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You may have 9 months to prepare, but when the baby’s finally here, the panic usually ensues. And it’s not just about feeding, bathing and clothing your baby, you have to think about yourself too. Post-delivery can be a confusing time for all new moms, from nursing, to postpartum care (both physically and emotionally) and the many, many changes our bodies go through. Add on a newborn baby and well it’s a recipe for chaos! But, it doesn’t have to be.
I’m here to tell you — as a mom who’s been through it all before (and then some) — you can get through it with flying colors if you have all the right tools in your arsenal. Prepare as if you’re preparing for battle (and let’s be honest, sometimes it’ll feel that way, with long, sometimes sleepless nights and a baby who can’t communicate what he or she is feeling).
But luckily, we have buybuyBABY right at our fingertips, the mecca for all things baby (and some stuff for you too, mom!) And the store goes beyond just nappies and onesies: It offers more than 30,000 items! Check out my top three essentials below.
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Baby Brezza Formula Pro
Kind of like a Keurig for baby bottles, this nifty machine was a literal lifesaver for me in the middle of the night. All you do is fill the appropriate basins with powder formula and water, press a button, and the machine does the rest — mixing the bottle perfectly to keep it bubble-free (helping to keep gas and reflux at bay) and keeping it at the perfect temp (which means no need to worry about burning baby’s precious little mouth!)
Price: $199.99
Hatch Baby Rest Sound Machine
Getting your baby to sleep is serious business. Do not — I repeat — do NOT bring the baby home without having one of these handy. Lots of studies have shown that the baby has grown accustomed to white noise in the womb, and needs it for a restful night’s sleep. Our littlest is 6-years old and he STILL can’t sleep without one! I like this option by Hatch because it also contains a night light.
Price: $69.99
FridaBaby DermaFrida Skin Soother
My daughter had the worst eczema and “cradle cap” — eek! All because I was too afraid to rub too hard while cleaning, lest I harm her delicate little scalp! This nifty little bathtime brush will gently help prevent that by exfoliating the baby’s scalp with its soothing silicone bristles.
Price: $6.99
Looking for a bit more? Here are the 5 others buybuyBABY essentials I swore by as a new mom, and I know you will too!
Frida Mom Disposable Underwear
While you’re busy stocking up on diapers for your baby, don’t forget this one postpartum essential (someone has to talk about it!): disposable underwear. What no one tells you is that after you deliver your baby, it’ll feel as if your body is rebelling against you! Instead of ruining all your good underwear, grab a pack (or two) of this disposable underwear instead. You’ll be glad you did!
Price: $15.99
GoodNites Disposable Bed Mats
Speaking of disposable, I look back on those first days out of the gate, and how many times I was forced to remove my changing table cover and wash it and think “Who has the time for that?” Thankfully, I found these bad boys. Have one on deck for each and every change and simply toss when it’s soiled. Brilliant!
Price: $10.99
Motherhood Seamless Nursing Bra
Besides being a mom, I’m also a bra expert and bestselling author of The Bra Book! One thing that all new moms need is a good supportive nursing bra. I love this one from Motherhood because it’s soft and stretchy and grows with you as your size fluctuates, so you can wear it as a maternity bra, and then after the baby is born, the straps clip down for an easy and seamless nursing experience!
Price: $25
Belly Bandit
Compression is key to fighting swelling and stretch marks after you give birth. This gently compresses the mid-section to support the core and help tighten the belly more quickly post-birth.
Price: $69.99
Belli Belly Oil
While you’re looking at your baby’s beautiful face, you don’t want to be reminded of the bad and the ugly of the pregnancy which sometimes includes stretch marks! Don’t hate me, but I didn’t have any — and I swear it’s because I rubbed this oil on my belly religiously throughout. Twice a day is all it takes to keep skin supple and (hopefully!) stretch-mark free.
Price: $33.99
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