Onesies
You’ll want at least ten of each size: newborn, 0 to 3 months and 3 to 6 months.
Carter’s onesies ($16 for 4)
Itty-bitty and oh-so-adorable
You’ll want at least ten of each size: newborn, 0 to 3 months and 3 to 6 months.
Carter’s onesies ($16 for 4)
Figure out sizing based on how old your baby will be when it first gets cold.
Hudson bunting ($13)
Ditto the bunting. Buy based on your baby’s age when it gets cold.
7 A.M. Enfant snowsuit ($40)
However brief it may be
Ideally one with pristine picture quality and a 360-degree view so you can keep tabs at all times.
Eufy baby monitor ($160)
Even if you’re hesitant about using them, you’ll want a few on hand.
Philips Avent pacifiers ($4 for 2)
Intuitive setup included—a must-have when you’re on the road.
Baby Bjorn travel crib ($300)
Most parents stop swaddling around 4 months, and this is a nice next step. (Get a few in various sizes from small to large.)
Woolino sleep sack ($100)
Scrub-a-dub-dub, newborn baby in the tub
An option that’s safe—and makes for an easy transition to the toddler stage.
Fisher-Price bathtub ($30)
Whoa, you need how many diapers?
Yeah, you’re going to want to buy these in bulk whenever you can.
Hello Bello diapers ($24 for 96)
Tuck these into your diaper bag for on-the-go changes.
Diaper trash bags ($15)
Plastic-covered, so all it needs is a quick wipe versus a machine wash.
Keekaroo changing pad ($130)
Doubles as a changing assistant when you have only one hand free.
OXO dispenser ($20)
So you’re armed and ready at 2 a.m.
Aim to have at least six bottles (with both slow- and medium-flow nipples) on hand.
Medela bottles ($12 for 3)
You won’t need this immediately, but it’s always good to be prepared.
Stokke high chair ($270)
FYI, this is likely covered by your health insurance. (Just call your provider.)
Medela breast pump ($200; $180)
Complete with a click-and-secure seal to prevent leaks.
Lansinoh bags ($20 for 100)
Baby on the go!
You have a zillion choices, but this stroller is durable, and if you invest in the Vista model, it can easily accommodate two. (No pressure!)
UPPABaby stroller ($970)
This one folds down small enough to fit into the overhead compartment on an airplane. Enough said.
Bugaboo stroller ($519)
Works in a carrier…and also a car seat and stroller.
Ergobaby infant insert ($35)
Basic? Yes. But this is a toy that will entertain your little one for months.
The First Years cups ($6)
We’ve never met a baby who didn’t go wild for this light-up rattle.
NogginStik rattle ($23)
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