Newborn Essentials: 0-3 Months

As a first time mom, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out some of the newborn essentials you need for your baby. When I was putting together my baby registry, I consulted MANY of blog posts and Youtube videos in order to curate the perfect list. It can definitely be a little overwhelming setting up your registry for your baby shower. I have put together a list of the items that I have USED during Camdyn’s first three months of life to hopefully help other mamas.

I left out some basic items such as clothes, towels, washcloths, and bibs. Additionally, I included some items that you can definitely do without, but that I found to be extremely useful with Camdyn.

You can watch my full newborn essentials video on Youtube, but all of the items mentioned in my video are linked below!

Bedtime Essentials

Essential items to help your bedtime routine go smoothly! It is important to establish a nighttime routine with your little one early. Have a bath, sing a song, read a book – little things to help your little one wind down for the night.

• Bassinet: Fisher-Price Soothing Motions Bassinet
• Bassinet sheets: Bublo Baby Bassinet Sheets
• Sleep Sack: Nested Bean Zen Sack Classic
• Night Light: VAVA Night Light
• Swaddle: Summer Infant Swaddle Me

Travel Essentials

Essential items for on-the-go! Leaving the house will now take twice as long as it did before. Help smoothen the transition by ensuring you have all the necessities you need.

• Diaper bag: MUIFA Diaper Bag
• Portable Changing Pad: Lekebaby Lightweight Diaper Changing Mat Clutch
• Car Seat: Evenflo Litemax Ls
• Extra Car Seat Base: Evenflo LiteMax Infant Car Seat Base
• Fitted Car Seat Cover: Milk Snob Winnie the Pooh Multi Use Baby Car Seat Cover
• Structured Baby Carrier: Evenflo Breathable Carrier
• Car Mirror: Jolly Jumper Driver’s Baby Mirror 360 Degree View
• Wrap: DaisyGro Wrap Carrier Soft Cotton Blend
• Pack ‘N Play: Graco Pack ‘N Play on the Go Playard (comes with a bassinet insert)
• Stroller: Maxi-Cosi Lara Ultracompact Stroller

Diapering Essentials

Diapering essentials to help make you a pro at changing diapers. Newborns go through 10 diapers a day on average! These items help prepare you for all the diaper changes ahead.

• Diaper Genie: Playtex Baby Diaper Genie Elite Diaper Pail System ; Diaper Genie Refills
• Waterproof Changing Pad Liner: Munchkin Waterproof Changing Pad Liner 3-Pack
• Changing Pad: Munchkin Secure Grip Changing Pad
• Changing Pad Cover: Trend Lab Plush Changing Pad Cover
• Diapers: Pampers Pure
• Wipes: Pampers Pure ; Water Wipes
• Diaper Rash Cream: Burts Bees Diaper Rash Ointment
• Portable Changing Station: Lexington 3-Tier Rolling Cart

Feeding Essentials

Whether you plan to breast or bottle feed your baby – these items are feeding must haves.

• Bottles: Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature ; NUK Simply Natural
• Breastpump: Evenflo Feeding Hospital Strength Advanced Double Breast Pump ; Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump
• Milk Storage Bags: Parent’s Choice Breast Milk Storage Bags
• Gas Drops: Ovol Gas Drops
• Receiving Blankets: Simply Joys by Carters Flannel Receiving Blankets

Bathing Essentials

Between blow outs, spit up, and drool – you want to ensure you have these bathing essentials to help clean up any baby messes.

• Baby bathtub: Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Sling ‘n Seat Tub (comes with little spray bottle to help rinse off babe!)
• Baby Bath Products (Shampoo + Soap, Lotion, Diaper Ointment & Non-petroleum jelly: Live Clean Baby Gentle Moisture Baby Essentials
• Safety Kit: Safety 1st Growing Baby Nursery Kit (nail clippers, thermometer, booger sucker, hair brush + more!)
• Baby Lotion: Live Clean Baby Oatmeal Eczema Cream ; Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Nighttime Balm

At Home Essentials

These at home essentials will help you get through day to day life with your newborn.

• Newborn Lounger: Boppy Newborn Lounger
• Pacifiers: Philips Avent ; MAM
• Pacifier Clip: Silicone Teething Beads Pacifier Clip Holder
• Teether: Baby Banana Bendable Training Toothbrush
• Fragrance free laundry detergent: Babyganics
• Stain Removers: OxiClean Multi-Purpose Baby Stain Remover Powder ; Resolve Spray ‘N Wash Laundry Stain Remover
• Baby Swing: Fisher-Price Sweet Snugapuppy Dreams Cradle ‘n Swing
• Humidifier: Vicks Mini FilterFree CoolMist Humidifier
• Baby Monitor: HeimVision HM136 Video Baby Monitor
• Activity Gyms: Fisher-Price Deluxe Kick ‘n Play Piano Gym ; Skip Hop Treetop Friends Activity Gym ; Bright Starts 5-in-1 Activity Gym
• Memory Book: Baby’s Book The First Five Years

I hope this list was useful to you – whether your a first time mom-to-be or a veteran mama! These were the items that helped me survive the first three months of mama life. What were some of your newborn essentials? Until next time – XX.

Check out my 3-6 month favourites here.