MUST-HAVE BABY AND NEWBORN PRODUCTS | Baby Registry Essentials

There are so many baby products out there I know it can be hard to know which ones are worth it! In this video, I'm sharing my HOLY GRAIL baby products. These were the newborn must-haves I couldn't have lived without! I hope it helps you on your baby product buying journey!
NOTE: These are obviously just my own opinions! Many moms might have differing products or opinions on products. Every baby is different and every mom is a little different, too. At the end of the day, every momma is doing their best!!
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TIMESTAMPS AND LINKS TO PRODUCT:
SOUND MACHINE 0:42
Hatch Sound Machine bit.ly/367HYU3
Travel Sound Machine bit.ly/2WBQNCu
2:15 SWADDLES
Sleepea - bit.ly/2X4wrRl
SwaddleMe - bit.ly/3bG1xUX
4:09 NOSE FRIDA
bit.ly/2ZcHjPK
4:59 BABY CARRIER
Mine here: bit.ly/2WN8yyW
5:45: CARSEAT COVER
Mine linked here: bit.ly/2ZbScRT
6:23: CHANING PAD LINERS
The ones I used here: bit.ly/2X3bTst
7:00 SLEEP n PLAYS
My favorite brand for 0-6 months bit.ly/2WEe3Qt
Runner Ups: bit.ly/2X5WaJ7
7:55 BABY LOUNGERS
Dock a Tot Baby Lounger - bit.ly/36bPygv
SnuggleMe Lounger (I called it the CuddleMe by accident) bit.ly/2LCqp5q
8:50 BABY ROCKER
$25-$40 Baby Rocker (the price on this varies day by day) bit.ly/3dOLa9K
Infant to Toddler Rocker (they recently came out with some new colors that aren’t TOO bad) bit.ly/2ACro3a
11:00 BABY TOYS
Black and White Book bit.ly/2LxsoHY
Lovevery Play Kit (read review here) www.butfirstcoffeeblog.com/lo...
Stand up Mirror bit.ly/3dWrAZc
11:50 NURSING COVER
The one I loved here: bit.ly/3657ppx
13:00 Husdon Booties
Husdon Booties - bit.ly/3fZixZC
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[@cloudscarves]

I have the rocker in the upper left at 9:53 and feel attacked 😂 I really don’t like neutral colors for baby items, be it clothes, accessories, what have you. They seem bland and “instagrammy” rather than fun. I guess it all comes down to a matter of different tastes! Might I also add, my girl ran/runs super hot and sweats through regular swaddles, so I used the Woombie true air summer swaddle even in winter and she slept SO well. It’s completely vented and she kept to a great temp. So if any moms think swaddles aren’t for their kid because they’re in a warmer climate or their kiddo is a space heater I totally recommend checking it out. First night in it she slept for 8 hrs. Now that she can role she’s in a convertible one (unbuttons to let arms out) and loves it still.

[@brittanyhunter9813]

“Look like a rainbow zoo train threw up over it” Hahahaha

[@marissahahn9237]

The Sleep n' plays with the snaps are great if you have a NICU baby or a baby with medical issues. They do have a place. My lo was born at 31 weeks and was on a bunch of different monitors in the NICU and ended up coming home with an apnea monitor. Made it super easy so he could wear clothes and the wires would just come out in-between the snaps.

[@ASMRKay_]

I wish more people would share this. This is such useful information to know!

[@emic138]

I think it is *incredibly important* to point out that many pediatricians advise against “sleep aids” like the DockaTot because they can be dangerous for small babies, for any type of sleep, but especially if used for overnight sleeping. Please do the research for safe sleeping when making the decision for what to use for your baby - it could make a difference for his/her life! 😞

[@ang_131]

Laila K, I came to the comments to say the same. A baby can end up with their face pressed into the corner of the dock-a-tot and suffocate because they’re too small to move when they have trouble breathing. Safe sleep is super important and your baby should be in their own bed (crib or bassinet or floor bed) on a firm mattress with a tightly fitted sheet without toys, blankets, or pillows. Crib bumpers are a no-no.

[@emic138]

Angelique Davis Absolutley. It’s a matter of life or death. 😢 I can’t even imagine. 💔

[@lovelyfleur86]

Dock a tots and cuddle me are insanely dangerous and are not safe for sleep. Please do not use.

[@kassidygray7153]

Came to say this! This whole video is giving unsafe advice.

[@panyskordakis4259]

Came to say the same! Dock-a-tots, snuggle me, boppys etc are very unsafe! Infants have died using them and the tags on dock-a-tots have a warning saying not to use them for sleep.

[@rashistephens-media9202]

Totally needed this! Put everything on my list! Thank you!

[@kristinanoall]

There are also free apps for white noise that you could use! Another MUST HAVE: a Baby Backup Bag that just stays in the car. Wipes, diapers and outfits in ascending sizes, and any other essentials you would be lost without (blanket for winter, burp rags and extra mom shirt if baby spits up a lot, etc.). Mine has saved me SO. MANY. TIMES.

[@HaleyMarieAllen]

In the two week wait of our first IUI. I’ve been a subscriber for a while and love all your videos. This one was so knowledgeable and I enjoyed it a lot. Hoping we’ll be picking these things up for our first little one real soon!

[@yingli5054]

This is a really helpful share!! Thank you so much! I'm currently 38 weeks and looking forward to having my baby coming!!

[@brynb1325]

Extra credit. Buy the sleep and plays that zip from the bottom. Amazing for changing diapers in the middle of the night

[@alidoll5678]

This is why i preferred the buttons. Lol

[@ang_131]

Ali doll, I agree. I didn’t mind the snaps, especially before baby was mobile. I found the zippered bunched weird and when baby was reclined, the zipper made the front of her sleeper bump up in front of her face. I only liked the zippered ones from like 6 months and beyond.

[@mynameislizzie08]

The Happiest Baby Sleepea has a zipper on the bottom for diaper changes in the middle of the night, and also has buttons on the shoulders so you can let your baby’s arms out.

[@snowdropbrisk]

Learning so much! Just started working on a registry yesterday as requested by my MIL, had no idea what to put down lol. Thank you!

[@kimbersweets356]

Thanks for sharing! I would love to see both pregnancy and postpartum must haves videos 😊 I'm 17weeks pregnant and I love watching must haves or recommendation videos to help me prepare.

[@andrayabarber579]

Same here! 17 weeks!

[@danasams3539]

I just started following you. Thank you for not chatting away and getting to the point and your baby is so so adorable. I can't wait for my gbabies.

[@Elizabethcamberos96]

Yay love this video, I am newly expecting and have added the items the on baby registry!! Thank you!!! 😁

[@violetconley6373]

I’m 16 weeks with my first baby girl, this was so helpful, thank you ❤️

[@freetobe15]

You’re a genius! I’ve watched like a million must haves videos at this point, and I learned new things from yours! 💕

[@Rinzessinea]

well, I'm 20 and not planning on getting pregnant in the near future, but I still found it very interesting to hear your best suggestions and favs. Learned many new things so thanks a lot 💕

[@tehilara901]

I love seeing baby Miles and how big he is now. I dont have any babies but I love watching your videos

[@whatthewreath986]

This video was soooo helpful compared to a lot of videos I’ve seen. My newborn will be arriving in July 2021 (first time mama) and I added about 75% of the things on your list to my registry! Thank you 🙏🏽 Bonus: love your sarcasm and humor 😂👍🏽

[@gymgrips]

Working in the NICU, the sleep and play outfits that have buttons are amazing because we can work around the wires and medical equipment. Just thought I would throw that info out there :) loving your videos

[@ThePontius18]

I have a 19 month old so I can relate to all of this for sure. I agree 100% on the nose Frida, it’s a god send, as well as the white noise machine

[@quinzelarts848]

Post partum must haves! Due with our second, and my first recovery was rough.

[@issabee7743]

Mine was rough the first time,too. Second baby was much smoother all the way around. I found pelvic floor exercises helped a ton, but I also had a wonderful physical therapist to help me. (She specialized in pelvic floor and birth prep/recovery.) If you're using bottles, I absolutely love MALM bottles. They're easy to take apart to clean, designed to help reduce gas and colic, and you can steam clean in the microwave, so they're great for travel. The only thing is I haven't found them in a tiny baby size, nipples wise.

[@crissys2angels900]

Not having a baby again but watching cause I like you, and your voice is calming.

[@fruitnoodle1]

I liked the snap up sleep and plays in the winter so I could get their legs out to change a diaper, while still leaving their top all closed up and cozy.

[@elsiedume6953]

Lol I loved my nose frida too ! I still have one for my young toddler (just in caseys lol) and God willing when I have my second baby this will definitely be bought! Plus it’s great to know your baby’s nose is all clear and you both can sleep great

[@pagerkyma]

Yes yes yes to the swaddle choices! Somehow we got one in the mail as a a promo and it was a godsend 👍🏻

[@MariaSegovia]

you are totally right about the sleep and plays!!!

[@bowkerfamily4625]

I personally preferred the snap sleepers for our son but only because he was a premie and had to wear a breathing monitor so it was a lot easier but the older he got the more difficult the snaps get. Great video !!!

[@elizabethgreer27]

Am I pregnant? Hell NO. Do i plan to have any more babies? Again, hell NO. (My kids are 17, 12 and 9). Did i watch every bit of this video and all of your baby videos?? Hell YES. I just adore you. And baby Miles is just perfect 👌🏻🥰🥰 im over here clicking links on baby swings and dockatots, as if im ever gonna buy these items 🤣🤣🤷🏼‍♀️

[@savanahhawkins6182]

I have 3 kids and expecting the fourth.. i have watched so many of these videos and I swear I learned more from yours than anything else 😂

[@randijohnson3806]

Once I had my 2nd, the baby carrier was a life saver! Instead of bringing baby into the store in their car seat I wore her, and her toddler sister sat in the cart. It meant my cart was free to put things in and I didn't have to lug it around!

[@annabusko-krupa5947]

Postpartum must-haves would be very helpful 😊💝

[@amandakatelyn]

Definitely subscribed. Expecting my first baby in November and found your videos so helpful in what I am looking to buy

[@chavezmirandam]

One of your most entertaining videos ever! Mostly because it’s so relatable and TRUE!!! thank you for sharing.

[@thatpracticalmom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

My baby Roman is a little younger than Miles so I love when you do baby related content! I love my hatch! I honestly don’t know what I would have done without it!

[@TheBlissfullyDandy]

LOVE the name Roman :)

[@verakissling592]

Loved this, thanks a lot!

[@sarahfowler1601]

We agree on a lot!! We got our swing for $25 at once upon a child. My son loved it!! I couldn’t see myself spending so much money on something he might hate. My son also loved swaddles. But he kept breaking out until we switched to the love to dream. For the next baby we will try the Ollie swaddle. And sound machine is absolutely a must! We used the travel one clipped to the bassinet for the first 3 months

[@lindseyross7298]

So much baby Miles 😍 Great list! My list would be about 90% the same!

[@samanthacastellino]

Loving the baby series. My baby boy is 15 months old and would love to see a video on his favorite toys and what he eats in a day. Thanks

[@abbiejerden1226]

This was so helpful!! Thanks for sharing 😊❤️

[@LibertyHope95]

Changing pad liners, yes! Somehow I didn’t have these for my first baby, but I will have these for my second!

[@yhubi]

Love your videos, thank you! Since you’ve been doing these baby essentials videos in your toddler’s room I see maybe you have some good options for storage and decor. Would you consider doing a room tour?

[@christinestewart5951]

I read “happiest baby on the block” 18 years ago when my son was born. Great book. Enjoy the itty bitty years, because if flies by 😞

[@ambersermeno5371]

Love your humor and at video!

[@cristinamckinnon1262]

Love the little "shoes" my daughter always was in socks she didn't use shoes until she was 10 months and stared walking, I definitely goona buy them for my second baby

[@meandcharlotte2280]

I went for a cheap baby rocker too. I looked for something comfy for my newborn. Some great tips: 1. look on how dip is the seating area as that will make baby sink, and 2. Look for loads of patterns on the rocking chair and toys they can actually reach when starting to make more movements. This is for new parents 😃👍🏻

[@joannaizabelabienias]

I don't have any children nor is pregnant nor is planning on being pregnant anytime soon, but I was so interested in this video! Loved it! :)

[@MushkyFuchs]

Love all your videos!

[@edwardsjarje]

I’m more in the grandma stage of life but I have several coworkers with babies on the way. Thanks for summarizing good options for gifting.

[@morganfritz6485]

Thank you so much for this! I am due June 7th In just 3 weeks! Ahhhh

[@flapjakk191]

This lady is a genius. Travel noise machine. Wow. ☄️💥💥💥💥💥

[@caitinascarella6431]

Thank you! I'd love to see postpartum must haves!

[@barimusgrove9147]

Totally agree about the white noise machine, but why stop them from sleeping with it? My kids are in their 30’s and 20’s and they all still sleep with theirs. My husband and I sleep with one too, and his C-PAP!

[@thatpracticalmom]

haha we sleep with one too. I actually had a clip where I mentioned that but ended up cutting it for time :)

[@queenbrown17]

This was really helpful. Thank you.

[@falasteen2723]

Yesss post partum must haves! My youngest is 5 and I'm 2 months pregnant and i feel its a COMPLETELY new world of what is available! And i feel lost 🤣🤣🤣

[@ambergraham5503]

Postpartum must haves definitely!!

[@annanesting9848]

God, Miles is sooo cute! I also liked the white noise box, sleep and play pajamas, and the sleep lounger that I made myself (my one year old still sleeps in it). Baby rocker didnt work for us because he would get fussy really fast in it. We liked laying him on his back better. Also I liked the wrap scarf ten times better than baby carrier 😊

[@BostonGirl710]

Omg I died laughing when you was describing the baby rockers.... rainbows and trains hahaha .. thanks for all the tips!

[@shareepeplinski8028]

The cheaper lounger/rocker you called ugly is one of my favorites and I think it’s so cute and I love the way it looks 🤣🤣🤣

[@Hot8903]

Couple parts were funny but my fav my dog snoring super loud 🤣🤣🤣 thanks for the info it was a great video!

[@daynad8104]

“Babies are vain, but adorable”. Lol🤣

[@thisisjovanna]

Rock ONNNN🙌😉🤙 I cannnnnot waitttt to rewatch when I have my babbbbyyyy🙏🥰🙏

[@KaziVai]

Very Helpful Video. Thanks For This

[@andreathompson4425]

I’m with you on the ugly baby seats! 🤣 I got all of the 4 moms seats because the colors were neutral. I found them all second hand for $30 or less.

[@Rinzessinea]

I would love to see your pregnancy must haves, because you do/make these videos in a very interesting and entertaining way

[@avazworld6549]

Awes lovely lady

[@Niceparkingspotrita]

I love our nose frida! I gift it or recommend it to all my new mom friends. My husband thinks it’s disgusting and refuses to do it, but I agree, it’s oddly satisfying. And my baby’s ear, nose, and throat doctor recommended it when he was having bad congestion. Also, totally agree about the tacky prints for rocks and other cheaper items. It’s the worst for the ones for boys

[@ang_131]

I love your comments on the colours and patterns of the cheap rockers. I totally agree! Just, why??!!!

[@issabee7743]

Swaddles: I loved these so much for my babies! Especially if you (like me) suck at doing it with a blanket. Also good if you have hand/mobility issues. Also: Yes to car seat covers! We had one with a stretchy, thin fabric to stretch over the seat (handle hole at top), I loved it. We also had a heavier one that clipped to the handle (not as great). If you're using the kind that clip and don't stretch over, sew a ribbon to the bottom so you attach it to the bottom of the car seat so it doesn't flap into baby's face. Boo to buttons! I do not want to fuss with those at 2 am. For baby rockers: If you're crafty, or have crafty friends, they may be able to make a rocker cover for you in a nice fabric.

[@dianjohnson1]

You’re hilarious. I love your commentary 😂

[@amalzuhair4495]

As a formula feeding mom I swear by my 24 hour hot cold thermos it makes it soooo much easier second only to formula chamber containers.

[@BravoMx]

just ordered a white noice machine, didnt even know it was a thing. hopefully it will help my little one sleep more

[@Lilunakitty]

Definitely interested in a postpartum must have or pregnancy must have video 🤰🏻

[@TamsynKent]

omg... so I used the bulb suction for my baby, but MAN can I identify with how satisfying it is when you get a whole bunch out!! i think though, that it has a bit to do with the fact that you know they might ACTUALLY sleep now! :D

[@cc-bx7iz]

speaking of holy grail, I think i just found my holy grail of mom youtubers! 💕

[@annettemarquez8934]

I have an even better recommendation when it comes to the changing pad liners. Don't use a fabric changing pad and forget about the liners and the covers for it. We used a silicone changing pad and it's still going strong at 22 months. We have the skiphopp gray one and have really liked it and there's also the peanut one which is esthetically my favorite but more expensive as well as others. My son peed on it, we got poop smeared on it from blowouts and it's still going strong and free of any odor or stains. We would just desinfect it with a baby safe desinfectante and we were ready to change the next diaper. Thanks for all the suggestions though, I have to agree on most product categories. We loved the ergobaby carrier best after extensive research, the model we have is the Omni 360 mesh to keep it cooler for baby and for us. I also love the Solly baby soft wraps. One thing I regret not getting is a baby file for my son's nails but I have the baby Frida nail clipper and honestly we love it. I do want to get the hatch light and sound machine but we use a Google home mini for the white noise part so it's not an essential right now. We have used a Fisher Price simpler consept of the hatch but I hate the projections in the light feature.

[@Lee-tg1oe]

Thanks, I am due in November 😊

[@fboehlke]

Hahaha, my dog snores loudly, too. It’s impressive!

[@dorikahcooper2377]

You are hilarious! It's so true, the cheaper swings/ bouncer are way too colorful, lol...

[@angelajackson1220]

Yes, pregnancy and postpartum video must haves please! :)

[@HollehhMarie]

I haaaaaated the Nose Frida! Just gave my kiddos more to try to grab onto and made things even more difficult. I was very upset because that thing ain't cheap 😂😭🤷🏻‍♀️

[@melitenni]

The bouncer chair commentary 😂😂😂 Great tips! Thanks for sharing these!

[@rebeccaweible7854]

Right when Kallie says "and they polled babies for this product...and the babies said 'don't forget the jungle animals!' " my belly started kicking like crazy. I think he too is outraged at the rainbow train zoo idea 😂😂😂

[@angelica7548]

Omg. Your baby. Is so adorable.

[@adrianam.5787]

Lol we used the sleepers with the buttons for my son who has a gtube, easy access. Unless we had those sleeper with zippers that zip from the bottom to top then we'd use those too🙌🙌🙌

[@NurseKayceeHere]

I love my hatch! It’s the best!

[@gnel0618]

My favorite part of this video is the rant about the the rainbow train throw up rockers 😂 I feel the same way

[@katerinap5298]

Keep doing the "new mothers" videos... You re so good at this!

[@OurLittleGreenHouse]

I laughed out loud during your description of the baby bouncers and how colorful they are 😂

[@irinavlady8299]

We bought a white noise machine when my granddaughter was born. She is 10yo now and my daughter still uses it every day since we live in a big city and it's pretty noisy at night

[@nialauren114]

your face looking at the dog & your reaction abt the baby rocker killed me😂😂😂 but , pregnant mama here & this was very helpful! so thanks ;)

[@jamelahmcmillan8221]

I had to follow you your so funny I love your humor

[@LvMandieLv]

My son came home on oxygen as well as a feeding tube on his belly. The button-up ones are the only ones we can wear for now. He has 3 wires attached here & there for monitors. 👍

[@salx8631]

Great video! Woooowww

[@avazworld6549]

Adorable 💗☺️💗☺️

[@littledunno]

When it comes to things like the colorful rockers you can always get some safe fabric dye and dye them whatever color you want!🤗

[@susantaylor1359]

LOL! Great info

[@blueshoes915]

My friend just had a baby and I’m looking for unique, useful gifts. The baby’s name is Miles, also have another friend with a baby Miles, and I see your baby’s name is Miles. Must be a very popular name right now. Love that name! A couple good ideas on here I haven’t seen, thanks for the help!

[@MerfolkMaddie]

I will say the only positive thing I found with the snap sleepers was that when my daughter was at the hospital after I had her she had to have fluid lines in and the zipper sleepers were kinda useless because it would be half on half unzipped. Whereas the snap sleepers I could just feed the line through a hole or gap in the snaps. Other then that my husband hated the snap because they are a pain.

[@Bookworm5589]

I love the MommaRoo however I got it used for less than half the cost of a new one but I know lots of babies who don't like it. I would recommend try to borrow someone's first just to be sure.

[@cle00281]

Oh my gosh, are you me?! Love the hatch (control from your phone? yes, please!) and the swaddle me swaddles and portable sound machine were the best things ever! Also, snaps are the devil. I refuse to put my child in anything that doesn't zip!!

[@melissaweller8691]

Postpartum must haves please!!