Newborns need a lot of stuff but what's REALLY essential? We have you covered with our list of must-haves for new moms and dads.  These brilliant new products deliver on function, design, and fun to help tackle all the new adventures in parenting. Make sure you have the best for your new family addition by adding these to your "must-have list."

 

 

Forget huge, loud and complicated automatic pumps which cost hundreds and need to be pulled to pieces and cleaned thoroughly every time you use them. This 100% food grade, eco-friendly and simple to use the Haakaa breast pump will change your life - truly.  Fits perfectly into any handbag or baby bag and requires no hard work. Also the best travel pump you will find! Made from 100% medical grade silicone, this compact pump is perfect for long distance trips, planes, car rides, family BBQ's or anywhere you would like to discretely express, quickly. Simply suction to your breast and let the pump do the work for you as it draws your milk using suction. 100% eco-friendly and safe for mum, baby and our environment.

 

I may no longer be breast or formula feeding either of my children, however, I remember those days quite clearly. I had my breast pump, which worked great, but it was bulky. It was noisy. It was pretty much a pain to carry anywhere and a hassle. So as nice as it was, I did want something more convenient for while working or on the go. This pump would have been great. It is a manual pump, so nothing fancy, however, it has a great suction to it. It comes with clear, easy to follow instructions that even include images for how to properly use the pump. No electricity is needed, so if you have a power outage, you can still pump. This was not an option with my "fancy" pump I had. As a mom, I'm one who likes to be prepared and while I'd recommend the fancy pumps for quicker turn around times, I'd recommend this one for emergencies and on the go. It's compact in size so it can easily be carried in the car and because there is noise, it's a lot more discrete than other pumps I have seen. So ultimately, add this to your list - trust me, there are times you will prefer something simple compared to the fancy and often times wish I had something similar on hand for whatever reason!

 

 

Developed by two parents who share a love for their children and unique modern designs, Marcus & Marcus was inspired with contemporary lifestyle in mind to make our product appealing to your sense of style. The bold, bright and engaging colors keep your child engaged and interested to make our products a must-have baby item. Marcus & Marcus products also makes for great gifts for parents to be. The Marcus & Marcus Organic Rattle is made from 100% certified organic cotton and free from harmful chemicals. Each rattle is filled with polyester fiber or squeaky sound that entertains your baby with lots of fun. The size is perfect for their tiny hands to hold with as their favorite toy. The rattle is also phthalate free and free from harmful chemicals. Available Characters/Colors: Lola the Giraffe, Pokey the Piglet, Marcus the Lion Cub, Ollie the Elephant, Willow the Whale

This rattle is so adorable! I have a friend who is soon giving birth to a baby boy who will greatly appreciate this and as a mom, I can tell you why. It's simple, it's safe, and it's convenient. The rattle is light-weight s it is perfect for an infant to hold. The bright colors help with the baby focusing and development. The rattle is not loud and obnoxious either - a huge plus for both mom and baby. The rattle is very well made and 100% safe for infants because there are no loose items (such as beaded eyes) on it. Everything is well sewn, stitched, and overall put together. Basically, the rattle is everything a new parent is looking for on the go and just around the home for their precious little one. 

The Yookidoo Spin 'n' Sort Spout Baby Bath Toy promotes sensory development. It also introduces children to cause and effect process and to concepts such as full/empty, heavy/light, floating/sinking. It hones thinking skills and problem solving along with developing fine motor skills, accuracy, and hand-eye coordination. It even introduces baby to put & take play, colors, shapes, sorting and more!

I got this for my 4-year-old son, and while this is recommended for ages 9-36 months, my 4-year-old absolutely LOVES playing with this; especially with his action figures! You do need 3 AA batteries for this, but it's well worth it to watch the water work its way through the facet. Seriously, I thought my son took long baths before, he takes even longer baths now! The Flow N Fill Spout is very well made and seems to work great. It's super easy to set up, too. It only took us a minute to apply it (well, probably less). It took a longer time to get it out the box! Like I said, my son loves it despite that it was intended for younger children. Definitely recommended from our household!

 

There are tons of great items on the market, however, these are some of our recent favorites that are out that we think every parent could appreciate. Do you have a must have item that you recommend? Feel free to share it in a comment below!