![]() If you are breastfeeding for the first time, then you’ll notice that your breast and nipples go through changes. ![]() You don’t know you need nipple cream, until you need nipple cream. I had a preference for the reusable nursing pads as they were soft and better shaped. There are disposable nursing pads and nursing washable pads. You may want to skip the nursing pads but there is nothing pleasant about leaking milk through your shirt. I found my favorite nursing bras at a discount retailer (Maybe Burlington) for less than 20 USD each. You don’t need to spend money on an expensive nursing bra either. Be sure to order breast milk bags and/or bottles for whatever pump system you choose.Ī nursing bra with support and easy access to the breast will be priceless when you begin breastfeeding or pumping. I used the Target Breast Pump Program to order. It’s the only pump I’ve used and it was provided by my insurance company with no out-of-pocket cost. I used the Medela Pump in Style Advanced Double Electric Breast Pump and it got the job done. Look into whether or not you can get your breast pump covered by your insurance before you spend your money. In that case, you’ll need some bottles, formula, and perhaps some pacifiers. Perhaps you’ll end up accepting donations or supplementing (like me). There are reasons you may choose not to breast milk or just can’t. If you are planning to breastfeed, I highly recommend this breastfeeding class because just because breastfeeding is natural, it doesn’t mean it’ll be easy. The benefits of liquid gold can’t be compared to any other form of nourishment. The best way to nourish a baby is with breastmilk. ![]() I say do what feels best for you to keep baby safe. Motherhood turns you into a mini stalker. During the day, when my daughter napped, I was constantly checking up on her. Most nights, if I wasn’t co-sleeping in the same bed, I slept in the same room. We thought we would need a monitor but never bought one and not having one worked out fine for us. Honestly, this purchase will depend on your sleeping situation. We tried this swaddle me and this swaddle wrap (I love the velcro). ![]() My husband and I got a quick tutorial in our newborn baby class but swaddling a motionless doll is much different than swaddling a wiggly baby. If you need help swaddling, check out the video below. If you have a baby that likes to be swaddled, you will definitely love having swaddle blankets. FYI: I didn’t find them to be the best for easy swaddling. I learned we didn’t need twenty but having a handful around is really helpful. I love blankets and went way overboard with getting them. The spit-up, blow out diapers, and even soaked diapers can wreak havoc on a mattress. ![]() The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a bare crib to lower the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).Įven if you have the best baby in the world, you’ll likely need some protection for your mattress. I was one of those new moms who dressed up the crib with a cute decorative bedding set and quickly learned it was a waste. So, it’s stationed in her room – not far from the crib.įinding a crib mattress isn’t difficult but if you want to learn more about the reasons for investing in an organic crib mattress, check out this resource. As I mentioned earlier, she loves it more than the crib and we let her sleep in it most nights. We live in a multi-level home and we initially bought the portable baby bed to have a safe space for our daughter while she was downstairs. I love our crib and I wish my baby loved it just as much, but she prefers the pack’n’play over the crib. It was the first item in our house that shouted, ‘a baby is on the way’. I hope it helps make shopping for your newborn easier. To help you avoid buying tons of stuff you probably don’t need, I’ve created a newborn baby checklist printable that is probably more condensed than most. Money could have been saved, wasted could have been avoided. In the midst of all the excitement, I found myself with lots of items I didn’t use or need. If you are new here, my name is Tiffany and I recently had my first child. This post contains affiliate links, see my Disclosures for more information. Use my newborn baby registry checklist as a guide. Having a baby is exciting news but with thousands of products on the market, it can be hard knowing which ones to get, especially if you are a new mom. ![]()
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