Something I have always prided myself on is knowing the best baby items to have on hand (mostly because I just HAVE to try them all – sorry Sam).
I wanted to compile my favorite items for an easy printable for my readers. I will also list each item and link them in this post to help you find the items online!
EVERYTHING on this list I can say I have tried, owned and LOVED. Please feel free to ask any questions, or comment and let me know if there is something I haven’t tried …you know, so I can buy more baby gear I don’t need…oops.
This post has been updated October 2023.
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Printable Baby Favorites Checklist
Make sure to print out the PDF below for your own checklist of my favorite baby items!
Baby Favorites
SLEEP
- The Ollie World Swaddle – (full review here) This is a MUST have
- Love to Dream – SwaddleUp – This has been a game changer for after the first month or two
- Nanit Pro Smart Baby Monitor – This monitor is a splurge, however, it does have a breathing monitor.
- Guava Travel Crib -This is the best! Easy to use, lightweight, and travels beautifully.
- Slumberpod – Hands down, the absolute best baby product you can have if you travel.
- Playskool Gloworm – Okay I swear by this. We have used multiple until they die. We put it in the crib and have it play and glow when the baby first goes to sleep. Then when they are old enough we go in, push that, give the Paci, and it makes sleep training a BREEZE!
- Hatch Baby White Noise Machine – This is a game changer. The newer models have a backup battery in the event of a power outage!
- Muslin Swaddle Blankets and Quilts
PLAY
- Slumberkins – So soft and easy for baby to hold. The message behind these stuffies are great.
- Joovy Spoon Baby Walker & Activity Set – This folds flat, and the tray is huge, so I put lot of toys or snacks on it. Plus its not an eye sore!
- Sophie the Giraffe
- Bright Starts Lots of Links
- Cuddle and Kind Dolls
NURSING
- LilyPadz nursing pads
- Milk Snob 5:1 Cover– this will also serve as your carseat, nursing, shopping cart, and high chair cover!!
- Boppy Pillow
TRAVEL
- Clek Fllo Convertible Carseat – I CAN NOT SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS!
- Freshly Picked Diaper Bag (this is a more expensive but super functional and amazing option
- Ju-Ju- Be BFF diaper bag (less expensive and seriously AMAZING)
- Bob Jogging Stroller – if you’re going to jog or walk outside, you can’t beat this
- Summer Infant 3-D lite Umbrella Stroller – I did a lot of research. This one won on price and function as far as being able to recline and having a basket for an umbrella
- KidCo GoPod – read more here, but I love this item
- Ju-Ju-Be Day To Night – LOVE this item
EAT
- Avent Bottles
- Boon Grass Drying Rack
- Ikea Antelope Highchair ($) – this high chair is AMAZING and for the price you can’t beat it.
- Boon Highchair ($$) – My favorite high chair by far, but it has a big base so if you have a small closed off kitchen it might not work for you.
- Stokke Steps Highchair ($$$) – small footprint, easy to clean, and grows with child. This is what we used with Walker and Goldie. I love that they can use the same chair until 4+
- Replay Recycled – Start with it and continue using it. It stacks and is just plain amazing – I won’t buy any other brand of kiddo plates and bowls.
- Beaba First Stage Spoons
- Bibs -Bumkins are the best!
- Oxo Tot Roll up Bib
- Pouch Spoon tips – these are the best for when you’re out and about!
Clothing
- Freshly Picked Moccasins
- Loved Baby Kimono Onsies (and all their other stuff – great quality!)
- Cloud Island Sleepers – These zip from the bottom. Literally the best sleepers EVER for night-time diaper changes!
- Ryan and Rose Pacifier Clips
- Baby Bling Headbands
Other
- Wubbanub Pacifier
- Angelcare Baby Bath Support
- Moby Baby Wrap
- Wildbird Sling
- Tushbaby
- Tula
- Lille Baby Carrier
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I would love to hear if I missed anything that you love and would recommend to try, and I hope you try out some of the best baby items that I truly love!
Arin! This is so incredibley helpful. I’m passing this on to my mom to be friends for sure! XO-Chelsee