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Necessities for surviving motherhood 🫡
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items Motherhood doesn’t come with a manual, but it should at least come with a little cheat sheet like this! Everything on here is super affordable and only the best fofr your little one! 🥰
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For Mom 🥰
Bedtime
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This is as close to safely cosleeping as you can get and it’s really helpful for mamas with postpartum anxiety since your baby is literally right next to you and you can just reach over.
Dream On Me Skylar Bassinet and Bedside Sleeper, JPMA Certified, Easy to Fold & Carry, Mellow Yellow
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This has been so unbelievably helpful AND it’s truly free! There’s so much to keep track of and this app makes it all easy 👌
Huckleberry: Expert sleep help for all families | Sleep Improvement For ...
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Ever be in the middle of doing something during nap time and your baby wakes up RIGHT as you’re getting into the groove of things? Strap this bad boy onto the crib and buy yourself an extra 20 minutes of entertainment.
Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Musical Crib Toy
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The camera rotates so it makes getting the right angle super easy!
VTech 5 inch Digital Video Baby Monitor with Pan and Tilt and Night Light, VM5267 (White)
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The ONLY pacifier my son keeps in his mouth!
Tommee Tippee Ultra-light Pacifiers, 0-6 months, 2 pack of one piece silicone, BPA free pacifiers
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My son would only sleep with this swaddle until it was time to transition into a sleeveless one; he HAD to have his arms up!
Love to Dream Swaddle UP Baby Sleep Sack, Self-Soothing Swaddle, Olive, Small (8–13 lbs)
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My son loves bedtime stories and this is one of his favorite books!
365 Bedtime Stories & Rhymes for Kids
Feeding
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All of these bottles claim to be anti-colic but take it from a severe milk allergy mama, these bottles actually work to reduce the spitting up.
MAM Easy Start Anti-Colic Bottle, 9 oz, Boy, 2 Pack
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Nobody has time for fabric bibs anymore, just get silicone and rinse it off after each feed!
Neat Solutions Dinosaur Print Infant Silicone Bib
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This is the best thickener for babies who have a cow protein allergy and can’t use the already thickened formula like Enfamil AR, and it’s so much more affordable than the other options.
Thick-It Original Food & Beverage Thickener, Flavorless Powder for Dysphagia (IDDSI), Digestible Swallowing Aid, Easy-to-Mix & Instant Dissolve, Used in Hot & Cold Food, 36 oz Canister
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Don’t even bother with a bottle warmer, when your baby is screaming you want to be able to make the bottle instantly!
BABYMUST Instant Baby Bottle Warmer,Formula Dispenser,72H Keep Warm,4 Temperatures,Night Light
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These helped when my son first started trying purées but was also teething pretty bad
RaZbaby RaZberry Infant Training Spoon, 6m+ Red & Blue, 2 Count (Pack of 1)
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The absolute best for letting your little one practice feeding themselves without having to worry about them shoving the whole spoon in 😂
Munchkin® Gentle Scoop™ Silicone Training Spoons, Blue/Green, 2 Pack, Unisex
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Put some partially frozen fruit in here and let your little one chew on it, it really helps with teething!
Munchkin® Fresh Food Baby Feeder, Blue, Unisex
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I didn’t even bother with the narrow little burp cloths, these covered my entire shoulder and absorbed a lot!
Lovely Care 12 Pack 100% Cotton Muslin Burp Cloths
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I’m not exaggerating when I say this thing saved my sanity and cuticles lol
Nanobebe Electric Baby Bottle Brush Cleaner
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My son prefers this one over the other simple blue and green ones!
Itzy Ritzy Toddler Spill-Proof Snack Cup
Diapering
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Perfect for diaper rash because you don’t have to worry about the paste getting all over the place
A+D Antimicrobial Hydrogel Spray – with Hypochlorous Acid, Removes Germs, Helps Heal Rashes & Irritations, Reduces itch & pain, Alcohol-Free, Non-Sting Formula, Safe for All Ages, 4oz
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LITERALLY like putting a cloud on your baby’s butt, the absolute BEST. I wish I found these sooner!
Rascals Premium Absorbent Baby Diapers Size 1, 108 Count (Select for More Options)
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Up until we switched over to the diaper rash spray we used this because the paste is SO hard to get off your hands
Frida Baby Silicone Booty Brush Applicator for Infant Diaper Rash Cream and Butt Paste, Blue
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Best diaper rash cream!
Desitin Maximum Strength Baby Diaper Rash Cream with Zinc Oxide, 4 oz
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Literally have zero issues with pulling every single wipe out all at once and they’re thicker than other brands!
Rascals Premium Sensitive Alcohol Free Baby Wipes, 648 Count (Select for More Options)
Travel
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I have a hatchback car so that means less space but this convertible car seat fits perfectly! It grew with my son over the last year and it’s a solid long term investment!
Graco SlimFit 3-in-1 Car Seat
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Throw these in the diaper bag for when your baby decides to yeet their pacifier on the ground
Parent's Choice Pacifier Wipes, Fruit Flavored, 40 Count
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Good for on the go diaper changes!
Ubbi On-The-Go Baby Changing Mat with Bag
Bathing
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My son has super sensitive skin and these are soft enough that they don’t irritate his skin at all
Unnivoll Muslin Baby Washcloths 6 Pack, 12''X12''
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Makes rinsing the soap off easier and my son this it’s fun to play with
Yookidoo Baby Bath Elephant Shower Head
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Keeps my son’s skin super soft!
Baby Magic Whipped Butter Vanilla Oat 8.4oz
For Mom 🥰
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You’re going to want to wear the comfiest clothing you can after having your baby, and I found that robes are perfect for checking that box.
NY Threads Women's Long Knit Bathrobe
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Helps get rid of the burning feeling
TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads, 100 Count
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Whether you’re breastfeeding or not, these will help with the pain and soreness!
Lansinoh Breast Therapy Packs, Hot & Cold, 2 Pack
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The angled tip makes aiming so much easier when cleaning yourself off
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle Postpartum
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You WILL leak so you might as well save yourself the annoyance of a wet bra or shirt and get these!
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads, 100 Count
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Helps snap your skin back to what it was like before
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Firming Body Lotion 10.6oz