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It will never cease to amaze me the innovation behind the infant/mother essentials industry. With baby #2 I learned how things were completely different than they were 5 years ago. Former baby must haves are now distant memory after safety recalls, product upgrades, and the new “latest and greatest”.
Only a month after giving birth, there are several things that have made my life much easier during these early days with a newborn.
So cue the Julie Andrews and check out my top 10 favorite things right now:
- Doona Infant Car Seat & Latch Base – Car Seat to Stroller – Nitro Black – US Version: Thank you TikTok for introducing to me to this amazing baby mobile! Hands down the G.O.A.T. This all in one infant car seat converts to a stroller within seconds. Though a splurge item, it’s worth every penny. Need more convincing? Think of all of the money and time you will save OUT of the chiropractic office after hauling a heavy travel system around. Trust me..your back will thank you later!
- Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump & Silicone Cap 5.4oz/150ml: If you breastfeed, you know that you cannot afford to lose a drop of milk. Thankfully with the Haakaa, you won’t have to. Attach this silicone pump to one breast while nursing the other and collect excess milk released via letdown. Don’t allow a breast pad to soak up that liquid gold! Makes it super convenient to store for later or to add to your freezer stash.
- Medela Quick Clean Breast Pump and Accessory Sanitizer Spray Safe No Rinse Breastpump Sterilizer Eliminates 99.9 of Common Bacteria and Germs 8 Fluid Ounces, Clear: Anyone else dread the constant washing of pump parts as much as actually pumping? This no-rinse sterilizing spray is awesome for disinfecting your breast pump and its accessories in between sessions. Though I still complete a deep clean daily, this spray is great for taking your pump on the go and after a late night pump session. Will definitely come in handy once I return to work.
- Nanobébé Flexy Silicone Baby Bottle, Anti-Colic, Natural Feel, Non-Collapsing Nipple, Non-Tip Stable Base, Easy to Clean, 3-Pack, Gray, 9oz: I have absolutely fallen in love with all of Nanobebe’ products. From their pacifiers, bottle sterilizer, and warmer, they don’t miss! Designed with the breastfed baby in mind, my son took to this bottle with zero issue at first try. The flexy silicone material almost mimics the breast and the non collapsing nipple helps to prevent colic. The bottle design is pretty unique and super cute!
- aden + anais Essentials Easy Wrap Swaddle, Cotton Knit Baby Wrap, Newborn Wearable Swaddle Sleep Sack, 3 Pack, Toile, 0-3 Months, Small/Medium: Our son absolutely loves to be swaddled. Unfortunately we never mastered the perfect swaddle on our own. So these easy wrap swaddles have become the cheat code we need to make the perfect baby burrito!
- The Honey Pot Clean Cotton Postpartum Pads: Talk about relief, these mint, aloe, and lavender infused pads are a dream postpartum. These pads definitely made recovery a easier with their soothing effect. Definitely much needed!
- Molliya Maternity Robe Women’s Printed Hospital Delivery Nightgown Soft Cotton Breastfeeding Bathrobe Pregnancy Sleepwear with Pockets Black: Every good mama needs a comfy robe and this is my favorite. Lightweight enough to wear all day even in the summer months, this robe is perfect during both pregnancy and postpartum. The material is super soft and stretchy and the “MAMA” embroidery gives it a cute personalized touch. And the best part? It has POCKETS!!!
- Organic Nipple Butter Breastfeeding Cream by Earth Mama | Lanolin-free, Safe for Nursing & Dry Skin, Non-GMO Project Verified, 2-Fluid Ounce (Packaging May Vary): Listen..shortly after giving birth your nipples will need serious TLC; especially in the early days of breastfeeding. This balm is a Godsend by being not only soothing but also safe for baby. The balm is also multi-purpose and can even be used all over the body too.
- Bio-Oil Skincare Oil, Body Oil for Scars and Stretchmarks, Serum Hydrates Skin, Non-Greasy, Dermatologist Recommended, Non-Comedogenic, 6.7 Ounce, For All Skin Types, with Vitamin A, E: Stretch marks? Ain’t nobody got time for that. Though they may serve as a badge of honor and as a reminder of the unbelievable feat of giving life, you may not want to be reminded of it daily. This oil not only helps reduce the appearance of this but also does amazing job of hydrating the skin you’re in. Right after giving birth I had a major eczema flare up due to and this rescued my skin. It also does a great job of helping fade the appearance of scars i.e incision, acne scarring, etc. Perfect for daily use
- Boon Cacti Bottle Cleaning Brush Set (4pcs), Green: I was first introduced to Boon products with our daughter several years ago as I loved the super cute bottle drying rack that resembled grass. So naturally with our son, it was must have for us. I was super happy to find a continuation of this theme with the 4 piece Cacti bottle cleaning set. Each piece has a special brush to get all the nooks and crannies of both bottles and sippy cups. And might I add it’s pretty cute on any counter top!