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new mom must haves 👼🏼
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items these are all of my favorite items i used in the newborn trenches—you’ll thank me later ✨
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nursing🍼
sleep💤
diapers/bath products🧴
postpartum care🤰🏼
travel musts 🚗
game changing, but not necessary!
nursing🍼
i was a strictly breastfeeding mama, so nursing was something i took serious in regards to comfort. from bottles to nipple shields—i’ve got you covered!
this was my absolute favorite nursing pillow! it’s stable shelf always made me feel secure while holding my newborn, and the arm support is the best! it has little pockets on the side where I can keep a water bottle, a snack, and even my nipple cover...
Nursing Pillows
my favorite burp cloths! they’re super absorbent and we bought like a hundred and had them everywhere around the house for easy access.
Looxii Muslin Burp Cloths 6 Pack 20x10
I like this little three pack because you can keep one next to your bed, another with your nursing stuff, and another for on the go! I used these so frequently and love that these ones come as tubes rather than the traditional pot so I can squeeze it...
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream Breastfeeding Essentials - 0.25oz/3pk ...
great nursing pads for the little drip you’ll learn to expect!
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads
the BEST for collecting milk on the other side while your little is breastfeeding! i used this all the time to help stabilize my milk production (make sure the same amount is coming out of both sides) and thus helped me to produce more milk.
Haakaa Generation 2 Silicone Breast Pump with Suction Base 5 oz 1pk
i love these milk storing bags because they have a temperature sensor that turns purple when the milk is just right (: they also hold SO much milk!
Momcozy Temp-Sensing Breastmilk Storage Bags
My favorite manual pump! i started out using electric and felt like it never got as much milk as the manual one did. I would be able to get a full bag of milk in 20 minutes with the Medela versus an hour with electric pumps.
Best Manual Breast Pumps
we loved using these bottles starting out because the silicone was softer than holding a harder plastic bottle. the wide nipple resembled a real one, and although we didn’t use bottles as much because he was breastfeeding—these were still amazing and...
Comotomo
the best bottles if your baby has colic! these will reduce the amount of air they take in when they eat, making them a bit more comfortable.
Baby Bottles
I loveeee this bottle brush! the little sponge on the bottom ACTUALLY reaches all the spots of the bottle so that I don’t feel like it’s not getting clean enough. It’s pretty compact as well, taking us very little room on the countertop!
Dr. Brown's Natural Flow® Baby Bottle Brush
This thing was so cool for sanitizing our pump/bottle parts! We used to always be worried about losing pieces during the cleaning process—but this basket keeps them all in one place!
Baby Bottle Dishwasher Basket
Any simple bottle rack will do, but I liked this one because it was less of an eyesore and very functional!
Bottle Dryer Rack
These were the only pacifiers that our newborn would take (when he would take it at all) because he was exclusively breastfed. He didn’t favor pacifiers, but he would actually use these ones and it gave my nipple a break lol!
Comfy Orthodontic Silicone Pacifiers
sleep💤
the best products that helped our baby sleep through the night earlier on 🫶
I considered putting this in the “game changer but extra” list but it needed a permanent spot because this is NECESSARY! A white noise machine will help your newborn adjust to the world so much more comfortably. They will sleep better, and the differ...
Hatch Rest 2nd generation - Night Light, Sound Machine, and Time-to-Rise
the cutest bedside sleeper—and it’s made with organic materials! our little one was quite tall so he outgrew it pretty quickly but having him close in the first few months was necessary for me!
Baby Delight Beside Me Dreamer Bassinet - Organic Sage
Our baby lovedddd these skeep sacks! he didn’t like to be bundled up as much and liked to stretch his arms, so this one was great!
Baby Sleep Sacks | Love to Dream US
This one is great for traveling especially! my toddler loved the sound of this when he was first born (:
Shop Baby Shusher Sound Machine for Babies
We liked having a monitor that had two-way audio so we could let the baby know we were coming. This one is simple and easy to set up!
Baby Monitors
If you’re in a financial bind—these are PERFECT as a baby monitor! the cheapest one is like $20 and alerts my phone directly if the baby cried or moved! It also has two-way audio, so I could let him know I was coming (:
Indoor Cameras | Smart Security for Your Home - TP-Link Tapo
This was the only blanket swaddle our newborn liked! It is really easy to take them in and out for changes and it keeps them warm at night so you don’t need any other blankets (not safe for inside crib)!
Baby Sleepsack Swaddles | HALO
We chose this crib because it turns into a toddler bed as well! It was easy to put together (did it myself 8 months pregnant) and take apart during our moving process!
Essex 4-in-1 Convertible Crib
diapers/bath products🧴
our tried and true favorites! we prefer to use sensitive skin products as our son is prone to little rashes (:
We are a Millie Moon family forever! These are the only diapers that never led to a blowout, and now that our baby is older we have transitioned to their training pants! The material is so soft and there is a lot of coverage on the butt for preventin...
Millie Moon Luxury Disposable Diapers - Newborn - 96ct
We love the diapers—so you know we love the wipes! Our favorite brand still even now that our baby is 2.5 years old!
Millie Moon Sensitive Wipes Jumbo Box - 648ct
This is the diaper cream we used when he would get a little rash around the sides from chafing now and then. This cream is thicker, so a little goes a long way!
Desitin products at Target
We liked to use this little spatula tool to apply the diaper ointment so we didn’t have to use our hands!
Bumco Baby Bum Brush - BPA-Free Diaper Cream Spatula
My ultimate favorite diaper bag! It has so many compartments—one being insulated to keep milk cold and another on the back to hold a portable changing pad that’s included with the bag! This was literally the best purchase ever 😩
Diaper Bag With Changing Pad
You definitely don’t want your room smelling like dirty diapers—so kick the trash can out and replace it with your diaper genie! It can hold a ton of diapers, but we typically had to change it once every few days rather than every day with a normal t...
Diaper Genie
Our main diaper caddy! This one is so beautiful and simple to hide all of the clutter of newborn products/changing supplies. This one has three compartments and can fit so much.
Natemia Baby Diaper Caddy Organizer - Large
postpartum care🤰🏼
i was a c-section mama, so if that’s you you’re seen here! i’ve also included general birth supplies that i included in my bag prior to my sons birth just in case!
This will help control the burn when you first have to pee again after birth! It will also help you stay clean and prevent further infections. The hospital may give you one to use as well-but this one has an angled tip that worked a bit better for me...
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle
Stock up on as many pads as they’ll let you take at the hospital to give you a head start—and then move onto these! I liked to use the hospital “underwear” (the little white boxer shorts) over the pad and it kept everything in place.
Menstrual Pads
These are the same as the ones they give you in the hospital when you leave—but a full pack you can continue to use for the next month and they’re obviously reusable! These are the most comfortable ones I’ve tried.
Postpartum Underwear
These are great to line your pads with to help alleviate some pain. the cooling sensation is AMAZING! pro tip-if you line your pads with them & freeze it you’ll have the infamous “padsicle” many moms rave about!
Tucks Medicated Hemorrhoidal Pads - 100ct
Perfect for cramping post-birth! They absorb as well which is great, but you’ll want as much cooling down there as possible!
ICEWRAPS Instant Postpartum Perineal Ice Pads
These nursing bras are SO comfortable and soft. They snap right off at the top so that you can breastfeed/pump, and they’re pretty absorbent if you have any leaks. They give me good support and coverage as well (I had double D’s when my milk came in ...
Nursing Bras
If you’re in a pinch financially—these are the best inexpensive nursing bras I used! They look really similar to the other one listed and also unlatch right the top for easy breastfeeding access.
Stelle Wireless Maternity Nursing Bra with Pads
My favorite spill-proof tumbler! You’ll need more water than you think while breastfeeding—it’s actually supposed to be 16 cups daily! This cup was helpful in the mess of newborn parenting because it doesn’t spill, and the straw is bendy so there was...
Simple Modern White Ghost Spill-Proof Tumbler
I used to drink like four of these a day when I was breastfeeding! They are so delicious and ultra-hydrating to make sure I was producing enough milk for my ALWAYS hungry baby 😅
BODYARMOR Sports Drink Strawberry Banana
travel musts 🚗
everything that helped car rides feel shorter (and still do)! we are always out and about, so finding the perfect setup was important to us!
If you have the money—SPEND IT on car seat safety! I love the nuna because it rotates towards the door so that you can take your baby out easier (that way you can keep them rear facing longer without having to fight them into the car seat)!
Nuna REVV Rotating Convertible Car Seat | The New 360° Seat
This is a great economical car seat that is safe for baby and easy to install. It is a bit bulkier—so a bigger car is best for this one. Although it doesn’t rotate, it is thicker for increased side-impact protection in case there’s an accident.
Car Seats & Baby Car Safety Products
This is the best travel setup for bringing baby along! With the built in play, sleep, and changing area—you really can’t go wrong! We used this as a living room bed/changing area when we weren’t traveling (:
Pack 'n Play® Travel Dome™ LX Playard
We use this as our car diaper caddy! We keep everything from extra wipes to stain-treatment in here for accidents on the go (: This one comes with a portable changing pad as well!
Moteph Diaper Caddy Organizer with Lid & Mat
We liked having this as opposed to the traditional car mirror (: It attaches right to the dash so that you don’t have to look anywhere but forward!
Baby Car Mirror 4.3'' HD Night Vision Display
I apologize in advance for the price tag—but this is the best stroller ever 😩 To this day we are still so happy with this purchase. It’s extremely functional having the bassinet attachment and a regular car seat so it can grow with them. We like the...
Mompush Ultimate 2 Baby Stroller with Newborn Mode & Car Seat Adapter
Any cover will do—just get one! Shopping carts are incredibly dirty and your baby WILL try to put their mouth on the handlebars eventually 😅
Shopping Cart Cover
game changing, but not necessary!
if you have the extra funds, these are all of my “not necessary must haves” to make your life a whole lot easier 🥰
This was my favorite wrap for my newborn! It fits very comfy and I was actually able to breastfeed while wearing it (:
Newborn Boba Baby Wrap Carriers
My favorite baby carrier! I use this even now that my son is a toddler (: It helps take the weight off my back while holding him, and I was even able to lay him sideways and breastfeed with it! The strap is adjustable and they also have attachments y...
Tushbaby | Carriers, Diaper Bags & Gear for Babies, Kids & Toddlers
These are the best for preventing your little one from scratching their face! Baby fingernails are super sharp so any scratch could turn into a massacre 😅 They have a little velcro strap to keep them from sliding off (or being pulled off lol)!
HAPIU Baby No Scratch Mittens, 100% Cotton
We opted for a nicer highchair because this one grows with baby! It turns into a full wooden chair at the last stage (:
Abiie Beyond Junior Wooden High Chair w/ Tray
These SAVED my nipples! In the first few weeks of breastfeeding you may experience sore, dry nipples and to prevent cracking, I used nipple cream and my silverettes! I am unsure as to what the science is behind them, but my nipples healed after addin...
SILVERETTE® Original Silver Nursing Cups
baby toys 🧸
This was our newborns favorite teether toy (:
Comotomo: TEETHERS
Our baby loved this toy before he could walk and actually learned how to walk by pushing up on this! I love that he was able to grow with this toy (:
Fisher-Price 2-Sided Panda Walker Toy