Products I Love

I’m often asked for checklists or recommendations at different stages of the perinatal journey. These are my favorite products for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and baby. Anything I recommend I have either used with my two babes (and loved) or seen used in my work time and time again. Products may include affiliate links where I make a small commission following a purchase (at no additional cost to you). This can be used as a checklist as you prepare for baby.

Birth Preparation

• The Birth Partner (book)

• To Have and To Hold (book)

• The Happiest Baby on the Block (book)

• Nurture (book)

• The Fourth Trimester (book)

Pregnancy

• Maternity underwear

• Pregnancy pillow

Postpartum Recovery

• Peri bottle

• Padsicles

• Cooling spray

• Cooling pad liners

• Disposable postpartum underwear

• Postpartum underwear - If you are giving birth in a hospital, you don’t need to purchase more of these. The hospital will provide what you need.

• Whole postpartum recovery essentials kit

• Squatty potty

Breastfeeding

• Combo pumping and nursing bra

• Sport nursing bra

• Nursing and maternity sleep bra

• Haakaa milk collector

• Nursing pillow

• Milk storage bags

• Nursing pads (washable)

• Nursing tank

• Nipple cream

Baby Gear

Sleep

• Sound machine

• Baby monitor

• Bassinet

• Swaddles

• Sleep sack (older)

• Pack n Play - We love how easy this is to set up. It’s great to travel with or use day-to-day in place of a crib/bassinet or a (small) play pen.

• Slumberpod - This has been so essential for travel (especially when sharing a room with babe) or when sleeping in a new place.

• Black out shades - Helpful if you want to see if blackout shades will help with sleep (or travel) before investing big bucks in a more permanent solution.

On the Go

• Soft/newborn carrier - I love this because it’s a cheater version (with clips) to the soft wraps. It also has the option for baby to face front once they are old enough, and is great/squishy enough for travel.

• Baby carrier - This is so versatile as baby can face in or out, and can even be carried on your back. It also has great support if back/neck issues for the grown-up are a concern.

• Portable sound machine

• Diaper bag

• Nuna Pipa or Doona (great for city/travel) infant car seats

• Hiking backpack

• Stroller

• Travel stroller - For babes 6+ months.

Diapering

• Changing pad - Highly recommend getting a changing pad that you can wipe down vs. a cloth one where you have to do more laundry if there’s a mess. There are often messes in this department.

• Diaper caddy

• Wet dry bags

• Diaper pail

• Diaper pail bag refills

• Diaper cream (rash)

• Diaper cream (daily)

Bathing

• Soap/shampoo

• Infant tub

• Baby lotion

• Newborn towels

• Care kit (nail clipper, snot sucker, head scrubber, etc.)

• Faucet cover

• Rinse cup

• Wash cloths

Feeding

• High chair - I love this one because it grows with your babe. Being comfortable helps them stay at the table longer. Has been worth the investment (two times over!) for our family.

• Bottles - Your babe may pick the bottle that works best for them, and you might have to try a few different ones. But, this is a great one to try first.

• Vitamin D drops

• Sterilizer bags

• Bottle drying mat

Misc

• Burp cloths

• Baby swing

• Bouncer

• Pacifier clips

• Play mat

• Thermometer

• Clothes: make it easy. Zippers and magnets are way easier to deal with than buttons and snaps! Consider seasons.

• Blankets: people often gift these and I find you often don’t need as many as you think.