Highly Recommended Non-Tox~ish Baby Items

Note from Alexandra:

"I admit that I didn’t like the look of this at first. Our son has Down syndrome so he has lower tone/is a bit floppy, this has worked out sooo much better than the boppy cushion. It’s firm and stays put unlike the boppy."

Note from Alexandra:

"Surprisingly cheap feeling for $25, but it is nice to have something quick when you’re in a pinch."

Note from Alexandra:

"I was gifted 2 and 4oz jars, so I don’t have this size, but these are really quality!"

Note from Alexandra:

"Our son needed extra breastfeeding help. We started with the medela nipple shields that the hospital offered, then I bought these. I prefer these over medela."

Note from Alexandra:

"Specifically for using with the Medela pump/flanges. I wouldn’t use these as baby’s bottle/nipples. 4oz keeps it light enough to pump with. I have the Spectra S1 and use the adapter to make the Medela flanges fit my pump."

Note from Alexandra:

"I wasn’t expecting to use bottles, but our son spent his first month in the NICU so I had to pump a lot and we bottle fed him for a bit when he came home. This was so nice for saving counter space! Don’t love that it’s a hunk of plastic but it works so well. They do make these in bamboo — I find bamboo molds quickly though."

Note from Alexandra:

"These are the best breast pads ever! I cannot rave enough about them. They keep your breasts dry, they aren’t scratchy, and they are hand washed very sparingly. These are one of the items I’ve been the most pleased with and I plan to gift them to anybody I know who’s pregnant! You can totally rock just one pair, but a second set might be nice when you have to hand wash the other set."

Note from Alexandra:

"I recently learned you need to be very cautious with this and don’t use it as a regular breast pump. My letdowns were very strong so I would gently put this on to catch the letdown only."

Note from Alexandra:

"I really like this silicone bottle brush! It works great and feels quality."

Note from Alexandra:

"for middle of the night milk collection! Our baby ended up having a month long NICU stay and I would pump through the night and put the milk in this vessel."

Note from Alexandra:

"Loved using one of these to collect milk from the opposite breast. I just set it in my bra with no suction. Didn’t need anymore after 2 months once my breasts regulated."

Note from Alexandra:

"For use with their glass storage jars!"

Note from Alexandra:

"These are pricey but they are the best burp cloths! Super soft and luxurious. Organic cotton, ftw! I recommend getting two sets!"

Note from Alexandra:

"Our NICU son took this bottle right away when he was a week old!"

Note from Alexandra:

"I’ve purchased several of these and they work great. They wash well, too!"

Note from Alexandra:

"Add to the outside of the diaper, before the cover, to help keep your wool cover dry for longer. You just need these two, air out between uses. So simple!"

Note from Alexandra:

"An excellent option for using over flats. They supposedly get better over time!"

Note from Alexandra:

"These take the place of safety pins. So glad these exist — they’re easy to use!"

Note from Alexandra:

"Truly non-toxic. Just a simple organic cotton disposable wipe. Just get yourself a glass spray bottle or a jar of sorts (to dip the clean cloth in)."

Note from Alexandra:

"We bought a bigger diaper backpack and it is honestly not practical. This mini backpack fits everything we need!"

Note from Alexandra:

"Finding truly non-toxic wipes is very difficult. I'm not pleased with the 1% in most wipes, including these, but they don't cause us any issues. I love that this is a 12 pack. Especially helpful for early newborn days!"

Note from Alexandra:

"Our baby has never had a diaper rash! This stuff is awesome, highly recommend!"

Note from Alexandra:

"Size: Newborn. This cover goes over the flat cotton diaper to keep pee/poo from soaking out!"

Note from Alexandra:

"Size Large (Qty: 1) If the size newborn babee greens (qty:2) or "soaker" wool covers haven’t been claimed, please buy one of those instead as this size will be for when they’re a little older (9mos-toddler years)"

Note from Alexandra:

"Green or grey"

Note from Alexandra:

"Their diapers run one to two sizes larger!"

Note from Alexandra:

"Order enough so that you have at least 36 cloth nappies in total! Then all you need are 2-3 wool diaper covers and a few other supplies (Snappis & doublers for absorbency)"

Note from Alexandra:

"We use one for our baby's dirty clothes, and one for dirty cloth diapers!"

Note from Alexandra:

"For spraying cloth diapers"

Note from Alexandra:

"No Bluetooth or wi-fi! Simple & old school. We mostly use these to communicate with each other since baby is full contactother."

Note from Alexandra:

"I love this thing! I have one in a basket near us when breastfeeding and keep one in our diaper bag!"

Note from Alexandra:

"We tried one of those electric nail files and it shapes the nail in an unfavorable way. I didn't find it very helpful. This thing is really great! Get two so you have one for in the car/on-the-go."

Note from Alexandra:

"B. Infantis is one of the more important strains newborns need. Just make sure not to double up with another vitamin d!"

Note from Alexandra:

"Can't speak for the comb yet, but this brush has been awesome! I have also used it for manual lymph drainage on my breasts when dealing with engorgement."

Note from Alexandra:

"Color: white qty: 4"

Note from Alexandra:

"White, 6 pack"

Note from Alexandra:

"We received this from our registry and I love how it works compared to plastic humidifiers. It does have lights and beeps unfortunately. I blacked out the lights with electrical tape."

Note from Alexandra:

"No wi-fi or Bluetooth! The sound is great."

Note from Alexandra:

"We got this the day we brought our son home from the NICU as we didn’t have any swaddles/sacks in his size yet. We loved the newborn size, I do think these run smaller than what they say."

Note from Alexandra:

"Very nice quality!"

Note from Alexandra:

"Ships from Netherlands. Took a while to receive. Excellent quality - though have not used it yet (will grow into it)."

Note from Alexandra:

"This thing is huge! I love that it can be worn from infancy-toddlerhood — and since it’s wool it’s rated for a large temperature range. That being said, it’s more for 3+ months since it’s so large."

Note from Alexandra:

"Safe for Moro reflex and hip health. Our son does so well with this. When we brought him home at the NICU @ 4 weeks old, he didn't seem to like it. I tried again another week or two later and now at 14 weeks he does very well in it. It keeps his curious hands/arms from waking him up and hitting himself in the face. They have different temperature ratings. 1.0 is nice for the summer because it's just one thing layer of fabric. We have a 1.5 and he can get pretty warm in that, depending on the indoor temp."

Note from Alexandra:

"We got the blue flowers and it is such a nice quality muslin blanket!"

Note from Alexandra:

"Love this one, too. It's high quality!"

Note from Alexandra:

"This blanket is so soft and has a nice weight to it! High quality!"

Note from Alexandra:

"We do swaddle baths (swaddle baby first, then put them in the tub in this towel). They're great!"

Note from Alexandra:

"This wrap has been excellent. Our baby sleeps very well in it. It is a learning curve, make sure to watch a video or two, let yourself try it at least 3 times before giving up! Once you get it down it is much easier than other carriers because it's just one piece of fabric. I like that it's thin/breathable, many carriers are not!"

Note from Alexandra:

"Double check sizing: SMALL Another wrap that is versatile for young babies and works for toddlers as well. It's different from the other two - it's not structured, but it's also not stretchy. *We do not have this yet!*"

Note from Alexandra:

"Pre-labor prep tool & birth tool. Wall Mount sold separately for $20. I ended up enjoying this during my pregnancy, but did not actually use it during labor (not sure why, other methods appealed to me more!)"

Note from Alexandra:

"size: 0-3 months (for summer)"

Note from Alexandra:

"(1) in size newborn and (1) in 0-3 months. Any colors! Will be great for late spring/summer."

Note from Alexandra:

"Color: Clay"

Note from Alexandra:

"Newborn or 6+ months"

Note from Alexandra:

"These are our absolutely FAVORITE sleepers of all. They beat Burts Bees, Honest, and Parade, IMO. SO buttery soft, and beautiful colors/designs. High quality. Cannot recommend enough. I recommend 4-5 in each size."

Note from Alexandra:

"Anything 6+ months would be great heading into fall and winter."

Note from Alexandra:

"Color: Clay or Ecru (undyed). Size: Newborn-6months"

Note from Alexandra:

"Sage 3-6 months (if out of sage, natural/brown color is fine, too!)"

Note from Alexandra:

"3-6 months OR 6-12 months (if in stock) Orchid or Blue"

Note from Alexandra:

"Color: saffron. Size 6-12 months"

Note from Alexandra:

"Clay, Cocoa, Sea, or Forest color"

Note from Alexandra:

"0-6 Months"

Note from Alexandra:

"0-6 months Beige"

Note from Alexandra:

"Any color!"

Note from Alexandra:

"3-6 months - color: safran malange"

Note from Alexandra:

"Size 6-12 Months. ANY color that's in stock for that size is fine!"

Note from Alexandra:

"Teethers and toys — ANY of the ones on the site should be good (wood & silicone)"

Note from Alexandra:

"Definitely need this if you are running a humidifier!"

Note from Alexandra:

"I've had to use this so much due to recurring mastitis. Can't say with 100% certainty if it's effective, but I use it every time I'm coming down with mastitis."

Note from Alexandra:

"Love all of their creams! Preferred this over Earth Mama and Lansinoh."

Note from Alexandra:

"Gosh did I need this for those afterbirth pains. Don't know if it worked but I loved having something I could do to attempt to relieve my pain naturally!"

Note from Alexandra:

"I wore this, even while at the NICU, and it really helped with stability and bringing everything back in. It takes a couple tries to get the hang of it, but just like anything, when you figure it out, it's not hard to do. It just takes a little time. Worth it for the self-care and containment it provides."

Note from Alexandra:

"lactation and postpartum support tincture. I have not tried this one yet!"

Note from Alexandra:

"This is delicious! Tastes like apple cider to me. Felt so nourishing. I've purchased it twice. "This divinely tart and sweet syrup is crafted to nourish the postpartum body with iron-building herbs, mineral-rich plants, and restorative adaptogens. Nettle, Alfalfa, and Oat Straw flood the body with bioavailable calcium, magnesium, iron, and B vitamins, while Raspberry Leaf helps tone uterine and pelvic muscles. Dandelion root and leaf support liver detox, reduce swelling, and aid gentle digestion, and Ashwagandha offers warming adaptogenic support to balance stress and restore energy. Traditional Chinese allies like Ginger, Goji, and Jujube improve circulation, fight inflammation, and nourish the blood, while Yellow Dock Root enhances iron absorption for sustained vitality. Schisandra Berry adds a tangy adaptogenic boost for adrenal support and mental clarity, and Rosehips deliver vitamin C for immune health, wound healing, and enhanced iron uptake. Together, this blend helps you rebuild strength, balance, and resilience in the sacred postpartum window.""

Note from Alexandra:

"For labor — can be used anytime, too!"

Note from Alexandra:

"Excellent for night wake ups, so you're not blasting you and baby with harsh lighting. I bought the remote control outlet so I can easily switch it on and off from bed!"

Note from Alexandra:

"So nice to be able to turn our lamps on and off with a remote control! These are not the highest quality (not sure if any are) and sometimes I have to press the button a few times before it registers, but it makes a huge difference, so glad I don’t have to root around in the dark to turn on the lamp!"

Note from Alexandra:

"Any donations will go toward our midwifery expenses and time off since we’re both self-employed and I’ll be taking time off to be home with the baby!"