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Essentials for feeling human as a new mom ✨
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items Being a new mom is cray cray. Here are some of the basic things I use in my routine to stay feeling like myself so I can show up for my babies as my best self 🤗
Sections
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Skincare
Nails
Hair
Shaving
Things to ingest
Skincare
I have used this cleanser since the brand started several years ago, and I still love it! It’s a great everyday product that takes makeup off like a breeze!
ITK Milk To Foam Gentle Cleanser
Use this a couple nights a week and I promise it’ll help your skin stay brighter and clearer!
ITK Exfoliating Gel Cleanser
Another amazing product. I put this on after cleansing and before moisturizer in the morning and my skin feels soo good all day! 🥰
ITK Brightening Vitamin C Serum with Niacinamide for All Skin Types, 1 oz
Talk about skincare on a budget! I use this all over my body - face, legs after shaving, and so on. It’s simple and non irritating!
Vanicream Fragrance Free Moisturizer
I use this as a spot treatment for acne most often, and it honestly feels lovely on the skin. It has a cooling effect which is very soothing!
ITK Skincare Blemish Mist Acne Treatment With 2% Salicylic Acid
The only deodorant I will use ever! Unscented is my pick especially with a newborn since their little noses are so sensitive.
Lume Whole Body Women's Deodorant - Smooth Solid Stick - Aluminum Free - Unscented - 2.6oz
Nails
A gel like manicure that takes literally 5 minutes to dry? Count me in! This is truly an amazing nail system that dries hard like gel but lasts 1-3 weeks and comes off with regular nail polish remover. AMAZING.
So On Pointe Mini Kit
Keep your nail beds strong and happy by dabbing a little of this on right before bed! It has made the biggest difference for me and is another simple self care step I can take.
Organic Nail Honey Cuticle Oil - Nail Growth Oil
Hair
I’ve used this shampoo since it came out years ago. She keeps my hair healthy and smells amazing without being overpowering!
Hairitage Shampoo Length Check Biotin + Castor, for Volume + Thickening, 21 oz.
Pairs with the shampoo to keep my hair happy happy happy!
Hairitage Length Check Biotin + Castor Conditioner for Volume + Thickening, 21 oz.
Your hair deserves an easy way to look put together, and these clips sure are a part of that. Super cute and won’t damage your hair as much as a hair tie!
6 Pack Large Metal Hair Claw Clips
Shaving
These don’t have the soapy gunk like a lot of reusable razors and that’s why I started buying them to be honest 🫣 but they are really great and average 4-5 uses per razor!
Gillette Sensor2 Fixed Head Men's Disposable Razors, Blue, 18 Count
This smells INCREDIBLE and lasts forever. A little really goes a long way and yes, I use this beard shave butter on my legs. 10/10
Van der Hagen Shave Butter Beard Shaving Cream, for All Skin Types, formulated with Natural Oils, 6 oz (Men)
Things to ingest
Is it spendy? Yes. Is it one of the best ways to support your body, especially if breastfeeding? Also yes.
Hydration Support
Vitamins D + K work together to boost mood, energy, and recovery after birth. They help your body use calcium properly, support strong bones, and keep you feeling your best!
Vitamin D3 + K2
Why iron matters after birth ❤️
Iron helps rebuild energy, support milk supply, and replace what’s lost during delivery—keeping you strong and less run down in those early postpartum weeks.
Hema-Plex Iron