When I got pregnant, I was starting at ground zero.
I’m the first in my group of friends to have a baby, I’m the oldest in my family, only girl and don’t have older cousins who have had kids before me, so I knew nothing.
I knew going into this, like most things in life, it would take a lot of trial and error to find the things that work best for me as a mom, for my newborn and us as a family.
After doing a lot of research and asking people I really trust, I compiled my own master list. This helped me prepare and gave me peace of mind. If it does the opposite for you, please ignore!
This is not meant to stress you out, it’s meant to give you a starting point if you’re a soon-to-be mom and feeling completely lost.
Laying this all out and organizing it ahead of time actually made me feel empowered! Like I was playing an active role before Monrow was born. I hope by giving you a look inside my brain, you feel even the slightest bit more prepared and even the slightest bit more empowered yourself!
STROLLER & ACCESSORIES
Bugaboo Fox 3 Stroller
Bugaboo Fox 3 Sun canopy
Doona Stroller & Car Seat
Stroller Organizer Bag
Mini Stroller Fan (warmer temps)
Warmmuffs Stroller Gloves (colder temps)
Nido Plush Cold Weather Wrap (colder temps)
GEAR & TRAVEL
Car Seat Cacoon
Shynerk Baby Car Mirror
Diaper Bag
Artipoppe Carrier
Ergobaby Omni
Solly Baby Wrap
Mushi Pacifier Holder
Nuna Sena Travel Crib + Changing Table
Travel Changing Pad
Yogasleep Hush Portable White Noise Machine
NURSERY
Crib
Naturepedic Organic Baby Mattress
Organic Sheets
Glider (that reclines!)
Changing Table
Changing Table Pads
Peekaboo Disposable Changing Pad Liners
Nanit Pro Monitor
HATCH White Noise & Night Light Machine
Mobile with music
PLAY
Fisher Price Activity Mat
Dock-a-tot
Lovevery Play Gym (Or subscription toy box. Great gift to put on registry!)
Babybjorn Bouncer
Books!
NURSING & FEEDING
My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow
Baby Brezza Formula Pro (Best Investment)
Munchkin Formula Dispenser (on-the-go)
Formula (We use Bobbie)
Baby Brezza Bottle Sterilizer
Boon Grass Drying Rack
OXO Tot Bottle Cup & Cleaning Set
Dr. Browns Bottles (5oz & 9oz, Mo likes the wide neck)
Dr. Browns Bottle Brushes
Extra Bottle Nipples (level 1 & 2)
Muslin Organic Burp Cloths
Phillips Avent Ultra Air Pacifiers
Highchair
Inglesina Fast Table Chair
Bibs
BATH & DIAPERING
Hooded Towel
Additional Baby Towels
Washcloths
Fisher Price Tub for Bathtime
Johnson & Johnson Baby Wash
Pipette Calming Bathtime Duo
Kyte Baby 3-Piece Brush Set
Newborn Diapers (we started with one box of Honest brand)
Coitere Diapers ($10 off your first purchase! Wait till baby is born for size)
Water Wipes
Aquaphor
Natural Bottom Balm
Heated Wipe Dispenser
Ubbi Diaper Pail
Bags for Diaper Pail
HEALTH & SAFETY
Wellements Organic Gripe Water
BioGaia Protectis Probiotics Drops
Baby Tylenol
Molekule Air Room Purifier
Air Mint+
Babyganics All Purpose Surface Wipes
Babyganics All Purpose Surface Cleaner
Babyganics Foaming Hand Sanitizer
Babyganics Dish & Bottle Cleaner Wash
Babyganics Dish Refill
Babyganics Laundry Detergent
Ihealth No-Touch Forehead Thermometer
FridaBaby Nail File
RECOVERY & NURSING
Friday Mom Labor, Delivery, Post Partum Kit
FridaMom Ice Pads (if vaginal delivery)
Mamaway Bamboo Belly Band (if c-section)
Thinx High Waisted Leak Proof Underwear (if c-section)
Heating Pad and Cool Packs (if c-section)
Rejuvenation Silicone Scar Strips
LMNT Electrolyte Packets
Pump (if nursing)
LaVie Lactation Warming Massager (if nursing)
Hatch & Earth Mama Nipple Cream (if nursing)
Nursing Bras (if nursing)
YIB Connection Journal
xx, Jacq
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