As a nursing student and full-time teller, these products would have helped me a lot if I had known about them. I'm also sharing products I used that actually worked for me and my son. I hope this helps my fellow mommas out there!
Sections
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During pregnancy
Right before pregnancy
After Pregnancy
Newborn
Infant
Toddler
During pregnancy
I wish I knew about this products to avoid stretch marks, and promote a healthy pregnancy
I wish I used cera ve to hydrate my belly during pregnancy to prevent stretch marks. I did used cerave for my face and my pregnant face was flawless
CeraVe
This is the best oil to hydrate your skin and prevent stretch marks. I'm using it with tretinoin and my stretch marks are almost gone
Beauty Oils - Sephora
This is a budget friendly stretch mark prevention lotion that I wish I knew about. I've been using it and it leaves your skin so soft and hydrated.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Stretch Mark Lotion
I wish I used these for my back pain.
Best Maternity Belly Bands
I enjoyed wearing these for my summer/spring walks with my sweaters, and cute oversized shirts.
wish I had this pillow for my back pain during pregnancy
Award-Winning Pregnancy Pillow in Dusty Pink - US bbhugme
The 2 liter water bottle is a MUST -nurse approved
2 Liter Water Bottle
Right before pregnancy
As a nurse and mom these are my recommendations if you are planning to become a mom
Girl I'm a nurse get that folic acid right now!! you DO NOT want to have a spina bifida baby. No shame for those babies but they suffer a LOT :( you don't want your baby to suffer.
Prenatal Vitamins & Supplements
get yourself a carter's gift card :D that way you get an excuse to go baby shopping
Gift Cards | Carter's | Free Shipping
Please read these books they are so helpful ! I read mine and it helped me a lot as a first time mom.
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Pregnancy & Childbirth
Please get baby daddy involved early because they don't know and it's difficult for them to understand what's going on and this can make your life easier if he knows how to help you with the baby
The New Father: A Dad's Guide to the First Year
Get these right now
Mom And Dad Shirts
I highly recommend to start looking at albums and photoshoots , you are gonna thank yourself later
Baby Photo Books, First Year Albums, and Board Books - Mixbook
first year frame is adorable! please get it
My First Year Picture Frame
Please get a gift card or membership to go with your kid to fun places. I wish I did. Don't forget zoos, aquariums, museums, all the parks , and arboretums.
Kids Empire - Play Big!
After Pregnancy
Theses products are a must-have to make your life easier after baby is born
If you have stretch marks and you are not breastfeeding apply tretinoin or retinol to the area 2-3 time/week at night. make sure to moisturize before and after. Make sure to keep that area away from the sun.
Tretinoin
If you have stretch marks and you are not breastfeeding apply tretinoin or retinol to the area 2-3 time/week at night. make sure to moisturize before and after. Make sure to keep that area away from the sun.
Retinol
If you have stretch marks and you are not breastfeeding apply tretinoin or retinol to the area 2-3 time/week at night. make sure to moisturize before and after. Make sure to keep that area away from the sun.
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion for Dry Skin
If you have stretch marks and you are not breastfeeding apply tretinoin or retinol to the area 2-3 time/week at night. make sure to moisturize before and after. Make sure to keep that area away from the sun.
Beauty Oils - Sephora
amazon basics are really good. After pregnancy I have so much energy and do well at school & work thanks to these
Multivitamin For Women
make sure to take care of yourself. burst bees always has my back with my lips during summer and winter
Lip Balms | Burt's Bees
HErbal essence has taken care of my hair through pregnancy and so far my hair is healthy and shiny.
Natural Shampoo in Shampoo(1000+) - Walmart.com
gotta have brigth teeth for all the mommy and baby pictures coming
Best Teeth Whitening Strips
anything to give back strength to your teeth after pregnancy
Teeth Strengthening
These two gave my hair thickness after pregnancy (rosemary based)
Rosemary Shampoo
Newborn
I used these products and my baby loved them
baby's skin was very sensitive and cerave had my back
CeraVe Baby Wash & Shampoo, Fragrance-Free
My baby's skin was full of eczema and this cream helped a LOT to get his skin back to normal
Eucerin Eczema Relief Cream, Full Body Lotion
Pampers and huggies were my favorites for my baby.
Pampers: Swaddlers
Make sure to buy these swaddles they helped me and as a nurse it prevents SIDS & plagiocephaly
Swaddles
I wish I knew about these pillows , because my baby had a plagiocephaly
Plagiocephaly - Halo-Care
Baby hats helps prevent plagiocephaly
Baby Hats
THE BEST machine to warm my bottles
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Bottle Warmers
I used this sterilizer and it made my life so much easier
Baby Bottle Sterilizers
Itzy has the cutest backpacks
Baby Backpack - Itzy Ritzy
Honestly the lululemon backpack was perfect for when I traveled or went to nice restaurants with baby
New Parent Backpack 17L | Men's Bags,Purses,Wallets | lululemon
Infant
My baby and I highly recommend these products it made my life easier and it made him really happy :D
Baby gym is a must! they love it
The Play Gym | Baby Activity & Tummy Time Mat - Lovevery
The playpen made my life so much easier when doing home stuff and keeping an eye on my little one
Playpen
Dr. Brown was the best choice for my baby, different sizes, nipple sizes, and overall they lasted
Dr. Brown's Baby Bottles & Feeding Supplies
nose frida helps you a lot when they are so congested :(
Baby Lollipops
put them in the fridge and it helps relieve their pain
Baby Teether Toys
We used Dr. Brown's so I used the pacifier from that brand and he loved it
Dr Brown Pacifier
Freezer teething toys are a MUST my baby ate fruits and milk from it while relieving his pain
Freezer Teething Toys
Toddler
My son loves these products! don't waste time on products that you won't use and buy the one's the he will actually use.
HE LOVES this toy
Toy Crab
get a toddler basketball, my son loves balls and playing basketball with it
Toddler Basketball
HE LOVES playing soccer, honestly he loves balls in general
Soccer Ball
Buy your toddler books so that they start liking reading
Toddler Books
Toddlers developmental phase is about using blocks, make sure your baby has blocks to play with :D
Toddler Block Toys: Toys & Games
music, colors, and instruments are awesome for toddlers, they love it.
Toddler Drum Set
The earlier you start your toddler potty training the better it will be for them because they are able to go to school early and learn. It also helps your budget :D My son is 16 months and already asks me to use the restroom.
