Pregnancy & Baby Recommendations
As a first time mom I have sooo many questions so I immediately asked the amazing women on Instagram and Facebook to spill all the goods. Everything from the best maternity leggings to must have baby stuff.
This list will grow but I hope this resource is a go-to spot for you from all the amazing women who have offered their advice and the shopping I have done myself.
Maternity Pants & Leggings
Jeans (I bought 2 pairs of these)
Tops & Tanks
These tanks are SOOO nice - the white isn’t see through at all. My boobs are currently a 34DD and the small fit perfectly. I bought one in each color to pair under cardigans.
Baby Stuff
Pacifiers - recommended by a dentist.
Stroller - this one has an attachment where a carrier will fit on the top until they can control their neck and its safe to ride stroller style.
Bottles - these are recommended if you are breastfeeding
Corresponding Nipples - again, these are the ones everyone told me to get since I’ll be breastfeeding. Apparently they are the closest thing to a natural nipple.
Breast Pump - I did a TON of research regarding breast pumps. I wanted something that didn’t tie me down with cords. Everything I read on this one raved about how on-the-go this pump was. There was even a review that said “I was in a meeting and no one knew I was pumping”. I want to be hands free as much as possible while I’m pumping so thats why I went with this one.
Organic Baby Crib Mattress - I am getting the innerspring one
Postpardum Essentials Recovery Kit - I bought this for my sister after she had her 2nd baby girl and she said it was the best ever.
Changing Pad - Naturepedic Organic (same brand as the mattress - I got the 2 sided one
Health & Wellness
All of the workouts I’ve been doing + my post workout smoothie is part of the Sweat Studio. There is a complete section in our app for prenatal workouts and I’ve been doing those 5 days a week.
What I’m packing in my hospital bag
I am a light packer - if you’ve been hanging out with me online for any length of time you know that I never check a bag on an airplane and I clean out my condo at least once a month because I hate “too much stuff”. So naturally overpacking for a hospital stay is NOT going to happen. I’ve scoured internet for the list of the must-have’s and then narrowed it down even more.There’s a few things I’m a stickler for (think natural diapers and wipes) but I also am a-ok with drinking out of a hospital cup.
If you are pregnant or know someone who is hopefully this list will help you and save you some time.
My bag:
Going home outfit (joggers and cute sweatshirt)
Elvie catch (I’m using this instead of nursing pads that way it collects milk and doesn’t just absorb it) *UPDATE - I didn’t use this in the hospital since colostrum is all that is produced the first 48 hours but I have used it a TON since my milk came in.
Makeup, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste
Phone charger
Pillow/blanket
Body wash and lotion
Pj’s that have a button up top
Everyone has told me to just use the hospitals postpartum stuff and leave mine at home so thats what I plan to do.
For Baby Girl:
Diaper Bag (most everything will go in her diaper bag)
Wipes (we are doing all fragrance free on her wipes and diapers so thats why I’m bringing my own)
1 footed onesie
2 swaddle blankets
2 hats
Non-Perishable Food:
Freeze dried fruit
Pretzels
Trail mix
Granola Bars
Dehydrated fruit
Perishable food that my mom is going to grab on the way to the hospital:
Oranges
Bananas
Hummus
Carrot slices
Purple seedless grapes