Ready for our picks?

1. Drop ultrasonic humidifier. The slate color it comes in has modern nursery written all over it.
2. The handmade lucky boy Sunday Mause doll makes for a darling heirloom piece.
3. Manny and Simon taxi teether. When did teethers get so adorbs?
4. Then there’s the mama and little Michelle silicone teething bracelet.
5. The Nuna Pipa infant car seat and base to make going out with littles a bit easier.
6. You’ve definitely never seen a high chair like the Stokke tripp trapp chair. Major bonus that it comes in so many colors.
7. Sweet bibs are a weakness over here. Finn + Emma bandana bib fits the bill.
8. For those as into neutral nurseries as we are, there’s the spot on square roh dresser.
9. The egg by Susan Lazar cotton tie up romper is currently on sale. Score!
10. Keep babe cozy with the Kyte baby sleep bag.
11. Oeuf rabbit hat. We never miss an opportunity for cute animal hats, K?
12. If there’s ever a worthy investment piece, it’s the Monte Design Joya rocking chair.
13.  And actually, it’s good to have a few bigger-ticket items on the registry that loved ones can go in on if they’d like, such as Mima Xari snow white stroller. It’s as beautiful as a stroller can get, sure, but it’s also totally compact and functional.
14. Noodle & bBo ultimate cleansing cloths. Mild and all natural.
15. Hello, dream crib! Oeuf Rhea crib.
16. Ubbi diaper pail. Score one for diaper disposal that won’t interfere with your nursery design!
17. No more sterile feeding pillows! Nook niche feeding pillow is cozy, soft, and breathable.
18. Our eyes lit up when we saw these sparkly aden + anais classic swaddles in metallic charm.
19. Can’t not add a newborn essential like aden + anais silky soft crib sheets.
20. We also suggest adding a few simple, easy to combine items to the registry, like the Kyte Baby washcloth 5-pack. Makes it easy peasy for people to create their own gift.
21. The mommy hook fits basically any stroller or shopping cart handle.
22. How cute is this skip hop nightlight soother?
23. Because a soft, luxurious blanket is always a must, we added the lush receiving blanket in cloud.

Here’s a little advice from M&HB’s owner that rings true for us… One important tip I try to share with new parents is the fact that no two children are alike. Sometimes during pregnancy new parents are bombarded with advice from friends and family with tips for raising their expectant child. I just try to stress the importance of listening to your gut when trying to navigate this new world of parenthood. Once the baby arrives everything will fall into place and you’ll know what works best for your child. Recommendations from loved ones are helpful but don’t get frustrated or beat yourself up when things don’t go the way they did for someone else. 

Happy curating!

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Offering up daily inspiration and inundating you with beautiful photographs is obviously our bread and butter here on Cakelet, but every time we get a chance to ALSO provide you with a super helpful motherhood resource, we scoop up those opportunities too. Even better if they provide a much needed mega laugh to all you fellow tired mamas out there too like the video Naya Health sent along when sharing the lowdown on their breast pump did. Just wait!

First thing’s first, you want to hear about the Naya Smart Breast Pump sitting on that counter, right? No secret that it’s the prettiest pump you’ll find when adding to your baby registry or searching essentials online.

It saves loads of time spent cleaning, because there are fewer parts to deal with.

But the real kicker is that it’s also the first ever breast pump that uses water instead of air through Hydrocomfort Technology™. Basically, it makes the whole experience more comfortable, efficient, and quiet. We probably don’t need to explain why each of those 3 words are kind of a big deal…

Super nice to see something that’s about more than just the process of pumping, but about US too.

To celebrate their launch and continue the conversation surrounding women + feeding, Naya created the aforementioned hilarious video called If Men Breastfed. It’s a fun way of shining light on everything mom has to face in the workplace, especially those first moments back after maternity leave. Be sure to send along to your Mr! And, like, EVERY mom you know!

Ummm yeah, keep that one in your back pocket, moms! Find more info about the Naya Smart Breast Pump on NayaHealth.com.

*This post is sponsored by Naya Health. Big thanks to them and to all of our sponsors who allow us to inspire your family life every day!

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1. Nuna Pipa carseat. This one is so cozy and deluxe!
2. Black and white contrasty soft book. Newborns love black and white.
3. Ergobaby Adapt. From birth up with no infant insert. It’s so cool!
4. Small pouch for organizing the diaper bag. This one holds diapers, diaper cream, wipes, lipgloss… you know the essentials! By Baggu for Land of Nod.
5. Bonded leather changing mat from Gathre
6. Handmade wood rattle from Knotwork LA
7. Sound machine! Baby loves sleeping with white noise. There are lots of options but this one has proven to be trusty and long lasting. Pro tip: if you’re worried about baby waking up an older child, put a second one in the big kid’s room too!
8. The cutest leather diaper bag, ever! Printed with little moons, and full of pockets. By Baggu for Land of Nod.
9. Adorably patterned diapers and wipes from Parasol Co.
10. Fall and winter babies need a signature cap! Love the pilot/bonnet style and this simple organic cotton version in particular.
11. Dwell + Slumber modern housecoat/kaftan/nightgown/dress. With buttons in the front for nursing. Makes days around the house feel a little more stylish!
12. Solly baby wrap. Yes you will totally use both a wrap and an Ergo! Love how soft and stretchy the Solly wraps are.
13. Organic multi-purpose balm from One Love Organics. Amazing for chapped/dry skin, diaper cream, lipgloss, nipple cream, makeup remover… literally anything that needs a little extra love will benefit from this stuff. And it’s 100% organic with no chemicals so it’s safe for everyone in the family to use.
14. Muslin burp cloths should come everywhere with you! Especially if you have a spit-uppy baby.
15. NoseFrida. The gold standard in snot-sucking, people. It’s a must have for clearing baby’s stuff nose.
16. Infant nail clippers with a light! So genius. Ordered these the first time on accident and it turns out they are amazing.
17. Simple, soft newborn clothes are so lovely. These basics from Gap should be stashed away in three sizes if you ask us! Love whites and creams on the little ones.
18. A bunch of organic washcloths… and yes the tiny size really matters when you have a tiny human.
19. A tub (we like Puj!) for keeping baby clean and safe in the bath. Puj stores flat and takes up, like, NO space when you’re not using it. Major bonus!
20. Natural bath soap and lotion, that mama likes too! Love Tubby Todd‘s natural scents.
21. Have you seen the Dock-a-Tot? Haven’t used it, but it looks pretty genius!
22. Can’t ever go wrong with muslin swaddling blankets. Even if you prefer different swaddles for actual swaddling (zipper, velcro, folded, etc), these will be workhorses in your baby arsenal for years! They even make great fort blankets later on.
23. A sleep book! Sleep it everything if you ask us. And having a book you can reference to understand infant, baby, and sleep through the years is so immensely helpful. We love The Happy Sleeper for it’s “middle of the road” approach to sleeping, soothing, crying, and all that comes with the first year of getting the whole family enough rest.
24. Ergobaby nursing pillow. Definitely need one for all the hours you’ll be sitting on the couch or in bed with your babe.

This is so not an exhaustive list. Do share your newborn faves with us too! It’s been years since any of us has had a wee one so we’re learning all over again just like you new mamas out there.

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Have you seen the Nuna Pipa? It’s so super deluxe. The design is spot on, the fabric is beautiful (if car seat fabric can be such), and more importantly it’s ultra safe for even the tiniest passengers. It comes with a standard newborn insert that gives your brand new baby a super snug and secure spot in the car with the rest of the family. (It’s easily removed as baby grows.) And the dream drape canopy lets you quickly cover baby up with premium SPF 50 breathable fabric while he or she is sleeping. It’s really pretty genius all around! Plus the base is super substantial, and has a handy leveling feature that lets you know when it’s installed perfectly.

Should we go on? Don’t think we need to. To enter to win a Nuna Pipa for your own bebe, use the widget below. We’ll email the winner tmo morning!

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1. Initial necklace by Maya Brenner. And you can add more initials as your family grows!
2. Handmade rattle from Knotwork LA
3. Bonded leather play mat from Gathre
4. Heirloom wood toys from Monroe Workshop
5. The Mason Bottle. Use any jar for your baby bottle! So genius.
6. A new mama always deserves a nice robe. She’s going to be spending a lot of time in it!
7. Pewter baby cup
8. Cozy sheepskin for baby
9. Can’t have enough simple, organic baby clothes for a new one.
10. Baggu diaper bag for Land of Nod
11. Shearling baby booties
12. A beautiful baby blanket is always welcome.
13. Rattle and paci clip from NomiLu.
14. Modern baby book from Mushybooks
15. Man in the Moon silver spoon. Too much? Nah.
16. Postpartum care from Earth Mama Angel Baby. No one tells you about the bottom spray! It’s so helpful.

PS. Maya Brenner’s gorgeous jewelry, including her initial necklaces, are on sale this week! 20% OFF site wide with the code SUMMER16. Ends Sunday the 31st.

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