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Top LifeSavers for Mom's of Babies

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As a new mom again - and one of young adults and in-betweens, here are some of my top "life-saving" and at least life-changing items for those with babies to toddlers on board. With even one..life can be a blur but with more it can become a daze. Thi...
 
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Hospital grade suction with multiple size nozzles for baby to toddler noses. LIFE saver, quality made, and long lasting nasal aspirator for babies. Clears congestion quickly, easily, and with little fuss. Toss your bulb or momcozy mediocre aspirator ...
NozeBot Battery-Powered Baby Nasal Aspirator
 
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Earthly teeth tamer drops. No clove oil (potent) which can cause allergic reaction - but just as effective. Taste is welcomed by baby, and inflammation/pain is dulled. Huge helper to dissipate pain and fussiness.
Teeth Tamer
 
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BEST teething roller for muscle, cheeks, and nerve pain while teething. Baby lights up when I pull it out to use it. Works quickly, supports a smaller business, made with quality products and care. Utilizes roman chamomile and leaves out the EOs that...
A Thousand Roses Store
 
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Magnesium lotion for a great night's sleep. Put on bottoms of feet for nighttime or cheeks for teething, colds, etc. Comes in a sensitive or non-sensitive format. Has given baby restful night's even in the midst of "developmental leaps" or "regressio...
Good Night Lotion {Magnesium Lotion}- For Healthy Sleep and Magnesium
 
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Life saver in the heat for baby. Attaches to stroller, back of seat for carseat, can be handheld, etc. We take it to the park with us for football practices and more. Bladeless means zero worries about little fingers, and that makes MOMS happy.
JISULIFE Large Safe Bladeless Baby Fan
 
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Ditch the standard sippy cups and keep a couple of these on hands when starting solids. Versatile as a teether (the straw LOL). Food grade Silicone and EASY PEASY learning straws straight from nursing. Teeth safe (unlike some of the plastic ones) and...
BrüMate Leap 12oz Leakproof Kids Tumbler
 
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I'll have a top baby carrier list but this one takes the cake so far. Why it stands out as a lifesaver: it can come in warm fabrics for cold seasons or MESH for hot ones. Supports hip healthy babies. Is versatile in carrying positions for front inwar...
NEW Omni Deluxe Carrier Cotton - Camel
 
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No messy Q-tips that indirectly work as intended (they remove some but also pack some). This tool helps remove earwax easy, properly clean baby ears and avoid ear infections, and lights up for better visibility.
Ear Wax Removal Tool with LED Light for Kids & Adults
 
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Skip the Johnson and Johnson and use something with cleaner products. This is one of our favorite and supports the BEST bedtime routine and sleep. Smells great, can be used as wash, bubble bath, or shampoo - and helps our LO sleep better than a baby ...
Slumber & Sleep 3-in-1 Vapor Bath, Shampoo & Body Wash
 
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Great for awesome skin. Sensitive and non-invasive. Great ingredients. New formula include colloidal oatmeal. Treat eczema, drool rash, etc. Very multi-purpose and a winner to keep on hand. Perfect barrier treatment AND perfect for any common baby ra...
All Over Ointment Eczema Treatment
 
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Affordable "clean" diapers. No rash, minimal blowouts (check your sizing!), and great alternative to the Cadillac of diapers "Coterie" brand. Soft, well fitted, and natural. Chlorine and other chemical - free
Pampers: Pure Protection
 
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If you're a cloth diapers mama - this is a great brand with beautiful designs and diapers that hold up. Easy to clean and store, elastic that doesn't wear down fast, and great to grow with baby.
Nora's Nursery
 
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Favorite stroller hands down for any moms who won't be "sticking to pavement." If you'll be traversing gravel, hikes, or getting bumpy this stroller will keep up with you. Extras available to optimize it how you prefer RAIN or SHINE. Versatile seatin...
BOB Gear Wayfinder Jogging Stroller | BobParts.com
 
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A Cadillac of wagons. There's only one brand that competes, but this stands out for its durable tires and the sheer number of accessories to make it exactly what you want. One stroll on Etsy and you can find a million additions from cup holders to sn...
W4 Luxe Pro 4-Seater Stroller Wagon
 
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Top notch for airflow to keep baby's temperature in check with easy accessibility to rotate and get baby in or out from inside and outside of the vehicle. Grows with baby and meets ALL carseat needs from newborn to 10 years old if necessary. The shad...
CYBEX Callisto G 360 | Official Online Shop
 
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To notch quality and easily portable. Can be put up and taken down in seconds. Very secure and harnessing is safe and effective. Convenient for any outdoors outing, patio sitting, or even at home. Comfortable for baby, and a huge hands free help in t...
Inglesina Fast Table Chair, Pine Green
 
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Hands down the best quality sleep sack and best materials. This is the 4 seasons merino wool sack. Great for homes that will have cool climate seasons. Merino wool helps baby regulate temperature and safely NOT become too cool or too hot unlike faux ...
4 Season® Ultimate Baby & Toddler Sleep Sacks
 
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The ecolino sleep sacks by woolino are as phenomenal as their 4 seasons sack but are intended for other seasons only. Great use of organic cotton for warmer weather seasons.
Ecolino® Organic Cotton Sleep Bags
 
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Hands down the best bibs. Instead of getting twisted up or moving from the front to the back with a mobile or teething baby, Konny bibs are designed 360 and made from great materials. Easily cared for and washed, cut down on drool rashes or irritatin...
Konny Bib Rolling(0-2Y)
 
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MAM pacifiers are the most comfortable and "natural like" pacifiers for breastfeeding moms. Only PACI my LO would take after trying 7 brands.
MAM Pacifiers: In Silk Teat or Natural Latex
 
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Merino wool bodysuit for cooler weather. ALWAYS merino for best temperature regulation in babies. Comfortable, lightweight, no shrinking. My baby SLEEPS in these 98% of the time and has ditched all other sleepers. Have better sleep at night and less ...
Merino Wool Onesies/Bodysuits for Babies- Long Sleeves
 
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If you want a traditional sippy cup - snag a few of these. Stainless steel thermos sippy cups are a conscious mom's great option free of micro-plastics. Keeps cold things cold and warm things warm. No leakage, easily gripped by small hands, and great...
Thermos Sippy Cups
 
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Awesome bamboo material plates. Healthy option free of silicone, sectioned plates for solids or BLW, and suctioning to prevent a LITTLE mess from being tossed. Let's be real, its still going to be messy. BUT at least it won't be tossed on your wall.
Bamboo Bamboo Suction Plate
 
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Ditch orajel and other "crap" pharma suggestions for teething gums. Besides awesome teething rollers, magnesium lotions, etc...try these. Based on the use of chamomile and calming of inflammation in gums - little gums will be thanking you and growing...
Boiron Camilia Teething Drops for Pain Relief
 
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Great "frozen" teether for breastmilk or purees. Comes with freezing tray to freeze your desired products and pop straight into the teether. Durable quality important to note as some dont hold up after the first set of teeth break through. These will...
Haakaa Freeze-N-Feed Mini Combo
 
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This is labeled as a formula mixing pitcher which can be useful but can also be a great best friend for breastfeeding moms. Some may opt to use jars for pitcher method or "warm by water" to remix fat layers in breastmilk. This cuts some of that hassl...
Dr. Brown's® Formula Mixing Pitcher
 
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The all-time favorite teether and oral habit builder. This is my LOs go-to teether (we have three LOL)
NanaNubs Banana Massaging Toothbrush - Nuby
 
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Merino wool socks for babies. Merino wool is among the organic fabrics best for babies and is TEMP regulating. These are all season socks for us, don't shrink, help circulation - and aid babies in temp regulation.
Baby & Toddler Wool Socks
 
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10/10 recommend for post partum mood support and hormone balancing specifically.
Postpartum Mood Support
 
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Prenatal vitamins are a thing...why do we stop them after having babies? Postnatal vitamins are critical for mom's in a vulnerable phase of life physically and mentally. Pink stork offers a wide range of nutrition to HELP.
Postpartum Vitamins with DHA | Total Postnatal + DHA
 
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Orthopedic approved and postural correct baby seat. Ditch the bumbo or sit me ups and get an upseat. Aids in postural support and building the correct muscles for independent sitting.
Upseat Baby Floor and Booster Seat with Tray
 
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Montessori style educational toys by age group to encourage social, developmental, and cognitive milestones. If you struggle for ideas on play and what to do next with your LO these have yoy covered. Simple but engaging - without the overstimulation.
The Play Kits by Lovevery | Montessori Toy Subscription Ages 0-5
 
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The easiest grab and go nipple balm for breastfeeding moms. Effective healing aid, non-sticky, and breastfeeding safe. The size and packaging was most convenient to have on hand or grab and go for busy moms.
No-Mess Nipple Balm
 
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Best "in between" nursing bras on affordability. There are crazy expensive ones for working out (which are great) and truly crap ones on Amazon in abundance. Especially busty ladies should consider this brand as they make a "busty" line. Purchase 2 o...
Nursing Bras
 
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Life saver for modern and stylish nursing options that don't entirely break the bank. If you're a nursing mom, having the right attire is a huge HELP and convenience. There are also many buy and sell groups online to retain value and resell easily wh...
Nursing Queen
 
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Life saver for modern and stylish nursing options that don't entirely break the bank. If you're a nursing mom, having the right attire is a huge HELP and convenience. There are also many buy and sell groups online to retain value and resell easily wh...
Latched Mama
 
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Lifesaver for nursing ESPECIALLY while your LO is teething. Mine loves to bite, but only when in discomfort while cutting new teeth. This is a must have.
haakaa Silicone Nipple Shields for Breastfeeding
 
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There are multiple companies that sell these. Lansinoh has some that are pretty common - get these instead. Larger coverage and the shape allows you to position around the breast + angled towards the armpit. Why? Because milk glands reach up into the...
Momcozy Larger Breast Therapy Packs, Hot & Cold
 
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If you're a nursing mom - another must have. Clogged ducts are a common thing and mastitis is every nursing mom's fear (probably also thrush). This is a tool in your toolkit for avoiding and/or mitigating clogs fast at home before getting out of ha...
Momcozy 2-in-1 Warming Lactation Massager