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Things that helped me survive the first month as a first time mom!
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items Welcoming your first baby is magical! But that first month postpartum can also feel overwhelming, exhausting, and completely new. This list is filled with tried-and-true must-haves to help you heal, stay comfortable, and make those early days a littl...
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Simple items that helped me as a FTM
Silverettes are a must-have if you’re breastfeeding and dealing with sore or cracked nipples. They’re made of real silver, which naturally helps heal and protect your skin. DO NOT USE WITH creams. Just place them over your nipples between feeds (you can add a drop of breast milk inside for extra healing). Most moms notice relief within a day or two, and they’re reusable, easy to clean, and totally worth it for those ear...
Silverettes
This nipple butter was the main one suggested by my lactation consultant. It saved me. It’s made with organic, lanolin-free ingredients, so it’s safe for baby and you don’t have to wipe it off before nursing. The thick, buttery texture helps protect and moisturize while your skin heals, and you can also use it on pump flan...
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter
I am an EBF mama and the Boon Trove milk collector allows me to start my freezer stash without the hassle of pumping. You just wear the collector on the opposite side that you are nursing and collect the let down! I have been able to collect over 200...
Boon Trove Silicone Manual Breast Pump
This breast milk cooler bottle also is a life saver. Although i keep saying that. I use this at night to put my milk in that I collect using the Boon Trove milk collector. This keeps it cold all night and saves me from the constant running up and dow...
Milk Cooler - Amazon.com
Miss mouths messy stain treater does the job! As an EBF mama those yellow seedy poops stain everything! But when I use this spray, the stain comes right out and looks brand new! I even started using this on non baby items because it works so good!
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray 4oz
For Baby
Items more directed towards baby that helped me survive my first month as a FTM
The Owlet Dream Sock is a game-changer for anxious moms who just want a little extra peace of mind. It gave me more sleep knowing even if she was kicking around it would alarm and wake me. It wraps comfortably around your baby’s foot and tracks thing...
Dream Sock® – Owlet US
Throughout my pregancy I used brown noise to sleep, now I feel like my little one cannot sleep without it. This sound machine has a variety of sounds and low lights to choose from so that you can find the perfect environment for your little one to ge...
Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine
The wildbird ariel buckle wrap is a life saver! My baby loves contact naps during the day, and although I love an excuse to sit on the couch, there are times I need to get up and do things. This carrier makes hands free contact naps a breeze!
Aerial Buckle Baby Carrier - WildBird
This backseat car camera makes driving so much less anxiety producing for my anxious mamas like me! The mirror in my opinion is difficult to look at and required taking my eyes off the road. With this camera, the screen is right on my dashboard makin...
Baby Car Camera - Amazon.com
I use this in conjunction with my hatch light. The hatch low light stays on throughout the night, but then I am able to use the egg light for a little extra but not too bright of light to help with nighttime changes/feeds. It still provides a darker ...
JolyWell Kids Night Light with 7 Colors
Although not a must have, this is an amazing addition to our nighttime routine. This lotion smells AMAZING. I am constantly getting compliments on how baby girl smells. More expensive than I would prefer to buy but it is a large bottle and in my opin...
Noodle & Boo Super Soft Baby Lotion