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Things I Wish I Knew as a New Mom
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items Becoming a mom comes with so many little surprises that no one really prepares you for. 😅 From sleepless nights to figuring out what your baby actually needs, I’m collecting the things, little finds and helpful ideas that have made motherhood feel a...
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The First Weeks Things
Postpartum Comfort
Breastfeeding Things
Baby Care
The First Weeks Things
The little things From postpartum recovery essentials to practical finds that made those first weeks with my baby a little easier. 🤍
A peri bottle is one of those postpartum things you don't fully appreciate until you need one. The upside-down design makes it easier to use without awkward positioning.
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle Postpartum
One thing I wish someone had told me to get after delivery was this cushion! Nobody warned me how unbearable tailbone pain could be or how difficult it would be to sit comfortably while feeding my baby. This cushion made sitting so much easier during...
C CUSHION LAB Patented Pressure Relief Seat
A surprisingly useful postpartum comfort item that many first time moms don't think about before delivery.
Frida Mom 2-in-1 Postpartum Perineal Ice Pads
Breastfeeding can make you realize very quickly that having a dedicated nursing care product nearby is useful.
Earth Mama organic Nipple Butter
Postpartum Comfort
Postpartum Comfort Finds Worth Checking Out
Comfortable, breathable and easy to wear.
Soft High-Waisted disposable Postpartum Underwear
For New moms to ease the feeding time + cozy feel.
Nursing-Friendly Pajama Set
Postpartum dressing is all about finding what feels comfortable on your body right now. Soft, supportive pieces can be a useful addition to a new mom’s wardrobe when comfort matters more than anything else.
Postpartum Compression Garments
Once the baby arrives, remembering your own water can become an afterthought. A big insulated bottle sitting beside you means one less thing to think about—especially during those long feeding and cuddle sessions.
Insulated Water Bottle With Straw - All Day
So much of new mom life happens on your feet or walking around the house trying to settle a baby. A soft pair of non-slip slippers is such a simple comfort, especially on chilly mornings and sleepy nights.
Slip Resistant House Shoes
New mom days can be unpredictable, so I’m all for outfits that feel like pajamas but still look put together.
A cozy lounge set gives you that little “I actually got dressed today” feeling without giving up comfort.
Cozy Loungewear Sets & Sweats
They’re small, simple and easy to overlook when preparing for a baby—but practical nursing essentials like these can make everyday life a little less stressful. Reusable ones are especially handy if you’re looking for something you can keep using.
Washable Nursing Pads - Tiny Mom Essential
Imagine being stuck in bed during a long feeding session and your phone is dying on the other side of the room. A long charging cable is such an unglamorous little purchase, but honestly, these are the practical things new moms end up appreciating.
USB C Cable Extra Long 33ft - Tiny Upgrade
Newborn life doesn’t exactly come with a perfect sleep schedule. When you do get a chance to rest during the day, a soft sleep mask can help make those few quiet minutes feel a little more like proper downtime.
Sleep Masks For Those Precious Little Moments of Rest
Breastfeeding Things
Breastfeeding comes with its own set of challenges and little surprises. These are the helpful products and practical finds I wish I’d known about sooner to make feeding sessions more comfortable and everyday life a little easier. 🤍
Once you start storing milk, freezer organization suddenly becomes a real problem. A simple organizer can make finding older bags much easier.
Breastmilk Bag Organizer
After delivery, when your back is sore and even sitting down or getting up can feel uncomfortable, holding and balancing a baby for every feed isn’t easy. A nursing pillow gives your arms and back some extra support while helping keep baby comfortabl...
Nursing Pillow for Extra Feeding Support
Instead of letting milk leak away on the opposite side during feeding, a milk collector can help catch it.
This is exactly the kind of little discovery that makes me think, “Why didn't I know this earlier?
haakaa Ladybug Breast Milk Collector
A small nursing accessory that many breastfeeding moms discover only after they actually start nursing.
SILVERETTE The Original Silver Nursing Cups
If you're pumping, holding bottles or pump parts in place while trying to do literally anything else gets old very quickly.
Hands Free Pumping Bra
Phone, water bottle, tissues, nursing supplies, baby essentials… somehow everything ends up beside the bed. A bedside caddy keeps those little things within reach when you’re too tired—or too busy with the baby—to keep getting up.
Bedside Caddy, Your Little New Mom Command Center
Baby Care
The first six months come with so many new little things to figure out. 🤍 I’m collecting the baby essentials that can make those early months a little easier.
Tiny baby nails + nervous new parent = stressful. An electric trimmer can make nail care feel much less intimidating.
Baby Nail File Electric
Congestion is one of those things you may not think about until your baby suddenly can't breathe comfortably through a stuffy nose.
Electric Nasal Aspirator For Baby
This is the kind of thing I would want to have ready before bringing baby home. 🤍 You never know when you’ll suddenly need a thermometer, nail clippers, something for a stuffy nose or a little first-aid essential, so having everything together in on...
Babylist Baby First Aid & Grooming Kit
I love having diapers, wipes and all those little changing essentials in one easy-to-reach place. This would be so handy to keep beside the changing area or carry from room to room.
Diaper Caddy Organizer with 3 Compartments
You start with one or two and suddenly you’re wondering where all the clean ones went. Soft cotton burp cloths are one of those simple baby-and-mom essentials that are worth having plenty of around the house.
Muslin Burp Cloths for Baby 100% Cotton ...
A little sleep essential for those early newborn days. 🤍 I love the idea of trying different swaddle styles to see which one works best for your baby.
The little sleep essential I’d want to try from day one
I’d rather try a few bottles first than buy a whole set and hope baby likes them. 🍼 Such a handy little box for those early feeding days. 🤍
Bottle Box - Plastic & Silicone | Babylist Shop
One of those little baby-care things I’d rather have ready than look for at the last minute. 🤍 Keeping diaper cream in one place just makes those quick changes a little easier.
Babylist Diaper Cream Box