Top 10 Best Baby Products in 2023
Are you a new mother? Do you have a friend or family member that is welcoming their first (or additional) baby to their family and you are looking for the perfect gift for them? Well, look no further because, as new parents ourselves, we had a lot of those same questions earlier this year and we have since compiled and curated the most perfect list for absolute MUST HAVE baby items and everything is linked on our “Baby Collection” on our LTK - Kelly & Kody of @positravelty.
Let’s go over our TOP 10 most favorite items here!
Item Number 1: HALO Easy Transition Sleep Sack
Maximum Comfort For Your Sleepy Baby!
We LOVE this little sleep sack! It has just the right amount of warmth to keep our baby comfortable without getting too warm, the fabric breathes well, movement is not restricted, and it has a little bit of weight to it that just adds to the comfort. Our baby sleeps so soundly in this sleep sack and we use it every day for naps and especially when it is time for a prolonged sleep at night.
The quality is very impressive (2 layers of 4-way 100% cotton stretch fabric) and it is machine washable - no worries if baby has an accident during sleep time because you can just pop it in the washing machine and it will be clean and ready to go in no time at all. At the time of this post this specific sleep sack comes in three colors - Heather Grey, Heather Denim, and Heather Pink. It retails at $36.99 and comes in two sizes: Medium and Small.
Item Number 2: Hauture Electric Baby Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer
Steam Sterilizer for Bottles, Pacifier, Breast Pumps, etc.
This sterilizer is simple, quick, and incredibly easy to use. The main bottle compartment lifts off the base and and the bottle top compartment is lifted out with the same ease. After pouring the recommended amount of filtered water into the base you simply put all the compartments back into place, turn it on and hit “Sterilize”. After 15 minutes or so you can set it to the “Dry” setting and we usually reduce the default time of 1 Hour to just 20 Minutes and everything is perfectly sterilized and dry. The main compartment is made to hold 6 bottles easily, but you could certainly fit more in if you need to.
We love how quiet this machine is. It is not a problem at all to run it during nap time (either for us or baby) and the same goes for running it during the night after getting up for a feeding. It also has a “Storage” setting which allows you to keep the bottles in the machine and avoid secondary contamination. It retails for $99.00, but quick, simple sterilization for your baby’s bottles is priceless.
Item Number 3: Jool Baby Contoured Changing Pad
Waterproof, Non-Slip Changing Pad with Washable Cover
This is the GO-TO changing pad for us without a single doubt. It is so easy to clean with it’s removable covers and fitted sheets, it has grips on the bottom to keep it in place during change, the buckle helps to keep baby in place and it is literally like a little cloud… it is SO SOFT that our baby often sleeps on this changing pad! It is an absolutely amazing product.
It is very lightweight and easy to move around from room to room allowing you to change your baby’s diaper anywhere. It retails for $34.99 and that is an incredibly fair price for how convenient this changing pad is.
Item Number 4: Jool Baby Nova Baby Swing for Infants
Motorized Baby Swing with Bluetooth Speaker and Remote
Sometimes baby is sleepy, doesn’t want to stop being rocked or walked around, right? Well this amazing item certainly fixes that problem! It has a few swing settings and that allows you to increase or decrease the speed appropriately so that your baby is as comfortable as possible. It has a very easy to use “baby seat belt” to keep your baby nice and secure during the swing phase and the material is durable, soft and easily washed in the event of a spit up or accident.
We use this often when baby is tired, but wanting to be rocked and we have things we need to get done around the house. It is battery operated, but can be plugged into the wall as well so you can move it to any room you are in, position it so that you can still see your little baby and let the swing do the work! It currently retails at $149.97.
Item Number 5: Diaper Genie Gift/Starter Set
Diaper Genie Pail, 8 Refill Bags and 1 Carbon Filter
What if I told you that you didn’t ever have to smell a dirty diaper after changing was completed? Well, you would have to believe me because this product exists. This is a definite MUST HAVE in our book because you NEVER get a whiff of dirty diaper once you put it in the Diaper Genie. The smell is completely neutralized and allows for at least a couple days worth of deposits before you need to remove the bag and replace it. There is a blade inside the bag compartment, which is between the lid and the foot pedal, and that will cut the bag for you so that you can knot it off. All you have to do then is just pull down more bag, tie the bottom off and you are ready to start depositing more dirty diapers… it is amazing.
This genius diaper pail retails at $89.99, comes in white, and will keep your home smelling diaper free without a doubt!
Item Number 6: Hatch Rest+ 2nd Gen Sleep/Sound Machine
A Portable Sleep/Sound Machine for All Ages!
Say Less!
This is a lifesaver right here. Not only does this magical sound machine help our baby to sleep better, but it also helps us to sleep better as well! The colored nightlight is completely customizable and can be set to a solid color or to steadily change colors over time. We are particularly fond of the waves crashing and gentle sounds of rain when we hit the pillow to go to sleep. Since we currently have a little baby in a bedside bassinet we are able to sleep soundly with this machine as well.
The best thing about this is that it will be carried forward with our baby as the years go on. It is WiFi controlled with a very straightforward app and it has an internal, chargeable battery to keep it running even if you take it off its pad. The Hatch Rest+ 2nd Gen retails for $89.99 and it is worth every penny!
Item Number 7: Beside Me Wink Bassinet & Bedside Sleeper
The Perfect Bedside Sleeper!
This bassinet is lightweight, has adjustable height, and comes with the kit needed to secure it to your bed and keep your baby close to you all night, but safe in its own little bed. There is a side wall that can be unzipped a folded down to allow for quick access to your baby in the night whether you need to feed, check on your baby or even just to console and comfort. The walls are a breathable mesh and allow for ample airflow in the event that your baby moves close to the walls during sleep.
We move this bassinet all over the house, but we primarily move it between two locations in the bedroom: next to the bed at night and under the baby camera we have during mid day naps. This bassinet retails at $109.99 and has been working PERFECTLY for our baby!
Item Number 8: KeaBabies Swaddle Sleep Sacks with Zipper
3 Pack of Easily Washable Swaddles Sacks
These swaddle sleep sacks were KEY in the early weeks. They kept her cozy, warm and wrapped up tight whenever she would start to doze off. These swaddles are amazing for multiple reasons, but the top reason for us is the ease of use. Traditional swaddling is great, don’t get me wrong here, but these are just fast and easy. The benefit of the swaddle, aside from keeping your new baby warm and cozy, is that it keeps them from twitching themselves awake. Their arms and legs will twitch often and by keeping them wrapped up they are more likely to stay asleep and get better rest throughout the day.
These swaddle sleep sacks retail for $26.96 for a 3 Pack and come in quite a few different color options!
Item Number 9: Dresser Drawer Organizer Bins
Perfect Storage for All Things BABY!
While these soft fabric storage organizers can certainly be used for organizing really anything at all, we absolutely love them for helping us organize baby clothing, diapers, swaddles, socks, burp clothes, etc. They are lightweight and yet durable, easy to clean if you need to, and they keep our baby storage and organizing neat and tidy at all times. During the business of parenting it is really nice to know where everything is, all the time.
This 4 Pack currently retails for $26.99 and come highly rated. It has a bunch of color options you can choose from as well.
Item Number 10: Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced Formula Dispenser
Automatically Make The Perfect, Warmed Formula Bottle
This is like a little baby Keurig! It is amazing how easy this is to use and there is no mixing or fuss involved in doing so. You can customize the bottle by choose 1oz increments from 2-10oz and 1 of 3 temperature settings as well. It works with all the brands/sizes of bottles and we have tested. We use these whenever we need to supplement a formula bottle or when we need to have some bottles for the road when we are running errands or headed out for an extended drive.
This wonderful machine retails at $199.99 and is the perfect gift for busy parents!