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Everyday Mom Items I Love - Newborn Essentials
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items Before becoming a mom, I thought I needed everything and anything I saw for myself and my baby. After having my baby, I now know what was essential and what I would FOR SURE buy again!
Sections
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For Mom
Breastfeeding/Pumping
Formula Feeding
Sleeping
Nursery
Car/Stroller Essentials
For Mom
These are items I would buy for myself! Whether it's my first pregnancy or my next, these were my must haves for myself.
This nursing bra was super comfortable, during pregnancy and during post-partum. The pack includes 3 bras for $40! A reasonable price for multiple bras! Perfect for breastfeeding and pumping as well.
Maternity Nursing Bras (Wirefree)
These underwear were the best! They were so comfortable, they were easy to get on, and easy to rip off (rather than pull off). I had an emergency c-section and they were also high waisted enough that they did not bother my incision. I bought multiple...
Always Discreet Underwear
Yes, the hospital provides you a bottle for cleaning yourself, but the upside down peri bottle form Frida is top teir. It was the only bottle I used. Super easy to use and made me feel much cleaner!
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle
I had an emergency c-section - and these underwear were the most comfortable! There were no seams rubbing near or on the incision and full coverage.
Women's Cotton High Waist Briefs
This is our favourite diaper bag. We had multiple gifted to us, however this is the most versatile! It keeps the milk fairly cool if needed, has tons of pockets for organization. We can store diapers, diaper pad, toys, bottles, formula, our personal ...
New Parent Backpack
I recommend this kit as it has everything! I ended up purchasing each item indivudally as I needed it, but I would have save so much time and money if I just purchased this kit and had all the items already.
Frida Mom Postpartum Recovery Kit
I was ignorant and did no research on c-sections and was completly unprepared. I would 100% buy this kit for my nexy birth, even just to have in case of an emergency c-section. The items are everything I needed and I cannot recommend the belly band e...
Frida Mom C-Section Recovery Kit
Cooling, soothing, and made me feel clean. Enough said! I add this to all new mom gifts at their showers
Tucks Personal Cleansing Pads
Breastfeeding/Pumping
A baby fed is a baby fed! If you are choosing to breastfeed and/or pump - these are my recommendations! I attended a lactation clinic and did everything in the book to breastfeed, and these are my favourite tools to success!
The Yeti is my fave water bottle. When breastfeeding, you need your hydration and I found the yeti kept my drink cold for the entire day and night. Its the only bottle I used
Yeti Rambler Travel Mug
Firstly, make sure to measure your nipple! This was my first mistake - once you have measured, purchase the shield based on your size. If it is too big or small, baby won't latch properly. I used the shield when my nipples would be raw and found it p...
Nipple Shield
My cracked nipples were in love with this cream!! I recommend and purchase this cream for every mama!
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter
I tried multiple pumps and this is my favourite. Easy to travel with and pump on the go!
Medela Freestyle Hands-Free Double Pump
Easy to use on the go and fits perfectly in our diaper bag! Helped with engorgement, and helped with my mastitis!
Medela New Harmony Manual Pump
Hey new moms, TMI but you are going to leak! You will wake up with wet t-shirts, wet bras, or just randomly start leaking while you are out and about. These were my favourite pads to stay dry. I kept them beside my bed, in the diaper bag, in my purse...
Lansinoh Nursing Pads
Formula Feeding
A baby fed is a baby fed! If you chose to formula feed, these are my go-to products to make it a bit easier! I formula fed starting around 3 months and I would 100% buy these items again!
If formula feeding - this was a game changed! It made taking formula with us, on-the-go, so much easier. We loved that it had multiple containers too
5-Layer Baby Milk Powder Dispenser
My baby took right away to Avent bottles. When breastfeeding, combined with pumping and formula, these bottles were perfect and my baby did not have any nipple confusion. She latched to me and these bottles!
Philips Avent Natural Baby Bottle Gift Set
Sleeping
To get a good nights sleep, for mom or baby - these are my go-to products! From helping baby sleep, to having some peace of mind while sleeping, everything below would 100% be purchased by me again!
Our favourite soap and lotion! Perfect for bathtime (obviously) but I truly believe it relaxed baby, and she always had the best sleeps after using this one.
Johnson's Baby Bedtime
We tried a couple monitors, and Eufy was the best quality! The image during day and nighttime were so clear. We are able to put on baby music using the monitor, talk to baby if needed too!
eufy Security Baby Monitor
Our baby did not like to stay swaddle. No matter how well she was swaddled, she escaped. These velcro packs were the best investment for a good nights sleep!
Swaddle Sleep Sacks 0-3M
These were the softest sheets we used for our bassinet. They were so comfy and cozy and easy to use. They worked on multiple bassinets too, as sometimes we travelled and used other bassinets - these worked everytime!
Muslin Bassinet Sheets
OKAY, bear with me here! But these were our BESTTTTT investment! We used this under the sheet in baby's bassinet and crib. When she had spit up or accidents, it did not go through to the mattress. Instead the puppy pads absorbed everything and our ma...
Puppy Pads
Nursery
The must-haves for baby's nursery. This is everything we ACTUALLY used and would 100% use again with future babies!
This rocker was perfect! Our baby loved it, to play in, to sit in while we cooked dinner. She even had a couple short naps in it while we cleaned (and watched her). It had different levels, such as sitting up or more lying down, and was easy to store...
Maxi-Cosi 2-in-1 Kori Rocker
The BEST change table! So easy to clean, fit perfectly on the change table/dresser, easy to use. It has an attachment that is removable. The attachment was perfect when baby was smaller to keep her distracted. Once she got older, it was easily remova...
Skip Hop Baby Changing Pad
THE BEST! It cleared up our baby's diaper rashes so quickly.
Sudocrem Diaper Rash Cream
We loved these swaddles! They were so soft and lightweight. We had a summer baby and these were perfect for putting over her when we went for walks and such. We also used them as burp clothes, and they were soooo easy to clean! We still have and use ...
Baby Cotton Muslin Swaddle
BUY 100 of these LOL! But seriously, have one on each floor. We had one in baby's room, our room, and the living room. It held diapers, cream, wipes, brushes, nail clippers, and so much more. I use this to fill up for baby shower gifts!
Diaper Caddy Organizer
We kept the playpen on our main level to avoid walking up and down when baby fell asleep. I had an emergency c-section and found the stairs difficult, so I loved having an extra “bed” for baby to rest.
Safety 1st Amherst Playard
Car/Stroller Essentials
Everything we use for when we are on the go with our little one!
Perfect for the car. Allows the driver and passenger to see baby, is super clear, and easy to move around! Sturdy straps made of seatbelt material. Compatible with side or center headrest - not compatible with fixed headrest. Shatter-resistant and cr...
Car Mirror
Perfect for keeping baby cool in the stroller or car seat! I also used this in the hospital while giving birth. I was so hot, so I strapped this to the hospital bed and it was a game changer! The mini stroller fan's cover only has 5.5mm gaps, so it w...
Mini Portable Clip-On Fan
For Baby
Everything we used for baby, that we hadn't thought about until after baby was here!
Our baby was born with minor jaundice so we purchased D-drops and gave them to her daily. *always check with your docotor
Organic Baby Ddrops
This soap smells like baby and I love it. It's soft on baby's clothes and skin, and has lasted us awhile now too!
Ivory Snow Newborn Baby Liquid Detergent
The ONLY pacifiers our baby would take. We tried many different types, and our baby latched to these the best. While breastfeeding, these paci's also did not create an nipple confusion in our opinion
Philips Avent Pacifiers