Whether you’re a new parent or you’re just shopping for one, you’re probably faced with never-ending options for what that soon-to-be newborn supposedly absolutely needs. So. Many. Options. Baby shopping can be overwhelming, to say the least — and far too often, even when you finally find something you like, you end up doing a double take at the exorbitant price tag.
But before you panic, stay up all night reading customer reviews on diaper trash bins, and dip into your kids college fund before they’re even born- take a breath. And another one. We’ve got you. We’ve gathered the best, most affordable baby must-haves on the most convenient website there is; Amazon. This is your one stop (affordable) baby shop, and the best part is, you can do your shopping without leaving the house, and it will all show up on your doorstep in 48 hours. Because if you don’t have Prime, who are you really? But don’t worry, we won’t tell if you want to pretend you made pros and cons lists for all 2,417 types of burp cloths. Your secret is safe with us.
Dodo Babies Bandana Drool Bibs Pack
Babies drool. A lot. Unless you want to be changing outfits every 15 minutes, bibs are a must. But finding bibs that are comfortable, do their job and won't hula-hoop around the baby's neck? Tricky. Enter Dodo Babies bandana bibs. These adorable unisex designs are made from 100 percent organic cotton, are super-absorbent and have easy-to-use adjustable snaps, so these bibs will grow with your babe into toddlerdom.
Dodo Babies bandana drool bibs pack, Available at Amazon
MyBaby SoundSpa Sound Machine
Before you shell out the big bucks for a sound machine, be aware that portable sound machines are just as good if not better than regular ones at a fraction of the cost. This SoundSpa has volume control and four soothing sounds to choose from and has an auto-off feature so it doesn't drone on all night, and bonus: It's portable.
MyBaby SoundSpa, Available at Amazon
HaloVa Diaper Bag Backpack
Your hands are always full when you have a tiny tot, and a backpack diaper bag is so much easier to deal with than a messenger bag or tote bag style. But more often than not, those diaper bag backpacks will break the bank. Not this one! This backpack has insulated pockets for bottles, waterproof fabric, a multitude of pockets for easy organization, is large capacity and costs less than $40.
HaloVa diaper bag backpack, Available at Amazon
Dream on Me Emily Changing Table
This espresso changing table is the perfect surface to change your little ones dirty diapers on, with a 1-inch changing table pad, two shelves and a safety rail (which believe me, you will want when they start rolling).
Dream on Me Emily changing table, Available at Amazon
BabyGiggles Baby Wrap
This baby wrap isn't just a baby wrap. Oh, no, this wrap is a shape-shifter of baby items and doubles as a stroller shade, nursing cover, emergency changing pad or even as a tummy-time mat, all rolled into one. What more could you ask for?
BabyGiggles baby wrap, Available at Amazon
Fisher-Price Auto Rock ‘n Play
This is just one parent's humble opinion, but if I could only buy one baby item besides diapers, it would be this. This incredible piece of machinery has an auto-rock feature with two different rocking speeds, which will save your sanity. It will. I promise. Not to mention, the 12 songs and three sound effects. Plus, it folds up flat at the push of a button.
Fisher-Price Auto Rock 'n Play, Available atAmazon
SkipHop Sink Bather
Don't waste your time with baby bathtubs that come equipped with pockets and water features, slings and hammocks. It's a baby bath, not a Cirque du Soleil show. If you have a sink, add this sink bather for some cushiness, and you're covered. The mesh bottom drains quickly, the velcro strap allows for easy hanging, and the big padded tail is the perfect cushion for babies' fragile heads.
SkipHop sink bather, Available at Amazon
Crystal Baby Smile Portable Changing Pad
Babies' need to soil themselves comes at the most inopportune times, but not to fear. With this portable changing pad, any surface can become a changing table. It folds up into a convenient clutch, has a detachable changing mat and mesh pockets for diapers and wipes.
Crystal Baby Smile portable changing pad, Available atAmazon
Bebe Leon Swaddle Blankets
Sure, swaddling blankets are useful, but don't feel the need to shell out almost $50 for a name brand three-pack (looking at you, ). These muslin blankets are ridiculously soft, light and breathable and are incredibly versatile.
Bebe Leon swaddle blanket (pack of two), Available at Amazon
Ely’s & Co. Jersey Crib Sheets
Crib sheets are a must, but there are so many choices, patterns and colors. These jersey sheets are super soft for your baby's sensitive skin and have unisex patterns, and you can pick up a two-pack for around $20. Win-win.
Ely's & Co. jersey crib sheets (pack of two), Available atAmazon
Graco Pack ‘N Play
No room (or budget) for a changing table, crib, play area and bassinet? This Pack 'n Play combines all of those into one and is designed to transition with your baby from newborn to toddler.
Graco Pack 'N Play, Available at Amazon
Evenflo Portable Bassinet
If you're looking to keep your little one close by your side while they sleep, this portable bassinet from Evenflo is comfortable, folds flat for easy transportation and storage and even has Bluetooth technology that plays your own music so they can fall asleep to the dulcet sounds of Fleetwood Mac if that's your thing.
Evenflo portable bassinet, Available at Amazon
Uniojo Baby Monitor
I understand the appeal of watching your little cherub while they sleep, but spending hundreds of dollars on a baby monitor? No thanks. This monitor from Uniojo has active alert, two-way audio, night vision and is Alexa-compatible, and you can watch the video feed from your phone.
Uniojo baby monitor, Available at Amazon
Evenflo Vive Travel System
Of all the baby gear that breaks the bank, strollers and car seats have got to be in the top three. It's easy to associate a higher price tag with better safety for your child, but that's not always true. This travel system from Evenflo has a stroller and infant car seat at a price that will make you high-five yourself. Think you'll be sacrificing safety? Nope. Evenflo states they go above and beyond government standards to provide car seats that are tested at two times the federal crash test standard.
Evenflo Vive travel system, Available at Amazon
Dr. Brown’s Feeding Set
Dr. Brown's bottles are known for reducing colic, spit up and gas in babies, and this set comes with three 8-ounce bottles and two 4-ounce bottles.
Dr. Brown's feeding set, Available at at Amazon
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