Ideas to shop around
Directions rather than one particular thing, for when you’d rather choose. Some come with a few that fit.
Sleep and soothing
Gear that makes 3am easier: night gowns, swaddles, white noise and gentle light.
6 that fit · about $22.96 – $119.99
Knotted baby gowns, 3 packabout $39.99 · amazon.com
Hatch Baby sound machine and night lightabout $79.99 · amazon.com
HALO SleepSack swaddleabout $34.95 · amazon.com
Love to Dream Swaddle UPabout $34.95 · amazon.com
Philips Hue starter kit with dimmer switchabout $119.99 · amazon.com
Muslin swaddle blankets, 4 packabout $22.96 · amazon.com
Bedtime books
Calm, rhythmic board books that turn winding down into a favorite routine.
2 that fit · about $5.83 – $8.19
Goodnight Moonabout $5.83 · amazon.com
Good Night, Curious George (padded touch and feel)about $8.19 · amazon.com
Monitors and cameras
Ways to keep an eye on baby without constantly checking on them.
2 that fit · about $162.32 – $299
Owlet Dream Sock baby monitorabout $299 · amazon.com
UniFi Protect G5 Flex indoor cameraabout $162.32 · amazon.com
Feeding and bottles
Bottles, cleaning gear and feeding comfort, plus the small things parents are glad to have.
7 that fit · about $9.96 – $299.99
Dr. Brown's Options+ anti-colic bottles, 4 packabout $20.09 · amazon.com
Dr. Brown's anti-colic bottle gift setabout $32.99 · amazon.com
Dr. Brown's bottle cleaning brushabout $9.96 · amazon.com
Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Proabout $299.99 · amazon.com
Boppy nursing pillowabout $59.99 · amazon.com
NoseFrida the SnotSuckerabout $14.97 · amazon.com
Organic muslin burp cloths, 10 packabout $19.96 · amazon.com
Diapering
Small upgrades for night changes. Skip the special diaper pail: tossing diapers straight into the trash can smell better than a canister that needs special bags, and it saves money.
2 that fit · about $21.98 – $34.99
Hiccapop wipe warmerabout $34.99 · amazon.com
Munchkin Warm Glow wipe warmerabout $21.98 · amazon.com
Getting around
Ways to get baby out of the house, from car seat and stroller to carriers and bags.
3 that fit · about $78.99 – $550
Doona car seat and strollerabout $550 · amazon.com
Ergobaby Omni Classic baby carrierabout $179 · amazon.com
Skip Hop Forma diaper bag backpackabout $78.99 · amazon.com
Lounging and reclining
Safe, comfortable spots to put baby down for a few minutes while you cook, work or sit.
3 that fit · about $99 – $199
Ergobaby Evolve 3-in-1 bouncerabout $199 · amazon.com
BabyBjörn Bouncer Balance Softabout $188.75 · amazon.com
Snuggle Me Organic infant loungerabout $99 · amazon.com
Bath time
Make bathing a slippery newborn easier and warmer.
2 that fit · about $21.99 – $49.99
Frida 2-in-1 collapsible baby bath tubabout $49.99 · amazon.com
Hooded muslin baby towels, 2 packabout $21.99 · amazon.com