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Surviving the Newborn Trenches
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items Currently enjoying my seven month old while looking back on those newborn trenches… here is what got us through!
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Gear
Kitchen
Health and Wellness
For the parents
Gear
Items that help with baby transport and day to day life!
Love this car seat! So lightweight and is so functional. We have the whole system, making travel, walks, farmers markets, and shopping a breeze.
Nuna PIPA™ rx Infant Car Seat | With Reclining RELX Base
This + the car seat is baby perfection! So easy to click in the car seat or bassinet to make transporting baby a breeze!
Nuna MIXX™ next Stroller | Compact Fold & Flat Lay Seat
The final piece of the Nuna collection we can’t live without! Love that it has a stand, so can function as an in-home bassinet, but also clicks right into the stroller for longer walks and adventures! Really considered not getting this, but it has be...
mixx™ series bassinet + stand
So great in the early days to baby wear while moving through your day! Dolly is a high quality wrap that comes with clear instructions on how to use it safely.
Newborn Babywearing Wraps
So helpful as baby grows! Our baby loves to sleep while in the carrier, and it is so easy to throw in the car. We use it instead of a stroller when running into shops!
Baby Carriers that simplify your life | BabyBjörn
Baby V LOVES this bouncer. It’s great when you need to set baby down, or multiple people want to look at them! Easy to pack up and bring with you, plus it might even help your baby pass that gas!
BD - Bouncers & Rockers
The Boppy is a classic for a reason! It is great for feeding baby and reduces the strain on my back, but has also come in handy when kids or my grandparents are holding the baby to make them feel more comfortable.
Boppy Original Nursing Pillow
Super strong and quiet, I replaced the bigger blade fan (that everyone seems to have) with this! I can clip it onto the car seat, stroller, nursing cover, etc!
Portable Silent Mini Bladeless Fan Clip On
So many cute patterns! These are my favorite swaddles, but we still use them as blankies now that baby is older! They are a fantastic weight and so soft and stretchy!
Knit Swaddle Blanket
Great playmat to soften the floor for tummy time, rolling, practicing sitting, and learning to walk! Use my link https://www.totterandtumble.com/HALEY49152 for $25 off any play mat purchase.
The Portobello Play Mat
Kitchen
This has saved us SO. MUCH. TIME. Works great for bottles, pump parts, pacifiers, and silicone toys that need cleaning, sanitizing, and drying!
Bottle Washer Pro
Obsessed with this warmer. Warms milk or water (or milk in storage bags) quickly and consistently, fits in the bottle compartment of the diaper bag, battery lasting multiple uses, and easy to clean!
Travel and Portable Bottle Warmer
Love this for milk storage, and way cheaper than some of the other options. I love that I can use any ice in it, or even fill the smaller chamber with water and pop in in the freezer overnight!
FROSH™ Milk Storage
I love this brush! It has all the pieces you need to clean bottles and pump parts, and is silicone so is so easy to clean! Because it has its own container, it is easy to keep it separate from our other dish brushes.
Electric Bottle Brush Set
I use this for breastmilk-I pour each pump into the pitcher, mix, and then measure out for freezing or bottles at the end of the day. It has saved my sanity on trying to get the perfect amount in each bottle.
Dr. Brown's Baby Formula Mixing Pitcher with Stopper
Health and Wellness
From changing to bathing, here are my must haves!
Our baby had baby acne that we really struggled to clear. We began using this 2x a day, and it made such a difference! We still use it morning and night, and it is great to clear out milk/saliva from his face, neck, and behind the ears!
No Rinse Cleansing Water For Babies And Newborns
We use this SO much! Any blemishes or skin irritations can be cleared by a few applications of this magic!
All Over Ointment Eczema Treatment
I LOVE this thing-and am still using it every bath 7 months later! It is so great to get baby wet and rinsed, and my baby loves playing with it!
Baby Bath Shower Head Elephant Water Pump
I keep this in the diaper bag for easy changing, and keep a few diapers and pack of wipes in the bag with the mat! When traveling/at a restaurant/church/etc, we just grab this bag to change baby, instead of needing the whole diaper bag!
Ubbi On-The-Go Changing Baby Mat with Carrying Bag
Recommended by our day-care provider-this is magic when it comes to diaper rash. Clears it up fast, and is safe to leave on! This kit comes with 3 smaller bottles-perfect for the diaper bag, travel bag, daycare, or to have multiples in different room...
Medline Calmoseptine Ointment 4oz (3 Pack)
I use these bags for everything… pump parts that need to be cleaned in my pump bag, organizing the diaper bag, keeping teethers clean… I love them, and they have held up through multiple washes in the dishwasher!
10 Pack Dishwasher Safe Reusable Bags
I love these for around the house! I do not always want to go to the changing table to change baby, so I use them on the couch, bed, floor, or on the go in the car or public changing tables. They are washable and have saved me from having to clean my...
BlueSnail Quilted Waterproof Changing Pad Liners, 3 Count
We tried 10 different pacifiers… these were Ollie's favorite! I loved that they included a glow in the dark one!
Tommee Tippee Stay Put Pacifier Set, 0-6M
For the parents
Items specifically for the parents :)
Recommended by my therapist… a great book that helps you feel a little more “normal” in the postpartum haze.
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: Healing Guide
My favorite nursing cover! Breathable and light, my baby seemed much more comfortable! I love the neck, as it allows me to see baby and provides more airflow.
Blissful Diary Muslin Nursing Cover
Works for pumping and nursing, and comfortable enough to sleep in! Pair with stay-dry nursing pads if needed for all day wear!
Momcozy Mesh Support Pumping Bra 36C-44G
If you are pumping…. make sure you have the right flange size! These are my favorite inserts to make my Spectra 24mm flanges work!
Momcozy 24mm Flange Insert for Breast Pump
I lived in these for the first 12 weeks. I loved that I had easy access to nurse, I didn't have to wear a bra, and they hugged my body in a supportive way without being constricting!
DAISITY Womens Maternity Nursing Tank Cami