I first became a mother about 10 months ago, I was lost and confused and didn’t know where to start or what I would need. Here is a list of things I got or things I wished I would’ve gotten
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For the first time mamas 🎀
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Breastfeeding essentials 🍼
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The baby basics 💙💖
For the first time mamas 🎀
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I ended up having a emergency c-section and wish I would’ve known about these to help my scar flatten and heal
Definitely get pads you will bleed for a for a days, even if you have a c-section you will bleed
Maxi Pads in Feminine Care(1000+)
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Get some of these! It’s going to be hard to put on clothes for the first few days
Moomoo Dresses For Women
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My hair was so matted and hard to brush through, get yourself one of these so it’s easy to brush
Detangling – Tangle Teezer US
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My eyes were so dry and hurt so bad from not getting enough sleep! Will definitely be getting these for the next baby
Eyedrops
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You’re going to be so tried to cook dinner or you will forget to eat. Throw some stuff together until you’re hungry and boom you got a meal !
Crock-Pot - Walmart.com
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This just depends on how much you bleed, I used them after I ran out of Frida mom ones. They work just the same! Lived in these all night
Target
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You won’t have a lot of time to shower, if you forget and your hair is greasy just spray some of this and go!
Batiste Dry Shampoo
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Easy to wash body especially when it’s hard to bend over i can reach everywhere with this
Long Loofah
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It is supper important to be comfortable especially while healing, these are very nice and soft
Pajama Sets for Women
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This is an amazing kit! Everything you need in one place and super easy to pack !
Labor and Delivery + Postpartum Recovery Kit - Frida
Breastfeeding essentials 🍼
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You will be thirsty especially if you’re breastfeeding plus you need fluids to help you heal! Wish I wouldn’t gotten a water bottle sooner!
Owala
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I wish I would’ve gotten these, I would have milk dripping all the way to my feet every morning! Definitely getting next time around
Haakaa Ladybug Silicone Milk Collector 2.5 oz/75 ml
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You’re girls will be hurting and maybe cracked or bleeding, but use this it helped heal mine so much, it’s amazing pair with silverettes
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter™ Cream
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I loved these! This paired with the earth mama balm! I was brand new by morning definitely recommend!
Silverette Usa: SILVERETTE - The Original Silver Nursing Cups
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You will definitely be leaking the first few weeks and it will definitely be through clothes. Keep some in your car, diaper bag, everywhere cause you never know when you’ll be leaking
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads
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I love love love love, this pump, the heating element is amazing I get the most milk out more than any of my other pumps, I’ve had it for almost a year and it has never done me wrong. Best wearable there is!
eufy Wearable Breast Pump S1 - Hands-Free & Heated Comfort
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This is a hidden gem that isn’t talked about or known about, i definitely needed these to not crack and bleed as much
Flange Inserts 13-21mm 5pcs for Medela
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I drank one of these every morning, I think it really helped with my supply and you need lots of protein to help maintain milk supply
Carnation Breakfast Essentials® High Protein Nutritional Powder Drink Mix
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Gatorade is my best friend on my journey keeps me well hydrated. You need to be very hydrated to maintain a supply
Gatorade
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If you have elastic nips these are the GO TO! I’ve seen lots of people supplies increase with these
Pumpin Pal
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I live in pumping bras! Easy to put pumps on and go, not so tight it’s hurting your boobs in the beginning when your full, easy to put the nipple pads on. It’s honestly a must have!
Target
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These are hands down the best wall pumps! They’re is multiple settings to adjust to your needs and to get let downs!
Spectra Baby USA
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I love these bags, easy to freeze flat and form into bricks to help store products later on
Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags, 100 Count
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I’m and exclusive pumper so I use these to keep my milk organized in the fridge it has been such a help
Glass jars
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I use these on the jar lids to keep the dates and times I pumped organized
Dry Erase Labels
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This is my go to back for when I’m on the go keeps my milk cold and I’m able to keep my wearables in here
Breastmilk Cooler Bag
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I use these on those labels for the jars to keep things organized and timed correctly
Dry Erase Markers
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I loved this especially when all of my other pumps were dirty I could use this especially when baby was napping it is very quiet !
Manual Breast Pumps
The baby basics 💙💖
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I loved our bassinet, I loved my daughter being in our room every wake up I was already there, it was just so easy
The 6 Best Bassinets and Bedside Sleepers of 2025 | Reviews by Wirecutter
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You definitely need a diaper bag, you’d be carrying lots and lots of things with out one
The 6 Best Diaper Bags in 2025 | Reviews by Wirecutter
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Oh this is amazing, the car seat just clips into the stroller, at 10 months we still use it! When she grows out the the car seat there is a part where we can still use the stroller
Evenflo CAR SEAT STROLLER COMBOS
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I recommend all of evenflo bottles. I currently use the glass ones but have tried the balance ones in the past
Evenflo Baby Bottles, Nipples & Accessories
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I use this still! I love how easy it is to use and I don’t like the sink germs touching the bottles or my pump parts 🤣
