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100+ Must-Have Baby Registry Items That Actually Make Life Easier

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Creating your baby registry shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. That's why I've done the research for you. With so many products out there (many overpriced or overhyped), it’s easy to get overwhelmed fast. This list includes 100+ actually useful bab...
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DON'T BUY ANY OTHER CARRIER, WRAP ETC. I've tried 3 and this one is hands-down the cream of the crop. My babies were big, so they liked the snuggly feel of a wrap close to you but tie wraps just don't offer the support they need being so big. The big...

Cue this buckle-friendly wrap. It has more support like a carrier, but the flexibility and functionality of a wrap. It's mwah, chef's kiss.
Baby Prewrapped Carrier
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Every reflux babies dream. We had the Leachco Podster recliner one that was a bit more high-quality than this one, but it's discontinued. I swear by it for everyday lounging though. The acid reflux babies need that angled support.
Boys and Girls Stretch Newborn Recliner Pillow
 
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Best baby teether. Our son loves Sophie the giraffe. She's soft, pliable, and easy to grasp, wash, and keep track of
Vulli Sophie The Giraffe New Box, Polka Dots
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We used this on-the-go baby bottle cleaner when we took our family trip for Thanksgiving. Small enough to fit in a suitcase or bag!
OXO Tot Travel Size Drying Rack with Bottle Brush
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This!! Baby teething necklace helps avoid some drool
Baltic Wonder Baltic Necklaces, Baroque Cognac
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We used these stroller straps for toys and teethers. They prevent things from falling to the floor while letting baby play!
Stroller Water Bottle Strap, 2PK Baby Cup Holder
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Our son was picky! This helped us figure out which paci to use at an affordable price!
Babylist Pacifier Box V4
 
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We keep this mini sound machine in our stroller and diaper bag for naps outside the house! It's literally a baby whisperer
Baby Shusher Sleep Miracle Soother
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Perfect for when baby is a bit older (9m+ ) because it lasts through every stage until they no longer need a seat
4Ever® DLX 4-in-1 Car Seat - Graco Baby
 
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Best for first 6 months! If you do one thing for yourself LET IT BE THIS! BEST INFANT CARSEAT STROLLER SYSTEM! Say 👋 to lugging a heavy carseat around and packing a stroller separately.
Doona Car Seat & Stroller | Doona™ USA
 
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This humidifier helps when our baby is congested
Ultrasonic Humidifiers
 
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Has wheels for easy movement, adjusts every direction and comes with a booster seat.
Minla 6-In-1 High Chair - Maxi Cosi
 
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We use this 5-8x a day it's that handy, especially when you are feeding every few hours.
Papablic Baby Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer
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I originally bought a cheaper leather diaper bag on Amazon for my firstborn because it had a pull out little bassinet in it. Well, my baby nenver would sleep in that bassinet so it was a waste of space and then the straps thread pulled loose. So, I w...
Itzy Ritzy Leather Diaper Bag
 
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This really depends on the diaper bag you have. If you go cheaper, you won't have all the compartments and need these as they keep the diaper bag organized. It's nice because it has different colors so you recognize which bag goes with what items.

My Itzy Ritzy has everything built in with tons of pockets so I don't need these now really.
Easy Baby - Diaper, Bottle, Supplies Organizer
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We kept this in our room and used it for night changes the first four months he slept with us.
Simply Smart™ Nursery Center Playard - Whisper Grey
 
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Haven't tried it yet but I loved the colors and comfort and thought this would be a bit comfort and more sanitary than a cart
Suessie Shopping Cart Cover and High Chair Cover
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I haven't honeslty used this, but thought it would be helpful.
Baby & Beyond's Car Seat Rain Cover, Universal
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Amazing for winter! It leaves a spot for their head so they can breathe too!
JJ Cole Infant Car Seat Cover, Winter Resistant
 
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These are affordable and work to protect the seats
Car Seat Protector, 2 Pack Auto Seat Protectors
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Affordable and nice to see what kids are up to
Itomoro Baby Car Mirror, View Infant in Rear Facing
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Not gonna lie we bought a used one on FB marketplace!
CRUZ V2 Stroller - UPPAbaby
 
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SO BIG AND STRETCHY! My husband's favorite swaddler!
Large Premium Knit Baby Swaddle Blanket 'Stone'
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I liked the color
Copper Pearl Large Knit Baby Swaddle Blanket
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Handy for those newborn diaper changes at midnight
Emerald Bamboo Knotted Gown & Hat
 
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For some reason both of my babies have not been a fan of shades, but I know several whose have.
Roshambo Baby Polarized Baby Shades | Babylist Store
 
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Perfect for summer
Fern & Avery Swaddle Blankets - Organic Cotton
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Has multiple versions so you can keep arms out or in
HALO Micro-Fleece Sleepsack Swaddle, 3-Way Adjustable
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We use this to purée multiple baby foods at once. We also use it for ourselves and have mashed cauliflower
Duo Meal Station 6 in 1 Food Processor
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Handy and easy to clean
Yoofoss Muslin Burp Cloths for Baby 10 Pack
 
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We have a similar one to this that we travel with and use as a high chair too.
Camping Chairs For Infants
 
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I like that you can bring this anywhere around the house, though it isn't my favorite for meals.
Bumbo: Home Page
 
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We use this ALL DAY EVERY DAY. It's perfect when they hit about 8m and are teething 24/7.
Munchkin Snack Catcher | Toddler Snack Container
 
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My firstborn loved these, the second just wanted frozen blueberries outside of the pouch.
Munchkin Fresh Food Feeder, 2 Pack, Blue/Mint
 
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Auctions to high chair
Munchkin Stay Put Divided Suction Plates, Blue/Green
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I admittedly have not tried this, but it looks super awesome for making things compact for travel.
Skip Hop Baby Feeding Travel Set, 6pc, Soft Tea
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I like that these bottle cleaners are aesthetically pleasing to the home
Boon MOD Bottle Cleaning Brush Set
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Perfect for snack catching
AVA + OLIVER Silicone Bib Set - Adjustable Waterproof
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Our 6 month old's favorite place to be
Skip Hop Baby Activity Center: Interactive Play Center
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Large for all their toys and tummy time
Baby Playpen, Shape & Size Adjustable Playpen
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His favorite next to Sophie the giraffe. He uses it every day
Baby Banana Yellow Infant Toothbrush
 
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Best for reflux babies. Our son has LOTS OF spit up to catch
Extra Absorbent Organic Burp Cloths | Burt's Bees Baby®
 
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We used these for both of our babies and I like how gentle it is and that it has a suction cup.
DermaFrida Baby Bath Silicone Brush (2 Pack)
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The softest and most compact baby hairbrush
FridaBaby Infant Hairbrush + Styling Comb Set
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We're really big on healthy products without allergens or cancer causing carcinogens! This sets the standard and is good for sensitive skin.
Baby Shampoo + Wash - Pipette
 
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Best baby towels for bath time. These are also Burt's Bees 🐝 brand. Anything from their brand is usually very healthy/ eco-friendly and non toxic
Burt's Bees Baby Hooded Towels, 100% Organic Cotton
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Helps with that cradle cap! I used it for both babies.
3-Step Cradle Cap System by Fridababy
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Non toxic baby wash
Simply Non-Scents Castile Baby Wash
 
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Non toxic and sensitive baby lotion
Lotion - Earth Mama Organics
 
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My son loves these for bath time!
Munchkin Ocean Squirts Bath Toy, 8 pack
 
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I loved that it told us the temperature and was red or green for the right range so we could make sure we had the bath right for newborn phase
Baby Bathtub | cleanwater™ Tub For Newborns & Infants
 
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Best for keeping the smell locked out! I can't smell it and it's in our kitchen!
Munchkin Step Diaper Pail Powered by Arm & Hammer, Incl 1 Snap, Seal and Toss Bag, 1 Starter Ring Refill, 1 Lavender Scented Baking Soda Puck & 1 Toss Disposable Diaper Pail
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I use these all the time in newborn phase.
Munchkin Waterproof Changing Pad Liners, 3 Ct
 
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With how much they spit up, these are so handy
White / Crib Sheets / Baby Bed Sheets
 
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Looks nice and keeps things organized
Dresser Top Diaper Depot™ - Made in USA
 
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Our son had a good shooting range of pee with cold wipes and didn't like cold as a newborn
Ultimate™ Wipe Warmer - Prince Lionheart
 
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Our son has not had a diaper rash to this day. This is also non-toxic
Earth Mama Organic Diaper Balm Baby
 
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Spare your hands from cream 🙌🏼
Bumco Diaper Cream Spatula + Mini Baby Bum Brush
 
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Perfect for traveling as it's so compact and you can throw it away afterwards
Munchkin Toss Portable Diaper Pail, 5 Pack
 
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Nice to keep in the diaper bag to put dirty diapers in: conceals the smell and wash to chunk
Ubbi Retractable On the Go Bag Dispenser
 
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Non-toxic baby sunscreen
Baby Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 40 | Non-nano Zinc
 
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Non toxic mosquito sticker to repel the bites
BuzzPatch Mosquito Patch Stickers (60 Pack)
 
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Those little hands get everywhere.
Bink Outlet Safety Plug Covers | x24 Pack
 
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I'm always worried about ear infections and wriggly babies are hard to get under the arm thermometers with etc. so this is a staple.
Motorola Care 3-in-1 Non-Contact Baby Forehead ...
 
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Forget manually sucking boogers 🥴. We LOVE THIS
Watolt Baby Nasal Aspirator - Electric Suction
 
Nail Clippers With Light
 
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We use this almost every other day with how much earwax buildup our boy gets
FridaBaby 3-in-1 Nose, Nail + Ear Picker
 
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My firstborn had the newborn cone head and hematoma due to a long labor. This helped tremendously.
Hidetex Baby Pillow
 
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We put the eucalyptus drops in our diffuser on sick days.
Breathe Easy Kit the SICK DAY ESSENTIALS - Frida
 
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We used this ALL THE TIME. I swear it's how my son knows so many animals at 2
First 100 Animals: 9780312510794: Priddy, Roger
 
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Our baby loves this more than the colorful ones
Wooden Baby Gym with 6 Foldable Toys
 
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Car seat saver
Crinkle Book: Baby Products
 
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!! We mounted this on the back of our vehicle seat so he can use it to fall asleep to in the car! Works everytime
Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Crib Toy
 
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Our son's favorite bedtime book. We read it every night
Moo, Baa, La La La!: 9780671449018
 
Momcozy Retractable Baby Gate, 33" Tall, Extends
 
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Our son wouldn't go in this until about 6 weeks old. Then he finally came around to loving it! We bought on Fb marketplace for $50
Sense2Soothe™ Swing with Cry Detection™ Technology
 
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We use this all the time
Best Baby Rattles & Plush Rings
 
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I'm obsessed. We use this every day. The 98 degree Ready function keeps a bottle at temp for awhile in between.
Papablic Ultra-Fast Baby Bottle Warmer
 
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How we found out which bottle my son liked without breaking the bank
Babylist Bottle Box (5 Bottles)
 
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High contrast and includes a mirror! Good from newborn up!
Taf Toys Koala Infant Tummy-time High Contrast
 
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We use these for our homemade baby food. It's super easy!
Silicone Baby Food Freezer Tray - WeeSprout
 
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The ONLY pacifier our baby would take. The nipple is really short so it's ideal for newborn and tongue tied babies.
MAM Original Start Matte Newborn Pacifier
 
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Less toxins! Our son hasn't been irritated or had a diaper rash and we've used these. We had one box of Huggies someone gave us and noticed the area around his legs was more raw with them
Pampers® Pure Protection Diapers
 
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These are more affordable than other brands and actually have an overall non-toxic and environmentally-friendly rating by the EWG
Fragrance Free Baby Wipes Refill Pack - 800ct - Up & Up
 
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I've used this every day for MONTHS/YEARS when having breastfed babies and trying to travel.  It would work for formula too. It warms the milk and keeps it at 98 which is nice too especially for babies with sensitive tummies that can't handle colder or have reflux.
Portable Bottle Warmer
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Before this came out I used the Momcozy velcro stroller cup/travel pouch, but found it too wobbly.
Universal Stroller Cup Holder with Phone Holder,
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Gender Neutral Clothes

 
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Runs big!
Unisex Light-Wash Jean Jacket for Baby
 
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Scoop neck keeps these from bunching at the mouth like the Muslim ones I bought
Estes Bandana Bib Set (8 pack)
 
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He wore 0-3 m until like 5 months old and he was a 10.1 pound baby at birth. They stretch making them last longer!
Brooks' Blue Rainbows Zipper Footie
 
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We use this still for snow days and when it's cold. Trust me you want a hat wiht a chin strap.
Zutano Cozie Fleece Furry Trapper Hat | Babylist Store
 
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These are my favorite booties because so many other brands fall off.
Shop The Top Rated Baby Bootie - Zutano
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My babies love chewing on the beads more than the paci sometimes.
Wooden Pacifier Clips

Infant sleep (one can only hope)

 
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We love this baby monitor because it has a wide signal range. For example, you can go outside and raise it's antenna. It's also easy to use and not overly complicated, but includes enough features like:
Infant Optics DXR-8 PRO Video Baby Monitor, 720P
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People will tell you not to use these for sleep and we really tried not to use anything extra, but when you go weeks and months without rest, you throw lots of the “expert advice” out the window and do what you can to survive. Our baby was in our roo...
Snuggle Me Organic
 
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The only way our baby slept was with the Snuggle Me pillow inside this. The rocking motion helped his reflux struggles.  I suggest finding it used on FB Marketplace vs. paying full price. If you only plan on having one baby you can also rent it for a few months until baby is older in their one room.
Happiest Baby | SNOO Smart Sleeper and Baby Sleep Solutions
 
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I'm only putting this on because I like how loud it goes compared to our other, cheaper one. However, our first one stopped working right within a month and their customer service was really difficult to work with.
Hatch Rest+ 1st Gen Baby Sound Machine, Night Light
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We buy a box of these every few months and use them as nighttime diapers since they are expensive but the most absorbent brand. It's helped reduce night wakings
Coterie Diapers | Pricing, Cost, Reviews
 
Junior's Bedtime Lotion

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These saved my tatas along with Earth Mamas Chapped nipple butter. Chapped nipples are real.
The Original Silver Nursing Cups – Silverette Usa
 
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I slept with this strapped to me when he was an infant. Mine is yellow though
My Brest Friend
 
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The best! Healthy enough for baby and mama
Organic Nipple Butter Breastfeeding Cream | Lanolin-free
 
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Best way to get extra milk going
Haakaa New Mom Starter Pack
 
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I used this for a year after giving birth. Your pelvic floor will thank you for not sitting in a HARD chair.
Hemorrhoid Donut Seat Cushion for Office ...
 
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Must have if breastfeeding. I put them in the freezer and warmed them in the microwwave when my boobs were sore or I started to get clogged ducts.
Lansinoh TheraPearl 3-in-1 Breast Therapy Packs
 
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Capture the liquid gold in between pumping or nursing..I've captured 3 ounces of leakage those first few weeks with these.
Milk collection shells | Breast shells - Medela
 
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Vaginal delivery recovery
VagiKool Reusable Postpartum GelCold-Pack
 
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Yes, it's big. Yes, it's pricey. Yes, it's WORTH IT. I used this during both pregnancies and giving birth in the hospital, all through the first newborn phase of postpartum.

It gives you the support you need on both sides, an arm rest when nursing baby 24/7 for those of you with babies that won't let you leave their side, and it has a spot you can put your pillow too.
Back 'N Belly® On My Own