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New Momma - Here Is Everything You Need!
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items Girl, becoming a new mom is a wild ride. Here is a complete list of my absolute must-haves for a new mom! And to make it easy, it’s all from Amazon!
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Essentials for You, Mama (Postpartum & Comfort)
Essentials for Baby (The Most-Used Gear)
Essentials for You, Mama (Postpartum & Comfort)
Seriously, this is a lifesaver. It has all the hospital-grade stuff-like the cooling pads and the super comfy disposable undies-but better. It takes the guesswork out of postpartum healing, so you can just focus on snugglin' your baby!
Postpartum Recovery Essentials Kit
You'll be SO thirsty, especially if you're nursing. Having a HUGE water bottle with a straw that keeps your water ice-cold for 24 hours means less getting up and more staying put on the couch. Hydration is key!
Insulated Water Bottle
Your old bras? Forget about 'em. You need soft, supportive, and easy-to-unclip bras and tanks, even if you're not breastfeeding. They're just so much more comfortable, and those late-night feeding access is instant!
Nursing Bras
Trust me, if you're breastfeeding, your nipples are going to need some serious TLC at first. This stuff is a soothing miracle worker, and you don't even have to wipe it off before a feeding.
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter™ Cream
Whether you have a C-section or a vaginal birth, your belly is going to be sore. Soft, stretchy, high-waisted cotton undies or leggings are the only things you'll want near your incision or tender spots.
High Waist Cotton Underwear
You will be constantly hungry, and sometimes you only have one free hand. These pre-packaged snacks (especially the lactation ones if you're nursing) are perfect for stashing everywhere-bedside, diaper caddy, couch.
Munchkin Milkmakers Lactation Cookie Bites
This thing is genius! It's not a real pump, it's a silicone collector. While you're feeding on one side, you suction this onto the other to catch all your letdown. You'll build a freezer stash without any effort!
Manual Breast Pump for Breastfeeding
Essentials for Baby (The Most-Used Gear)
They're breathable, they're huge for a good tight swaddle, they work as a nursing cover, a light blanket, or an emergency burp cloth. You can never have too many.
Muslin Swaddle Blankets
Okay, it sounds gross (you suck the snot out), but it works a million times better than that bulb thing the hospital gives you. Don't worry, there's a filter! It’s essential for a stuffed-up baby who can’t nurse or sleep.
Nasal Aspirator for Baby
Baby skin is so delicate! These are super gentle, mostly water-based wipes. They're a little thicker, so they make those blowout diaper changes way less messy. Stock up!
WaterWipes Sensitive+ Newborn & Baby Wipes
Babywearing is a total game changer. It keeps your little one happy and snuggled up against you, but it frees up your hands so you can finally drink that coffee or load the dishwasher!
Baby Wrap Carrier
They're used to a lot of noise inside the womb, so total silence can actually be jarring. A white noise machine mimics that soothing, consistent sound and is magical for helping them fall (and stay!) asleep.
White Noise Machine
You're not always going to change the baby in their nursery. This little portable tote is perfect for keeping diapers, wipes, and cream stocked and ready to go for changes on the couch, in the living room, or wherever you are.
Diaper Caddy Organizer