The baby essentials you actually need

Best Activity Centers

Baby Einstein Neptune

$80–$90

Best Baby Bottles

Comotomo Natural Feel

$23–$25

Best Baby Carriers

Ergobaby Omni 360

$160–$180

Best Baby Food

Happy Baby Organics

$1.50–$2 / pouch

Best Baby Formula

Similac 360 Total Care

$36–$40

Best Baby Monitors

Nanit Pro Smart Baby Monitor

$259–$299

Best Baby Wipes

Pampers Aqua Pure

$18–$20

Best Bassinets

HALO BassiNest Swivel

$230–$270

Best Breast Pumps

Spectra S1 Plus

$160–$216

Best Car Seats

Nuna RAVA Convertible

$499–$550

Best Diaper Bags

Skip Hop Forma Backpack

$90–$100

Best High Chairs

Graco Blossom 6-in-1

$140–$160

Best Play Yards

Graco Pack ’n Play

$80–$90

Best Pregnancy Tests

Clearblue Digital

$14–$16

Best Prenatal Vitamins

Nature Made Prenatal + DHA

$16–$18

Best Strollers

UPPAbaby Vista V2

$899–$999

Best Swaddles

HALO SleepSack Swaddle

$22–$25

Best Travel Systems

UPPAbaby Vista V2 + Mesa

$1,200–$1,300