While everybody thinks about buying the basics—diapers, wipes, baby clothes—there are many unique baby products that will make your life easier and they don’t cost a lot. Bathtub organizers are great for storing baby washcloths and shampoo now and adding bath toys later as baby grows. They are held up with suction cups and run about five dollars. Best of all, they are usually brightly colored and animal shaped, so they can also keep baby entertained.

Another great organizer that actually does double duty is a back of the seat protector for your car. You hang it on the back of the seat of the seat in front of the car seat and it costs about ten dollars. It has a pocket to store things you’ll need for baby in the car now and as baby grows, the tough material is perfect so little shoes don’t get dirt all over the back of the seat.