do me a favor and get yourself this electric nail file so you don’t make the same mistake we do.

7. Nano Bebe Bottles & Storage Bags- We love this brand for our bottles and milk storage bags. The bottles literally look like a boob- haha but they make it easy to transition from breast to bottle! The milk storage bags are super convenient as well and freeze flat.

8. Earth and Eden Diapers- These are the BEST diapers! I’m not kidding when I say i’ve tried every brand. These are by far the softest and most comfortable looking diapers and you can get them off AMAZON! double win.

9. Cloud Island Sleepers- The BEST infant sleepers! They are affordable, soft, and they zip from the bottom up! You can get them from Target and they are definitely our favorites out of all sleepers we’ve tried

10. Baby Bjorn Bouncer- I saved the best for last- WOW. I truly do not know how we would have survived without this the last three months! Our bouncer has gone everywhere with us: the beach, friends house, bible study, you name it. It’s the perfect thing to set your baby in during awake time while you are doing things around the house! I like a bouncer over a swing because its super portable. Seriously, I cannot say enough good things about this! Definitely worth the investment.

XO, Lo