My Favorite Items

General

• Push cart / Drawer organizer by the bed

• Diaper caddy

  • https://amzn.to/44aos6I

• Wipes Dispenser

  • https://amzn.to/3XB8Dn8

• Pack n play

  • https://amzn.to/3XBGiNi

• Swing - This one I had as a hand-me-down and it was wonderful because you could recline it or sit it all the way up!

  • https://amzn.to/3pvySyM

• Chair that rocks. It’ll save your muscles from rocking baby on your own! I lived in the recliner we had in our living room.

• Nose Frida - more powerful than an electric one. I have handle MANY colds and would not be caught without one of these on hand. The snot never makes it even down towards the hygiene filter.

  • https://amzn.to/3NXMwnu

• Yoga ball for bouncing. Great way to burp baby actually! And one of the only ways he’s able to actually fall asleep sometimes, especially when he’s overtired.

  • https://amzn.to/4487khR

• Cup with handle - Late at night while shaky from sleep deprivation I wanted something with a handle to quench my thirst.

• Phone holder - super nice to be able to use your phone without having to hold it! Especially for middle of the night feedings and video chatting.

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• Phone strap - hold your phone when you don’t have pockets but don’t have enough hand space.

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• Carriers. Baby wearing saves my sanity! I’d suggest one standard clip one as well as the solly baby. Clip is easier to get on and keep them cool but the solly baby holds them snug and cozy. I also purchased this one that converts between a regular carrier and a hip seat. Seriously saved me a lot of back pain!

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• Lace scarf - was great for cover while nursing in the summer!

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• Big brimmed hat to block the sun from baby’s face while they’re on your chest.

• Long tongs for laundry when baby wearing

• Stroller fan

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Nursing/Feeding

• Lansinoh hot/cold packs - Heat helps flow, cold constricts. Put these on warmed up while pumping!

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• Nipple shields

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• Ladybug style and traditional haakaa

  • Ladybug: https://amzn.to/3NCUgu0

  • Traditional: https://amzn.to/444lYXq

• Drying rack

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• Soft nursing bras - you don’t want to sleep in anything too constricting or bulky. And you definitely want to wear one to bed. Leaky let downs happen on both sides.

• These burp rags

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Clothes

• Nighties (Check out cosleepy on Instagram!)

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• Velcro swaddles (zip on bottom!)

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• Zip swaddles (like a tube, the zip goes both ways and down the middle)

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Sleeping

• Incontinence pads for changing on the bed or protecting your mattress in general.

  • I actually wrap this around a baby lounger now for a DIY super comfy changing pad!

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• Waterproof pillow protector

• Extra sheet and pillow cases

• Sound machine/night light

  • https://amzn.to/3PFUGCr

• Cool mist humidifier - you don’t want to be caught with a sick baby and scrambling to get one!

• Owlet sock - try your best to read up on and implement safe practices. This is a great back up assurance to me. This link is the combo with the monitor, which I also love, especially seeing everything in one place.

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