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Essentials for Momma and Baby
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Morgan Black
These are all my Top Essentials for things I seriously couldn’t live without my first 6 weeks postpartum!
 
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I don’t even think I have words for how essential this light is! I didn’t think I would need it. I absolutely use it all the time.
MediAcous Kids Night Light, 7 Colors, Timer
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I didn’t use this one, but it was highly recommended to me!
Hatch Rest 2nd Gen All-in-one Sleep Machine, Nightlight & Sound Machine
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1000% worth the cost! I’ve used this in the bassinet in the bed and on the couch. She literally sleeping in it every night.
Infant Lounger | Birch
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I like this a lot, especially in the first three weeks that she was born! Great for support and holding her high enough without killing my arms or neck or back
Boppy Nursing Pillow - Gray Beige Leaves
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Best pacifier ever! For so many reasons. I know it seems really large because the babies are so small but it’s great!
ThePacii™
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I love these for swaddling the first two weeks and now I use them in group clause. They’re super breathable, thin and easy to pack.
Gllquen Baby Muslin Swaddle 6-Pack Swaddle Wrap Receiving Breathable Cotton Blankets for Newborn Infant Girls 27x27", Pink Floral
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These are the only burp cloths I’ve used, super fast drying light and absorbent
Muslin Burp Cloths Large 100% Cotton by Comfy Cubs (Multicolor Girl, Pack of 10)
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We use this blanket every night!
CuddleLane™ Luxe Blankets | Bows
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I promise if you purchase five of these, you will use all five! Thank goodness my mom brought over so many throw blankets because we use them all
Snuggle Sac Leopard Throw Blanket Knitted Blanket Cozy Warm Blankets for Couch
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I love having a little tray by the bed or the rocker. Just to have all the necessities in one spot.
Scallop Wicker Tray - Threshold™
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This was great for pumping in the middle of the night so I didn’t have to walk down the stairs to the fridge!
WILLOW Portable Breast Milk Cooler
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Another great option for storage Brest milk on the go or at night!
Boon Frosh Portable Breast Milk Chiller - Purple
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I couldn’t believe how dry my skin was after giving birth. An unscented moisturizer is a necessity, period.
Eucerin Intensive Repair Body Lotion for Very Dry Skin Unscented - 16.9 fl oz
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I had a ton of swelling, the first two weeks post C-section. Compression socks were a daily necessity.
Compression socks
 
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This might be the best gift that was ever given! Great for helping their little tummies move the gas out
Mylicon Infants Gas Relief Drops Dye Free - 0.5 fl oz
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I’ve got the fancy one, but this is just great to use when they’re tiny as a quick help!
Safety 1st Large Nasal Aspirator
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Yes, these are pricey but so worth it! Especially in the first two weeks
Magnetic 2-Pack Footie
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Your lips are going to feel like this Sahara desert! This is going to be your best friend 💋
Lip Glowy Balm Moisturize & Nourish
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