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Baby Items that helped me as a first time mum
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items Okay, I said baby items, but I always feel like everything is focused on the babies, and yes they are important but so is the new mum, that is navigating all of this alone (okay partner as well in most cases, but most of the shit we go postpartum all...
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Baby Making Phase
Pregnancy
Postpartum
Baby
Baby Making Phase
Alright, not all of use gets to say "oh we got pregnant right the first time we tried" , and it takes a few trials, and that's okay! You are creating precious life after all, it's not a fast project its life long. So anyway here's some recommendation...
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it takes two to tango, and your partner also needs a boost
Baby Boost Homme
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Pregnancy
This is the time to look after your skin and growing belly. Its a hard and exhausting journey, but taking care of yourself here will help you continue postpartum and honestly you need it girl!
this will for sure help hydrating the growing belly, specially helps sooth the itchiness.
Honest Company Mama Hydrating Soothing Belly Oil
helps hydrate belly to help try avoid stretch marks, but obvs it doesnt repair them after they're there. I would also use it on your breasts, because I focused on my belly only and I have stretch marks on my breasts (and booty to be fair).
Burt's Bees Mama Belly Butter Stretch Mark Cream
This necklace gives positive waves through a soft sound which is meant to soothe babies during pregnancies and for after birth.
AEONSLOVE Pregnancy Lotus Harmony Ball Necklace
Honestly at the end this is the support you really want. trust me.
ChongErfei 3-in-1 Maternity Support Belt L
You need one, and that's it. And just get a bigger bed or quick everyone out, you deserve a pregnancy pillow and a good night's sleep.
Momcozy U-Shaped Pregnancy Pillow 57 Inch
This will be a relief for your pelvic floor, and for birth if using.
YOTTOY Anti-Burst Exercise Ball for Yoga & Pregnancy
Postpartum
Might feel like im repeating myself, but its not all about the new baybay, mama matters too. And your baybay needs you a lot during this time, so you need to be looking after girl number 1: YOU!
again, vitamins are essential postpartum. You need to feel your best for your little one, but also for you.
Perelel Mom Postnatal Vitamins with Omega 3
supplements after you have the baby too. you are still going through a lot and need extra support from supplements while recovering from pregnancy and birth.
Ritual Prenatal Vegan Protein Powder Vanilla
these are great to cool off the huha after going to the extreme, but also in a few years will be great for injuries too. so it's multi purpose.
Reusable Perineal Cooling Pad for Pain Relief
need to look after your cootch girl. because mothering is exhausting but doing it without looking after yourself is even harder. And it starts with things like this.
Frida Mom 11pc Postpartum Essentials Kit
I used to laugh at these while postpartum, because in my head i saw it as a "beauty shape" thing, but in reality this is helping your muscles, skin and everything go back into its place while supporting you. I wish i had used it back then.
Momcozy Ergowrap Postpartum Belly Band C-Section
You nipples might thank you later. And honestly i hope you dont need it really.
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter 2 fl oz
Baby
Okay now here are things I think are non negotiable in terms of baby, mainly because these made my life easier and honestly I hope they make yours too. (I will make a bigger nad better list next time without any self care tricks I promise)
Babies can be slippery when wet, and having something like this kinda helped not feel like we were going to drop our new born in the shower. and it made it more enjoyable for everyone.
Frida Baby 4-in-1 Grow-with-Me Bathtub
Red light for night time which is perfect for breastfeeding and not being woken up fully and being able to easily fall asleep as well. Plus sound machine & clock
Hatch Baby Sound Machine & Night Light (Peach)
just get loads of these, they are everything and you will use them for everything too,
MIGIOL Baby Burp Cloths 100% Cotton 5-Pack
I would always recommend one of these, because it gives you peace of mind to watch them sleep, but this is as far as I am willing to go, because anything more just would make me over do it and obsess over it.
HelloBaby No WiFi Baby Monitor 5" Screen HB6550
these were my saving grace when my son was a baby. I used them for everything, blanket, shade, bib, as a belt on a chair to eat at a restaurant, a cover to breastfeed, to sleep etc. Such a simple item but honestly amazing
Muslin Swaddle Blankets 2 Pack, 41x41, Beige & Coffee
get the teething things, a few of them might I add. Get ones you can put in the freezer too because nothing else will help.
haakaa Silicone Baby Teether Toy, Sky Blue