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First Time Mom Must Haves

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Okay, so maybe you don’t absolutely NEED these items, but I promise they will make your life a whole lot easier during this hectic time
 
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This bathtub has been a staple for the first year. The sling makes it so easy to operate and adjust for baby as the grow and learn to sit. If you don't have a conventional tub, this is a dream even without the sling installed. Also, it may not be eas...
4-in-1 Grow-With-Me Bath Tub - Frida
 
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This swing was a life saver for the first few months! The swaying motion combined with the variety of lullabies was a game changer. A huge plus is that this swing is easy to tote from room to room.
Shop Baby Swings & Baby Jumpers
 
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This bouncer is SO much fun for baby! There are 360 degrees of activities and a way to exert energy for their restless legs once they are up and on the move.
Play-in-Place Activity Center - Cosco Kids
 
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Of all the baby-wearing carriers I've tried, this one is the most comfortable. All of the straps and clips can be a little confusing at first use, but it feels the most secure. I love that it is convertible and grows with baby, making it useful for a...
Flip 4-in-1 Convertible Carrier, Grey - Infantino
 
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This seat was so convenient to have. The vibration feature is soothing for baby. The mobile is detachable as the seat grows with them.
Ingenuity™ – Tagged "Bouncers & Rockers"
 
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This cart was a LIFE SAVER. It's useful for literally anything and it's so easy to take it through the house with you. The tiers are spacious and there are side containers as well that are customizable.
3 Tier Rolling Cart
 
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This is hands down the best humidifier I have ever used. My baby has never been sick and I believe I partially owe it to this. It makes the air in the room feel so…fresh? You notice a difference right away. It doesn't get everything wet either, which...
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Of all the burp rags I've used, these are my favorite! They are so soft and feel so high quality. I used them for literally EVERYTHING those first few months and still now during feedings.
Muslin Burp Cloth
 
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These silicone scalp scrubbers are amazing at keeping cradle cap away! My baby also loves chewing on them during bath time.
Scalp Scrubber Baby
 
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Having an organized space to dry your bottles is going to be extremely helpful in your dish space. It helps you move faster in making a bottle. This one is spacious enough and its easy to clean.
Baby Bottle Trees & Decor | Dr. Brown's, Philips Avent
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Let me tell you this is the BEST pump I have used, and I've tried several. Not only is it the most effective I found, but the price is exponentially lower than other hospital grade pumps. I wish I would have known just how important pumping was in th...
NCVI Electric Breast Pump 8782, Portable Double
 
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My baby has loved that piano since day 1 of starting tummy time! Even now it's still a favorite. This mat has been the most effective during tummy time with so many different things to look at.
Fisher Price Kick And Play Piano
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The relief is INSTANT. Trust me, there will be many times you're crying with your baby wishing you could take their pain and discomfort from them. Bicycles never worked much for my babe and tummy time made things worse sometimes. These drops work so ...
MYLICON Infants Gas Relief Drops, Dye Free
 
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Even if you're not breastfeeding, I recommend having a nursing pillow. They're great for tummy time and learning how to sit independently. C-section mamas especially--a nursing pillow makes feeding or even just holding your baby a lot more comfortabl...
Nursing Pillow
 
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C-section mama's!!! Wearing an abdominal binder is going to make the recovery process so much easier and faster. The compression really helps with moving, sneezing, coughing, etc.
Postpartum Belly Wrap
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