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Young Mum Survival Kit: 20 Life-Upgrades Under $50
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20 items for Parenting hacks that feel like a hug + a double espresso.• ​​5-minute self-care​​ between naps • ​​Meal hacks​​ for one-handed eating • ​​Mental load lighteners​​ (no more forgotten appointments!) • ​​Bonding boosters​​ that don’t requir...
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​​5-Minute Recharge Rituals​
 
One-Handed Meal Magic​
 
​Mental Load Lifters​
 
Bonding Without Burnout​
 
"Look Human" Hacks​
 
Emergency Lifesavers​

​​5-Minute Recharge Rituals​

 
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5-min guided stretches for stiffer-than-a-dinosaur shoulders.
Calm App "Daily Move"​​
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Reusable hydrogel patches worn while feeding/napping. Bye-bye, sleepless eyes.
Forever Eye Mask | The Original Reusable Silicone Gel Eye Pads
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Custom sleep sounds + adult-friendly nightlightfor midnight feeds.
Hatch Rest+ 2nd gen - Portable backup-battery powered, Night Light
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Irresistible mango-flavored floss. Feels like self-care when brushing teeth is victory.
Gifts, Travel Size Pieces, and More at Cocofloss
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One-Handed Meal Magic​

 
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Silent milk catcher for leaky nights. No more wasted liquid gold!
Elvie Catch Milk Collection Shells - Set of 2
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Catches 90% of toddler food bombs. Wipe clean → reclaim 20 mins.
WeeSprout Mealtime Bundle - Suction Plates
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Pre-chopped veggies + 15-min recipes. Actual nutrition, zero effort.
Hungryroot Meal Kits
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Spill-proof cup for yourtrail mix. Eat while baby-wearing.
Munchkin Snack Catcher | Toddler Snack Container | Snack Cup
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​Mental Load Lifters​

 
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Tamagotchi-style app rewarding youfor drinking water/taking breaths.
Finch - Your New Self-Care Best Friend
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Color-coded boards for appointments, feeding times, and"mum’s time-outs."
​​​​Trello Family Hub​​
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Voice-controlled light for night feeds. "Alexa, dim to 1%" = no blinding lights.
Echo Glow Multicolor Smart Lamp with Alexa
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Bonding Without Burnout​

 
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Montessori-approved textures + dangling toys. Baby’s happy, you sip coffee.
​​​​Lovevery Play Gym​​
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Calm narrators + moving illustrations. Screen time you don’t hate.
Vooks: read-aloud animated books for kids
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30-min Afrobeat/Cumbia mixes. Sway baby to sleep while grooving.
Sling Fitness/Dance and Babywearing
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"Look Human" Hacks​

 
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30-second glow + SPF 40. Skincare + makeup in 1 tube.
Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
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1-hour self-tanner. No streaks, no baby-sniffing chemicals.
Technocolor - Self Tan For Every Skin Tone
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Gentle on postpartum hair loss. Ponytail = "I tried" achievement.
Scrunchies | KITSCH: Designer Hair Products Online
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Emergency Lifesavers​

 
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Angled nozzle + hands-free stand. Post-birth TLC.
Upside Down Peri Bottle – Frida | The fuss stops here.
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Keys/wallet/phone meltdown? Charge during pram walks.
Portable Charger
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Therapists-approved comic. For when you need to feel less alone.
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: Healing Guide
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