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Baby essentials checklist printable11/19/2023 If your baby doesn’t like to feed while under anything, then don’t sweat it! Don’t feel pressure that you have to cover. Nodding to modesty is one thing, but feeding your baby comes absolutely first! My babies were fine eating while covered, but some babies aren’t. You can use one of your receiving blankets, or tuck them under your tee, but if you’re a first time nurser, a proper cover with a strap around your neck is a nice to have.Īn extra note on the amazing, beautiful adventure of nursing. But I primarily stock it with:Īn extra baby outfit, including socks (1) Again, I work from home and don’t have to supply a daycare with a full day of supplies, so this won’t work for everyone. I use a medium size regular purse as a purse/diaper bag combo. I bought two boxes because in the early days I changed them twice a day. More on storing/using frozen breastmilk here They have a built in place to write their ‘pumped’ date, and ‘use-by date’ clearly so you’re not going over expiration dates too. These handy bags have a great seal and were easy to take on the go. You can store breast milk in a deep freeze for up to 12 months technically, but 6 months is optimal use. But for intermediate pumping, stocking your freezer for a few weeks, and emergencies - it was perfect! If you do need to pump and store for work, this one might not give you enough fast enough. Note: I do work from home, so I didn’t have to stock up or store large amounts of milk. It was perfect for travel, or discretely pumping when I was away from Essie and had a let-down. No charging, batteries, noise, or crazy cleaning. This little breast pump worked amazingly well. I have two, and combined with the nursing tanks they are enough. My favorite of all time is the Yootoo Maternity Bra - They are on the higher end price-wise, but they run amazing sales all the time. They work great as a quick cover for nursing too! #mealways) My favorite ‘cover ups’ are oversized cropped tees. To dress up your nursing tanks and make them look like real clothing (for when you don’t want to wear a bra. Amazon has a lot of cuties, and Target’s tanks are super comfy as well. Especially if you’re a first time feeder and you’re still getting used to the baby latching/shirt up/bra down/saga. I slept in them, I went out in them, I did music gigs in them! If you’re breastfeeding, these will save you so. I like the Smarty Pants brand because they don’t use any fillers, and let’s be honest, the gummys are delicious! Keep taking your pre or post natal vitamins! You need them for recovery, and for nursing. You are kind of in a fog the first few months, and having a cute cup around will remind you to drink up! I liked using a cup and straw because it was easier to drink ‘over baby’ while feeding rather than trying to unsnap or unscrew a regular water bottle cap. You’ve got to take care of yourself, and proper hydration is vital. You can get them at Target.Īfter birth, you can’t always hop up easily to grab some water. I love the super soft ones from the Gilligan and O’Malley brand. Robes (2) I go by the one to wear, one to wash principle with most of these items.įor the first few days home, you're really not going to want to wear pants. (Don’t forget sturdy undies that are suitable to hold your pads.)ģ. Let’s be real, they call it labor for a reason.Įxtra long Free and clear pads worked best for my recovery. (Bassinets, bottle racks, portable changing pads, bathtub kneeling pads, bibs, mits, pacifiers, nursing pillows, etc! - I didn’t forget them, they are not listed on purpose.) I’ve made it into this handy checklist printable, and added quick links and why we liked each item as well.Ī good rule of thumb for baby purchases is: if you’ve got the essentials taken care of, buy on an ‘as needed’ basis.Īll-in-all, I hope these checklists save you some research time, or maybe jogs your memory on an item you’ve forgotten! Here we go: So keeping that in mind, I’ve made a complete list of the items I used during the first three months of my little’s life. I consider myself to be a minimalist, or at the very least, a conscious consumer when it comes to bringing new items into my home. But you my friend, might be in the middle of ‘First baby prep’ right now! I’m prepared now, and glad I don’t have to do that process again. And I’m reminiscing on how much stuff we had prepped for Esther that we didn’t use, and how many things we forgot that we had actually needed! I’m actually becoming a momma of two very soon. There is an outrageous amount of baby gear out there and with your first babe, you can easily get overwhelmed when deciding what you need to aid the transition of a tiny human coming into your home. I’ve been wanting to make a minimalist-mom-must-have list since Essie was born.
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