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What Helped Me as an 18-Year-Old Single Mom
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items This list isn’t just the typical Pinterest must haves. It’s filled with real life recommendations I actually used as an 18 year old first time single mom. These are the products that truly made life easier for me and my baby, and I’m sharing them so ...
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Car Must Haves!
Breastfeeding friendly items
Sleep/ Nursery Must Haves
Diapering Must Haves
Car Must Haves!
Hands down the best car seat I’ve found! It has amazing height and weight limits for both rear- and forward-facing, the fabric stays cool in the Arizona heat, it’s super easy to clean, comes with two cupholders, has unique belt paths for easy install...
Nuna RAVA™ Convertible Car Seat | Easy Install & FR-Free
The perfect solution for first-time moms and moms of multiples. This has been a lifesaver when I’m driving alone with my son. The view is crystal clear, and it even has night vision just like a nursery baby monitor
Back seat baby monitor
Keep your backseat shady and cool with this must-have! Living in the Mojave Desert, I use it every single day and it’s been a total game changer. It keeps the car seat from getting too hot, making rides safer and way more comfortable. Truly one of th...
Rear Window Sun Shades For Cars
Breastfeeding friendly items
These bottles were the only ones my son would take. They support a good breastfeeding latch and are perfect for newborns
Breastfeeding friendly bottles
This is the only one my little one would take, and it’s been a total game-changer. The natural shape makes the transition seamless, and they hold up amazingly well. As a single mom, these gave me the gift of rest when my baby just needed comfort. If ...
Breastfeeding friendly pacifiers
The perfect must-have for starting your breastfeeding journey! It stays securely in place while you nurse on the other side, catching every drop so nothing goes to waste. Thanks to this, I built up a freezer stash so quickly—and I’ll be using it with...
Haakaa breast pump
Perfect for supporting your breastfeeding journey. Nipple shields can help with latch issues, soreness, or transitioning back to the breast. They saved my journey when my son struggled to latch, giving us the extra support we needed until he could nu...
Medela Contact Nipple Shields Large 24mm
In those first few weeks breastfeeding is HARD. This was such a lifesaver and genuinely helped with chapped sore nips 😪
Organic Nipple Butter Breastfeeding Cream
Ok this was before the Stanley was popular. But Hydroflasks are the better of the two! They have straw options and are overall better quality! No worries about spills here
Hydro Flask
Sleep/ Nursery Must Haves
My favorite sound machine ever! It comes with tons of sounds and connects to Wi-Fi. You can control the brightness, color, color rotation, and sounds—all from your phone. Tap the top to turn it on, and you can even save your favorite settings so a si...
Hatch Rest 2nd generation - Night Light, Sound Machine, and Time-to-Rise
My son LOVED his swing. At times this was the only way to get him to fall asleep. This is perfect for every single mom.
Shop Baby Swings & Baby Jumpers
Loveee this. As a single mom it’s perfect because I don’t want to take the trash out every single day. This held like 100 diapers
Diaper Genie
Diapering Must Haves
Every mom finds that one brand she can’t live without—this is mine. These diapers are made with only the best for your baby, and they even have pull-up style for potty training. They’re soft, comfortable, and the most concealable diapers I’ve found f...
Millie Moon
This is hands down the BEST butt paste! I didn’t need it for my son until he was two, but when the time came I was beyond thankful I had it ready. So glad someone recommended it to me—I even kept a small stash on hand. Total lifesaver for soothing an...
Boudreaux's Butt Paste Max Strength Diaper Cream