20 Baby Products Parents Say They Amazon Prime’d Their First Days Home From The Hospital

This multipurpose salve is a diaper caddy staple thanks to its seemingly magical ability to soothe many of the skin ailments that often plague newborns, like dry skin to diaper rashes. Made with petrolatum, hydrating glycerin and lanolin, Aquaphor provides gentle skin protection that many parents swear works better than any other ointment.

Newborns' nails grow quickly, which can leave your little one vulnerable to scratches anytime she is unswaddled. If you, like many new parents, fear snipping one of your baby’s itty bitties while protecting her from herself, attempting the task with ample visibility can reduce related risks: This nail clipper has an attached magnifying glass to help you see what you’re doing — particularly if you have to resort to midnight manicures as your baby gets older and squirmier.

While many expectant parents know to stock up on newborn-sized diapers, it’s hard to anticipate (or believe!) just how quickly your little one will grow. Keeping a stash of size ones on hand will help you more easily accommodate the needs of your growing baby. Many parents love Huggies Little Snugglers because they have a pocketed waistband to keep waste where it belongs and a wetness indicator that turns blue when your baby is ready to be changed. (They’re also hypoallergenic for sensitive baby skin.)

Breastfeeding is a skill many new moms quickly have to learn — and so is the art of managing all the accessories that come with it. Make your life a little easier with this WTE community-approved maternity bra. It’s compatible with all standard pumps, and can be used hands-free — just clip it on and you’re good to go. It’s also a supportive, comfortable nursing bra. Consider it the best of both worlds.

This multi-function sound machine and night light offers a wide selection of sounds, colors and brightness. Use the sounds to lull both you and your baby to sleep, and increase the brightness, which is controlled via app, for ultra-soft lighting that won’t knock you both out of your sleep cycles during midnight diaper changes.

This silicone milk catcher relies on natural suction to attach to the breast and express milk — no cords or batteries required. Ideal for catching milk that may leak from one breast while you nurse from the other, this Haakaa model also comes with a suction base so it stands upright on surfaces and lid to help prevent spills.

When you’re new to nursing, milk leakage can be unpredictable. These super soft, machine-washable nursing pads made with soft velour pull moisture away from your breast skin and keep it from soaking through your shirt, saving you from leaks, inconvenient outfit changes and discomfort. Because they’re reusable, you don’t have to worry about filling your baby’s diaper bin with your own trash — and hey, chances are you’ll be throwing in load after load of laundry for the little one, anyway.

If you deliver vaginally, you’ll learn to deeply appreciate witch hazel, which reduces the swelling and inflammation ~down there~ caused by hemorrhoids, perineal tears and stitches. This foam version can be pumped directly on your maternity pads to coat hard-to-reach places in the days following childbirth.

When all you can think about is how to get your new baby to sleep soundly ASAP, this lightweight versatile sleep sack will serve you well through various phases of your little one’s sleep journey. At first, it can be used as a standard swaddle (which closes easily thanks to velcro) with your baby’s arms tucked in or with her arms bent, hands near her face. When she’s a little older, you can release one or both arms for a safe transition to sleep sacking. The sack’s covered zip and velcro closures give the Halo Sleep sack a leg up from DIY swaddles when you’re short on sleep and lack the patience for practicing origami.

Sold in packs of 10, there’s little these super soft and absorbent cotton burp cloths can’t do.  They can catch spit up, wipe milk spills and be used as a washcloth or blanket during baths to keep baby’s exposed parts warm. Have one in every room to wipe up messes as they happen. (And yes, they’re machine washable.)

While you might have spent a painstakingly long time picking out your changing pad and sheet, you’ll learn quickly that a fabric surface isn’t always practical for newborn babies who often decide to pee or poop the moment their soiled diaper is opened. These absorbent, leak-proof pads prevent laborious cleaning at home and work well for diaper changes on the go. You can also sleep on them during your first few nights postpartum to side step messy leaks and place them under your baby during tummy time to catch spit up before it stains.

This firm, wrap-around-the-waist pillow helps you perfectly position your baby for nursing while providing lumbar support that takes the pressure off your back, neck, and arms. It gets bonus points for having a pouch — ideal for storing a water bottle, nipple cream or other essentials you might need during long nursing sessions.

Most pediatricians recommend that exclusively breastfed babies take a vitamin D supplement since the stuff is essential, but isn’t found in breast milk. This bottle doubles as a spill-proof dropper so you don’t have to juggle your newborn and a syringe while serving up their supplement — just tip the bottle and aim directly into the mouth, apply it to the breast or add it to your baby’s bottle.

When your breasts are engorged and nipples are sore, the last thing you’ll want to do is strap on an underwire bra. These stretchy, seamless nursing bras with molded foam cups put comfort and convenience first thanks to easy-to-unclasp panels that will unleash your boobs when it’s time to nurse, plus extenders in case you need a little more give around the bust. Moms love that they’re affordable, meaning replacing milk-stained bras won’t break the bank.

These bottles have 10.5K five-star reviews on Amazon for many, many good reasons. The unique tube design reduces the amount of air your baby takes in while feeding, which helps prevent colic, while the unique nipple design slows the flow of milk to stave off spit-up and gas. (Doesn’t hurt that they’re dishwasher- and sterilizer-safe, too!)

Soreness and difficulty latching aren’t uncommon during the first few days (and sometimes, weeks) of breastfeeding. With a unique shape designed to maximize skin-to-skin contact while you nurse — while still protecting sore, chapped nipples — these silicone shields nip issues like flat or inverted nipples in the bud to help establish a breastfeeding routine and promote bonding.

Because 12 doses a day is the max recommended dose for the gas drops above, some parents alternate between gas drops and gripe water — which typically uses herbal ingredients — to keep discomfort at bay around the clock. This organic alcohol- and sugar-free gripe water gel contains tummy-soothing ginger and fennel and is designed for newborns two weeks and older to relieve colic symptoms. Like gas drops, gripe water is not backed by a ton of research, but many parents swear by it, and most doctors say it’s safe to try. (Note: Be sure to use with your pediatrician’s approval, and in conjunction with other gas-reducing tactics.)

While there are endless breastfeeding supplements, cookies and bars that claim to increase milk production — and sparse research to support said claims — hoards of new parents swear by plain old oatmeal to increase their milk supply. Science vaguely chalks it up to oatmeal’s iron content (since low levels may curb milk production). But its anecdotal evidence has withstood the test of time and kept new mothers on the oatmeal-for-breakfast train. (Doesn’t hurt that it’s rich in fiber, naturally gluten-free and vegan if that’s your thing and easy to prepare even when you’re sleep-deprived.)

Eczema can make your baby’s skin super itchy and irritated. Soothe her discomfort with this tried-and-true formula developed by pediatric dermatologists. The cream uses ceramides and moisture-holding hyaluronic acid to hydrate and calm baby’s skin. (It’s also free of ingredients like parabens, fragrance and dyes that can be particularly irritating to sensitive infant skin.)

This portable, donut-shaped cushion takes the pressure off your perineal area with a reusable gel cold pack so you can do things like eat and breastfeed upright, no wincing required. Bonus: The machine washable cover means leaks are no big deal — and you won’t have to huff and puff to blow it up since it auto-expands and deflates easily.