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First-Time Mom Essentials!

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Mama, I see you! If it’s one thing I know for sure, you deserve to feel supported throughout your pregnancy and postpartum because these are very precious moments. So this list is a collection of true essentials—the things that actually made my pregn...
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Nursing

 
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If you’re a mama who’s always on the go like me, this pump will be your best friend! As long as she’s charged up, you can pump whenever/ wherever you need to because they’re hands-free!
Momcozy S12 Pro Breast Pump
 
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A MUST-HAVE for milk collection
Medela Breastmilk Storage Bags
 
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These are great for collecting liquid gold prior to your milk supply coming in!
Colostrum Collector
 
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This is a great backup to have
Manual Breast Pump
 
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This pillow made nursing very comfortable for my baby and me. It was also great support for introducing tummy time as my baby got older!
Boppy Nursing Pillow
 
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These bottles are amazing! Much healthier than plastic bottles, hygienic and very easy to clean.
Philips Avent Glass Bottles
 
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Perfect anti breakage silicone sleeves for bottles
Silicone Sleeves for Avent Glass Bottles
 
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These handles helped my son to hold his own bottle at just 4 months old! Very simple to use and easy to clean
Handles for Avent Glass Bottles
 
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Perfect for nursing on the go! It gives mommy and baby some privacy.
Muslin Nursing Cover
 
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Game changer is an understatement! As a mom, your body is working very hard to feed and nourish your baby… so these relief packs will certainly come in handy!
Therapy Packs
 
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These were such a game changer for me! I used to leak just from the sound of my baby crying, so these helped to keep my shirts dry! What’s great is that they’re washable, so you can reuse them as often as needed!
Reusable Breast Pads
 
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This pump works wonders! I’m 9 months postpartum and still using this every single day
Medela Breast Pump

Healthy Mama

 
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These are by far, the best prenatals I’ve tried! Taking these consistently throughout my pregnancy helped to supply me with all of the minerals needed to grow a very healthy baby. They also helped to strengthen my nails and repair hair loss when I wa...
Prenatal Pro
 
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This supplement has been such a great help! It’s in liquid form so I tend to add a few drops to my smoothies!
Liquid Vitamin D3 with K2
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This speaks for itself! I haven’t had any issue with my milk production since taking this consistently. I add a few drops to my smoothies
Milk Thistle
 
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You can’t go wrong with an extra boost of vitamin C! These vegan capsules are 100% safe to use for both you and your baby! Since I’ve introduced my son to solids, I crack one open and mix into his food to ensure his immune system is strong and health...
Vitamin C
 
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This liquid zinc is great to help build a strong immune system! Tastes great, so you can take a dropper full or add to your smoothies for that extra boost
Zinc
 
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Sea moss has 92 essential minerals out of the 102 found in the human body. You can turn this into a gel, and consume a couple tablespoons per day! I personally love adding these extra boosts to my smoothies because I prefer taking my supplements with...
Raw Sea Moss
 
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Such a great tea to have daily to aid in an overall healthy pregnancy
Organic Raspberry Leaf Tea
 
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Very fun and practical water bottle to use for daily water consumption!
Pregnancy Water Bottle Tracker
 
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As a first-time mom, I couldn’t have asked for a better kit. This had everything I needed for my labor and delivery recovery!
Frida Mom Labor & Postpartum Kit
 
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This topical magnesium was a life saver throughout my pregnancy!
Ancient Minerals Magnesium Lotion Ultra with MSM
 
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Coconut oil is well known for being multipurpose. I used this oil in my hair, on my skin, and even when brushing my teeth! When you’re pregnant, your body is working very hard to grow your baby, so these preventative measures ensured that I didn’t de...
Liquid Coconut Oil
 
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Yoni care
Goddess Yoni Oil ®
 
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Yoni care
Goddess Yoni Wash ®

Books

 
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I carried this book everywhere with me! It’s such a great pick-me-up. This book contains over 100 prayers/ mantras/ affirmations that can help to keep you in a state of gratitude no matter what circumstances may arise.
Instant Healing: Gain Strength & Empowerment
 
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A MUST read for expecting moms!!
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
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Baby Nursery

 
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Very practical item to have just in case your baby loves white noise! The LED light feature is also very helpful for those wee hours when you have to wake for feeds and diaper changes
Sound Machine / Night Light
 
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This is by far, the best baby mattress ever! Such great quality, and double sided (firm for the newborn stage and softer for toddler stage), which means that you can use this as your baby grows. It’s very comfortable The first time my son used this m...
Breathable Organic 2-Stage Baby Crib Mattress
 
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If you’re looking for a practical crib, this is a great investment. As your baby grows, you can convert it as you feel necessary! These are built to last, so whether you’re one and done or you intend on expanding your family, this can be used over an...
4-in-1 Convertible Crib
 
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I purchased the entire ducking nursery set for my baby and I absolutely love it! The theme, the quality, the colors — I highly recommend!
Welcome to the World Duckling Musical Mobile
 
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I purchased the entire ducking nursery set for my baby and I absolutely love it! The theme, the quality, the colors — I highly recommend!
Welcome to the World Duckling Fitted Sheets
 
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I purchased the entire ducking nursery set for my baby and I absolutely love it! The theme, the quality, the colors — I highly recommend!
Welcome to the World Duckling Knitted Blanket
 
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I purchased the entire ducking nursery set for my baby and I absolutely love it! The theme, the quality, the colors — I highly recommend!
Welcome to the World Duckling Quilt
 
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I love this organizer! Keeps everything neat and tidy
Munchkin® Diaper Change Organizer, Green/white
 
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Such a great monitor! Very simple and easy to use
HelloBaby Baby Monitor

Peaceful Mama

 
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This pillow helped me to get a good nights rest each night! By far, one of my favorite pregnancy items. It was VERY comfortable and great to use for days when I worked from home and when I nursed my baby!
Momcozy Pregnancy Pillow
 
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Provides great support and relief!
Momcozy Pregnancy Belly Band
 
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This is a must have for relaxation and magnesium application!
Ancient Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes
 
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Here’s a tool that provides instant relaxation when needed
Scalp Massager
 
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Shea butter was one of the only products I used to apply to my belly! It kept my skin moisturized and prevented stretch marks.
Shea Butter
 
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I listened to this YouTube channel every single day! It was so peaceful and helped me to remain calm and relaxed, even throughout my early stages of labor.
Relax Jazz Cafe
 
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Feels like you’re sleeping on a cloud! Provides great comfort throughout pregnancy
Mattress Topper