My Tried and True Top Product Recommendations*
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HOSPITAL BAG
2 pairs of leggings (I like these but any of your go-to pairs will work. This is for holding up icepacks post partum).
My favorite nursing pillow was discontinued (RIP Nook Niche); this is my next best recommendation followed by this. I do not recommend the Boppy.
Newborn Swaddles (wash beforehand, and bring 2 to hospital with you!)
XL iPhone Charging Cord and box (it also charges very quickly!) and/or portable charger
Folio to store important hospital documents and discharge papers
Pacifiers (if you’re going to use)
Peanut Ball (if your hospital doesn’t provide!)
Peri Bottle (better than the standard hospital one!)
Comfy Hospital Gown (for post-delivery)
Comfy Anti-Slip Socks
Disposable Underwear (way better than the ones they give at the hospital!)
Postpartum Icepacks (way better than the ones they give at the hospital!)
NURSING/PUMPING
Haaka (get 2, trust me!)
Nursing night light (to keep next to bed)
Silverettes (the knockoffs aren’t recommended!)
Favorite Pump and Extra Duckbills (consult with me!)
Nipple Ruler so you can size yourself and buy extra pump parts with the correct flange size (please consult me on pumping!)
Manual Pump or, my new favorite one that doubles as a milk catcher/ Haaka type.
Sterilizer (old school) or this fancier one (that is a huge time saver and a GAME CHANGER!)
Larken Pumping bras I love (very comfortable); they also have a busty-line.
Pumping Tanks-another option that I also like (when you don’t want to expose your stomach)
Sunflower Lecithin (only take once checking with your OB and IBCLC)
Nursing Covers (love! also multi-purpose)
Freezer I have in my bedroom, along with this milk organizer (freeze to lay flat)
Cart to store all pumping/nursing related items with a caddy on top (I like to store milk storage bags, a Sharpie, a Haaka, a nursing night light in this caddy).
BOTTLES
Size P Bottle Nipples (your nipples aren’t changing size, or flow so neither should your baby’s bottles…but we can discuss more during a consult!)
These are another bottle I love to recommend. Make sure you use the SS nipple flow!
Bottle Drying rack or this
Bottle Brush for main kitchen as well as this (I have this one as well!)
NURSERY
Changing Pad (can just wipe it down! No need to change sheets when baby stains it!)
Diaper Pail and accompanying garbage bags
Diaper Cream and spatula also good to have this on your changing table
Baby Moisturizer (it is on the thicker side but it is dermatologist recommended and cured my kids’ eczema flare ups)
Favorite swaddle brand (can transition from hands in to hands out!)
Baby PJs (please don’t by anything with buttons or snaps! Magnets or Zippers are key)
Sleep Sack (older babies)
Detergent for the whole family
Can never have enough muslin
Medicine Syringe (<12 months)
Medicine Syringe (12 months+)- I love these and keep a few of them handy
Thermometer (colors change to let you know if they have fever)
BATH TIME
Baby Bath and accessories that will make your life easier!
Bath Seat (when baby is sitting up)
For Cradle Cap
OUT AND ABOUT
Baby Carrier (0-12 months—easiest and most comfortable for parent + baby)
Baby Carrier (12 months+)
Skip Hop Diaper Changer (can’t leave the house without it!)
Bags for dirty diapers
Wipe Dispenser to hang on stroller
Stroller (that also doubles as a travel stroller)
Stroller Fan (I have 2 and keep one in my kitchen to cool off my kids’ food)
Outfits that I use for the beach (shorts) or PJS (longer version)—the most comfortable!
LOLO breastfeeding support for on-the-go (not necessary, but nice to have). Use Chantalibclc for a 10-15% discount and possibly free shipping!
STROLLER
Stroller (complete set includes bassinet and rain cover!) and muff
Stroller Organizer to put on the back of your travel (or regular) strollers
TRAVEL
To transport breastmilk long distances I use this cooler (follow the instructions so as to maximize its use)
Travel Pump use code Chantal_10 for additional discount; another travel pump I love (much stronger suction; consult with me to see which would work best for you!) use code “NEWPUMP30” for 30% off.
Disposable Sterilizer Bags (for microwave)
Travel Dish Soap (to clean bottles) and Travel Drying Rack
Doona and padded travel bag (if checking in at airport)
Carseat (one of the safest, and can fit 3 across in your car)
Travel Stroller (newborn+) with infant insert-it fits in the overhead compartment of a plane; buy this carrying bag. In the future, if you have a toddler and baby at the same time, you can buy this board for the back. OR if you have the need for a double stroller, buy a second one as well as these connectors.
Travel Stroller (older child)-also fits in overhead compartment of the plane (this also is a super easy fold, just not a stroller for newborns).
Travel Carseat (look at height and weight requirement; once they outgrow the Doona) and bag for check-in
Travel Crib and sheets and Blackout Tent (game changer if you’re sharing a room!)
Weekender/travel bag (fits everything!!)
Lightweight (Travel) Double Stroller
Pricier but super compact Travel High Chair that I love for older kids! For babies, I love this highchair and travel with it regularly!
BACK TO WORK
I use this cooler with these icepacks
Spare Pump Parts (make sure to have the right flange size! Consult with me!)
Pump bag!!
Wet Dry Bags (to store pumping parts; amazing alternative to Ziplocks. TRUST ME!)
KITCHEN
This High Chair or this one with this food catcher (game changer!)
Baby Food Maker (the best!!!!! and one of the cheaper options out there, and mold doesn’t grow in it)
Convenient High Chair for a kitchen island or Travel
Booster Chair (for when older)
Learning Tower (for when they want to help in the kitchen, around age 2 I would say)
TOYS
Babies: High Contrast, Ball, Giraffe Teether, Stacking Cups, Pull Strings, Rattle/teething, Cube, Travel Musical Toy, Hanging Stroller Toy, Dimpl, Spinning Toys, Squigz, SpinAgain, Activity Center (4 months+) and accompanying chairs (for the future), Wonder Wheel, Toy Color Sorter, Soft Blocks, other spinning toys (for travel and for learning to stand), Sit-To-Stand (the only walking toy you’ll need!)
Older Kids: Magnatiles and storage for them, Blockaroo, Cleaning Set, Ice Cream, Tonies, Water Wow (also makes for a great party favor!), Soup Game
OTHER
Saline Spray for Babies
Nasal Aspirator and extra filters (CANNOT live without this!!)
The Fresh Test (instead of the Glucose test for gestational diabetes; check with your OBGYN)
Post-Partum Underwear (once you graduate from the disposable ones)
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