Welcome to your ultimate Baby Essentials guide! Below you’ll find my curated, parent-tested favorites across all categories—sleep, feeding, diapering, travel, safety, and more—each linked with my recommended picks.
Sleep Essentials
Creating a cozy and safe sleep environment is crucial for your baby’s development.
- Bedside Bassinet – BabyBond Bassinet
- Swaddle (arms down) – Halo SleepSack Swaddle
- Swaddle (arms up) – Love to Dream Swaddle Up
- Sound Machine – Hatch Rest Sound Machine
- Baby Monitor – Nanit Pro Baby Monitor
- Breathable Crib Mattress – Newton Breathable Crib Mattress
- Swaddle Blanket – Mushie Muslin Swaddle
- Lounger (not sleep safe unsupervised) – Snuggle Me Organic Lounger
- Humidifier – Frida Baby 3-in-1 Humidifier
Feeding Essentials
Feeding your baby can be a bonding experience. These essentials help make breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and everything in between easier.
- Bottles – Evenflo Balance+ Wide Neck Bottles
- Primary Breast Pump – Spectra S1/S2 Breast Pump
- Portable Breast Pump – Momcozy M5
- Nursing Pillow – My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow
- Formula – Similac 360 Total Care Formula
- Bottle Washer, Dryer, Sterilizer – Baby Brezza Sterilizer & Dryer
- Burp Cloths – Mushie Burp Cloths
- Feeding Pillow – Snuggle Me Feeding Support
- Bottle Warmer – Munchkin Portable Bottle Warmer
- Bottle Drying Rack – Boon Grass Drying Rack
- Bottle Brush – OXO Tot Bottle Brush
Bath & Diapering Essentials
Keeping your baby clean and comfortable is essential. These items make diapering and bath time simple and soothing.
- Baby Bath – Frida Baby Bath Tub
- Baby Shampoo – Aveeno Baby Wash & Shampoo
- Bath Rest – Baby Kneeler & Elbow Rest
- Towel – Mushie Hooded Towel
- Wipe Dispenser – Ubbi Wipes Dispenser
- Diapers – Pampers Diapers
- Wipes – Water Wipes
- Diaper Cream – Triple Paste
- Nail File – Frida Baby Nail File
- Changing Pad – Keekaroo Peanut Changer
On-the-Go Essentials
Gear that makes outings organized, safe, and stress-free.
- Stroller – UPPAbaby Vista Stroller
- Carseat – Doona Infant Car Seat & Stroller
- Diaper Bag – Skip Hop Diaper Backpack
- Travel Sound Machine – Hatch Travel Sound Machine
- Thermometer – Frida Baby Quick-Read Thermometer
- Diaper Bags – Ubbi Diaper Bags
- Portable Changing Pad – Portable Changing Pad
- Snack Cup – Mushie Snack Cup
Toys & Development Essentials
Stimulate your baby’s senses and support early development with thoughtfully chosen tools.
- Play Mat – Lovevery Play Gym
- Montessori Toys – Monti Kids Infant Kit
- Stacking Cups – Mushie Stacking Cups
- High Contrast Toys – Black and White High-Contrast Cards
- Mirror – Soft Mirror for Tummy Time
- Ball Toys – Textured Sensory Balls
- Crinkle Books – Crinkle Books
- Teething Toys – Feeder Teether Toy
Health & Safety Essentials
Essential items supporting wellness, monitoring, and home safety.
- Thermometer – Frida Baby 3-in-1 Thermometer
- Nose Suction – Frida Baby NoseFrida
- No Wifi Baby Monitor – Baby Monitor
- Baby Gate – Regalo Easy Step Baby Gate
- Outlet Covers – Safety 1st Plug Protectors
- Corner Guards – Skip Hop Corner Guards
- Baby Gate – Munchkin Auto-Close Baby Gate
- Cord Covers – Bink Up & Away Cord Safety Holder