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25 Super Useful Baby Products You’ve Never Heard Of


There are some basic things that every mom needs, like car seats and strollers. But there are a ton of other baby problems out there just waiting for a product to solve them! Here is a list of incredibly useful and unique products you may have never seen before.

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Most Useful Baby Items for Bedtime

Safety, soothing, and sleep are three important aspects of bedtime.  The Newton Baby Crib Mattress has a 5 star Amazon rating and offers breathe-thru technology that reduces the risk of suffocation.  The Baby Shusher has a 4.5 star rating from parents who rave about this little machine that soothes your baby with a human sushing voice.  The MAM Glow in the Dark Pacifiers also offer a 5 star rating for these silicone pacifiers that can be found easily in the dark to pop back in your crying baby’s mouth.

Smart Sock Monitor for Heart Rate & Oxygen Levels

Owlet Dream Duo Smart Baby Monitor - HD Video Baby Monitor with Camera and Dream Sock: Only Baby Monitor to Tracks Heart Rate and Average Oxygen as Sleep Quality Indicators. Sleep Tracking and Prompts
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This fancy baby monitor can read your baby’s heart rate and send those readings directly to your phone!

It also will alert you if your child’s oxygen levels or heart rate is too high or too low.

With this smart sock, you can sleep easily knowing that your child is being monitored at all times. We’ve got a full Owlet review of the older model on Experienced Mommy to help give you all the details. Please note, the newer model does not show the oxygen level on the app. 

Peace of mind is yours with the Owlet Dream Duo!

Newton Crib Mattress

Newton Baby Crib Mattress - Infant & Toddler Mattress, Baby Bed Mattress for Crib, Dual-Layer, Safe, Breathable & Washable Crib Mattress, Removable Cover, Deluxe 5.5 inch-Thick Cushion, White
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Is your baby a tummy sleeper like mine? If so, this breathable mattress might totally be for you!

The unique polymer air mattress allows your baby to breathe normally even when facing down. While no one recommends putting babies on their tummies to sleep, we all know that turnovers happen. This mattress will make you feel much safer about those times.

As an added bonus it is also latex, foam, spring, and allergen-free!

Take a look at the safe Newton Baby Crib Mattress.

Baby Shusher

If you’ve ever sat around and shushed your baby or talked gently to them in order to get them to fall and stay asleep, then you’ll know why this little guy is genius!

This is a small machine that you place near baby and it makes soothing, shushing noises. You can adjust different timers and change the volume to the right level.

Plus, all the materials are BPA-free and safe for baby.

If you still aren’t sure about this, just go watch some quick YouTube videos on it. It’s almost ridiculous how well it works.

Let a real, human voice soothe your baby when you are just too tired. Give the Baby Shusher a shot.

Glow-In-The-Dark Pacifier

MAM Air Night Pacifiers , MAM Sensitive Skin Pacifier 6+ Months, Glow in the Dark Pacifier, Best Pacifier for Breastfed Babies, Unisex Baby Pacifiers, 2 Count (Pack of 1), Designs May Vary
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I could spend some useless sentences talking about why a glow-in-the-dark pacifier would be of benefit, but I think you get it. It’s easy to find, end of the story.

Oh, and the MAM brand makes pacifiers that are better for baby’s mouth and also work great as pacifiers for breastfeeding babies.

Try the Glow-in-the-Dark MAM Pacifier today. You’re welcome.

Most Useful Baby Items for Feeding/Snacking

Inexpensive little gadgets to make life easier are great.  The Spout Adapter for Water Bottles have mixed reviews with many loving the adaptor and some saying they do not work on all water bottles.  The Nuby Natural Touch  Feeder is raved about by parents who love the ease and convenience of this all in one feeding tool.  

Baby Bottle Adapter

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Have you ever been out and about and realized that you left all the baby bottles at home? Or that you have bottles, but they are all dirty?

This awesome baby bottle adapter screws onto the top of any generic water bottle and turns it into a baby bottle. It is light and easy to throw into your diaper bag or purse.

Never be caught unprepared without the Green Sprout Baby Water Bottle Adapter again!

Food Dispensing Feeder

Nuby Natural Touch Silicone Travel Infa Feeder, 3 Ounce, Colors May Vary
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Feeding your baby purees on the go can be a real challenge. But with this food dispensing spoon, you only have to pack one thing!

You can put your purees into the pouch and put the lid on and you are good to go. Then, when your baby is ready to feed, you just squeeze a small amount on to the spoon for them.

This is so much easier than packing your puree in a container, bringing a bowl and a spoon and a bag to put all the dirty stuff in.

Make on-the-go meals easier with the Nuby Travel Baby Spoon!

Spill Proof Snack Cup

As baby gets older, they’ll want all the puffs, all the time. They’ll also need a drink to go with it. But you just know that a spill will happen if you hand it to them, right?

Well, now they can’t spill, thanks to some super-geniuses that designed the spill-proof snack cup and sippy cup.

These are both great because they foster independence while keeping your house clean. Plus, the 360-degree trainer cup is a great way to transition from a bottle to a regular cup without becoming dependent on the leaky sippy cup spouts.

Take your baby into the new-age of snacking with the Munchkin Snack Catcher Cups and Munchkin 360 Degree Trainer Cups.

Most Useful Baby Swing

MamaRoo Baby Swing

4moms MamaRoo Multi-Motion Baby Swing, Bluetooth Enabled with 5 Unique Motions, Grey
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Gone are the big bulky swings of old. You know, the ones where you need half a room just to have enough space for baby to swing.

Now, we’ve got condensed and high-tech baby swings that work wonders. This 4moms mamaRoo Multi-Motion Baby Swing has 5 different motions to help soothe baby.

It doesn’t have a big bulky frame but instead sits on a stand.

It has other great features like the ability to connect to Bluetooth to control it, a mobile up top, and a machine washable cover. You can even upgrade to better nylon or plush seat if you want.

The 4moms mamaRoo Multi-Motion Baby Swing is the coolest baby swing out there. Be sure to check out our full mamaRoo review, too.

Most Useful Baby Items For Pacifying & Teething

When it comes to calming teething babies, the Baby Fruit Feeder Pacifier is an inexpensive option for you to give your child to soothe your child while offering healthy fruit or veggie treats; whereas the Baby Teething Mitts are a bit pricier but allow your infant to chew on silicone teething gloves instead of biting on their own hands. 

Fruit Feeder Pacifier & Teething Soother

Baby Fruit Feeder Pacifier (2 Pack), Fresh Food Feeding Teether for Toddler, BPA Free, Soothing Gum Relief, Infant Silicone Teething Toy, Includes All The Sizes of The Silicone Nipple Pouches
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Does your baby just love fruit? This pacifier lets them munch and suck on fruit safely! It has a small hole for food to come through so that it protects your baby from choking without you having to cut it up into small pieces!

It also doubles as a great teething toy to soothe your baby through their teething pain. You simply fill it up with fruit or veggies and pop it into the fridge to get cold.

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Munchkin fresh food feeder

Such a great way to make feeding simple! Plus, it keeps your kiddo entertained so you can eat your meals in peace!

Try out the baby fruit feeder.

Munchkin Portable UV Sterilizer Plus

Munchkin® 59S™ UV Sterilizer and Sanitizer Bag - Perfect for Travel or Home Use; Eliminates up to 99% of Germs, Viruses & Bacteria, 21 UV-C LEDs
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You know when you drop your baby’s pacifier in a (dirty) public place, and you have no choice but to wipe it on your shirt, say a little prayer against the army of germs now attached to it, and give it to your screaming child anyways?

Yeah, that’s why you need a quick and small Munchkin UV Sterilizer and Sanitizer Bag for quick cleaning.

This small baby sanitizer uses UV rays to wipe out any germs or bacteria. In fact, it kills 99% of all sketchy germs within 5 minutes.

It measures 12.2” x 10.5” x 7.5” and fits products up to 11″ x 9″ x 4.” It does have a rechargeable battery and a USB cable. 

Grab your Munchkin UV Sterilizer and Sanitizer Bag to keep things clean, without chemicals or water.

Teething Mitt

Malarkey Kids Munch Mitt 2-Pack | Baby Teething Mitten Protects Hands from Chewing & Saliva, Heals Aching Gums, Promotes Sound & Visual Stimulation for Babies (Steel Blue)
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All new parents have dealt with the woes of teething.

During the teething process, babies chew on literally everything they can get their hands on. My son’s favorite teething toy was, of course, his own hands! Unfortunately, after his tooth started to cut through, he started biting himself!

This nifty little mitt can protect your baby’s hand from getting bit while also helping those teeth break through faster so that you can all feel a little relief.

Don’t wait till teething has started, because it just might be too late! Grab a Malarkey Munch Mitt before your kid starts teething.

Most Useful Baby Item For Tooth Care

Toothbrush Trainer

I kid you not, right now this is my son’s favorite toy!

This silicone trainer toothbrush is easy to hold, soft to chew on, and promotes learning to brush their teeth. It is an awesome chew toy that can be chilled, frozen, and washed in the dishwasher.

The bristles have fun and soothing texture, which is great for teething, and the handles make it so easy to grip.

And they just recently started selling them in different colors.

Your baby (and your baby’s dentist) will love the Baby Banana Toothbrush!

Most Useful Baby Items For Traveling

If you are a traveler with an infant, the Doona Infant Car Seat is quite costly but super convenient as it is both a stroller and car seat with a 5 star customer rating.  Meanwhile, the Baby Trend Snap-N-Go Stroller may be less expensive but will fit most car seats but does require carrying 2 separate pieces when traveling.  

Stroller That Connects To Any Car Seat

Baby Trend Snap-N-Go EX Universal Infant Car Seat Carrier
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Do you hate getting your baby in and out of their car seat as much as I do?

This nifty stroller allows you to take your car seat right out of the car and pop it straight into the stroller. You can snap in almost any car seat brand available and move on with your day.

It is especially useful as your baby gets bigger and is harder to carry around in their car seat!

If you just can’t pick a baby travel system that you like, then you’ll love the Baby Trend Snap n Go!

Baby Car Mirror

Safe Baby Tech Baby Car Mirror, Crystal Clear Reflection
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Have you ever been driving along and wondered what your baby was up to? Were they playing, sleeping, crying, or maybe even getting that blanket too close to their mouth?

With this cheap and easy-to-set-up mirror, you can always take a little peek at your baby to make sure they are doing okay.

I got one of these when my son was born and it has brought so much peace of mind. The best part is that he can look at me through the mirror, too, and calm himself down because he knows he’s not alone.

Set up your Safe Baby Tech Car Mirror to keep the car meltdowns at a minimum.

Doona Car Seat

Doona Infant Car Seat & Latch Base - Rear Facing, Car Seat to Stroller in Seconds - US Version, Greyhound
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It’s a car seat! Wait, no, it’s a stroller! It’s both!

If you live in a city where you use public transport a lot, you’ll absolutely love the Doona car seat.

It can connect inside the vehicle to a base, just like a normal car seat. The underlying stroller gear helps support it. The stroller handle even acts as an extra-safe anti-rebound bar.

Then, when it’s time to stroll, you just release the levers and the stroller pops out underneath of it.

It’s secure, safe, and approved by all the right safety authorities. It works for babies from 4 to 35 pounds.

You’ll love this for easy travel and as an alternative to a bulky baby travel system. Check out the Doona Car Seat.

Most Useful Baby Items For Bathtime

The Duck Thermometer is a 4.7 star rated product that is a safety measure but also a toy for baby that most parents love; whereas the extemely popular Blooming Bath Flower is a very popular, 4.7 rated baby bath seat for sinks and recommended highly by Amazon customers.  

Toy Duck Thermometer

b&h Baby Thermometer, The Infant Baby Bath Floating Toy Safety Temperature Water Thermometer (Classic Duck)
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Have you ever wondered whether your baby’s bath water is too hot or too cold? I wonder this a lot because I don’t want to burn my baby, nor do I want them to freeze.

Having the bath at the perfect temperature makes a world of difference. So save your elbows and your wrists from endless testing and get this rubber ducky instead!

This ducky floats at the top of your baby’s bathwater and tells you exactly what temperature the water is!

I literally just bought one. Get your Duck Bathtub Thermometer too. 

Blooming Bath Pad

Blooming Bath Original Baby Bath Seat - Sink Flower Bath Mat for Baby Newborn to 6 Months - Washer-Safe Infant Newborn Essentials - Baby Shower Gifts for New Mom (Hot Pink)
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Do you love the convenience of bathing your baby in the sink, but cringe at the thought of their soft skin against the cold hard surface?

This blooming baby bath provides a super soft environment to bathe your baby in the sink. It’s super easy to set up – you just plug your drain and insert it into your sink.

It has a very soft texture and absorbs water so that your baby is comfortable during their bath.

You’ll never regret buying Blooming Baby Bath for your baby.

Most Useful Baby Items For Medical Needs

Pacifier Thermometer

Trying to take a baby’s temperature with a traditional baby thermometer can be a very difficult undertaking. The tip is cold, the baby is wiggly, and inevitably you have to start over at least once to make sure it’s accurate.

This infant pacifier thermometer makes checking your baby for fever so easy! You just pop the paci in and let them soothe themselves until the paci glows and beeps indicating the reading is complete. 

Try the Summer Infant Pacifier Thermometer!

Medication Pacifier

This medicine-dispensing pacifier makes giving your baby meds a breeze.

You simply put the medicine in the tip and the baby can suck the meds out at a rate that is safe and easy for them to handle and swallow. It reduces the spillage and gagging you might see while using a syringe.

It is a super cheap baby product every parent should own!

Grab The Medicator from Munchkin before you need it.

Most Useful Baby Items for Diapering

The inexpensive Diaper Rash Cream Applicator & Dispenser is a “must have” according to Amazon shoppers; the well priced Blowout Blocker is claimed to be a “life saver” although it will require washing as it is not disposable; and the Diaper Clutch is more expensive but customers say that it is a great invention, while others claim it is worthless.  

Diaper Rash Cream & Ointment Applicator

Eli & Ali Tush Swiper - Diaper Rash Cream & Butt Paste Applicator - Universal Fit for Most Diaper Creams | Mess-Free & Hygienic Alternative to Cream Spatula - Carry Less Baby Gear - Pink, 2 Pack
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We’ve all been there – you have a squirming baby with a naked bottom and you are now covered in diaper cream. The stuff is greasy, it can stain, and it isn’t sanitary. Instead of using more precious (and pricey) baby wipes to clean your hands every time, get this handy diaper cream applicator.

This version is so much better than the baby bum brush ones because it’s not a separate piece. You don’t have to worry that you’ll lose it or that baby will get their hands on it and put it in their mouth (yuck!).

The neck of the Tush Swiper Diaper Rash Cream & Ointment Applicator fits most standard-sized diaper ointment tubes, so you can use this with your favorite brand. 

Blowout Blocker

BABY BLOWOUT BLOCKER Diaper Extender - White, Size 1: 13-18 Inches Waist | Washable & Reusable Diaper Extension for Disposable Diapers and Cloth Diapers | Leakproof Diaper Cover to Catch Diaper Blowou
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Let’s be honest for a moment: that first baby blowout can reduce parents to tears. The mess is all over your precious newborn baby and their clothes and blankets and anything that’s even close to them!

And then, to make matters worse, it is very rarely a one-time occurrence! I can’t tell you the number of onesies I had to throw away due to those pesky newborn blowouts.

This unique little wrap helps the diaper keep the nasty stuff in and protects your little one’s adorable new outfit, should anything leak out. 

Protect your baby from blowouts with the blowout blocker.

Diaper Clutch

SnoofyBee Large Baby- Playtime Changing Pad, Changing Travel Pad Diaper Clutch, Accessories for Babies Clean Hands Changing Pad Excursion Edition (Black)
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Does your baby reach down and try to mess with things while you are changing them? Especially in public where everything is germy?

This unique diaper clutch can hold your changing supplies, turn into a changing mat, and it even has a bar for toys for your little one! 

Best of all, it also wraps around their waist and Velcro keeps it closed so that they can’t reach down and grab their diaper while you are changing them. It also keeps them from grabbing the public changing station too!

Keep your baby safe and clean with the SnoofyBee Travel Diaper Clutch.

FAQs – Most Useful Baby Items

Are these must have’s for new parents?

They are not necessarily must have’s, but many of these items are wonderful items that just make your life easier as a mom.  And as new or experienced mom’s and dad’s should be happy with anything that makes their lives easier.  And if it keeps baby happy, sleeping, or soothed, that is just a HUGE bonus.  Plus they are great extras to put on your baby shower list because often people like to add little extras to their gifts.  

What Should I Put On My Baby Registry?

When having a new baby, there are many things that you must need like a crib, changing table, car seat, food, diapers, etc.  But the little extras are also often needed and often used more frequently than the big items.  For example, a favorite teether may be used more often than a pack ‘n play, yet it is very handy to have a pack ‘n play for traveling.  So when making your registry, try to add some of the smaller items that just are convenient and handy for your little one to come besides the bigger must have’s.  The Ultimate Baby Essentials Checklist may help you figure out what you may need and could add to your registry.  

 


Holly Harris    

I'm a mom of 3 little boys with one on the way, an infant photographer, an avid writer and a dedicated researcher of all things baby.



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