All My Favorites for Mamas & Babies
These are all my favorite items and books that you might need or want on your motherhood journey for fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, breastfeeding, and beyond!
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Baby Items
Swaddles are a must for me. I love the stretchy one from Copper Pearl or you can get a about a yard of the stretchy fabric at JoAnns! Some people love muslin, zipper or velcro swaddles!! It is up to you try getting some of each to see what you love most!
These burp clothes are the only ones I use. They are big and cover so much of you, so absorbent and last a long time!
This is something that I wish I would've had with my baby boy! It snuggles baby and you can use it on the couch, in cribs, in your bed, etc. *It is not meant for bed sharing.
I love Wellements, the Gripe water is a must have if your baby burps a lot. We love their immunity... and just all of their products!
I haven't used this personally, but I have heard so many good things about it! You suction it to your boob and it catches what would've leaked out while your baby is nursing the other side. It is a great way to get extra milk without having to pump.
If you travel a lot, this pack n' play is a must!! so easy to set up and take down... can even be done one handed! Instead of buying a crib, just buy this!
These teethers are EVERYTHING! I love this set, so many good things that will entertain your baby. It even has two kinds of binkis to see what kind your baby does... or does not like!
Tubby Todd All Over Cream has helped with SO many rashes and sunburns. I love their body wash and lotion as well. If you use this link, you can get 10% off!
Postpartum Must Haves & Extras
You will want these for the first few days. These are an organic option instead of the hospital ones. Or you might just want maxi pads. Some women also love mesh underwear!
You will absolutely want one of these! Take it to the hospital. Postpartum, you won't want o wipe with toilet paper, so you have to use one of these to keep things clean! This one is leak free!
I could not live without these! They feel super great Postpartum, I always grab them for my friends when they are expecting. Here is an organic option too.
If you are breastfeeding, grab some of these! As you are learning, breastfeeding can hurt and crack. Always be prepared!
These are silver nipple covers for breastfeeding. They can help with healing and pain relief while breastfeeding. They will last FOREVER!
Make sure to pick out a nursing bra! There are so many to choose from, I don't have any recommendations, except I have heard really great things about Kindred Bravely!
You will need a water bottle for sure! If you don't have one, these are some of my favorites! And they have TONS of cute colors and designs!!
Grab a cute and comfy outfit to lounge at home in. You might want to get something to the hospital because theirs are crap!
One of my favorite things that I bought for Postpartum was a cozy blanket! It's just something special that is for you that you totally will use ! I even took it to the hospital!!
BOOKS
Taking Care of Your Fertility
An absolute MUST have book! Whether you want to learn more about your body, are wanting a natural birth control, or trying to get pregnant this book will help you through all of that! Super easy to read and understand... it is even enjoyable!! I cannot say enough good things about it!
BY TONY WESCHLER
The Infertility Companion
This book takes you through the different "leaps" or brain developments that baby goes though month by month. You don't really think about it but, baby is struggles while their learning, like their whole world is changed! It always helped me to be a little more understanding to what my baby was going through. They also have an app that you can track your baby's leaps on.
BY
SANDRA GLAHN
WILLIAM CUTRER
Mindful Birthing
An absolute MUST have book! Whether you want to learn more about your body, are wanting a natural birth control, or trying to get pregnant this book will help you through all of that! Super easy to read and understand... it is even enjoyable!! I cannot say enough good things about it!
BY NANCY BARDACK
Pregnancy, Childbirth & the Newborn
I love this book. It is a great starting point for gathering information about the kind of birth that you want. It shows you step by step what to expect during your pregnancy, birth and postpartum. It also tells you what kind of questions to ask your care provider(s). You won't regret getting this book!!
BY PENNY SIMKIN
The Wonder Weeks
This book takes you through the different "leaps" or brain developments that baby goes though month by month. You don't really think about it but, baby is struggles while their learning, like their whole world is changed! It always helped me to be a little more understanding to what my baby was going through. They also have an app that you can track your baby's leaps on.
BY XAVIERA PLOOIJ FRANZ X PLOOIJ HETTY VAN DE RIJT
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
This book is a really great book to learn to breastfeed and trust yourself and your baby. It goes from birth to weaning, which is really awesome! I want to say, that I do not agree with all the mom guilt that they put in the beginning about not connecting with your baby if you don't breastfeed. I absolutely bonded with my son. Bonding is a lifetime of choices and is not based on breastfeeding.
BY MARIE MONGAN