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THINGS YOU NEED AS A FIRST TIME MOM!
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Caroline Wairimu
Dear Mom,here’s everything you actually need for those first wild, beautiful months of motherhood no fluff, no overwhelm. This list has the real must haves that moms swear by: the softest swaddles, the best electric pump, nursing bras that won’t dig ...
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🍼Feeding essentials
 
🧼Baby hygiene & care
 
😴Sleeping and soothing
 
👩‍🍼Outside stuff!
 
🤰Mommy's stuff

🍼Feeding essentials

 
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This pump is game changer if you’re breastfeeding. Helps when your breasts feel full or if you’re storing milk.
Lansinoh Manual Breast Pump
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Has a super quiet motor, has hospital grade suction and has a rechargeable battery!
Spectra S1 Plus Portable & Rechargeable Hospital Strength ...
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This are anti-colic bottles..suitable for newborns because they reduce gas!
Dr. Brown's : Bottles - Baby
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Loved by moms for reducing gas
Philips Avent Baby Bottles(124)
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Supports your arm and the baby while feeding. Saves your back!
Nursing Pillows - buybuy BABY - Bed Bath & Beyond
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🧼Baby hygiene & care

 
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I used the Frida tub for my son’s first 4 months. It cradled him so well, no slipping, and super easy to clean
Frida Baby 4-in-1 Grow-With-Me Bath Tub
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Use a fragrance free body lotion because it is gentle on the baby's delicate skin
Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Body Lotion for Delicate Skin with Natural Colloidal ...
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Use a fragrance free body lotion because it is gentle on the baby's delicate skin
Johnsons Cotton Touch
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Buy diapers and wipes in bulk..buy 0-2months or your baby's weight..
Huggies products at Target
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Works magic when that rash appears.
Baby Diaper Rash Cream | Sudocrem & Zinc Oxide Options
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Works magic when that rash appears.
Desitin
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😴Sleeping and soothing

 
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A #1 hospital-recommended swaddle, loved for its 3-way adjustable Velcro design and safe, zipper-closure style that replaces loose blankets
Sleepsack Halo Swaddle
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Combines a white-noise machine, night light, and “OK-to-wake” feature controlled via app
Hatch Rest+ 2nd gen - Portable backup-battery powered, Night Light, Sound ...
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Ideal for night-time feeds and early closeness for newborns
White Bassinest Swivel Sleeper 3.0 - Halo Sleep
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👩‍🍼Outside stuff!

 
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sleek, neutral, holds everything without looking like a diaper bag
RUVALINO : Diaper Bags
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Mine even has a USB port and hidden wipes pocket felt like a boss mama every time I stepped out
Boss Plus™ Large Diaper Bag Backpack
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Versatile, affordable and grows with baby!..
Modes Baby Travel Systems & Strollers
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The stroller + car seat combo saved me so many breakdowns at parking lots and clinic visits
Evenflo Pivot Stroller: Modular Travel System & Accessories
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Can carry baby in every position—front, hip, and back
Ergonomic Baby Carriers - Omni Collection
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Used this when I was on a budget honestly, it did the job beautifully!
Infantino Flip 4-in-1 Convertible Baby Carrier, 4-Position, Unisex, 8-32lb ...
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🤰Mommy's stuff

 
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Breastfeeding can get real 😭. A good nipple cream helps soothe cracked, sore nipples fast.
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream for Breastfeeding Essentials - 1.41oz
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Plant based , baby safe and helps..Breastfeeding can get real 😭. A good nipple cream helps soothe cracked, sore nipples fast.
Earth Mama Organics Nipple Butter Breastfeeding Cream - 2 fl oz
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Soft, flexible and no leaks!
Discreet Boutique Diapers
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all-in-one healing bundle..you will feel safest with all the heavy bleeding that will go on in the first days
Frida Mom Postpartum Recovery Essentials Kit with Peri Bottle
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You need at least 2–3 soft, stretchy, wireless bras for those all-day and all-night feeds
Kindred Bravely - Walmart.com
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These bras made me feel comfy and supported even while leaking through 3 layers 🫠
Hanes Nursing Bra | Maternity & Breastfeeding Options
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Hydrate mamaaa..breastfeeding will get you thirsty!
Stanley 40 oz Stainless Steel H2.0 FlowState Quencher Tumbler
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