My essentials for a new baby. I am a mom of an autistic 3 year old and a 20 month old (both boys). This is everything that got me through the hard parts. Also, it really does get better! So from one mom to another, hang in there! Sleep WILL come eventually.

Just some of the things that have been game changers in my journey as a new mum. I knew nothing before having our little girl so it's amazing to share what I've found along the way to help other new first time mums out there.

I'd love to present my breastfeeding wisdom to you! This is from my personal insight, breastfeeding my two babies until a little over 1 year, working as a labor and delivery nurse where I help new mothers in the first few hours of life to breastfeed, and working along side lactation nurses! As always, do what is best for YOU!

My son is getting older and is growing so fast! It's hard to keep up! But with some of these products, it is easier to keep him entertained, fed, calm, and learning.

Lets be honest as parents we don't want anymore toys or other things we have to pick up but there's always the one family member who needs some retail therapy. I'm all about practical, educational, and somewhat quiet items.

Everything that helped us in the newborn phase + things we still use!

For when you realize your kid is going to a birthday party in 2 days and you need a quick gift to your door asap

Curated around the Second Grade Math with Confidence Bundle, this list adds key hands-on tools that match the curriculum's focus on place value, time, and money. Each item supports open-and-go lessons, making it easier for adults to guide a confident second-grade math year.

all the necessities for a new mom figuring it out as she goes

I have had 3 babies and have had both genders. These are the toys my kids played with most as babies, specifically from ages 0-12 months. We focused a lot on sensory play at this age! Check out my other lists for toddler and young kid favorite toys!

Bring all the cool kid energy into one place — fun style, trendy must-haves, and everyday essentials that make your kid feel confident, stylish, and totally themselves. ✨ From comfy outfits and bold sneakers to must-have accessories, games, and room décor, this list is all about personality, color, and playful vibes. Perfect for kids who love to stand out, express themselves, and show off their own little aesthetic. 💛😎

the newborn essentials i actually used as a second time mom when baby came 💗

My kiddos are 6 and 2.5 and these are some Christmas gift ideas that we are getting them or that we’ve told family members to get them! Hope you guys enjoy and find some good things for your kids! 🥰

From stars to rockets, everything you need to design a space for your little astronaut to dream big! Starlight, snuggles, and a whole lot of space-themed fun for baby’s room.

These are all of the baby item must haves that I have come across over the years. I wish someone had this list for me when I first became a mama. I hope this helps you in your journey!

I am a mom of two daughters and am constantly on the lookout for fun new toys, crafts, shoes, clothes, clean products and more for them. Here are some of our favorites 🩷

Here are my most used items that I always have stocked in my diaper bag

The dreaded & daunting task of potty training 😣Here are some essentials to help get you through!

My go to baby items after trying several different brands.

A collection of free or relatively inexpensive toddler activities that my family and I have found around the Denver Metro.

If it’s in my diaper bag, it’s there because it’s earned its spot — practical, compact, and useful in real life.

From on-the-go essentials to the must-haves I can’t leave home without—take a look inside.🔎 I'm still adding pieces as we transition to toddlerhood.

All the stuff I got for my daughter’s strawberry themed birthday party and a few extras!! I love this theme so much!

Moms are hard to by for, I know! Perhaps this list will inspire some well received and appreciated gifts for the mom(s) in your life! I’ve made a list of some things that I wish I had gotten as a gift but ended up buying myself. Or wishing I could get for myself but waiting for a special occasion to ask for them. I know I’m not easy to buy for. I have everything I want and need and can never think of anything else, especially when put in the spot. Don’t let this be you or your significant other!

Christmas gifts are the perfect time to refresh your kids toys with quality, educational toys.

This list features a selection of Activity Books and includes sensory-rich Busy Books for babies, alongside exciting titles for toddlers and young children featuring the very popular Bluey. Every book offers engaging activities such as coloring, drawing, painting, and learning through visual or auditory elements.

From babies to pre-teens, this is the ultimate gift guide for all the little ones in your life. Whether you’re shopping for your own kids or a special mini you adore, this curated list is packed with the best, most functional, and delightfully unique gifts around. Skip the ordinary and make your present stand out this year with something from this list.

I'm still learning, but here are the things that have made my life easier as a second time mama. From the hospital bag, to nursing, or just day to day things 🩷

My tried and true items to help ease into the breastfeeding world!

I was actually terrified of postpartum, I thought I was going to be miserable and in pain 24/7. It was uncomfortable for the first week or two, but these gave me the extra tlc I needed to feel like myself! Take care of you, not just baby, and you’ll thank yourself later 💕

The things I actually used and would pack again for another birthday party as a mama of two! My first birth was an unplanned c-section and second was a planned c-section!

Wondering how to set up a toddler room following the Montessori method? The Montessori method focuses on 2 ideas: simplicity and promotes self-independence with kid-sized furniture so they can learn to manuever the world. Here are some of my favorite furniture finds!

Every parent has a vision of slower mornings, no alarm clocks, hot crisp days, pool days, beach days and maybe even stay home days. As summer quickly approaches us it is hard to find new things to do to make the kids summer break a little more memorable even just being home. This list is listed with staples in our home that we have purchased in order to stay cool in the backyard of make our life just a little simpler and less planned!

As a 12 year veteran homeschooler, I have a long list of favorites that have served us well from curriculum to teaching aides to supplies to free resources. We have been homeschooling classically since the preschool years, but no matter the method you use in your homeschool you will be able to find something useful on this list.

I’m sharing some of favorite spring clothing finds for your littles, from toddlers to big kids. Target is my go to for most of my kids’ clothing based on price and comfort. The Cat & Jack brand is my favorite.

After 2 baby’s and a bunch of different products used on both. These are the products you’ll actually need and use on a daily basis!

Being a mom definitely comes with some bumps on the way, but these have helped my daughter stay entertained for a bit!

We shop at Costco about once a month, and one of our favorite things to stock up on are kids snacks! They have so many options for on-the-go snacks that my toddlers love. We spend a ton of time outdoors as a family so I’m always looking for snacks we can take with us. I can always find things that both my 2 and 1 yr olds are able to eat (and always ask for more of)!

just a first time mom who’s navigating through what’s best for her child

Teacher Tested and Kid Approved: ALL Hands-ON manipulatives and/or activities will help to build your child's number sense at home. Items are meant to go along with homework help and or a math corner/center for math play at home. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn commissions for qualifying products purchased at no additional cost to the buyer.

Traveling with kids? I got you! As an auntie and godmom, I've learned that a well-packed activity bag is the difference between a smooth flight and a meltdown at 30,000 feet. These are my go-to mess-free art supplies, travel games, fidgets, and entertainment picks that actually keep little ones busy. Tested and approved by my goddaughter and cousins!

Can’t miss shows that make playtime and downtime extra fun! 🌈🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒📺

For all my nursing students🩺👩🏼‍⚕️💕These are the essentials you need for class! You will use all of this everyday.

The perfect gifts for Christmas for my 2, 5, and 7 year olds.

Need help trying to figure out what you need to survive pregnancy? These are my essentials as a practical and new mom!

What I loved using with my kids (aged 3 and 7 months)!

Everything you need to be prepared for school. These items helped me stay organized and keep good grades during the school year!🤍

What to bring for your pp stay

Traveling with a baby is hard here are some things that help us.

When you have your first baby, it can be overwheelming to get everything. Take a deep breath and see what worked for us! We were very intentional with what we bought.

The ultimate newborn phase survival kit

Eco-conscious children’s wardrobe favorites that are playful, stylish, and practical.

As a mom to five wild, imaginative, busy body kiddos, I have seen my share of GREAT toys and my share of absolute BUSTS (you know, the ones that break in five minutes or cause full-blown sibling wars). Here are the tried and true toys in our home that actually get played with every day. This list? It’s the holy grail of toys that are: ✅ Durable enough to survive a toddler tantrum ✅ Entertaining across multiple age groups ) ✅ Easy to clean up—or at least worth the mess ✅ Not a complete waste of money These toys are officially mom-tested, kid-approved, and, at times, sanity-saving because when kiddos are happy, mama is happy! Cheers to happy playtimes!

As a mom of 4 kids, these are are few things that I feel like I always have to have or are convenient for mom's to have!

This list is a variety of baby items for welcoming a new bundle of joy. This can be used to create a baby registry, get inspo, and helpful to new parents (mom, dad, guardian)

I don’t think you need a lot to start out with baby, sharing my suggestions for baby must haves!❤️

I’ve collected some of the most fun and popular kids’ toys that have been getting attention on YouTube and are loved by children everywhere. These are the toys that make playtime more exciting — from creative activities and sensory toys to interactive games that keep kids curious and engaged. I love finding toys that are not only entertaining but also encourage imagination, learning, and hands-on play. Perfect for parents looking for fun gift ideas, screen-free activities, or the next toy their kids will be excited about.

Baby must haves I couldn’t live without from nappies to prams, bath time to bedtime, these are the essentials that make life with a little one so much easier.

Everything you need to optimize your bottle station and keep yourself organized! This bottle station keeps my type A mom brain SO HAPPY! I have also linked all our favorite items that we use almost every day and store in bottle station!

A master list of homeschool supplies you can easily find on Amazon. Updated regularly. Books listed are secular.

Great recommendations from my experience as a parent of two small children- I had to learn much on the fly, so you don’t have to!

Items we use when traveling with a 1 and 3 year old! From road trips and flights to hotel stays and everyday outings, this list helps make traveling with little ones easier, safer, and more organized. Includes convenience items, comfort favorites, feeding essentials, sleep solutions, entertainment ideas, and space-saving products designed to reduce stress and keep both parents and kids happy while away from home. Perfect for family vacations, weekend getaways, daycare travel, or building the ultimate baby travel checklist.

these have been products I’ve personally used for my son & have loved!

Magnetic toys are a huge hit in our home! Whether it’s building colorful towers with tiles or creating shapes and animals, these toys spark hours of creative play. They're great for developing fine motor skills, spatial thinking, and open-ended fun. These are our top toddler-safe magnetic picks that are durable, educational, and totally addictive (for kids and parents!).

products i have used with my 3 kids that we love

New mom over here! These are some brands and items we used for my little guy. These are things I use or used alot with my baby and they are things I definitely recommend new moms get, it helps makes the early postpartum so much easier.

It's that time of year again, the end of Summer and the beginning of the new school year. Take a look at some of my picks!

Are you ready to bring a little wonder and beauty into your homeschool mornings? A Bird Morning Basket is the perfect way to do just that — combining gentle learning with play, nature, and connection. Whether you’re building a full Bird Unit Study or simply looking for a fresh way to start the day, this collection of resources will help your family explore the fascinating world of birds through rich literature, hands-on activities, games, and memory work.

Both my kids LOVE being outside, we spend lots of time out in our backyard. These are some of our favorite toys that both my kids love and use daily!

All of these items have been helpful for our car rides, beach days, or just being out and about on vacation. Hope these make your traveling that much more enjoyable 🫶🏻

So much of the baby clothes on the market these days just is not the best quality. You may even find they don’t last more than a few washes. These items inevitably wind up in landfills. I’ve created this category to help you source out small businesses who make incredibly beautiful pieces that will withstand the test of time. They may cost a little more but you know your money is well spent on the quality! Imagine being able to save a wardrobe’s worth of beautiful pieces of clothing to pass down to the next generation. The thought of my daughter’s daughter wearing the baby clothes she has worn truly is worth it all.

Tools that have helped my little one on the spectrum on a day to day basis

I have older kids on the field and a younger one next to me. I put together some things that help keep the littles entertained so that I can watch the game too.

this is everything we got for our two (almost) toddlers 🥲 we have a 2 year old boy and an almost 1 year old girl and i feel like we actually did a pretty good job at keeping things inexpensive, fun and to their own personalities!

Are you in a rush to buy back to school items? Let me help you out with my recommendations! These range from shirts, supplies and items you can share with the class!

Making the a little more special with the little things. Easy downtime activities that keep kids entertained and helps rest their bodies during the busy time.

Want to ensure your little one gets the best nutrition? Check out these fun, easy, and super nutritious homemade baby food recipes that taste amazing and your little ones are sure to love!

We travel a lot with our little one to see family; and have even done an 18 hour road trip and then a couple days at Universal Studios! These are the things that really came in handy that I highly recommend getting for travel when you have a baby

After watching my son struggle to focus at school I decided to withdraw him and jump into homeschool. I knew he understood The curriculum they were doing at school because he was also doing it at home with no problem. So when I had multiple conferences with his teacher about him not being able to do his school work I decided it was time to do it myself. We are now a year into homeschooling and he is thriving. Sometimes school can be overwhelming for kids and it's not natural for them to sit down for 7 to 8 hours. I focus on a lot of interactive learning and it works well for my 2-year-old and my 6-year-old. I have listed some products that have really been key opponents to thriving in our homeschool experience.

Having a bedside cart is amazing for keeping things organized and having all the main essentials right by your side. Especially during those first weeks or months that you have your baby in their bassinet. These are all of my must have items that I keep in mine which makes life with a newborn just a little bit easier. What mom doesn’t want that?

Cozy season is here and this is one of my favorite themes for fall baby showers or birthday parties! I've put together some ideas for food and decor for your next cozy celebration! 🍁🍂

My 1 year old LOVES Ms. Rachel! Here is everything we found and use almost daily to enjoy, entertain, and keep busy! We just had a Ms. Rachel themed birthday party I added all the decor below!

A lot of these are on sale for Black Friday! Toys that my kiddo already has or that we’re planning to get him for Christmas! We love imaginary play, building, and paw patrol.

I have two little girls, so I’m always on the hunt for good gifts at good prices. Here are a few of my favorites!

This is for those moms that don't want to go up the stairs or leave the room when their baby needs the essentials! A diaper cart saved me with my second baby! I think it's a must have!

All my baby and toddler winter must-haves to keep your little ones cozy, comfy, and ready for the cold 🧣❄️ From warm layers to everyday essentials, these are the things that actually make winter easier for both of us.

Just a few items my daughter uses and she loves. She is 10 years old!

The list of things you need to buy for school goes on and on…not to mention the items that immediately get lost, or broken, and need to be replaced...

All of these products are either favorites of mine that I used with my first baby, or items that I plan to use when I find out I'm pregnant with our second child and when they are born!

Products I use for my baby that are safe for eczema prone skin and sensitive skin.

All of the items on this list were used for a recent baby shower. Some items were bought new other repurposed from previous events. You can mix and match some of the ideas to fit your event space! I would be more than happy to answer any questions you might have regarding any item on the list.

During the teething stage, down below I found these the best for me. These teething toys and medicines can work for your baby. Come check it out and let me know how you like them.

most loved baby/mom products as a new momma

Welcome to motherhood, where the essentials extend beyond tiny clothes and diapers! This thoughtfully curated list of postpartum must-haves ensures that new moms are not just surviving, but thriving. From comfort-enhancing goodies and self-care treasures to practical aids for recovery, these items are here to support you on your journey, so you can focus on what really matters: snuggles and creating beautiful memories!

After Frozen, my toddlers second favorite movie is Encanto so I have included some of their favorite Encanto toys!

As a former educator and a busy mom of toddler boys, I am always looking for educational and multifunctional toys that keep them busy and learning! These are the top recommendations made straight from toddlers!

As a first time mom, and the first of many of my friends to get pregnant, experiencing it all for the first time I was so nervous and overwhelmed. If this is your first time, most importantly- YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Let me be your big sister & help you through this next big life stage 💕

All the breastfeeding and pumping items that I personally love! I’m on year two of breastfeeding!