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Everything to get you through the first year of motherhood🫶🏼
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items I’m a 22 year old mom to a 1 year old and a soon to be 3 year old! So I’d like to say I’m pretty experienced on the first year necessities! So if you’re expecting OR know somebody who is this list will help you out with the must haves!🫶🏼
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Postpartum
All things “feeding”
Sleep/nap essentials.
Bath time.
Travel
Postpartum
This is the first step in your journey! Here’s everything to make it easier!
Trust me when I tell you these are the best option (adult diapers in general) they are so much more comfortable than huge pads!
Depend Fresh Protection Adult Incontinence & Postpartum Underwear for Women - Maximum Absorbency - S - Blush - 32ct
This helps relieve some pain/healing!
Ona Renewals Antimicrobial Postpartum Perineal Upside Down Recovery Spray Made with Hypochlorous - 3.4 fl oz
Great for both vaginal and C-section deliveries!
Frida Mom Postpartum Abdominal Binder for Post Maternity Compression, Shaping, and Support, Adjustable Belly Band, Grey
A peri bottle like this makes a difference!
Parent's Choice Upside Down Peri Bottle for Postpartum Care, 300 ml
A great skin care kit specifically for postpartum!
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Pregnancy Recovery Kit: Post-Natal Firming, Stretch Marks, and Scars.
These will help with some relief especially with any tearing!
Frida Mom 2-in-1 Postpartum Pads, Absorbent Perineal Ice Maxi Pads, Instant Cold Therapy Packs and Maternity Pad in One
Scar patches for the C-section mamas!
Frida Mom C-Section Silicone Scar Patches, Reusable Medical Grade Scar Treatment, Scar Gel and Cream Alternative, 6 Count
All things “feeding”
This is all things feeding from just breast milk or formula to when you start introducing actual food!
This will help with dry/cracked nipples!
Medela Organic Nipple Balm 40g
These will help with engorgement! You will get engorged whether your breastfeeding or formula feeding (until you dry your supply)
Lansinoh Hot & Cold Breast Therapy Packs with Covers, 2 Pack
You’ll need these while you leak for your not getting your shirts all wet/sticky with milk!
Parent’s Choice Premium Nursing Pads, 42 Count
These are the bottles we prefer!
Tommee Tippee Natural Start Anti-Colic Colorful Baby Bottles, 9oz, 0 month+, Slow-Flow Breast-Like Nipple for a Natural Latch, Anti-Colic Valve, Fiesta, Pack of 6
These are a great option for when you introduce water around 6 months+
Munchkin® Miracle® 360° Toddler Sippy Cup, 10 oz, Blue/Green, Unisex, 2 Pack
These are the straw cups we use for ages 6 months+
Munchkin® Any Angle™ Weighted Straw Trainer Cup with Click Lock™ Lid, 7 oz, Blue/Green, Unisex, 2 Pack
When you start feeding foods plates like these are great because they have suction on the bottom which we stop your little one from throwing the plate!
Munchkin® Stay Put™ Divided Section Suction Plate, Blue, Unisex - Walmart.com
We use these when they get the hang of using utensils! These are great because they are short making it easier for babies and young toddlers to get it to their mouths!
Munchkin® Raise™ Toddler Fork & Spoon Utensil Set, Blue
These are the first step utensils we use, they are good for purees or slightly thicker foods like mashed potatoes!
Munchkin® Gentle Dip™ Multistage First Infant Spoons, Blue/Green, Unisex, 3 Pack
Silicone bibs! Much easier to clean and reuse asap compared to any cloth material plus these have a pocket underneath to help catch food and minimize clean up from floor and high chair!
4Pcs Cute Silicone Baby Bibs for Babies & Toddlers Waterproof, Soft,BPA Free (10-72 Months,Unisex)
Multi functional items will always be a win in my book because you save money in the end!
Ingenuity Proper Positioner Create Up! Multi-Mode Folding High Chair - Covertible Activity Desk and Tower, 9 Modes of Use, Soulful Skies, Ages 0 Months to 5 Years
On the go formula dispenser! Pre measure your formula in each of the compartments so you don’t have to do it on the go!
Parent's Choice 3 Compartment Powder Formula Dispenser, Portable Outdoor Food Container, 1 Count
Sleep/nap essentials.
Everything you’ll need for bed time!
Sound machine! This will help even in to their toddler/kid years.
Hatch Rest 2nd Gen All-in-one Sleep Assistant, Nightlight & Sound Machine
Convertible crib so can use from baby through small kid! You’ll save money in the end!
Graco Story 5-in-1 Convertible Baby Crib with Drawer and Reversible Headboard, White
3 stage swaddle/sleep sack set!
SwaddleMe by Ingenuity Comfort Pack Baby Swaddle Set, Size 0-3 Months, Pod, Original Swaddle, Night Sack, 3pk - Little Bees
Bath time.
Our bath time favorites
The body wash we use! Smells so good!
Baby Dove Melanin-Rich Skin Nourishment Hypoallergenic Body Wash Newborn Senstive Skin, 13 oz
Our favorite lotion!
Baby Dove Sensitive Melanin-Rich Cream Newborn Hypoallergenic Nourishing Moisturizer, 8 oz
Wash cloths!
5pk Organic Gauze Washcloth Set Warm - Casaluna™
Towels
Baby 3pk Muslin Hooded Towel - Cloud Island™ Khaki: Extra Lightweight Cotton Blend, Machine Washable, 30"x30"
Our favorite bath tub!
Angelcare Baby Bath Support - Gray
These are great for when they are sick!
Frida Baby Natural Vapor Bath Bombs for Sick Day Comfort - BreatheFrida Vapor Bath Bombs - 3ct
My kids love these when they learned to sit up in the bath around 6 months+
Munchkin Fleet Of Five Boats Bath Toy
Mold free bath toys!!!
Tub Works Savanna Mold Free Bath Toys, 6 Pack
Travel
Everything you’ll need for leaving the house!
Diaper bag! I prefer a back pack style because it’s the easiest to carry.
KeaBabies Original Diaper Bag Toddler Backpack, Multi Functional, Water-resistant, Large Baby Bags for Girls, Boys (Navy Blue)
A convertible car seat! I prefer these instead of the infant car seats because you get more use for your money.
Safety 1st Turn and Go 360 Rotating All-in-One Convertible Car Seat - Siberian Caviar
Baby carrier with a hip seat! I use this for going in stores and things. Plus it can be used through the toddler years.
Baby Carrier, 6-in-1 Ergonomic Baby Carrier with Hip Seat Diaper Pocket Front and Back Baby Sling with Waist Stool Lumbar Support for Breastfeeding Newborn to Toddler, Up 50lbs (Gray)
Stroller! I like ones with 3 wheels because I feel they are easier to push especially when bay gets heavier.
Graco Outpace Baby Stroller
On the go bottle warmer!
Grownsy Portable Bottle Warmer, Cordless Travel Milk Warmer, 20oz Capacity, Precise Temp Control, USB Rechargeable
Breastmilk cooler bag to keep your milk fresh on the go.
Parent's Choice Breast Milk Cooler Bag, Heather Gray