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Your baby is finally here, and life is about to get hard (and wonderful) in a whole bunch of new and different ways. It can also get incredibly expensive, incredibly fast—especially if you keep trying multiple versions of different products. While every baby will have their own needs and preferences, we love relying on the intel of experienced moms who’ve already trial-and-errored their way to the real gems out there. So meet the winners of our Moms Who Get It Awards for babies 0-12 months old—our team’s list of go-to things you’ll need for your baby’s first year.
Eating & Feeding
Sleep
Diaper & Poop
Play
Skincare & Bath
Favorite Hooded Towels: Burt’s Bees Hooded Towels
These are made from 100% organic cotton and available in lots of sweet styles—from an avocado print to a pretty floral. They’re soft and over two feet long on each side, so you’ll be able to use them for a while.
Favorite Baby Skincare: Tubby Todd All-Over Ointment
If you’re dealing with any kind of eczema or skin irritation, try this Skimm mom fave (of course, check with your pediatrician first to make sure there’s nothing else you need to address). It’s not cheap, but it will last a while, and it’s great for sensitive skin.
On the Go
Favorite Double Stroller: Mockingbird Single-to-Double Stroller 2.0
This sturdy, smooth-riding stroller can easily stand up to others that are twice the price. Customize it for your needs with an extra seat, bassinet, or car seat adapter.
Favorite Car Seat: Doona + Car Seat & Stroller
The car seat/stroller hybrid of every new parent’s dreams, the Doona is especially useful for city parents or people who travel a lot. We’re waiting (not so patiently) for the equivalent of a Doona to be invented for convertible car seats.
Favorite Baby Carrier: Ergobaby Omni 360 All-Position Baby Carrier
If you want a one-and-done baby carrier that will last for literal years, look no further. Suitable from birth or 7 pounds to 45 pounds, and with lots of different possible configurations (including positions on a parent’s chest or back), this thing really does it all.
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