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New Mom & Baby Rec's
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items I've found a few helpful items in this wild ride of motherhood. I hope they help you too!
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Baby Essentials
Pregnant Mama Care/Wellness
Baby Toys
For Mama
Budget friendly-helpful item! Wish I knew about this with my previous babies. My 3rd baby was a butter ball!! This helped avoid back/wrist pain and strain! It's a Tush Baby dupe, if you're looking for something more affordable, look into this hip car...
GROWNSY Baby Hip Seat Carrier
Tiny but helpful! I used this when I had a clogged duct. If you've experienced this, you know this could be so painful! The heat helps to reduce inflammation. It has 3 settings for both vibration and heat, depending on the level of discomfort. $$
Munchkin Milkmakers Warm Touch Lactation Massager
Baby wearing is a great way to bond with your baby. Especially those first weeks when baby wants to be with you every moment. I used the wrap while doing a few house chores or simply getting out of my room (which let's be honest those newborn days yo...
Moby Classic Baby Wrap Carriers
These are soft and environment friendly. If you don't mind washing them, these come in a pack of 15. I appreciate the colors available. $$
Organic Nursing Pads - 14 Washable Bamboo Pads
Do not skip out on the nipple butter/cream!it takes a bit for your body to adjust to breastfeeding. I’ve used this with all 3 of my babies and it has helped with the soreness and the chaffing that occurs. I also used it on my pump flanges to minimize...
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter 2oz
Ok, none of us want the milk from one side to be dripping away as you nurse your baby on the other side. It sounds funny, until you’ve soaked your shirt or bra while nursing and then you have to change…for the fifth time. 😆
haakaa Ladybug Milk Collector Breast Shell
Baby Essentials
This bathtub is very useful and the removable seat really helps keep baby in place during those early months. $$
Target
I will never go back to any other diaper cream! My kiddos would get rashes once in a blue with other diaper creams, but since switching over to Maty's, they haven't had a rash since! Plus, the ingredients are natural. You could also use it for dry sk...
Matys Multipurpose Baby Ointment, Gentle Skin
I've used the almond vanilla and lavender scent for my girls to help keep their skin moisturized, especially during winter. Keeping their delicate skin free of possible toxic or questionable ingredients is inportant to me. $$
Face + Body Lotion - The Honest Company
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Here's another good, non tox baby wash. I received this as a gift. My baby's skin remains soft and the scent (orange) was mild and pleasant. They go out of stock frequently which is why I had to look at other options as well. $$
Simply Non-Scents Castile Baby Wash - Unscented Soap
Keep your baby bottles clean on the go. $
Momcozy 7-in-1 Bottle Brush Set - Pink
Keep those sharp baby nails a bay with this electric nail trimmer/filer. It has different heads according to your baby's month. I still use it now, he's 15 months. $
haakaa Baby Nail Care Electric File Kit
Smaller air purifier that you can take with you when you travel. $$
LEVOIT Air Purifier, 3-in-1 Filter, Mini-P
Teething is so hard for baby and for mommy’s too. It’s so challenging to soothe them. Putting this tether in the freezer or fridge will provide some relief to their gums. $
Nuby Ice Gel Teether Keys
My baby’s favorite one from this set, the one with the short bristles! He would brush it along his gums, I could only assume it was providing some relief. $
Nuby 3 Step Soothing Teether Set - Assorted
At first I didn’t think I would use this. However, it really saves you time and gives you peace of mind, knowing your bottles are sterile for the next use. It’s spacious, you can dry the bottles and their parts and paci’s too. $$
Dr. Brown's Sterilizer & Dryer for Baby
These pacifiers are recommended by Speech Pathologists and IBCLC's as the better option instead of flattened nipples. This one piece paci will also give you peace of mind that it will stay in one piece and not pose a choking hazard. $
Dr. Brown's HappyPaci Silicone Pacifier 3 Pack
Nothing is more heartbreaking to a mama's heart than her congested baby! This aspirator comes with 2 tops to fit baby's nose. It's battery operated and does its job.
Braun Electric Nasal Aspirator for Babies
The nasal inhaler helps loosen any congestion. $
Frida Baby NoseFrida Saline Mist Nasal Spray
Yes, cradle cap is typical and most baby's have it. These tools will help loosen it without irritating it. $
Frida Baby Cradle Cap System, FlakeFixer
I love this teething oil! It worked for my baby boy who had 3 teeth coming in at the same time. He was so fussy during this time, however once I used this oil it changed his mood and he was less irritable. $$
Wellements Organic Baby Tooth Oil 0.5 Fl Oz
If you’re open to bottle feeding, these bottles are it! I used glass bottles for my littles to avoid plastic use especially when heating it up. These bottles are Speech Pathologist approved. $$
Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Glass Baby Bottles 3Pk
Always be prepared for those diaper changes with this portable diaper mat!
Portable Diaper Changing Pad with Wipes Pocket
These Honest towels are so soft and absorbent!$$
HonestBaby 2-Pack Organic Cotton Hooded Towels
I had a baby with moderate to severe reflux and burp cloths were my best friend. They soak up a lot of liquid. They come in handy for spit up and all of that adorable drooling. $$
KeaBabies 4-Pack Organic Cotton Burp Cloths
Whether you choose to swaddle (assuming your baby won't fight you on this), this swaddles are so soft and the design is so cute!! They have a few different styles. It is breathable and lightweight as muslin should be. $$
Muslin Swaddle Blankets 3 Pack, 38x40 in
Counter space saver! If you're limited on space, this rack is smaller than most and fits in most kitchen spaces/counters. $$
Ubbi Vertical Baby Bottle Drying Rack, Gray
I love the color coding feature. It's an added visual to determine baby's temperature. $$
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Infrared Thermometer
Diapers are a non-negotiable, of course! I find that these diapers run somewhat on the smaller side. That said I haven't had any issues with leakage as long as it fits baby correctly. I've measure my baby before to ensure proper fitting. $$
Honest Wetness Indicator Diapers - Plant-Based & Fragrance-Free
Dry noses are such a pain for you and baby. Keeping a humidifier on will ensure good rest and avoid dry, irritated noses. $$
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Cool Mist Humidifier
If you have the space for this, it's such a great item! I have 3 children now, and they all sit at the table to eat together 🥹. You can place the chair over the table as a high chair or separately once your baby is big enough. $$
Evenflo 4-in-1 Eat & Grow High Chair
This space saving high chair is so helpful! I had this for my first daughter because our apartment had limited space. $$
Fisher-Price Baby to Toddler High Chair
Give your baby an area to play and practice tummy time. My babies really disliked tummy time, but the mirror and design seems to distract them for a few minutes.
Fisher-Price Gyms & Playmats | Mattel
A little goes a long way with this face balm! I use it to help with dry skin (especially during winter) and for their cheeks and chin to prevent chaffing during teething (cue the excess drooling).
Earth Mama Organic Baby Face Balm 2oz
Pregnant Mama Care/Wellness
If you've ever had reflux you know how terrible it can feel! Especially when your stomach is pushed upward, even moving after I ate gave me reflux!! These capsules helped so much!! I took them before a meal I knew would flare up my reflux but you cou...
Acid & Indigestion Relief Gummies - Maty's Healthy Products
If you don't like taking capsules, gummies are also available (& they taste so good!). $$
Prenatal Supplements + Vitamins for Women | Pink Stork
I used this in my 3rd trimester for my leg cramps! It worked for me, thank goodness! It diminished the cramps I would get in the morning when waking up. I currently use it when I notice I'm having trouble sleeping (magnesium helps a with sleeping tro...
Good Night Lotion- For Healthy Sleep and Magnesium
Baby Toys
My baby boy got this for his first birthday but didn't start playing or having an interest in it until he was 14/15 months. It has 3 language settings (English, Spanish, French), buttons that say colors & removable gears. $$$
Baby Einstein Curiosity Table Activity Toy
This toy is so cute! There are different features including shapes to place in the corresponding slots, ABC and number sing alongs. $$
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Sit & Steer Car
My kids and baby boy love these! We pretend to be in a band and we all partake in singing and playing the instruments. $$
Baby Musical Instruments Toy Set for Toddlers
We've had this toy for 5 years now (somehow not broken, no missing pieces!). My littles loved playing with this starting at 7 months. We gifted this to my nephew, (6 months) and he too loves playing with it. $
Sassy Stacks Circles Stacking Ring Toy, 9 Pcs
My kids loved carrying this around and playing with the shapes. It's easy to use and helps little ones develop their fine motor skills and coordination. $$
Fisher-Price Baby's First Blocks Set of 10
This plush has multiple songs and settings that names colors and body parts (ears, hand, heart, foot). $$
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Sis