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šŸ¤±šŸ» Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mom
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The honest, emotional, and practical list I wish someone handed me before my world shifted. From game-changing products to comforting truthsā€”this oneā€™s for the new mamas (and the future ones).
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šŸ’¬ The Emotional Stuff Nobody Tells You
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šŸ§ŗ Postpartum Essentials (That Actually Get Used)
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šŸ½ļø Feeding Doesnā€™t Go as Planned for Everyone
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šŸ’¤ Sleep Is a Team Sport
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šŸ§½ Products That Bought Me Back Time
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šŸ’” Things I Didnā€™t Know Iā€™d Needā€”Until I Did

šŸ’¬ The Emotional Stuff Nobody Tells You

Because the mental load is realā€”and it starts early.
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Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts is the help mothers need!
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: Healing Guide
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This guided postpartum journal is thoughtfully designed to help new mothers navigate the emotional journey after birth. With weekly check-ins, healing prompts, and affirmations, it offers a safe space to reflect, reconnect, and grow through early mot...
Postpartum Healing Journal
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These daily affirmations cut the bullsh*t and keep it real. Motherhood may be beautiful, but damm, itā€™s not easy!
New Mom Affirmation Cards
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Acceptance, Self-Love, Empowerment - Motherhood is never easy, but we firmly believe in your strength to embrace this journey!
New Mom Affirmation Cards
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A waterproof notepad for the shower (where you'll do most of your thinking/crying/laughing)
Waterproof Notebooks
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A wearable ā€œIā€™m doing my bestā€ reminder bracelet
She Believed She Could Engraved Bracelet
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A pin for a daily reminder
Trying My Best - Pin Badge
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šŸ§ŗ Postpartum Essentials (That Actually Get Used)

No one told me Iā€™d be more sore than after my high school volleyball tournamentā€¦ for weeks.
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A thousand times better than the hospital one
FridaMom peri bottle
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Hospital mesh is not the vibe - these are so much more comfy!
High Waist Cotton Post Partum Underwear
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Seamless, full-coverage and abdominal support. Designed to stretch more than you have.
Postpartum Disposable Underwear
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So comfortable post-partum, and I even used them for my period when it came back (cause it came back with VENGENCE)
Always Discreet Underwear
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Instant cooling relief for perineal area.
Postpartum Pads (Cold)
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Even if you donā€™t breastfeed, itā€™s comfy support! I still wear them
BlissFitā„¢ Nursing/Pumping Bra
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Keeps you hands-free without worrying about your incision getting bumped. Provides support while soothing your belly and back.
C-Section Belly Binder
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šŸ½ļø Feeding Doesnā€™t Go as Planned for Everyone

And thatā€™s okayā€”fed is best. Full stop.
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Perfect for late night feeds!
Baby Brezza Formula Dispenser Machine
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Great for on-the-go and overnight feeds!
Formula Dispenser
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Our favourite bottles!
Philips Avent Bottles
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Great for at home cleaning, and even on the go!
Bottle Cleaning Kit
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The Double bottle bag is insulated to keep two bottles or sippy cups cold for up to four hours
Bottle Cooler Bag
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For those first few days even if you donā€™t continue!
Nursing Pads
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My holy grail of nipple cream!
Earth Mama Nipple Butter
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Great for if youā€™re not home all day and need to put little one down for a nap!
Portable Blackout Shades
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šŸ’¤ Sleep Is a Team Sport

And sometimes the MVP is a sound machine.
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We LOVE this sound machine!
Sound Machine
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Not all babies like themā€”but lifesaving for some! Our little one loved them and couldn't escape haha
Velcro Swaddle Sleep Sacks
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Perfect for living in for 3 weeks LOL
Womens Lightweight Robe
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The BEST changing pad! So easy for clean ups!
Baby Changing Pad
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šŸ§½ Products That Bought Me Back Time

Anything that helped me shower, nap, or eatā€”bless you.
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Our FAVE rocker - you will bring it to the bathroom LOL
Maxi-Cosi Rocker
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This was my favourite carrier! Great for around the house or out and about
Baby Wrap Carrier
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One handed snacks will be your go-to!
Yogurt Granola Bars
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Water bottle with a straw because youā€™ll forget to drink otherwise
Stainless Steel Tumbler
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A diaper caddy ā€¦ actually multiple of these! You'll love having one in every room!
Diaper Caddy Organizer
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šŸ’” Things I Didnā€™t Know Iā€™d Needā€”Until I Did

Random heroes that saved the day (or the hour).
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Yes, reallyā€”those talons are sharp
Baby Nail Files
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You don't think you need oneā€¦until you do!
3-in-1 Nose, Nail + Ear Wax Removal Tool
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Extra phone chargers around the house!
iPhone Charger
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A tote for toys (even newborns somehow accumulate stuff)
Cotton Rope Basket
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