29 Life-Changing Items From Walmart That Every New Parent Needs

“We couldn’t keep my son Cormac swaddled with blankets and we liked that this had the option to keep his hands out, because he liked to use them to help soothe himself to sleep.” —Melissa H.

Price: $25.99+ (available in sizes newborn–small)

“Boppy pillow helps position babies perfectly for feeding. Also, you use it for tummy time.” —Tracy C.

Price: $39.79

“People find the Boon grass to be cuter, but this can handle the load of bottles and pump parts better.” —Emily B.

Price: $12.75

“These are super clutch...They’re thick, and soft, and easy to fold. You blow through them really quick early on, so it was nice to have a lot of them on hand. They’re not too expensive and were perfect. It’s what the hospital used too for burp clothes.” —Melissa H.

Price: $13.99

“The snot sucker is number one because it keeps airways clear and always makes them feel better.” —Cher N.

“Nose Frida works way better than the squeeze ones they hand out at the hospital.” —Emily B.

Price: $15.99

“These were the bottles we ended up using, because our lactation consultant recommended them. They have the straw in there where the air can escape from instead of the baby drinking, which can help with gas/burping. If you’re combo breastfeeding/nursing like I was, you should use a preemie nipple so the baby has to work a little harder to get the milk out of the bottle. And, so it’s equal work from boob to bottle and they don’t start preferring the bottle (which is what my son Cormac started doing until we swapped out the nipple).” —Melissa H.

Price: $13.54

“I put this on after every bath and it keeps her skin from drying out, smells great, and makes her skin so soft.” —Tracy C.

Price: $7

“Amazing! Can’t say enough great things about these and how gentle they are, but wipe SO wonderfully! So pure yet effective and made with 99.9% water and one drop of fruit extract. They're approved by the National Eczema Association. This is one product I will continue to buy well after my baby is grown up and keep in my purse for face, hands, dashboard, etc.!” —Michelle K.

Price: $14.84+ (available in 240–720 packs)

“I used this for the first few months. Then he went to his crib…Bassinest is awesome. It swivels in and out and is amazing for breastfeeding, middle-of-the-night feeds, and mothers with C-sections.” —Cher N.

Price: $264.99

“I love the 4moms bucket seat high chair so babies can sit in it at a young age and the tray is magnetic. So you buy the 4moms dish set to-go with (also magnetic) and then the babies can’t throw the bowl of food on the floor. It's also super easy to wipe down and clean.” —Tracy C.

Price: $299.99 (available in two colors)

“This thing is only $40 and it’s awesome! Once my daughter Tori could sit up, she was too big for the infant tub but the bathtub is slippery with water and you really need your hands to wash them. So this seat is perfect. It allows her to sit up and slash around while I lather her up and I don’t have to worry about her falling over.” —Tracy C.

Price: $39.99

“Anything that monitors their breathing while they sleep is our fave. We use the Angelcare monitor and have for all three kids, and super love it.” —Rachel B.

Price: $89.99

“There are so many little things you need to wash (toys, parts of bottles, etc.), so you put them in the basket and then put the basket in the dishwasher. I use it daily and just keep the basket in the dishwasher.” —Tracy C.

Price: $9.99

“They’re absorbent and gentle for baby’s delicate skin....plus come in the absolute cutest prints ever!” —Michelle K.

Price: $43.89

“All babies would gravitate to this at playgroups. They must know something we don't.” —Nickie D.

Price: $7.29

“I recommend Dr. Brown’s bottle warmer because it warms the milk fast and doesn’t overheat it.” —Emily B.

Price: $29.95

“Aden + Anais muslin blankets are breathable, versatile, and soft. They can also be used for a nursing cover, burp cloth, stroller cover, etc. They have super adorable prints, too!” —Michelle K.

Price: $7.99

“If your child takes a pacifier, you always need clean backups on hand.” —Emily B.

Price: $4.68

“Bumbo floor seat helps assist babies with sitting up before they can do it by themselves.” —Tracy C.

Price: $39.99 (available in two colors)

“Aquaphor was helpful. He kept breaking out in rashes on his face when he slept. We put that on his face every night and it was really helpful." —Melissa H.

Price: $12.97

“An easy night light was perfect for seeing what was going on in the middle of the night without being so bright. And a sound machine is a secret weapon we used from the beginning.” —Nickie D.

Price: $19.99

“I loved this as a nursing pillow. It had good support and I liked that it strapped on so I could keep it secure if I needed to move around. And my husband even used it when he bottle fed—he found it much easier, especially on his back.” —Melissa H.

Price: $23.99+ (available in 20 colors)

“I love that we could put this in our bathtub and wash him in it. It's super easy...I like it better than a sink one because it’s not as messy. And having them lay on the tub made me feel super secure since they’re slippery.” —Melissa H.

Price: $12.59+ (available in three colors)

“A little bit goes a long way.” —Cher N.

Price: $8.25+ (available in 1–2 packs)

“The back is black and white, which is great for newborns’ eyesight. My baby was obsessed with it and loved staring at it and kicking it. We would put this at his feet and he would kick and kick.” —Melissa H.

Price: $12.78

“Infantino 4-in-1 convertible carrier is much easier to put on without help, compared with similar carriers.” —Emily B.

Price: $29.69

“I like the pull-to-the-side ones...those were really nice so I wasn’t just constantly topless while nursing. I think they’re technically ‘sleep bras’, but they’re comfy and I wear them every day.” —Katie W.

Price: $26.99 (available in sizes S–XL and in six colors)

“Baby K’tan Active has a breathable mesh for those hot summer months while holding baby close and allows for hands-free multitasking. It can be positioned in multiple ways as baby grows.” —Michelle K.

Price: $29.99 (available in sizes XS–XL)

“It’s rubber so it wipes down really easy and you can move it anywhere. We used it for more than just changing her. When my daughter Tori was little and couldn’t sit up or roll over...we would move it to the table and she would watch us eat dinner.” —Tracy C.

Price: $65.82