With LB approaching 15 months of age and other friends welcoming their babies, I wanted to compile a list of all my favorite essentials that have helped get us through the last 15 months.
The items in bold are things that were essential (or super fun) for us in the first year as new parents. Items in italics are ones we do not own ourselves but about which have heard positive reviews from friends.
FOR THE PARENTS
Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five
Howard Leight MAX-1 Foam Ear plugs Uncorded NRR33 (20 Pair)
OtterBox Universal Defender Case for iPhone 4 (White Silicone & White Plastic)
Mom’s One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book
FEEDING
MAM 3 Pack Anti-Colic Bottle, 8 Ounce (These bottles reduce ingested air considerably, are dishwasher safe and can be sterilized in the microwave up to six at a time. We highly recommend them.)
MAM Self-sterilising Anti-colic Bottle Starter Set (Green)
Boon Mush Manual Baby Food Processor, Tangerine
Aden + Anais – Jungle Jam Burp Bib 2 Pack
OXO Tot Dishwasher Basket, Orange
OXO Tot Bottle Brush with Nipple Cleaner and Stand, Orange
Boppy Lots of Dots Nursing & Feeding Support Pillow
Munchkin Soft Tip Infant Spoons 6 Pack
Nursing Breastfeeding necklace – teething toy -Babywearing from bysiki
Sea Stones nursing necklace – blue, gray – accessory for slinging moms, teething necklace, gift for her from FrejaToys
APPAREL
Oddsocks Billy Pack, Socks, Unisex, 0-12 months
HALO SleepSack Comfort Mesh Early Walker Wearable Blanket, Cream Frog, Large
Baby Deedee Sleep Nest Baby Sleeping Bag, Khaki/Lime Green, Medium (6-18 Months)
Zutano Cozie Fleece Jacket
Baby Aspen Sweet Dreamzzz Pint of PJ’s Sleep Time Gift Set – Lime, 0-6 Months
Baby Banz Retro Banz Oval Baby Sunglasses
Adventure BanZ Baby Sunglasses
TRANSPORTATION & GOING OUT
Ergo Baby Carrier Black/Camel which is great to pair with the Ergo Infant Insert Heart2Heart for premies, newborns and smaller babies (like mine were).
My Little Seat Infant Seats, Blue Fish
BATHTIME & HEALTH
Baby Diego Bathinette Deluxe (great space saver)
Mustela 2-In-1 Hair & Body Shampoo 6.76 ounces
Triple Paste Medicated Ointment for Diaper Rash, 8-Ounce
Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment, Advanced Therapy, 14 Ounces (396 g) (Pack of 2)
Spasilk 10 Pack Soft Terry Washcloth, Yellow
Nuby Baby Soft Terry Embroidered Hooded Towel 30in x 26 in – “I love daddy”
Burt’s Bees Bundle of Joy Baby Basket
Nosefrida Baby Nasal Aspirator with 4 filters and 20 Additional Filters
BOOKS
Belly Button Book (Boynton on Board)
Hawaiian Children’s Soft Book ABC Island Style
Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five
ACTIVITIES & TOYS FOR NEWBORNS
Lamaze High Contrast Flip-flop Bug Rattle
Skip Hop Funky Farmyard Activity Mat
Lamaze Play & Grow Freddie the Firefly Take Along Toy
Melissa & Doug Plush Rainbow Stacker
Developmental Visual by PinkGasoline (Etsy)
ACTIVITIES & TOYS FOR OLDER BABIES
The First Years Stack N Count Cups
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Apptivity Case
Melissa & Doug Animal Rescue Shape-Sorting Truck
Kliky Numbers Magnetic Blocks (shown above)
BOUNCERS
Bright Starts Fun on Safari Baby Bouncer
Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo
Evenflo Johnny Jump Up Doorway Jumper, Rock N Roll
COMFORT
Lambskin Fleece with Shorn Hair
NURSERY DECOR
Hot Air Balloon Mobile
TEETHING
The Original Sophie the Giraffe Teether Toy
The First Years Soft Teething Beads
WHAT’S IN MY SON’S DIAPER BAG?
Orla Kiely Diaper Bag
L.L.Bean Canvas Boat Tote (the diaper bag that stays in his buggy or in the car with spare diapers, a change of baby outfit, wipes, and a toy or distraction)
My Little Seat Infant Seats, Blue Fish
