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First Time Mama Essentials 🩷

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Hi there, I’m a first-time mama to a curious, snack-loving 15-month-old girl — and this list is a collection of real-life tested products that have made our daily routines smoother, happier, and way less chaotic. After a whole lot of trial and error...
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My favorite to use as a diaper bag! Holds everything for mom and baby!
The Iris Backpack (#9012) Unisex Backpack - By Iris & Rainbow
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The BEST car seat for newborn and stroller combo. Used the car seat to attach to the stroller when she was little and when she outgrew the car seat we started using the stroller seat. We still use the stroller everyday now that she’s 15 months! We’ve...
Explore Travel Systems | Strollers
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This brand is one of our favorites! We love the pouches and the puffs by them!
Once Upon a Farm
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These work the best to help our little one get through teething! And she is so good about taking them. Other solutions didn’t work for us but these seem to help a lot! We make sure to keep these in our diaper bag to help her as needed!
Hyland's Baby Oral Pain Relief for Teething
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These were a lifesaver in the newborn stage!!
MYLICON Infants Gas Relief Drops, Dye Free
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I got so much from these! I only pumped with the m5s for the first 4 months! They did an amazing job. I used them at work and home. So easy to clean and use! Comes with a case to keep them protected. Also loved the momcozy pump wipes for on the go cl...
All-in-one M5 Wearable Breast Pump: Convenient & Discreet
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This was my favorite at home pump! It emptied everythinggggg. Simple to use and very powerful! Also can use app with it! I got the most milk out when I started using these. Very affordable option vs other pumps! I was able to create a large freezer s...
Smartpump 3.0 Rechargeable Breast Pump
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Our favorite milk bags! They didn’t leak or bust! Love the temp sensing feature! We tried many brands that were also good but in our opinion; you can’t beat momcozy!
Momcozy Temp-Sensing Breastmilk Storage Bags
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This is a purchase for the mamas, because trust me you’re going to keep your hair up 98% of the time. I literally use these clips everyday. As soon as I get home from work my hair goes in one. This is the only clip that holds my thick hair up and fe...
THE claw clip for moms šŸ˜ can’t live without her
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Our favorite straw cup when transitioning from bottle to straws! We also use the larger one with no handles! We started using straws around 8 months for water, and our daughter has always favored these when she was smaller. We still use them at 15 mo...
Transitions 6 oz Straw Cup with Handles
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This cup is the first one she ever picked out on her own at Target 🄺 she loves strawberries and pitched a fit to hold this one lol. She does really good drinking out of this cup and it’s a good size to hold a lot of water to take w us out of the hou...
Reduce 14oz Plastic Hydrate Tritan Kids Water Bottle with Straw Lid Berry Sweet
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The larger version of the OXO cups with no handles, we love this one too! Fits in the diaper bag pocket so much better than the ones w handles! And the colors are so cute!
OXO Tot Transitions Straw Cup 9oz 2 Pack
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The best sleepers in the world. Especially in the newborn phase!!!! Our nurse in the hospital said they were the best thing she’s ever seen when she came to check our baby! They are so easy for night time changes. We love these over zippers, and defi...
Magnetic RightFitā„¢ Footie
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Such a cute pattern!!! These are the most convenient sleeper brand you will ever find!! They are well worth the money!
Magnetic Footie
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Such cute patterns and a great price for the four pack! Just one is usually $40. I will never stop recommending these to every mama I meet!
Magnetic 4-Pack Footie
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I love the floral pattern! So so sweet 🄺
Magnetic 2-Pack Footie
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They have cute patterns for boys and girls!!
Magnetic Footie
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Breastfeeding mamas!!!!! This is for you! So easy to unsnap for feedings! And SO COMFY! You will LOVE!
Women’s Magnetic Classic with a Twist PJ Set
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Breastfeeding mamas!!!!! These are so cute and easy access!! Would be great outfit for hospital stay as well! So easy to undo for feedings and then snap right back up to keep you covered! (Def recommend wearing black pjs of whatever kind you choose a...
Women’s Magnetic Classic with a Twist Sleep Shirt
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A favorite snack šŸ˜ Our toddler loves eating these on the go or walking around the house. She goes and gets them out of the snack drawer and brings them to us to open. We love them!!
GoGo squeeZ Low Fat Yogurtz Blueberry and Berry Yogurt Snack Pouches, 3 oz (10 Pack)
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Purchase your diapers from SAMS club!!!!! The best price for the largest quantity!! We buy a big box every few weeks!! Also the wipes from Sam’s!
Huggies Little Movers Baby Diapers, Size 3-8
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The best place to buy wipes is Sam’s! You get the best deal. We buy a box every few months! So much cheaper than buying smaller more expensive boxes at Walmart.
Huggies Natural Care Sensitive Baby Wipes, Fragrance Free, 17 pk., 1088 Wipes
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The cutest summer shoes!!! We wear these to church and other outings!! She walks very good in these compared to other sandals
Whitney Sandal
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How adorable are these!!! We use these when we need to dress up but still want her to wear comfortable walking shoes!!! They’re so cute especially with some tall frilly socks šŸ˜
Kamila Mary Jane
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How perfect are these boots for fall?!? šŸ˜šŸ‚
Stella Boot
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The pink is so cute and they feel so supportive. This brand is a favorite at our house
Bolt Sneaker
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The bow šŸ˜šŸ–¤
Ashtyn Mary Jane
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The cutest fall dress for such a good price! We can’t wait to wear it
Toddler Girls' French Terry Woven Dress - Cat & Jackā„¢ Burgundy 2T
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Give us all things with bows šŸŽ€
Toddler Girls' Long Sleeve Bows Dress - Cat & Jackā„¢ Lavender Mauve 12M
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I love these colors!
Toddler Girls' 6pk Ruffle Bow Ankle Socks - Cat & Jackā„¢ 2T-3T