Caroline James

clothes, things to help recovery, and treats for yourself. i had a c section and found that the hospital gave me most of what i needed for recovery, so i wouldn't spend too much money on those things ahead of time. everything below is breastfeeding-safe!

these are things you might not put on your registry but we have found ourselves buying throughout the year to make life easier!

the things we actually used that i didn't feel add clutter or chaos, but instead, made life better and easier. the first months are HARD and anything that helps even a little bit is worth it! i really wanted to avoid buying too much so researched and tested a ton, optimizing for comfort, safety, ease of use, and practicality! if you have product questions, leave a comment!

if you're in austin and looking to get out of the house with your little one, I've got you covered!

if you're going to read every night, make sure you like what you're reading! we are also very intentional with our toys, trying to limit sounds and bright lights, and here's what we have loved

as always, a lot of unnecessary items are pushed on new moms. these are the things i loved and would actually recommend to a friend who didn't want to waste money.