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MOTHERHOOD | my favorite newborn essentials for the first time mom
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items As a new mom, now 1 year postpartum, I wanted to put together a super helpful list if things that I gravitated towards the most in my ‘newborn era’. Keep in mind, everyones journey and experience into motherhood is different and unique AND every baby...
Trust me, your arms and back will thank you later for this one!!
Boppy Nursing Pillow
I used both this and the Boppy and I might have to say this one was slightly better for me- it depends on your feeding preference, position and journey!!
My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow
The absolute HOLY GRAIL for us while my son was a newborn. We used this in the hospital and through the first couple of months with him-- wether you're in the car and needing a subtle soothing technique or doing nap time at home, this was the ultimat...
Baby Shusher Soother
Wether you're a first time mom or simply in your newborn era, every mom is looking for reassuance that there baby is okay and safe- especially in the car when they're in the back seat away from us. This camera is SO much better than a mirror- trust m...
Digital Baby Car Mirror & Monitor
This portable bouncer is THE BEST dupe for a rather expensive baby bouncer on the market. I promise you this one is pretty identical and does the job all while keeping your newborn safe cozy. We used this a TON!
Baby Delight Portable Bouncer
Not only did I use this at all times for every walk and time spent outside but this portable fan is also incredible to pack with you for labor- when you're hot and going through it, having this fan right in your face is amazing!
Battery Operated Stroller Fan
These bamboo hooded bath towels are amazing and great material for your sweet babies skin. We used these towels until my son physically grew out of them!
Bamboo Hooded Baby Bath Towels
These infant loungers are a game changer!! I promise you, this will be one of the most used items while you're in the newborn stage. It is so easy, convenient and cozy for your little one!
Infant Lounger
This baby bath time shower head is INCREDIBLE for the first months bath time experiences. It is so easy to use and very convenient while they're little babes!!
Yookidoo Baby Bath Shower Head
I am all about peace of mind as a new mom…. this really did it for me for bathtime!
Duck Baby Bath Thermometer
DO IT! This electric bottle cleaning brush makes your life 1000x easier when it comes to cleaning all of your newborn bottles. Trust me!!
E-Brush Electric Baby Bottle Brush
1000% YES you did something like this- any kind any brand but this one was amaizng for us
Baby Brezza Bottle Sterilizer & Dryer
THIS will change your life postpartum. This washers, drys and sterilizes and makes your life a million times easier. It could be a splurge but worth every penny, I promise!
Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro - Sterilizer
The best of the best completely hands free diaper pail that actually masks the stinky diaper smells! Amazing addition!!
Hands-Free Diaper Pail
No one likes to deal with wipes getting stuck when were changing a diaper with one hand- make your life easier and get the weighted wipe dispenser!
OXO Tot Perfect Pull Wipes Dispenser
This is the TOP most recommended item for me. Peace of mind and your babys safety matters most this relieved so much new mom anxiety for me!
Newton Breathable Crib Mattress
Okay hear me out… WAY better than any highchair we tried. If you have the space for it (like an appropriate table or bar top- see their website for details) GET IT. Its so much more affordable then most highchairs, they're at a perfect 90 degree angl...
Inglesina Fast Table Chair