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New Mom Essentials
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items My list of non-negotiable new mom items. From things to include on the baby registry to pumping and nursing, these are the essentials I swear by. I only wish I had known about all of them from the very beginning of my motherhood journey!
Sections
3
For Baby
Nursing/Pumping
Registry Must Haves
For Baby
These sleepers with a two-way zipper are a must have for newborn on up! No bunching and makes diaper changes way more convenient.
Baby 3pk Cotton Moons Sleep N' Play - Cloud Island™ Gray Newborn: Footed Pajamas, Long Sleeve, Mitten Cuff, Inverted Zipper
We love the two way zippers!
Baby Bear 2-Way Zip Ribbed Sleep & Play Pajamas - Brown
My baby's fav pacifier
Itzy Ritzy Natural Rubber Pacifiers Set of 2
Nursing/Pumping
I've had 3 different pumps and this is by far my favorite! Rechargeable battery, easy to wash parts, great suction.
Spectra Baby S1 Plus Breast Pump 24mm Grey
The best hands free pump I've tried; suction is still fair for being a hands free pump, and makes things a little easier when you don't want to be stuck sitting.
Elvie Stride 2 Hospital-Grade App-Controlled Double Breast Pump
So helpful in the early days of pumping and breastfeeding. Helps to alleviate engorgement quickly, or when you don't feel like pulling the big pump out.
Medela Manual Breast Pump with Flex Shields
Great for catching opposite side letdown when nursing, especially in the early days after getting home from the hospital. I used this religiously when I nursed all 3 of my kiddos.
Haakaa Manual Breast Pump 4 Fl Oz + Lid
The best nursing pads; the washable ones were never absorbent enough for me and these worked great!
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads, 200 Count
ESSENTIAL FOR NEW MOMS! Did not have this when I nursed my first born and we almost didn't make it past 3 days of breastfeeding. Once I found this we were saved!
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream 1.41oz 2 Pack
Found these to be the best storage bags; easy to pour into and to pour out of without major spills of that liquid gold.
Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags, 150 Ct, 6oz
My favorite bottles to store breastmilk in the fridge and help measure when freezing.
Medela Breast Milk Storage Bottles, 6 Pack
Found this bra during my third go around nursing; best nursing/pumping bra by far and so comfy.
Sublime® Hands-Free Pumping & Nursing Bra | Twilight – Kindred Bravely
Registry Must Haves
An extra hand when baby needs constant motion and you just need a minute to sit - literal life saver with my first born.
Graco DuetSoothe Swing & Rocker with 6 Speeds
Found this to be way better than a Bumbo or any other seat; very supportive and a safe place for baby when you just need a minute.
Fisher-Price Sit-Me-Up Floor Seat Rainbow
Wish I had gotten one of these with my first born; it was a game-changer for my second and third. The side zippers down for easier access and it sits up a little higher so you don't have to bend so far. Very helpful when you're sore in those early da...
Baby Delight Beside Me Dreamer Bassinet Charcoal
Kept this in the living room as the nursery was upstairs. Helped with diaper changes and having a space to lay baby down for a nap when walking upstairs felt like too big a mountain to climb.
Graco Pack n Play Travel Dome DLX Playard
Super absorbent
Waterproof Bassinet Mattress Pad Cover, 2 Pack
So soft and comfy for those little baby sleeps!
Bassinet Fitted Sheets 33x20 2-Pack Sage
Love Graco - the car seat attaching into the stroller was amazing in the early days of trying to leave the house with a newborn.
Graco Modes Element Travel System
I truly believe in the magical powers of sound machines. This has been amazing since my oldest was born. I love having the power to control it from my phone. Makes it much easier when you're trying to find the perfect settings in those early days, an...
Hatch Baby Rest 2 Gen Sound Machine & Light