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becoming a mom- essentials for pregnancy and newborns
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items Preparing everything needed to be a mom is a ton of work! I've made these lists to help other new moms prepare to have their little one with ease. 🥰
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pregnancy items
starter baby toys 0-12 months
breastfeeding and bottle feeding options
bring baby home - cute baby boy outfits
preparing for baby to come home / baby's first outings
baby room- woodlands adventure theme
pregnancy items
All items I am using for my pregnancy. I LOVED these things and I am so blessed to share with you.
Best and comfiest maternity bra- convertible to nursing bra later on! They are easy to wash, the cups are also removable, and COMFORTABLE!! I also used these after giving birth.
Maternity and Nursing Bra
Pregnancy belly band- this has SAVED my legs with sciatica over time during the pregnancy.
Maternity Belly Bands & Support
These are working wonders for my pants during my pregnancy. I'm able to wear pants from pre-pregnancy that just don't fit around the belly. Saved money on new maternity pants using these as well!
Pants Extenders
The best yoga pants during pregnancy, and they are COMFY!
iaoja Maternity Leggings Over The Belly
Maternity yoga pants with pockets! Also, these are super comfy and easy to wear.
POSHDIVAH Women's Maternity Workout Leggings
Super adorable shorts for a summer pregnancy
Maternity Shorts
Compression socks are critical for swelling at the end of the pregnancy in the 3rd trimester.
Compression Socks Women
These compression gloves were saving my hands from swelling and making my pregnancy-related carpal tunnel worse. They are amazing!
Compression Gloves
starter baby toys 0-12 months
Best items I have purchased for my newborn.
Super cute, redesigned by company recently, safe to use!
Sophie The Giraffe | Safe Teether
Super adorable cow toy for babies
VTech Lil' Critters Moosical Beads
Super cute rattle for babies 0-12 months. It matches the woodlands theme.
VTech Shake and See Fox Rattle
These toys are great for newborns, as they come in black and white (high contrast) for newborns to see the toys better at this stage.
KUANGO 3 Pcs High Contrast Baby Toys 0-3 Months
Montessori starter toy.
LITTLEFUN Preschool Montessori Threading Toys
Amazon has a variety of Montessori toys to choose from for babies.
Montessori Toys
breastfeeding and bottle feeding options
I am planning to breastfeed; however, I have prepared to bottle feed if needed. These items are the best recommendations I've received, and I will update this list as needed!
Recommended to me as the best breast pump to use after birth. Reimbursement is possible through benefits with a prescription as well.
Haakaa Breast Pump
Affordable options for cute tank tops to nurse or breastfeed your baby.
Nursing tank top
Best recommended nursing cover for breastfeeding.
Best Nursing Cover, Breastfeeding & Baby Carrier
The most recommended breastfeeding pillow in my area- can't wait to start using it
MY BREST FRIEND - Breastfeeding Pillows ...
Best recommended bottles for babies. They have an anti-colic feature as well to help prevent gas bubbles.
Philips Avent Anti-colic Baby Bottles 4oz
Best recommended bottle warmer for warming up milk- formula or breast milk
Premium Fast bottle warmer SCF358/00 | Avent
Bottle sterilizer and dryer for age 0-6mo.
Philips AVENT Premium Baby Bottle Sterilizer with
Medela Breast Pump- works great as an electric option for breastfeeding!
Medela - Breast Pumps / Breastfeeding: Baby
Best option for a hands free breast pump ❤️ super helpful to pump while moving around or carrying your little one.
First-Rate Hands Free Breast Pump
One of the other best bottles I've found - MAM bottles. My little guy loves these bottles! The bottles are perfect for on-the-go: you can sterilize it in the microwave with a bit of water, easily cleans, and has an anti-colic nipple. They come in an ...
MAM - Baby Bottles / Baby Bottle Feeding Supplies
Woodlands theme pacifiers for babies - mam soothers. Helpful for soothing baby to sleep. These soothers work great if you already use the MAM bottles!
MAM Mini Air Pacifiers for Babies (2 Pack)
Baby Brezza is the best option for formula or mixed feeding. It makes a warm bottle using powdered formula in appx. 10seconds. Parents can also use the iPhone app to connect to the machine and start a bottle. It has been a game changer when baby is c...
Baby Brezza | Baby Products & Essentials that Make ...
Momcozy wearable hands-free breast pump has been a game changer. It all allows me to do what I need to do while pumping.
V1 Hands-Free Breast Pump - Hospital Grade
Wearable, easy to wash/clean, and a game-changer.
Momcozy: Best Wearable Breast Pump & Comfort Nursing Bras
bring baby home - cute baby boy outfits
Adorable baby boy outfits - ready to bring home the baby in or to have ready for cute photos💕 Can't wait until he is here to use these! They are so adorable.
Adorable outfit for babies and their dads 0-12 months.
Dad's little dude outfit
Adorable and funny baby boy outfit for the dads that have sisters and are about to be aunties.
My Aunt is Cooler Than My Dad Baby Bodysuit
An adorable onesie that reads “don't make me call my auntie!”
Don't Make Me Call My Auntie Baby Onesie
preparing for baby to come home / baby's first outings
These are items that I received and LOVE from my baby registry that helped to bring my baby home from the hospital, but also made things easier for me with first outings to doctors appointments and walks. Super helpful items overall!
Stroller and car seat combo that has been SO helpful to getting my little one home safe.
Britax Stroller And Car Seat Combo
This works seamlessly, and it fits great over the car seat/carrier.
Best Nursing Cover, Breastfeeding Cover, Baby Carrier
Add this to a stroller for easy carrying of your bag!
Jolly Jumper Smarter Hook, Capacity 35 Pounds
The momcozy carrier has more structure if preferred to the wrap. Super helpful for carrying down stairs or uneven flooring for improved safety.
Momcozy Baby Travel Carrier
Great wrap for newborn babies first trip outside. I am plus sized and this worked like a charm.
Momcozy Baby Wrap Carrier Slings, Infant ...
For cloth diapering, this is a great beginners guide and article!
Cloth Diapers for Beginners | Ultimate Guide How to Use Cloth Diapers - Nicki's Diapers
This bedside crib has been a game changer! It allows me to sleep on the couch or bed with my baby beside me. Easily rolls and comes with a pocket to store small items.
Bedside Crib with Bedding and Stand
These fisher price swings are wonderful for babies, and can be used up to age 6 months. Soft colours, quiet motor, plays lullabies, and is a must-have item for any newborn!
Fisher-Price Sweet Snugapuppy Swing
These pacifiers are a must have for helping soothe baby to sleep. Bonus is that they light up/glow in the dark to find them easily. I recommend getting at least 2 packs of these soothers to start if you/family are prone to losing items- as it's supe...
Night Pacifier for 0-6 months (2 pack), Unisex
Graco car seats are another great option that I've used. These travel systems work seamlessly and protect your little ones during car rides ❤️
Explore Baby Car Seats | Shop Now - Graco
Orthodontic soothers for your little one - these help protect growing teeth!
Pacifiers & Soothie Snuggles for Your Baby - Philips Avent
This is another option for a soother that worked really well. Our baby loved these.
Avent Pacifiers for Newborn & Baby Dummy and Soother
Perfect swaddles for baby to arrive home in!
Facrlt Newborn Baby Cute Cotton Receiving White Sleeping Blanket ...
baby room- woodlands adventure theme
Our baby room theme is woodlands and adventure. Check out this list my best recommendations for a woodlands theme.
Woodlands theme art for the baby's room. Woodlands theme works great for boys or girls!
Woodland Nursery Decor
Adorable woodlands-themed baby blanket and sheet set!
Woodland Baby Bedding
Cute mushroom basket for the baby room, and it goes along wonderfully with the woodlands baby room theme!
Baby Mushroom Basket with Lid
White crib, reasonably priced, and goes great with the baby's woodland theme
Graco Benton Convertible Crib with Drawer in White | The Home Depot Canada
baby shower prep
All things used for my baby shower in June-2023!
Woodlands baby shower decorations! These are great, easy to put together, and so adorable!
Amazon.com: Woodland Baby
This was THE cutest dress at my baby shower- and had tons of compliments on it. Even better is that it was super comfy to wear for the few hours.
Eavoqinjiaf Maternity Dress Casual Off Shoulder
gifts for moms-to-be / families / baby shower gifts
This list includes amazing gifts that I have received just ahead of the baby's arrival. These items have been a blessing in preparation for the baby!
The best vacuum- handsfree, and you can change settings from your phone.
iRobot Roomba i3 EVO (3150) Wi-Fi Robot Vacuum
This mini-rug cleaner is both powerful and portable. It has helped to clean up spills and pet messes- and the baby is not even here yet!
Little Green® Portable Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner
postpartum essentials - for after the birth
Must haves for after giving birth that you don't think about.
To help wash the area after giving birth.
FridaBaby Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle
To help with sore nipples for breastfeeding. This was critical for me after the birth as I wasn't used to breastfeeding.
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter, 2-Ounce
free stuff for moms
I am a Canadian Mom, so these resources are focused to what I was able to sign up for for free items and support for your baby.
Canada's Luckiest Baby Contest is amazing! There are a TON of prizes that can be won, resources, and classes. I signed up while I was pregnant, and I even won one of their monthly draws for 1000 towards my baby's RESP.
Parent Life Network | Canada's Luckiest Baby 2024
Enfamil has free coupons when you sign up for their website - no purchase needed.
Enfamil - Free Coupons