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Mom Life Starter Kit
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items My tried and true recommendations for postpartum and infancy!
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Postpartum - for you!
Baby-Ready Basics
Breastfeeding/Pumping
Eating
Postpartum - for you!
Everything you need to care for you in the first month postpartum. Treat yoself, mama
I am a Stanley original girl BUT these don’t leak and the straw is soft so you won’t stab the roof of your mouth. Perfect to keep next to you for that breastfeeding thirst!
Era Series: Tumblers with Straw and Handle | BrüMate
My favorite thing postpartum!! They feel AMAZING. So when you’re done with the ones you took from the hospital (take everything), have these bad boys on hand! Such a treat!
Instant Ice Maxi Pads – Frida | The fuss stops here.
Fill this up with warm water for a nice, gentle clean! Bonus: it’s great for baby baths when you’re done with it
Upside Down Peri Bottle – Frida
Some people use incontinence disposable underwear but they’re sweaty and you don’t need that with your postpartum sweats!
Frida Mom Postpartum Disposable Boyshorts
If you run out of the ones you snagged from the hospital….
TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads 100 Count
Grab the one from the hospital! But if you run out, this is part of the perfect postpartum routine: disposable underwear, a ice pack, layer the Tucks like salami on that sub sandwich you’ve been craving, blast Dermoplast into the war zone, and pull y...
Dermoplast Pain, Burn & Itch Relief Spray 2.75oz
When you go home from the hospital with recs for Tylenol and ibuprofen 🥴 this 2-in-1 makes it easy!
Motrin Dual Action Pain Reliever Ibuprofen 125mg & Acetaminophen 250mg, 120 ct
Another great one-handed snack that tastes delicious!
Perfect Bar Variety Pack, Protein Bars, 8ct
Another great one-handed protein snack! I feel like I can always trust the ingredients in Orgain!
Orgain 30g Protein Shake Chocolate Fudge 12pk
I love reusable options whenever available but nothing beats disposable nursing pads. They don’t float around in your bra and don’t smell! Just don’t forget to pull them off before you do laundry!
Momcozy Ultra-Thin Disposable Nursing Pads 120ct
Absolute necessity the minute you give birth! Life saver!
Kroger - Kroger® Senna-S Vegetable Laxative + Stool Softener Tablets, 60 ct
Charge your phone, stroller fan, pumpables… whatever you need!
Charmast 10000mAh Portable Charger w/Cables
For those first few days postpartum!
Amazon Basics Thick Maxi Pads, Size 5, 20 Count
Treat yourself to some nice wipes for in between showers postpartum
The Honey Pot Company, Normal Feminine Cleansing Wipes, Intimate Parts, Body or Face - 30ct
If you have stitches postpartum, put a healthy amount on your stitches before you pee to avoid stinging!
Vaseline® Healing Jelly Cocoa Butter
Something noise cancelling for when you just need a minute to yourself! Also great for audiobooks during middle of the night feeds
AirPods
Baby-Ready Basics
This seat does it ALL! From infant rear facing to forward facing with a sun shade. It is sturdy and solid with great head protection for your kid. Safety is #1 in my book!
Baby Trend Cover Me 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat - Madrid Tan
This is light, versatile and easy to watch! We brought it on trips with us and it was easy to adjust between my husband and me
Flip 4-in-1 Convertible Carrier, Grey - Infantino
I skipped the bassinet and used this until we moved to a crib. The changing mat is awesome for middle of the night diaper changes. We used the “bassinet” feature at first so you don’t have to lean all the way down. It’s easy to travel with or leave w...
Graco Pack 'n Play Care Suite Playard - Birch
Perfect combo for home and travel. My favorite part of the hatch is being able to control it from my phone. If things get loud while my baby is napping, I can turn the noise up a little from my phone
Hatch Baby - Your go-to for baby sleep support
This diaper caddy is great because it has a light for the middle of the night!
Skip Hop Light-Up Diaper Caddy - Oat
Nothing beats the quality, quantity, and price of these wipes
Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes, 900-count, Fragrance Free
Miracle cream!!! Diaper rashes never last more than a day or two if you put this on!
Triple Paste® Diaper Rash Cream – Official Home Page
Use these to clean your baby before that first bath!
WaterWipes Sensitive+ Baby Wipes, 300ct (5)
This bathtub is easy to clean (and has a hook to hang it up) and moves through the stages of infancy so well
Fisher-Price Baby to Toddler Bath 4-in-1 Sling ‘n Seat Tub with Removable Infant Support and 2 Toys, Green
Great brand that smells good and rinses off easily!
Shampoo + Body Wash, Calm
A nice lotion to keep your baby moisturized after a bath
Baby Daily Moisture Fragrance-Free Lotion
These make the best burp cloths!
Gerber 10 Pack Prefold White Cloth Diapers - 14" x 20" Newborn Diapers – Soft, Absorbent 3-Ply 100% Cotton
I actually used this more during labor and for the postpartum sweats more than I used it in the stroller! Totally recommend!
Nuby Stroller Fan - Black
A little bougie and I know there are dupes but I do think this one is worth the splurge. Especially if you have a baby that needs to be upright after feedings!
Baby Bouncers that gently rock your child
I don’t have the Bluetooth one but this is easy to take apart and clean! I like the different “modes” for rocking the baby! It is a little spendy but check Marketplace or From Rebel for some used options
4moms MamaRoo Multi-Motion Baby Swing Bluetooth
I like that these are cotton, easy to clean, and swaddle your baby up so snug! My baby had a crazy Moro reflex and this helped us put her down!
Organic Swaddle Wraps For Newborns and Infants
Best cotton pjs for affordable prices!
Baby Pajamas
Some people don’t think these are worth the hype but I disagree! They contain the stink of all the newborn diapers and fewer trips outside with stinky diapers in the winter. (But I buy the knock off pail refills)
Diaper Genie
These generic diaper genie refills work well and are cheaper!
Diaper Pails & Refills
This is like watching a car accident: difficult to watch but you can’t look away! Works like a champ! And you can hack it to your breast pump to make the “noze bot” that people pay twice as much for!
Frida Baby NoseFrida SnotSucker Nasal Aspirator with 24 Filters
Easy way to administer gripe water, Tylenol, whatever you need! You can sneak it in your baby’s mouth no problem and they will start sucking it down
MediFrida the ACCU-DOSE PACIFIER – Frida | The fuss stops here.
Mommy’s Bliss has good quality ingredients and this was helpful when we had an uncomfortable baby!
Gripe Water
Absolutely savior for cradle cap!
Tubby Todd
Use this right before the snot sucker!
Little Remedies Saline Nasal Mist for Babies Stuffy Noses - 3 fl oz
Lovely thick cotton pjs!
Essential Long Sleeve Romper
I bought one in every size!
HDB Classic Tee in Sage
The price is hard to beat! Size up on these though! They make your baby look like a ninja!
Jet Black Bamboo Footed Sleeper
THE best stain remover! Berries? Not a problem! Tomato sauce? Gone. Blow outs? Bye!!
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray for Baby & Kids, 12 fl oz, Newborn & Baby Essentials, Stain Remover for Food, Grease, Coffee & More, Gentle on Laundry, Fabric & Underwear
I also love these no-mess and no-plastic detergent sheets
Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent Sheets - Fragrance Free - 60ct
Nothing gets out 💩 stains like this bar of soap! And it’s cheap! Just like grandma used.
Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar & Stain Remover 5.0 oz
This is BOUGIE and I’ll admit we couldn’t afford it but if you can, this system plus the bassinet is amazing. Then if you add another kid, it’s great. My sister-in-law has it and it is slim for getting through aisles and you can fit plenty in the bot...
Cruz® V3 + Mesa® V3 Travel System
This is the travel system I do have! It’s great! I wish I could fit more in the bottom and my Stanley does not fit in the cup holder but it works for us!
Baby Trend Venture 3-Wheel Stroller Travel System - Stellar Gray
I don’t remember seeing this when I was pregnant for the first time but it’s what I would get now (if I didn’t need a double). I like the bassinet option!
Baby Trend Passport Switch 6-in-1 Modular PLUS Travel System - Madrid Green
I didn’t use this as a swaddle but rather to tie and use as a nursing cover or to cover the stroller or car seat if the baby was sleeping! It was awesome for a summer baby
Woombie Organic Baby Swaddle Blanket, Gray
I like that this one is cotton and it feels thick and supportive! It is more affordable than the solly baby which is nice too
Boba Baby Wrap Carrier - Original Sling (Grey)
Most of the registries that send a “free” box (I just make a private list, order a few things and then get the box) will send you a Dr Browns and a Phillips Avent bottle. But you never know what your kid will like so I do love this box to try out a f...
Babylist Bottle Box (5 Bottles) | Babylist Shop
Breastfeeding/Pumping
My number 1 recommendation! You can pump into it, store milk in it (no fridge needed) at work or on a plane or for your middle of the night pump, AND you can warm bottles in it! You can use it for breastmilk, formula, and even cow’s milk when the tim...
Ceres Chill
Don’t forget the vitamin D if you’re exclusively breastfeeding!
Organic Vitamin D Drops For Infants & Newborn Babies
Life saver in the early days when breastfeeding is hard or hurting
Contact Nipple Shields
Moms on the go staple! Easy to clean your pump at work or on the airplane!
Breast Pump Wipes
Worth the splurge to feel good in the early postpartum days! Perfect with a nice cardigan and stretchy pants
Sublime® Bamboo Maternity & Nursing Camisole | Black
I wore these even when I was done nursing! But while nursing, these were easy to use and hacked for pumping!
Momcozy Seamless Wireless Nursing Bra
I love this pumping bra! Size down though because they do stretch out
Larken | Hands Free Pumping Bra | Nursing and Motherhood
Did you know that rubbing milk on your breasts can help heal them during those rough few weeks? If that’s not enough, feel confident in this product being safe for you and baby!
Motherlove Organic Lanolin-Free Nipple Cream 2oz
Glass bottles are the easiest to clean AND the lids fit on the ceres chill inner chamber
Dr. Brown’s Baby Bottles (Glass)
This is the best for when you have a one-sided nurse session or you want to do a quick pump! I loved it when the idea of pulling out my pump just felt like too much! Also great for a quick pump break when I was at a conference
Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump, Compact Swiss
This is the best travel alternative to my Spectra. I love that it’s programmable so you can set it to go from letdown mode to normal mode based on a timer and it will turn off at the time you designated. No more being on letdown mode for 15 minutes b...
Pumpables
These are nice and slim! Great to wear during the night or while you’re feeding on one side! I know the Hakaa is popular but I like these ones more
Boon Trove Silicone Manual Breast Pump
Perfect for a fridge hack on your pump parts!
Stand-Up Mega Bag | Food-Grade Stand-Up Pouch Bag Large
If you have your size wrong, it will affect your output and pumping will hurt!
Nipple Measurement Tool for Flange Inserts
Amazing for restaurants and any meal times when you’re trying to keep everything on the table! You can attach cups, spoons, and toys to the mat so they can’t be chucked!
Busy Baby Mats: Silicone Suction Placemats for Convenience
This bad boy is spendy BUT worth your mental health! Nothing is worse than washing all the bottles and pump parts at the end of the day and then putting them on the drying rack (which inevitably gets gross from the water drainage). It’s exhausting an...
Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer and Sterilizer
This is the best pump in my humble opinion! The rechargeable option is wonderful! Usually this is covered by insurance or the pink (not rechargeable one) is and you pay a little extra for this upgrade! Worth it! I recommend checking out Aeroflow for ...
S1 Plus | Rechargeable Double Breast Pump
My fave hakaa product! Bristle brushes actually need to be replaced often but this one is silicone and has a hook to be hung up!
haakaa Silicone Cleaning Brush Kit - SUVA Grey
A little crunchy here but these are great no plastic dishwasher tablets (can be used in the Momcozy washer too)!
Dishwasher Detergent Starter Set
There’s no real data to support lactation aids BUT my mom swears the fennel helped prevent gassy babies when she was breastfeeding me and I had similar results! The taste isn’t bad either!
Traditional Medicinals Organic Mother's Milk Tea
I like the raspberry one best! I pour half into my 40oz Brumate and know I’m replenishing my electrolytes
The Best Electrolyte Drink Mix Ever | Zero Sugar ...
Treat yourself to this great one-handed snack! Almonds are supposed to help with milk production too!
Blue Diamond Oven Roasted Dark Chocolate Almonds 25oz
Eating
Easy to clean!! And they catch things at the bottom
PandaEar 3 Silicone Baby Bibs Waterproof
This one is a little bougie BUT it’s safe, easy to clean, and has a foot rest (really important for their development)
Stokke Clikk High Chair All-in-One with Tray & Harness - Fjord Blue
Again, bougie but MAN, it makes your life so much easier!!
CATCHY - The Food Catcher for High Chairs
Another necessary evil! Great for babies and toddlers!
Blissful Diary Baby Splat Mat 50.4x50.4 Waterproof