Baby gear can be SO overwhelming. How to decide what are actual necessities & what are just gimmicks. I’ve tried lots & curated these lists to hopefully save other mama’s from trial & error!
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MATERNITY & POSTPARTUM GOODIES
NEWBORN STAGE
BATH TIME 🫧
DRIVING WITH YOUR LITTLE BESTIES
BREASTFEEDING / PUMPING MAMAS
MATERNITY & POSTPARTUM GOODIES
Tried & true items to make 3rd & 4th trimester more manageable! 🫶
The BEST maternity leggings.
CRZ YOGA Womens Butterluxe Maternity Leggings
For me A necessity. Allowed me to work where I’m on my feet all day as long as possible. Highly recommend a belly band - & helps remove lower back pain.
Gaiatop Mini Portable Stroller Fan, 3 Speed, Rechargeable
NEWBORN STAGE
This time is so sweet & precious & passes so quickly. If you’re in the thick of it I feel you.. these are items I’d repurchase for baby #2 🥹
Favourite swaddle EVER. so stretchy. extra large size. Light weight. So many cute prints!
Copper Pearl Large Knit Baby Swaddle Fern
If you don’t like swaddling, this transitional swaddle was my fav! Velcro straps inside to make baby feel secure, mesh breathable spots - great for my hot baby! & gets them ready to transition to sleep sack!
Happiest Baby Sleepea 5-Second Swaddle Organic Cotton Ivory Planets Large
Great for travelling to visit family or just want to nap on the couch beside babe.
Infant Loungers
Love a no wifi monitor! Like how slim and easy to use this one is. Also has great range!
Momcozy 1080P Video Baby Monitor 5" HD
Best product for gassy babies!! Or if your baby is prone to hiccups they will VANISH seconds after taking this 🤯
Dr. Chase Kolik Alcohol Free Gripe Water 150ml
No mess keepsakes
Pearhead Newborn Baby Handprint Ink Pad
Warning - this will make you addicted to picking your babies nose 🤭 allows you to reach in the teeny tiny spots and love that it comes in a case to throw in the diaper bag!
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Nose, Nail & Ear Tool
If I’m not bitting my babies nails off with my teeth I’m using this! Love the peep hole for safety! Takes the anxiety away when clipping their nails.
Bath time is our favourite time of day! If your little one hates the bath hopefully some of these items make it easier on you 🥲
Favourite bath seat
Angelcare Baby Bath Support Aqua, Under 6 Months
Cradle cap who? My son never got cradle cap & I swear it’s from using this with every bath! I love the silicone bristles on the exfoliating brush!
Frida Baby 3-Step Cradle Cap Kit & Treatment
Super gentle & lightly scented
Baby Shampoo & Body Wash
I love any Frida baby products honestly.. but a bath cup 🙌🏻
Frida Baby Control The Flow Bath Rinse Cup
This will literally save your knees
Ubbi Bath Kneeler, Grey
DRIVING WITH YOUR LITTLE BESTIES
No anxiety on our drives because I know my baby is safe thanks to these little gadgets!
Won’t drive without my car monitor!
DoHonest Baby Car Camera HD 1080P Rear
No brainer.
Mesa V2 - Jake - Charcoal - UPPAbaby
TWO CUP HOLDERS 👏🏻👏🏻 also easy to clean which mama loves!
4EVER™
BREASTFEEDING / PUMPING MAMAS
Best Wearable pump
Momcozy S12 Pro Wearable Double Wireless Pump
Easy, comfortable, I still use two years later!
Boppy Nursing Pillow Original, Gray Taupe Leaves
Washable cover for the boppy.. you NEED.
Nursing Pillow Cover Stretchy Removable - Green Leaf
Worked great in my hands free pump!
Flange Inserts 10PCS 13-21mm for Breast Pumps
Super handy to have if you are a pumping mama! Love that this fits my hands free pump & all accessories nicely. Cooler compartment at the bottom & comes with a drying mat!
Fasrom Breast Pump Bag with Cooler Compartment, Black
No wire, seamless under fitted clothing, no digging in or rubbing, I still wear this two years postpartum because of how comfortable it is 👏🏻
Momcozy Nursing Bra, Jelly Strip Support
Loved this for sleeping since there’s no padding! Also love that the straps aren’t super thick
Basics by Bravado Women's Adjustable Maternity Nursing Bra