Here’s a list of the top baby products that have made my first year as a new mom SO much easier!! They’re split up into the following five categories: Everyday Life, Sleeping, Bath and Body, Laundry, and Medicine. I wish I had found and read this before having Colton! If you have any “Can’t Live Without” baby product please comment down below!!

Everyday Life

1. Graco Baby Stroller and Carseat-  Graco is an amazing brand! They have great qaulity stuff at an affordable price.

2. Baby Carrier- This baby carrier has been a LIFE SAVER. It was awesome on our first vacation with Colton and I love to use it whenever we go shopping so I can be hands free!

3. Baby Bottle Rack- I was one of “those people” who though that they didnt need a drying rack for bottles but let me tell you, YOU NEED ONE! They come in so handy.

4. Bottles- I bought A LOT of bottles, the Tommee Tippy are by far the best! I love the wide opening for adding formula and they’re super easy to hold!

5. JuJuBee Diaper Bag- I’m all for finding affordable baby items but this diaper bag is worth the SPLURGE. It fits everything I need without being huge. 

6. Burp Clothes- These Burp Clothes are affordable and work amazing! Super absorbant and they wash great.

7. Pacifiers- I think pacifiers are pretty specific to each baby but these were by far Coltons favorite. (and we tried a lot) 

                                                                                                                               SLEEPING

1. Sound Machine– We got this just before transitioning Colton from our room into his crib. I think starting to use it while he was in our room helped him associate it with something familiar and comforting!
2. Snuggle Me Organic– Absolutely loved this when Colton was a newborn! It’s a shame it only works for the first ~3 months, but I’d buy it again! For the little time we used it, it came in super handy. I got our cover off of Etsy to save a little $$, they have the cutest designs!
3. Bassinet– I actually found our Bassinet on Facebook swap; BUT, I would happily pay full price for it.  Even though it took Colton ~3 months to like it, It worked well for us! It fit right by the side of the bed and it’s not as “structured” as regular bassinets so I could easily rock it to get him back to sleep most nights! 
4. Sheets– I HIGHLY recommend the sheets from Target. They are just incredibly soft and wash really nice.
5. Sleep Swaddle/Sack– I can’t say enough good things about the Nested Bean sleep sack and swaddles. This was a 2 a.m. purchase I do NOT regret! Colton absolutely loved this thing and we started seeing improvements in his sleep RIGHT AWAY! He wore the swaddle from 2-6 months (he was a late roller). It was super easy to transition him into the sleep sack- he still wears that for bed and naps. 

 Bath and Body

• 1. Burt’s BeesDiaper Rash Cream- The Burt’s Bees Diaper Rash Cream is, so far, the only diaper cream we’ve had to use! I put it on at the first sign of diaper rash and it takes it away within the next few changes!
  2. Earth Mama Baby Face- Colton (like, most babies) drooled SO much, his poor cheeks were raw and rosy. This took away the redness and worked well with his sensitive skin – a life saver if you have professional photos coming up!
  3. Burt’s Bees Shampoo and Wash- Honestly I just like anything by Burt’s Bees because of how natural it is. It doesn’t hurt that all their products smell amazing!
  4. Burt’s Bees All Purpose Ointment- This works AMAZING for baby eczema. Colton had some really dry patches on his back and bottom and this took it away quickly! Its petroleum free so it is a little more “greasy” but it works like a champ!

Laundry

1. Meyers Baby Blossom- This is a clean laundry detergent that smells amazing! Colton has sensitive skin and this hasnt messed with it at all.

2. Oxy Clean Baby- I CANT SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT THIS STAIN REMOVER. Sorry, that was aggressive. I just love this stuff so much. The key is to let the clothes soak either overnight or for a couple hours. It works great on set-in stains.

3. Dreft Stain Remover-  This spray is perfect for fresh stains, I spray it right before throwing Coltons clothes in the washer- smells great too!

Medicine

1. Zarbees Cough and Cold- This is a great alternative to regular cold medicine filled with ingredients you can’t pronounce. They use a natural approach and have ingredients like “Agave”, “Elderberry”, and “Thyme.”
2. Gripe Water- This is a must have for any baby! Colic, Gas, Fussy, etc. It all happens to them at some point! This helps naturally calm and comfort them with soothing ingredients. 
3. Wellements Teething Oil- I cant recommend this enough! It instantly soothes Coltons gums when hes teething and really put off me having to give him pain reliever.
4. Dye-Free Ibuprofen- I wont say much about this other than “Do your research on Tylenol and how bad it can be for your baby.” Once I started researching Tylenol and its ingredients I immediately threw it out of our cupboard and opted for some ibuprofen. For Colton, I usually get away with giving only half of the recommended dose. 
5. Vitamin C and D- This is totally optional; but, as Colton gets older and isn’t breastfeeding I like having peace of mind that he’s getting some daily vitamins! I add it to his morning bottle.