"Having your own baby towel is really not necessary, but I did prefer to have baby washcloths. Ideally choose a different color than your diapering rags."

"For quite some time it was light years easier to sponge bathe baby in the sink, and this thing was the best! So nice not to bend over the bathtub trying to splash the water with a super wee one."

"Breastfed babies need additional vitamin D, and this one is the right form (cholecalciferol) and easy to drop on your nipple or add to a bottle of pumped milk."

"Objectively the best moisturizer. The top ingredient, ceramide, replaces natural skin oil ingredients. It is incorporated into your baby's skin and not just left sitting on top. It's been shown to improve skin moisture retention and repair the skin barrier."

"Cradle cap happens. A gentle brush helps you clean hair and scalp as part of keeping it at bay."

"Your baby may not need iron, but if he does, you want a tasty, digestible version.  Note that iron stains things!"

"No one likes to trim baby nails, but eventually it has to be done.  These are easy to maneuver and small like baby.  As an aside: cover your little guy's hands with mits or sleeve folds to prevent scratching."

"Babies typically can't have medicine (except prescribed) until they are older, but when they need it, this is the best way to get it in.  This can also be a great way to do supplemental feedings early on.  There are many brand options - I highly recommend!"

"These bad boys help your baby learn to self-soothe while not preventing proper oral development, plus this particular design minimizes rash and is easy to clean."