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New Mom Must Haves: from a recent first time mom 🫶
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items This is a list of my most used items and items I could NOT imagine myself not having as a new first time mom!
Make sure you keep the little metal water heater part clean or it won’t heat as well! But other than that so effective!!
Baby Bottle Warmers
It lights up so it distracts baby a LITTLE BIT but this removes boogies way better than a bulb alone! I used a bulb and this!
Electric NoseFrida – Frida | The fuss stops here.
These diapers are my favorite. I’ve tried ALL the kinds, stay away diapers with blue inserts as I learned the hard way that those are chemically made.
Honest Wetness Indicator Diapers - Plant-Based & Fragrance-Free
This was a LIFE SAVER!! Try to travel with pre-measured powder and use it for just water for the easiest cleaning experience! It’s not hard to clean with BM or formula being warmed in it but it does require more effort for cleaning!
Momcozy Portable Milk Warmer for Travel
Multi use. Baby girl is 6mo old now and we use this still for supported sitting, lounge time, feeding. Very useful item!
Multifunctional and Adjustable Nursing Pillow
HANDS DOWN THE BEST DIAPER RASH CREAM! You won’t need another kind!
PINXAV Healing Cream, Fast Relief Diaper Rash
Use this for drool chaffing that makes the cheeks rosy. It creates a barrier between the skin and the saliva and prevents that chaffing from happening!
Healing Head-To-Toe Ointment, Treat™ 5 oz
3 temperature taking methods, has been accurate for us thus far! You’ll want to know immediately that your baby is running even a low grade temp.
3-in-1 Ear, Forehead + Touchless Infrared Thermometer - Frida
This stuff smells like your baby just left the spa 🫶 no reactions for us!
Citrus Vanilla
Whether you’re getting a c section or having a natural birth, you will NEED this support after birth. You won’t want to wear it but trust me, you need to!
Upspring Shrinkx Postpartum Belly Wrap
It is going to be SO scary to bathe your baby at home by yourself for the first few times. Be sure you have a safe and supportive tub/area to do this. I recommend using the peri wash bottles they give you at the hospital for yourself first, then tran...
Best Baby Bath Tubs
So soft, very needed. You’ll need a FEW of these!
Hooded Towels & Bath Robes for Toddlers & Babies
Okay so let’s talk about this car seat. SO easy to use with it being a 360 degree rotating model. However, you’re going to want something else to carry the baby in. This doesn’t detach from its base so once it’s anchored it’s there until it’s not. Bu...
Maxi-Cosi Emme 360 Rotating Car Seat Owner Center | Product Support
This will be amazing when your baby is able to sit supported. (5-6 months or so) This hip seat/carrier takes the weight of holding your baby off of your back and offloads it to the device. Perfect for stage 5 clinger babies! 👶
Momcozy Hip Seat Baby Carrier Adjustable
This is also perfect for stage 5 clinger babes. Easily adjustable. Supports your baby safely while you can operate hands free.
Ergonomic, Cozy and Lightweight - Baby Carrier