Newborns are cute, small and sleepy, but you need to make it out of the first couple weeks of survival mode! Here are some items that helped me for both kids!
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For Baby
For Mama
It’s so important to take breaks, take the help and take care of yourself.
Hydration is SO important when caring for yourself postpartum. Why not make it cute?
Owala FreeSip Sway
Sure, you can use the bottle they send home from the hospital, but the peri bottles make it MUCH easy to clean up.
Peri Bottle - Postpartum & Perineal Care
Save yourself the trouble and commit to matching your baby for a bit. It’s fine, it’s survival mode.
Always Discreet Underwear
For a little extra relief, Tucks is a life saver.
TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads
Seven years, two kids and one Boppy! My one Boppy lasted so long, with many, many purposes.
Boppy Firm Ergonomic U-Shaped Nursing Pillow
Relax in comfort in sets with stretchy waist bands and flowy fabric. This set has shorts and pants!
3 Piece Postpartum Nursing Pajamas Set
Great for wear before baby arrives, at the hospital for extra support and even after when you’re home. Comfy and functional.
Kindred Bravely French Terry Nursing Bra
Perfect to carry around diapers, wipes, your water, the remote, or whatever your mom brain might think is helpful. Now, I use it in the car for roadtrips and overall organizing!
Mr. Pen Baby Diaper Caddy Organizer
For Baby
From gas relief, sleep and clothing! They don’t need much except mom and cuddles.
Safe for even newborns, this can help the gas trapped in your new babies tummy! Buy it before you bring them home.. from experience.
MYLICON Infants Gas Relief Drops Dye Free
I’ve bought these for myself and every baby shower since I’ve discovered them! Maybe buy two packs though.
Muslin 100% Cotton Baby Burp Cloths
The Owlet helped my postpartum anxiety with both children, and even though it’s a splurge, it was worth it each time.
Dream Sock® – Owlet US
My house owns three of these, one specifically for travel. We’ve tried others, but I will always come back to Hatch! So many sounds, color options and scheduling ability!
Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine & Night Light 2nd Gen
Perfect for car rides, plane rides or even drowning out the extra noise while at a store. Some of the same sounds as on the Hatch for home use!
Hatch Go
No need to leave sleepers for like the first three months of life, and Larkspur has bamboo pajamas that are affordable and sooo stretchy beyond their written size!
