1. An electric nail buffer, because there is nothing more nerve-shattering than trying to trim those tiny paper nails. Not only can you save the drama of actual clippers, but it includes an LED precision light, has a quiet motor in case you do the job while baby is sleeping, and stores easily. Let me save you from sobbing uncontrollably for pinching baby's finger AND from baby nail scratch marks all over your chest.

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Promising review: "This is much easier (and safer) than baby nail clippers that can cut the baby's fingers. It is surprisingly quiet, so I can do my 3-month-old's nails as they sleep! Even works on my 3-year-old who loves to do it by himself." —Savannah

Price: $34.99

2. A bathtub spout guard that'll keep those little noggins safe when your babe inevitably tries to breach like a whale or flip their hair like a mermaid when they reach toddlerdom. The tub spout gets in the way surprisingly often, and this cute solution is a winner. It's also dishwasher safe, so you don't have to worry about mildew.

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Promising review: "This item is great! Even if you're bathing a baby, or you've got a small child. This item works. I'd buy this again and again. No more worrying about any bathtub injuries." —Jo

Price: $9.89 (originally $13.99)

3. A shampoo rinser to help eliminate bath time hair rinsing struggles. This rinser contours to your child's head to help avoid water in their eyes. It's made out of a soft material, cleans easily, and has a handle that makes it easy to pour and hold even the smallest of babies.

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We've had ours for about seven years now, and I still use it. Before we found this little lifesaver, we tried other options that just never made us or our kids comfortable. Once we bought this one, we had faaaar fewer hair-washing fights. 

Promising review: "Great product for all kids! I have a 10-month-old and a 5-year-old, and this works great for rinsing soap out of their hair while keeping soap out of their eyes! It's a soft silicone material, so it forms to their head to make sure the water goes where you want it! Also doubles as a great bath toy!" —Alaina

Price: $5.77+ (available in two colors) 

4. A bath cushion that's perfect for sink baths. Pro-tip: Sink baths are awesome and often easier than the actual bathtub as you're getting the hang of managing a slippery baby. This cushion is a comfy way to ease both you and your baby into bath time!

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As a reminder, always sanitize your sink before using it as a bathtub. 

Promising review: "My daughter loves it; soft and comfy, she is able to be propped up as she has just learned how to sit up for longer periods of time. Machine washable and dries very quickly." —Shaquarna

Price: $24.99 (available in four colors)

5. A formula mixing pitcher that is an absolute game changer for avoiding gas and getting formula ready like ~yesterday.~ I used one of these for my kids, and the clump-free and bubble-free formula made for happy babies. If you're nursing or pumping, it also works to remix your separated breast milk.

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Promising review: "I love the Dr. Browns Mixer. It saves time and saves wasted milk that ends up on the counter when making bottles. It also saves money from wasted milk bottles because you can just pour an ounce if your child just wants a top-off. Remember that the amount you make will rise based on the formula increasing the volume, so if you are making exactly enough, take that into consideration so you don't have too much milk." —Lynda

Price: $10.47 

6. A low-profile bottle warmer to get those bottles ready quickly. Sure, hot water worked 30 years ago, but times have changed and it's time to move into the future where we warm up bottles with this and avoid hangry baby meltdowns.

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Promising review: "The instructions for the bottle warmer are very self-explanatory, and the operation is very easy. It heats formula and breast milk alike effectively and evenly in a timely manner. I also heated baby food with it, too, and it does an amazing job. Unlike my old warmer, which does not have a lid, the lid traps the steam, making my kitchen less humid, and it does the heating more efficiently. Overall, it's a great product due to said facts." —Luke

Price: $33.99+ (originally $49.99; available in three colors)

7. A sterilizer for pump parts and bottles that'll keep your bottles clean and ready to go when you need them. Trust me, when you're up to your elbows in bottles and milk and dishes and crying babies, you're going to love having a one-stop shop for cleaning bottles and pump parts because — let's face it — putting them in a pot of boiling water just isn't going to happen.

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Promising review: "Fantastic, I LOVE the drying feature. Makes things so much easier and efficient." —Hayley

Price: $87.99 (originally $99.99)

8. A set of changing pad liners that'll turn late-night blowouts into quick cleanups and get you back to bed ASAP. These changing pad liners go right on top of the cover, are washable, and protect the changing pad cover from stains. If the liner gets soiled, just grab it, put it into the laundry, and place another one right under baby to continue getting the job done.

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I used these when both of my kids were newborns, and they were total lifesavers. My youngest, in particular, would inevitably pee as soon as her diaper opened, and there was one point where I went through about five diapers until we finally got one she didn't immediately soil. We also went through about three of these, but my changing pad cover never got messy. 

Promising review: "These work well, especially with a newborn when you are constantly changing them. Don't take up a lot of room and quick to wash."  —Donna

Price: $11.49+ (available in a three- or six-pack)

9. A sturdy diaper pail that keeps both the smell and the number of trips to the garbage down. Unlike other diaper pails that waste plastic by wrapping each diaper, this one keeps them all in the same bag while still keeping things odor- and hands-free.

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Promising review: "The color is so cute! And the pail is 100% worth it. Masks the smell 50x better than throwing it in a regular trash can. The refill lasts a while, too." —Ana

Price: $44.99+ (available in five colors)

10. A portable sound machine you can throw into the diaper bag and take anywhere. I love the versatility of portable machines and used one exclusively with my first kid. It was so easy to pack with the portable crib or to grab if she needed soothing. Enter the freedom to more easily nap anywhere!

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Promising review: "Yessss!!! This is the third sound machine we purchased (trying to get one for every room). It has become our favorite and we transport it from room to room over using the others. The white noise is pleasant (some others are so grating on the nerves it's hard to take or there are strange background noises). This has a constant dull white noise. I also like the beach sound. It goes louder than our other sound machines but not loud enough to damage eardrums. I love that it is portable but also can be used while charging/plugged in. We keep it plugged in by his crib to use at night and grab it when on the go. It's great to take to the doctor's appts or on walks in the stroller. It calms him down and will put him to sleep or at least usually make him stop crying. I will buy this for every new parent and recommend it over all other sound machines! So glad we got it." —Beachbum

Price: $19.99 

11. A pack of pacifier wipes that are so much less icky than popping it in your own mouth when it falls on the ground. These also work for quickly cleaning pump supplies and nursing gear while on the go. Each wipe is made with food-grade materials and is free from harsh chemicals, so you know they're safe for baby.

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Promising review: "Best thing ever, also a time saver without having to go back and forth to a sink to rinse off the pacifier" —MADISON

Price: $3.98 for 36 wipes (also available as a two-pack)

12. A postpartum recovery kit since things get grizzly down ~there~ and you deserve all the help you can get. Each kit comes with a peri bottle (aka your postpartum best friend), ice pads, and witch hazel, keeping you cool, calm, and so glad you prepared.

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Each kit contains one peri bottle, four pairs of disposable postpartum underwear, four instant ice maxi pads, 24 witch hazel pad liners, perineal healing foam, and a caddy to keep everything organized near the toilet. 

If you already know you're going to be having a C-section, check out this C-section recovery kit. 

Promising review: "Everything in this kit was essential to my healing journey. I loved the combination of everything, it was so relieving." —lindsey

Price: $49.98

13. A set of reusable nursing pads because — heads up — breasts leak whether or not you're using them. Keep your bra and shirt dry and change the pads often to avoid getting an infection — another thing I learned the hard way. 🫠

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Promising review: "I was buying the disposable nursing pads for the longest time, and decided to switch, and I would not go back to disposable!! Love the reusable." —Sydne

Price: $4.97 for four pads (also available in a two-pack)

14. And a sore-nipple set for keeping yourself as pain-free as possible. If you're nursing, there is almost always a learning curve. You will totally get the hang of it, but while you and baby are working at it, keep those tatas as soothed as possible.

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Each set comes with a fan-favorite cracked nipple saline spray and nipple balm for soothing while you're figuring out nursing. If things get really sore, nipple 

Promising review: "This was literally a LIFESAVER for me, it's definitely super worth getting, but don't be like me and wait ’til you're in serious pain." —Kody

Price: $18.98 

15. A 5-in-1 baby carrier AND hip carrier that'll grow with your baby. Along with acting as a traditional carrier, it transitions to the hugely popular side carry position for a fraction of the cost of the Tushbaby. Save yourself several purchases and a little closet space, and get something that's all-in-one.

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Promising review: "Takes pressure off of your back and made carrying baby around the fair so much easier." —Kendyl

Price: $59.44

16. A cool-mist humidifier if your little one comes down with a cold. Cool mist humidifiers help keep nasal passages open, allowing colds to pass more quickly and easily — and allowing more sleep opportunities for you and fewer trips to their room throughout the night.

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So many people swear by humidifiers, but I had never used one prior to having a baby. If you're a skeptic like I was, I can verify that getting a humidifier has been so helpful, especially now that my kids are a bit older. Whenever I see the first sign of a sniffle, I pull the humidifier out and have seen a dramatic improvement, versus just gritting my teeth and holding on until it passed. 

Promising review: "This is the best humidifier I've owned! I have purchased three now — one for each of the bedrooms! It's silent! But has the option for white noise; my kids love watching the color-changing lights (although we turn that off for sleeping), and it is easy to clean! And the top loader is nice! We have a pitcher and fill them up about every other night (if it's been running on low)." —Val

Price: $44.96 (available in four colors)

17. And an easy-to-use, no-touch thermometer for getting a temperature read quickly. I have struggled with dragging a thermometer across a forehead and getting an error message, or getting a wiggly toddler to get an oral reading. Give me this thermometer over literally any other method. It even has a silent mode so you can ease your middle-of-the-night worries without interrupting your sick kiddo's precious sleep.

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Promising review: This thermometer comes in handy when you have children who do not want to sit still long enough for you to take their temperature." —MamaD

Price: $33.32 

18. AND an electronic nasal aspirator to quickly clear those nasal passages without having to use your own lung power or trying to use a bulb. Electric aspirators can be easier, gentler, and more effective than manual aspirators. Let's be real here — your baby needs to breathe, and you need to sleep.

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Promising review: "This nasal aspirator saved me. I almost broke down because my baby caught a cold and had a lot of nasal mucus, but it was difficult to clean up because he was too young. But this nasal aspirator solves this problem very well." —Bertha

Price: $19.99 

19. A baby monitoring system to help you affordably keep an eye on your little one. This easy-to-use monitor has sound activation, cry monitoring, and two-way audio, AND doesn't require you to download yet another app. Plus — if privacy is a concern — the camera is on a closed circuit, meaning it doesn't operate on Wi-Fi and is completely private. I used this brand with both of my babies and have absolutely no interest of even looking at another monitor.

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Promising review: "Honestly, I love this camera. I don't have to worry about Wi-Fi or using my phone. It has a nice, clear image and sound. You can talk through it. I could hear my son's breathing. It works super well. It can even be nailed on the wall, which I love, but I also hooked it on his bassinet, too." —anonymous

Price: $39.97 

20. A set of pacifier clips that'll keep the pacifier from tumbling to the ground when it inevitably falls out of their mouth. These clips make it so easy to pop the pacifier back in when you're out and about without having to clean it over and over again.

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Promising review: "No others compare! Lightweight, easy to secure, can't beat the price. We use it for the green hospital-issued newborn pacis, which all of my children preferred, as well as toys for on-the-go entertainment — car, highchair, stroller, waiting room, etc." —Laura

Price: $7.32+ for a two-pack (available in three pattern combinations and a silicone version)

21. A bouncer to keep your little one off the floor, entertained, and — my personal favorite — soothed if they're gassy. Gassy babies love to bounce, which is SO much better than endless tears. Bouncers also come in handy the first time you have to go to the bathroom when you're alone with your kid and you have no idea where to set them. You're welcome in advance.

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Promising review: "My favorite thing ever! Definitely a life saver!" —Nay

Price: $24.99 (originally $29.99; available in two designs)

22. A portable changing pad because if you live in a two-story house or just need to change a diaper NOW, lugging your babe to a changing table just isn't going to happen as much as you'd thought. Keeping a changing station in your most lived-in room along with a caddy for keeping essentials close by will save you sooooo many exasperated trips to the changing table.

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These are also great to keep in the diaper bag or in the car for the inevitable on-the-go emergencies. 

Promising review: "I love this item, it makes it easy on the go, it has pockets for wipes, diapers, extra outfit, and rash cream or lotion. I would recommend it to anyone with a little one." —Esra

Price: $14.96

23. An adorable toothbrush and toothpaste set for squeaky clean toofers and gums. There was almost no bigger surprise for me as a new mom than finding out you're supposed to start brushing those teeth as early as six months. With this combo, you'll be ready to keep those pearly whites pearling when it's time.

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You can also start early with this dishwasher-safe silicone toothbrush that also massages their gums. 

Promising review: "Excellent product. Design and shape are also very good." —Khadicha

Price: $7.97

24. A car-seat buckle-release tool that'll protect your nails *and* your patience from how surprisingly difficult unbuckling is, especially when you're in a rush.

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Promising review: "I purchased these devices after seeing the mom on Shark Tank who designed the device. I gave one to my new-mom friend with long nails and another to a grandmother with arthritis. The feedback I received was that grandma would not have been able to get her granddaughter out of the rear-facing car seat without this device. I now give them as baby shower gifts!!" —Susan

Price: $14.99 (available in seven colors)

25. A shopping-cart cover to give your little one a clean and entertaining space in a shopping cart. Carts are notoriously germ-central, so having a cover will help you to worry less when your curious infant decides now's the time to try gumming the cart handle.

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I used one of these covers with both of my kids, and I loved it. I would wipe carts down with sanitizing wipes and I still cringed every time I saw some one in the store carrying raw meat in the seat of the cart. Enter the cart cover! I was able to quickly drape it over the cart — babe in hand, even! — and feel so much better about shopping with my infant. I loved the peace of mind and my kids loved the attached toys. Truly a win-win. 

Promising review: "This is awesome!!! Fits all the carts and high chairs we have tried so far!" —O

Price: $29.84

26. A set of silicone bibs complete with a pocket to catch food that will 100 percent drop during every single meal. Not only are these dishwasher-safe and super easy to clean — no matter HOW busy you are — but it's also adorable watching your little one dig in the pocket for a surprise second snack. You're going to get a lot of cute little cloth ones as gifts, but once solids start, believe me, you're going to want something that repels liquids.

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With my first, I got so many bibs. They worked for liquids only, but when we introduced solids, I realized they were NOT going to work anymore. One run-in with spaghetti and the thing was absolutely ruined for good. Once I found these, I realized just how much of my laundry was bibs, and this cut down on a ton of stress. When my daughter was done, I'd wash it in soapy water and hang it on the high chair for the next use. I even stashed one in the diaper bag for meals out. 

Promising review: "So much easier for clean up. Catches most of the food that is dropped while learning to get food to her mouth. And she can still eat it." —Cheryl

Price: $11.99 for four bibs

27. A set of four reusable food pouches to save a little money. The markup on pouches is positively OUTRAGEOUS — this makes filling DIY baby food pouches easy, fast, and money saving.

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Promising reviews: "These are amazing! The bottom seals tightly and doesn't leak. They make feeding my daughter on the go SO much easier." —Jamie

"Easy to load and easy to use, was able to just hand to baby, and baby was able to easily handle." —Anonymous

Price: $7.99 for four (originally $9.99)

28. An outdoor playpen because once the weather's nice, you're going to want to be out there enjoying it with a free hand once in a while. This playpen outdoes the competition because it can be accessed from the top for babies and through the side for crawlers and toddlers, has UV protection, and folds down into a handy carrying bag.

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Price: $104.99 (originally $159.99; available in two colors)

29. A bottle of gentle lotion to help with eczema and dry skin for you, your baby, your big kids, etc. My oldest child has very dry hands, and I have a cabinet full of useless lotions. This one takes care of it quickly, and I see results overnight. I also used this on my youngest child's eczema and it provided great relief. I find myself using it, too, because it's just that effective.

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Everybody’s body and skin are different, so what works for one person may not work for another. For more on how to manage eczema symptoms, check out the National Eczema Association’s Eczema Management guide.

Promising review: "This cream has helped clear up my baby's eczema so much in the last month since I've been using it. I was using regular Eucerin before, and it helped a little bit, so I decided to try this. I thought it was mostly the same formula — just tailored to moms desperate enough to spend the extra money on something labeled 'for babies,' but I was wrong! I'm pleasantly surprised that it's been helping, and I will continue to buy." —Hannah

Price: $9.78 (also available in a three-pack)

30. A self-emptying robot vacuum and mop combo because if you don't have one already, you're going to wish you did as soon as you're nap-trapped for hours on end. If you had the chance to enjoy more baby snuggles and feel less pressure about how the house feels, why wouldn't you?

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Promising review: "This is a great little unit — I have it set to vacuum every day before I get home. On occasion, she picks up a cat toy and gets stuck under the furniture. Remove the toy, hit resume, and she cleans while I make dinner. I love that I don't have to remember to empty the dustbin, and the cats love following her around and tapping at the dust arms. I recommend this for a pet home as it gets the majority of all the hair." —Brenda

Price: $212.49 (originally $419.99)

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