I remember after my baby shower for my daughter, receiving
so many multiples of certain items and thinking, “I’ll never need all of
these!” Many of the items ended up being returned in favor of purchasing other
things I deemed to be “necessities,” but there were a few that I definitely ended
up wishing I had hung on to. As a first-time parent, it’s simply hard to know
what you’re going to need extras of, and you don’t want to end up having too
much — but for us, these were the things that I could never seem to get enough
of. My true-blue “must-haves.”
1. One-Piece Bodysuits
You can literally never have too many one-piece bodysuits
(hello diaper disasters!) and these plain white ones are literally my most
favorite on the planet.
2. Diapers + Wipes
I mean, this one is a little bit obvious, but
seriously…never enough. I have run out of diapers and/or wipes on more
occasions than I would care to admit. Having a stockpile is always a good idea.
3. Swaddling Blankets
I definitely remember a night or two when my daughter leaked
through a diaper in the middle of the night and I was left without any backup
swaddling blankets. Extras are always welcome and these easy Velcro swaddles
are the best!
4. Extra Sippy Cups
I am completely convinced that there is a black hole where
sippy cups go to live. My children (still) lose these everywhere. I am rarely
found without backups anymore.
5. Laundry Soap
Because the laundry truly never ends. I eventually started
buying a couple of bottles at a time so I would have extra when I ran out! This
Baby Ecos detergent is a fan favorite in our house.