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B*tch I’m a Mother, No Drama ✨just recs (from a mama of 3)✨
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items I am rarely lost for words, but in this description I am. I think it’s because I really view my motherhood experience with a new set of eyes each week (the benefits of therapy I guess). I was a young mom the first time around - pregnant at 21 and gav...
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I was an unlucky mom the first time around and got mastitis before I even know what that was. My mom was up helping with our newborn, I was struggling with extreme postpartum anxiety, we were new parents, and everything felt so intense. I genuinely ...
Leading Lady The Harmony - Crossover Comfort & Sleep Bra in Naturally Nude, Size: Medium.
4 the bb’s
My youngest currently has this in his mouth as he falls asleep in my arms and I type this note. I like these because they’re easy to clean & sanitize, I can tell when they need to be replaced, and they’re durable. My oldest had more traditional l...
Sweetie Soother™ Pacifiers | Itzy Ritzy® | Shop Now
These are so fun and so cute! We actually have a light purple/lavender dinosaur one, but this is the same general design. My youngest two have used it quite a bit and meets requirement for being easy to clean, durable, and easily transported
Baby Rattle - Unique Rattles for Babies | Itzy Ritzy®
With my first I was nervous about everything and I was very concerned about the “what if” a tether like this were to break. I was way way more comfortable with the idea that these were filled with sterile water so if they did break I wasn’t concerned...
Teething Toy: Cutie Coolers™ Cold Water Filled | Itzy Ritzy®
We love a silicone popper! This is currently on my living room floor I’m pretty sure
Itzy Ritzy Popper Toy: Fun Sensory Toy for Kids | ItzyRitzy.com
These a great! The to mo is great for nibbling and the bottom mit part is crinkly and fun!
Itzy Mitt Pop™ Teething Mitt with Poppers
My second baby struggled. Struggled to sleep, struggled with reflux, struggled to be anywhere but on top of me. I stg girlfriend screamed for the first year of her life. When she went to daycare at 4 months they texted most weeks at least once or twi...
Love to Dream Swaddle Up Sleep Sack- Cotton 1.0 TOG
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Get 👏🏻 a 👏🏻 good 👏🏻 diaper 👏🏻 bag👏🏻. This was my most slept on thing tbh. I really thought all diaper bags were created equal and they were just not a huge deal. Let me tell you I was wrong. You will want one that holds up, that is versatil...
Eras Backpack™ Midi Diaper Bag
We used the infant part as a bassinet for or first and it was really convenient. We still have or original and it’s still in really good shape. We set it up in our upstairs after having our third as a safe napping space and a safe space if our other ...
Graco Pack 'n Play On the Go Playard - Kaden
I had two summer babies born very very close to the onset of the COVID 19 pandemic and I loved this. I had a different pattern - though if I were to get another I’d probably choose this. They were also good for nursing initially. I didn’t nurse my ol...
Nursing Cover for Moms: Itzy Ritzy Mom Boss Multi-Use Cover
I think I have made it so clear I had postpartum anxiety. This did give me the ability to sleep a little bit. I still felt like I was on high alert, but I did appreciate being able to look at this when I felt nervous. I think with items like these it...
Owlet Dream Sock - FDA-Cleared Smart Baby Monitor with Live Health Readings and Notifications - Mint
Hear me out: you do not need to get this chair. Tbh I don’t even know if this chair is comfy. I am simply saying get a chair and mature it’s comfy and make sure you can lift your feet up in it. Not just for you either! For anyone watching to get up i...
Baby Relax Kennedy Nursery Gliding Recliner Upholstered Accent Chair - Gray
This was the wrap/carrier my husband preferred. He felt like baby was more secure and it helped some of his anxiety about not having his arms around baby.
Boppy ComfyFit Adjust Baby Carrier - Heathered Gray
This was my preference for carriers! I liked how close I felt to baby and I liked that it felt more adjustable. I’m plus size so this felt more flexible as my weight fluctuated after babies and easy ti do on my own without having to be buckled in
Moby Wrap Elements Baby Wrap Carrier - Taupe