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First Time Mom

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Here are all of my favorite items that I’ve purchased and actually used as a first time mom within the first few weeks of having our baby.
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Every day items

 
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Love this portable sound machine, has several sound options and love that we can take it wherever we go
Hatch Rest Go - Nap trapped no more
 
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Perfect activity during baby’s wake window/tummy time
High Contrast Baby Books
 
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Love this baby wrap!
Solly Baby
 
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We use this daily!
The Play Gym | Baby Activity & Tummy Time Mat
 
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We love this swing and use it several times throughout the day
Cassia Swing
 
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I personally prefer this over the Boppy pillow
My Brest Friend
 
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If you are like me, you have spent hours looking for the best baby carrier. Our WildBird Ariel carrier is my most used baby item and love that it can be used beyond the newborn stage. This carrier has given me so much confidence as a new mom to go ou...
Cosmos - Aerial Carrier
 
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This swaddle has been our favorite one. It’s really user friendly! It can also be used as a sleep sack which is helpful after 12 weeks when babies can no longer be swaddled. Comes in several TOG options.
HALO Sleepsack 100% Cotton Swaddle Wrap - Heather Gray - S
 
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This is an item I reach for multiple times throughout the day. It’s wonderful as baby starts to gain more neck control and a safe place to put them when you need to be hands free. The toy bar is great for entertainment and practicing developmental ta...
BabyBjorn Bouncer Tri-Fabric with Toy Bar - Beige
 
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A dupe for a much more expensive glider! Super comfortable and you can’t beat the price point
Soho Baby Coventry Manual Upholstered Glider Recliner Rocking Chair 360° Swivel for Nursery and Living Room – Boucle White​

Breast feeding

 
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Great option for manually pumping in the first few weeks when you aren’t quite ready to use the hospital grade pumps
Medela Manual Breast Pump with Flex Shields
 
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Love to use this to collect extra breast milk while breast feeding
Boon Trove Silicone Manual Breast Pump
 
Yoofoss Muslin Burp Cloths 10 Pack Organic Cotton
 
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These have been so helpful during the first few weeks of breastfeeding when everything hurts
Silverette Usa: SILVERETTE - The Original Silver Nursing Cups
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Super great to have on hand those first few weeks of breastfeeding. Really helps with nipple soreness
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream for Breastfeeding Essentials - 1.41oz
 
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If you’re like me, I didn’t know that breastfeeding moms have pads in their bras 24/7. Yes… you will need these LOL
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads - 200ct

Diapering

 
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This changing table is definitely worth the hype. It has a wipeable surface which has come in handy more times than I can count.
Peanut® Changer – The Original Made in USA Easy-to-Clean Changing pad and The only Shell Over Foam, Fully impermeable to Fluid, Vanilla
 
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Love the peace of mind that using these products provide
THE BABY KIT | organic baby products
 
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Love that these are a non toxic option and they work really well!
Coterie Diapers
 
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Really the best of the best, we won’t use any other wipes
Hypoallergenic Baby Wipes | 99% Water and Plant-based Fibers
 
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The holy grail for diaper rash! This is my go to for diaper rash and love that it can also be used for scrapes and scratches.
Active Skin Repair Kids First Aid Spray - Non-Toxic & Natural Kids First Aid Spray for Minor Cuts, Wounds, Scrapes, Rashes, Sunburns, and Other Skin Irritations (3oz Spray)