Reid's Neurotic Baby List

I did the research so you don't have to. Curated checklists, product picks, and honest takes on what's worth the money - and what to skip entirely.

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Trying to Conceive Pregnancy Birth Postpartum Newborn (0-8 weeks) Baby (2-12 months) Toddler (12+ months)

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Featured Lists

The Sleep Stack

Everything we used to get our baby sleeping through the night. The pause method, environment setup, and gear that actually helped.

Sleep Newborn
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Hospital Bag (Spa Vibes Edition)

You can't control much about labor. You can control the micro-environment. LED candles, playlist, and the stuff nurses complimented.

Birth Gear
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Postpartum Survival Kit

The stuff nobody tells you to buy. Peri bottles, adult diapers (just do it), frozen meals, and recovery essentials.

Postpartum Recovery
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The Minimal Nursery List

Spoiler: the IKEA crib is better than the $700 one. What you actually need, what's nice to have, and what to skip.

Pregnancy Gear
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Trying to Conceive

TTC Essentials

Supplements, apps, and what actually moved the needle on our fertility journey. FertilAid, Flo app, and acupuncture.

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Pregnancy

Pregnancy Essentials

Prenatal vitamins, supplements, acid reflux remedies, and the pregnancy pillow you absolutely need.

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Pregnancy Clothing

Your body will change. These are cheap basics that don't make you feel like a frumpy troll. Do NOT buy pregnancy jeans.

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Nursery Setup

Crib, monitor, stroller, car seat, changing table. The minimal list with reasoning for each pick.

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Hospital Bag

Spa vibes edition. LED candles, playlist, hand fan, and the robe situation.

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Postpartum & Recovery

Postpartum Survival Kit

Peri bottles, adult diapers, Tucks pads, frozen meals, and everything for vaginal or C-section recovery.

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Breastfeeding & Pumping

Elvie vs Spectra vs Willow. Nursing bras, milk storage, and the car kit setup for working moms.

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Newborn (0-8 weeks)

The Sleep Stack

Pause method, weighted sleep sacks, white noise, blackout curtains, and the formula tip.

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Feeding Essentials

Bottles, formula (the stigma is not useful), nipple sizes, and the formula machine that's actually worth it.

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Diapering

Eco diapers, the Millie Moon upgrade, wipes, Diaper Genie, and the butt spatula (chef's kiss).

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Baby Pharmacy

Thermometer, pain relief, snot sucker, diaper cream, sunscreen. Have these on hand before you need them.

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Baby (2-12 months)

6+ Months Gear

Baby food maker, high chair, baby gate, larger car seat, and the toys that are actually worth it (Lovevery).

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Starting Solids

Baby food steamer, pouches (DIY and store-bought), allergy powders, and the Solid Starts app.

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Books We Love

You'll read these 10,000 times. Make sure you like them. Our favorites that haven't driven us insane.

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Toddler (12+ months)

Toddler Gear

Balance bike, craft table, ball pit, pack n play, and the standing kitchen tower.

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Books We Love

The Questioneers series, Eric Carle, and books that help with big emotions.

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Decision Memos

For the big, expensive, or controversial purchases.

Snoo

Contentious. Some love it, some say it did nothing. We said no. Here's why - and why you might say yes.

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Postpartum Doula

Worth her weight in gold. The one investment I'd make again immediately. Here's the case.

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A note on affiliate links

Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you buy something through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I've actually used and believe in. The IKEA crib doesn't pay me anything - it's just better than the $700 one.