From baby clothes to breastfeeding…
Navigating the landscape of baby gear can be akin to embarking on a treasure hunt, and we’re here to ensure you uncover the gems that cater to your specific needs. As seasoned parents ourselves, we recognize that each step into parenthood is a unique adventure, and the right products can significantly ease the transition. TheBurg has diligently curated a list that merges practicality with style.
Learning about all these new products can be incredibly overwhelming in the beginning. Tackle this list one step at a time – and never forget that you can always do a last-minute order once the baby is born (I did about 70).
For Postpartum Moms
PJ nightgown (mainly for hospital – only need 1)
A few matching lounge sets (bonus if they have buttons/ zip)
High rise underwear (c-section) / full butt underwear – Skims & Gap Body
Diapers or just take the underwear from the hospital
Maxi Pads (extra long)
Pain Medication (either prescription from your doctor or over the counter)
Breastfeeding
Portable Pump (This may or may not be your primary pump, but will make pumping in public (and in general) easier and hands free)
Pumping Bottles (these attach to most pumps)
Lactation Massager (for improved milk flow)
Nursing Pads (There are disposable and reusable options. We find the reusable options to be softer and that they hold up well in the wash but both are great options)
Nursing Pillow (Or a crescent shaped option – that can also be used to support baby during tummy time and assisted sitting later on)
Bottles (Dr. Brown’s Wide Neck or Lansinoh)
Purchase size Preemie, 1, and 2 flow nipples in Dr. Brown’s
Or Slow, Medium, and Fast Flow in Lansinoh
Formula Feeding
They have gentle and regular formulas on a subscription model
Baby Gear
Diaper Bag (you can add a Tote Savvy organizer to any bag and make it a diaper
Bag. I like the MZ Wallace backpack too!)
Stroller Hand Muffs (for winter babies)
7AM Nido Wrap (for winter babies)
7Am Enfant Car Seat Cover (for winter babies)
Stroller Fan (for summer babies/ can bring to the hospital with you for mom during labor)
Outdoor blanket (a must have for city kids)
Aquaphor Baby (a big tub and a travel tube for diaper bag)
Triple Paste (for diaper rash)
Bibs Pacifiers (these stay in the best)
Newborn Size Diapers (I like Pampers Swaddlers, some people swear by Coterie)
Burp Cloths (start with 2 packs)
Vitamin D drops (breastfed babies start after 1 month)
Pack n Play ( Guava Lotus or Baby Bjorn– they are the biggest so will probably last you the longest. Bugaboo is the smallest, but easiest to manage)
Nanit monitor (Also get the travel case & stand for Nanit)
Baby Room
Dresser (just get a normal dresser – no need to get one that’s specifically a changing table and you won’t want that once they’re potty trained)
Crib Sheets (2 to start)
Baby Clothes
3 ribbed newborn long sleeve onesies (short sleeved for summer babies)
3 ribbed newborn leggings (don’t need for summer babies)
4 Swaddles
(We recommend Halo,Happiest Baby, Butterfly & Ollie)
Buy some things in Size 0-3 also (same as above, but more outfits and fewer pajamas)
For reference, my daughter was born at 6lb 13oz and stayed in NB size for 1/1.5 months
Solids
EZPZ Spoon/ Fork (for beginners)
Munchkin Spoon / Fork (for more advanced eaters)
NumNum Weighted Straw Cup (for beginners)
Thermos Funtainer (for more advanced drinkers)
Grosmimi Cup (many like to use this for milk once child stops the bottle)
Physical Milestones
Push Cart (To help with supported walking)
Baby Doll Stroller (to help with supported walking)
Tummy Time Mat (with overhead hanging)
Stroller Straps (to hang toys from for tummy time)
Mirror (for tummy time)
Penguin Toy (for tummy time)
Activity Station (for tummy time)
Star Musical Toy (for tummy time)
Crawl & Slide Blocks (to encourage crawling)
Crawling Ball Popper Toy (to encourage crawling)
Pull String Toy (to encourage pincer grasp)
Old Macdonald Book (to encourage pincer grasp)
