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Prep For a ✨Magical✨ Homebirth
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items I recently had a planned homebirth with my second baby and it was the best experience! Here are all the items I purchased in preparation as well as to create a calming environment. Check out my Early Postpartum Must-Haves list for more recommendation...
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BABY
BIRTH
AMBIANCE
Creating a safe, comfortable, relaxing environment is so imperative to having a successful homebirth. I recommend looking up inspo on Pinterest!
These string lights are the best and pretty affordable. I strung these along the walls in my bedroom and bathroom. They create such a calming ambiance that we never took them down. Multiple colors and settings if you wanted to use them for a party or...
TWINKLE STAR | 200 LED USB String Light
Really pretty essential oil diffuser. I use Plant Therapy oils.
LECDURA | 200ml Glass Ultrasonic Oil Diffuser
The oils I use from Plant Therapy. This starter kit of 14 popular oils is a great value! Not all of these are safe for baby and dogs so do your research as applicable.
PLANT THERAPY | Top 14 Singles Set 10mL - Pure Aromatherapy
Unscented beeswax candles for air purification and to set the mood.
AGLARY | 3PCS 3-Wick Unscented Beeswax Candles
BABY
These are items you will use right away when baby arrives, so keep that in mind.
Cotton receiving blankets are much more absorbent than muslin but they’re kinda hard to find. These were so cute and come in a ton of colors/patterns. I ordered two packs to have plenty on hand.
HUDSON BABY | Unisex Cotton Flannel Receiving Blankets
Newborn hats! These are so cute and soft. Tons of colors to choose from.
DRESHOW | 4 Pack Newborn Baby Hats
My baby’s first outfit. These ribbed sleepers are my favorite right now. They’re stretchy and fit for awhile.
CLOUD ISLAND | Wide Ribbed Sleep N' Play - Newborn
The best thermometer! Recommended by my midwife and she was right. Important because you will take mom and baby’s temp a lot in the first couple weeks.
VICKS | SpeedRead Digital Thermometer
Everyone has their preferences on diapers but I love Honest brand. We’ve used them since the early days with my first and we’ve always liked them. Great for kids who are built a little chunkier.
THE HONEST COMPANY | Clean Conscious Disposable Diapers - Size Newborn
These are another great diaper for babies born on the smaller side. My first was too small for the Honest newborn diapers so we used these and really liked them.
PAMPERS| Pure Protection Diapers Pack - Size 0 - 128ct
I’ve tried alllllll the wipes. These are the best wipe and a good value for the price.
PAMPERS | Aqua Pure Baby Wipes
BIRTH
Birth is beautiful but it’s very messy. Items to make cleanup quick and easy are a must.
Cheap set of sheets you don’t care what happens to. Mine were fine and made it out unscathed.
ROOM ESSENTIALS | Easy Care Cotton Blend Sateen Sheet Set Heather Gray
Cheap mattress protector that you will throw away afterwards.
DMI | Waterproof Mattress Protector King
Cheap bath towels that you don’t care what happens to them. I purchased 8 of these along with the matching wash clothes. These washed well and all made it through unscathed. They are nice enough I’ll use them in my boys’ bathroom.
ROOM ESSENTIALS | Bath Towel Dark Gray
Matching washcloth set. Can’t beat the price.
ROOM ESSENTIALS | 6pk Washcloth Set Dark Gray
You will go through so.many. Chux pads
MED PRIDE | Disposable Underpads 23x36 (25)
My midwife provided our birth tub and pump but I bought this extra just in case we had any issues.
ETEKCITY | Portable Electric Air Pump for Inflatables