Must Have Products for New Moms

It’s no secret that maternity sessions are some of my favorites. Maybe it’s because being a new mom myself, I’m able to relate to my clients and this journey that they are on. Even though pregnancy (for me) could be so dang hard at times, there was this sweet sense of wonder and excitement about the unknown of bringing a new baby into the world. Often times, my clients will ask me about my favorite baby products during our shoot, so I’ve rounded up some of my must haves for new moms & babies in their first year. You may be surprised to find out that my top recommendation can’t actually be found in stores – keep reading to find out what it is!

#11) DOCK A TOT: B loved napping in her dock a tot during the day. She was always so cuddly while she rested in there and in the beginning it was a great place for her to lounge while she was awake. We used this every single day and I am so glad that we had it! 

 #10) SOLLY BABY: In her first months, there would be some days that B was still learning how to navigate life on the outside. I loved the Solly Baby wrap. It took me a few times of watching a video on how to tie the wrap, but once I got it down, it was our go-to in order to get things done around the house. Anytime I wore her in the wrap, it was guaranteed that she would fall asleep. Plus, who doesn’t love all the sweet baby cuddles?

#9) ERGO BABY: After about 4 months old, we graduated to the Ergo Baby carrier. The Ergo Baby is a bit bulkier and more structured compared to the Solly Baby, but equally as great once your baby gets a bit bigger. 

#8) LOU LOU & COMPANY: I was a swaddling amateur. The Lou Lou & Company swaddles are soooo soft (if you know, you know) and the stretch in them makes swaddling easy for anyone! I recommend buying at least 2 for when baby spits up or has a blowout. 

#7) LOVE TO DREAM: After our blanket swaddling days were over, we tried the full entourage of sleep sacks and velcro sleep swaddles. B was always fighting her arms out of the swaddle. Enter, the Love to Dream Swaddle. She could finally have her little hands near her face and was happy as a clam. 

#6) RYAN & ROSE PACI: Our favorite pacifiers – all the cute colors don’t hurt either. Their cutie clips are also perfect for when we leave the house.

#5) TUBBY TODD: At first, I was reluctant to try these products because I thought they were a little expensive. Let me tell you, I only wish I had tried them sooner. I haven’t bought a Tubby Todd product that we don’t love! If you want to start with just one, the All Over Ointment is true miracle cream. A little goes a long way, so we’ve had our container for over a year now. It will clear up any rash or bump on your baby’s soft skin overnight! Use this link for 10% off.

#4) NEWTON MATTRESS: You really can breath through this mattress – I tried! I slept easier knowing that if B rolled over, she would still be safe. I also love that the entire mattress is made of a material that you can easily wash and dry in the shower and be ready to go before naptime. If you’ve ever had your baby have a blowout while sleeping, you know this is #mattressgoals. Get $30 off using the link I provided here.

#3) HATCH BABY REST: White noise is very helpful to mimic the womb while sleeping. The Hatch Baby Rest can be programed to turn on and off at certain times and has various light colors and levels for when your baby gets older. You can also control it you’re your phone. 

#2) HATCH BABY GROW: This changing pad is a splurge, but I am so happy that we got it. I can easily wipe down the pad after changing and love that it isn’t fabric to get dirty. My absolute FAVORITE feature of the changing pad is that you can weigh your baby before and after a feeding to see how much they ate while breastfeeding. This will also sync with the app on your phone and record all the times of your baby’s feed. On a side note: I (sadly) have no relation to the Hatch Products

#1) MODERN MILK HAPPY MOM SCHOOL: My top recommendation! If you’re local to the Phoenix area, I would highly recommend joining Happy Mom School. Modern Milk will pair you with a group of new moms. All of the moms have babies who are born within about 2 months of one another. I looked forward to going to our group every week and connecting with the other Moms. It was so helpful navigating the first few months of motherhood with them, sharing recommendations, and knowing that I wasn’t alone in what I was going through. Even now, about a year later, our group still keeps in touch & I know that I have made some life-long friends. 

I’d love to hear about some of your favorite baby products, or if you love any of the same ones I did. Comment below to let me know!

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