As a mom who’s been through the trenches, I’ve learned that not every baby product lives up to the hype. Here are a few things I bought, used (or barely used), and honestly wouldn’t bother with for baby number two. I have grouped them by travel, mom ...
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Breastfeeding
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Sleeping recommendations
Travel essentials
REGRET: As a mom, I find this car seat hard to turn. It takes two hands to rotate, and sometimes it gets stuck, which makes it frustrating—especially when I’m in a hurry or have my hands full. I often end up just taking my child out the regular way i...
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One-Hand Rotating Slim Car Seat
A sleek, lightweight car seat that easily rotates with one hand for quick adjustment. Its slim design saves space, while the universal snap-fit system lets you install or transfer it between cars without tools. ...
Revolve360 Extend All-in-One Rotational Car Seat with Quick Clean Cover
The BÉIS Ultimate Diaper Backpack is perfect for parents who need maximum organization and capacity. With 15+ pockets, a built-in fold-out changing station, insulated bottle holders, stroller straps, and a removable fanny pack, it’s designed for stre...
BÉIS 'The Ultimate Diaper Backpack' in Black
The Tushbaby carrier has been a lifesaver during that awkward in-between stage when your child is too heavy to hold for long but not quite ready to walk independently. I definitely recommend adding the carrier attachment!
Tushbaby Hip Carrier | Baby Carrier Seat for 0–3 Years
I highly recommend the Chicco Bravo Primo Trio Travel System. I absolutely love this car seat — it’s incredibly durable and the quality feels almost like a luxury car. The fabric is super soft, and the seat is nice and deep, which is perfect for tall...
Bravo Primo Trio Travel System
highly recommend the Chicco BravoFor2 stroller! If you have a toddler and a newborn, this stroller makes getting around so much easier. Most Chicco car seats are compatible, and the front seat reclines so you can securely click in your baby’s car sea...
BravoFor2 Standing & Sitting Double Stroller - Iron
I recommend the Graco Ready2Grow stroller for two under three! It’s a great option if you already use a Graco car seat since it easily clicks into the front seat for your newborn. Meanwhile, your toddler can choose to sit in the rear seat or stand on...
Ready2Grow™ 2.0 Double Stroller
Breastfeeding
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! The Spectra S1 Plus is a hospital-grade, double electric breast pump designed for regular or exclusive pumping. It features adjustable suction, massage mode, and a quiet motor for comfortableThe built-in rechargeable battery offers ...
S1 Plus | Rechargeable Double Breast Pump
This is a must!! Help and soothed irritation from pumping.
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter™ | Nipple Cream Safe for Breastfeeding ...
Recommend!! Note: please use as a travel breast pump and not an everyday use. A medical-grade wearable breast pump that provides gentle warming, app connectivity to monitor milk production, and includes a rechargeable travel case along with various f...
eufy Wearable Breast Pump S1 Pro | Hospital-Grade
Buy! A milk collector that fits seamlessly inside your nursing bra during feedings. It gently catches letdown and makes it easy to pour directly into a bottle for later use.
Elvie Catch Milk Collection Shells - Set of 2
As a breastfeeding mom, comfort is EVERYTHING 🙌🏼 This nursing bra is soft, supportive without being restrictive, and super easy to nurse in. I love that I can unclip it with one hand while holding the baby, and it doesn’t have that uncomfortable un...
Gailife 3 Pack Seamless Nursing Bras
Postpartum
These are the postpartum essentials I wish every first-time C-section mom knew about BEFORE delivery. From incision-friendly clothes to recovery must-haves, these are the things that actually made those first few weeks a little easier.
This is a highly recommended postpartum need! I started loosing hair 6 months postpartum, after 2 months of baby blue vitamins I started to see the regrowth! Also, breastfeeding friendly.
Baby Blues Postpartum Hair Loss Vitamins - Passion Fruit Gummies with ...
One of the postpartum products I personally swear by! These scar bandages helped keep my incision/scar covered and, with consistent use, I noticed my scar became flatter, softer, and less noticeable over time.
Silicone Scar Sheets (1.6” x 120” Roll-3M), ...
Postpartum mom-approved 🤍 These high-waisted underwear are exactly what I wanted after my C-section. They sit high enough to cover my lower belly and C-section area without digging into or irritating my scar.
They’re soft, stretchy, and comfortable...
wirarpa Women's Cotton Super High Waisted Underwear
Honestly, I didn’t realize how much I’d love having a bed rail until pregnancy! 😂 It gave me something sturdy to hold onto when getting in and out of bed, and it was even more helpful after my C-section when getting up without putting as much strain...
KingPavonini Bed Rails for Elderly Adults Safety
Sleeping recommendations
The Owlet Dream Sock really helps ease a first-time mom’s mind. It tracks oxygen, heart rate, and sleep patterns, offering comfort and reducing some of the anxiety around SIDS.
Dream Sock® – Owlet US
A MUST FOR A MOM OF TWO! This baby monitor connects through secure WiFi and works seamlessly with its companion app. You can use split-screen mode to view both cameras at once or switch to a single-camera view. The cameras can be panned, tilted, and ...
VTech 2 Camera 7" HD Smart Pan & Tilt Video Baby Monitor