Since my daughter Ryan was born in May, I’ve discovered that there are certain products out there that definitely make our lives easier. I’m not talking about expensive, fancy items; I’ve found that the things I rely on most are simple yet endlessly practical. Here are 8 items that I’d recommend to my closest mom friends.
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Mom Essentials: 8 Things I Use Every Day As a New Mom
Pregnancy Boob Tube Lotion
I’ve been using it religiously! It helps prevent stretch marks, it tightens your skin and you can use it all up your chest and neck. It’s just a good product!
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Photo: Mamma Mio
Motherlove Nipple Cream
It’s also amazing. I have 15 jars of the stuff all over my house.
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Photo: Motherlove
Baby Bjorn Bouncer
I put Ryan in her bouncer so that we can be together while I’m cooking! So convenient.
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Photo: BabyBjorn
My Brest Friend
This nursing pillow is my best friend! Not only do I use it for breastfeeding, I also swaddle Ryan and hold her in the pillow with one hand so that my other hand is free to do things.
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Photo: My Brest Friend
Snugabunny Cradle ‘n’ Swing
I’ve been letting Ryan sleep in this swing. She doesn’t lay flat in it, which gives me peace of mind if she spits up in the middle of the night.
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Photo: Walmart
Sound Machine
Ryan sleeps so much better with the white noise of a sound machine in the background. If we’re out and it’s time for her to take a nap, I just use an app called ‘White Noise’ on my phone.
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Photo: Target
Workout Ball
I love to sit on a workout ball and bounce Ryan when she’s fussing; the motion always helps calm her down. It’s so soothing!
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Photo: Cleverbrand
Mod’Swad by Woombie Organic Air Wrap Swaddle Blanket
Our doula gave this to us as a gift. The blanket is mesh, which allows air in so the baby doesn’t get too hot. It’s also sticky, so the blanket doesn’t come undone after I’ve wrapped Ryan up in it.
More info
Photo: Woombie
Mom Essentials: 8 Things I Use Every Day As a New Mom
Pregnancy Boob Tube Lotion
I’ve been using it religiously! It helps prevent stretch marks, it tightens your skin and you can use it all up your chest and neck. It’s just a good product!
More info
Photo: Mamma Mio
Motherlove Nipple Cream
It’s also amazing. I have 15 jars of the stuff all over my house.
More info
Photo: Motherlove
Baby Bjorn Bouncer
I put Ryan in her bouncer so that we can be together while I’m cooking! So convenient.
More info
Photo: BabyBjorn
My Brest Friend
This nursing pillow is my best friend! Not only do I use it for breastfeeding, I also swaddle Ryan and hold her in the pillow with one hand so that my other hand is free to do things.
More info
Photo: My Brest Friend
Snugabunny Cradle ‘n’ Swing
I’ve been letting Ryan sleep in this swing. She doesn’t lay flat in it, which gives me peace of mind if she spits up in the middle of the night.
More info
Photo: Walmart
Sound Machine
Ryan sleeps so much better with the white noise of a sound machine in the background. If we’re out and it’s time for her to take a nap, I just use an app called ‘White Noise’ on my phone.
More info
Photo: Target
Workout Ball
I love to sit on a workout ball and bounce Ryan when she’s fussing; the motion always helps calm her down. It’s so soothing!
More info
Photo: Cleverbrand
Mod’Swad by Woombie Organic Air Wrap Swaddle Blanket
Our doula gave this to us as a gift. The blanket is mesh, which allows air in so the baby doesn’t get too hot. It’s also sticky, so the blanket doesn’t come undone after I’ve wrapped Ryan up in it.
More info
Photo: Woombie