Preparing for a baby can feel like an exam you can’t ace. This honest guide shares the must-have products that truly earned a spot in our routine—why I chose a backpack diaper bag, how the Baby Brezza simplified night feeds, the Inglesina portable high chair we take everywhere, our Nuna Mixx stroller, the TushBaby I still use, and the BabyBjörn bouncer for newborn days—plus practical first-time mom tips to keep things simple.