The Baby Must-Haves Parents Swear By
Parents share their picks for the baby must haves that make the newborn and infant stages so much easier! Expecting moms and dads, this is a great place to start after you pick your baby registry site and need to fill out your wish list.
From the coolest baby gear to our favorite no-nonsense essentials, we're continually updating this list with baby product recommendations from parents who have been there and done that.
If one of your favorite baby essentials is missing from the list, please add it in. We want to know about all of the baby products that you just couldn't live without...or wouldn't want to!
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Monica + Andy blankets (and clothes!)
Sarah Calamita said: The fabric is soft and organic and the patterns are adorable. The store is a haven for new moms with virtual & in person music and all things baby/pregnancy classes.
2 reviews
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DockATot® Deluxe+ Dock
Sarah Calamita said: Every baby has their own specific way they like to sleep. My son would only sleep if I was holding him. I was too afraid to sleep myself while holding him that I became sooo sleep deprived. At week 2 we tried the DockATot which is supposed to replicate in mom's arms and low and behold he loved it!
2 reviews
amzn.to
HALO Sleepsack Micro-Fleece Swaddle
Sarah Calamita said: I love this because it comes in a variety of sizes. The baby one just zips right up (who can really swaddle with a blanket in the middle of the night!!??) We used up to age 2.
1 review
amazon.com
Graco Blossom 6-in-1 Convertible High Chair
Kelly R said: This versatile Graco high chair will grow with your child, functioning in a variety of different ways from a reclining infant high chair for bottle feeding through a youth chair. You can also use the pieces separately to seat two kids when one of your children is in the booster phase.
1 review
amazon.com
Summer Infant Snuzzler Infant Support
Kristy Pepping said: This is great to keep baby in the proper position in the carrier, especially for those newborn days where head control is not formed. Plus, it's adjustable for growing babies.
1 review
amazon.com
Fisher-Price Sit-Me-Up Floor Seat
Stephanie W. said: The sit-me-up is perfect for little ones who can hold up their heads but aren't quite stable enough to sit on their own! It has a high back for plenty of support, and it comes with toys and hooks to add your own. There are a few different cute patterns. Easily folded up for storage as well.
1 review
amzn.to
UPPAbaby VISTA Stroller
Sarah Calamita said: If you are a city girl this is your stroller! It's cute, comfy, folds quick, seats 2 kids, easy to lift and has a ginormous basket (I could fit all my groceries under it)!
1 review
amazon.com
Owlet Duo Smart Baby Monitor
Kelly R said: If you would rest easier knowing that your baby is fully monitored, the Owlet might be the best baby monitor for you. The Owlet Smart Sock attaches to baby's foot to track heartbeat and oxygen levels. A high definition video camera offers night vision, two way talk, and room temperature monitoring through your smart phone so you can keep an eye on baby from anywhere. The sock and camera can be purchased and used independently if you only need one or the other.
Sock fits babies 5-30 lbs
1 review
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