So many lists are a cash grab. This one is a true list of the things I’d actually buy again or still use a year later!
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Bottles and Pumping
Nursery
Diaper bag
Bottles and Pumping
As a working mom, I had to pump and feed through a bottle. I still wanted the chance to breastfeed at home, so I did my research and found bottles that were best for both options! I also swear by these other pumping necessities!
These nipples are close to the latch a baby naturally gets! It helps them use the bottle at daycare, but latch with you.
Balance + Wide Neck, Plastic Baby Bottles
LOVE! I didn’t have great output with other pumps, but this had me overproducing. I bought my used and it’s still in great shape. I love that it has an app and times your pumps as well as tracking output.
Elvie Stride: Hospital-Grade Electric Breast Pump
I swear by this app. It saved my sanity. I had my in-laws store milk in their deep freezer and helped to track everything all in one space. I also love that it estimates how long what you’ve stored will last!
DairyBar | Breast Milk Tracking App
This keeps milk COLD! I used it on the go to have milk for my daughter, but I also took it to work to store my pumped milk. Having it with me instead of in a workroom fridge made me feel so much better. 100% lifesaver.
Momcozy 22oz Portable Breast Milk Cooler for Outdoor, Life Saver with 360 ...
Listen. I know the process is scary. But there was simply no way I was washing pumps or bottles 20 times a day- especially at 2am. This is a game changer. Hands down the best purchase of my entire pregnancy
Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer and Sterilizer
Nursery
Things I use in my daughter’s room that are worth the money. Ranging from toys to furniture!
My biggest victory was getting a rocking recliner. I was about to rock her to sleep and then prop my feet up when I was nap trapped. Especially went I was recovering from my c-section, this was so nice to have.
Rocking Recliners
Diaper bag
We love the hatch, but this one is great on the go! We used it EVERYWHERE the first few months. It’s a lifesaver to have to sane sound as her big hatch