Baby Products You’ll Actually Use in the First Month with a Newborn (and What’s a Waste of Money)

Ever stared at a 200-item baby registry and felt your chest tighten? The first month with a newborn doesn’t have to mean going broke or buried under gear you’ll never use. Walk through what you actually need to survive those early weeks. The essentials that make life easier, not prettier. Plus smart registry tricks, real postpartum advice, and a few lessons learned the hard way so you don’t waste money or energy on what doesn’t matter.