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Mama Mio Tummy Rub Oil

My favorite belly oil!  It is non-greasy, non-sticky (so applies easily), and does not stain.  I use it morning and night from boobs to butt all the way around my body, and have rarely experienced itching, and only one stretch mark (off of a surgery scar), throughout all of my pregnancies.

Zahler Prenatal Vitamin with DHA

Why this is my favorite prenatal:

-Of all the ones I've researched, it best includes the vitamins and minerals in the *amounts* recommended by the ACOG.

-I did not experience side effects (including fishy burps).

-Only need to take two per day.

Pipette Belly Butter

I layer this over the Mama Mio Oil at nighttime and any time skin is feeling dry.  It is rich, but also not greasy, and feels amazing.

NEEDED. Iron

If your provider recommends you supplement with extra iron (beyond what is in your prenatal) during your pregnancy (or postpartum), this is my favorite when taking it as a supplement (rather than getting from food etc.). No nausea with this for me!

Momcozy Pregnancy Pillow

I love this U-shaped pillow because you can easily roll from one side to the other without moving the pillow. I like that it helps keep you on your side, and that you can tuck it between your legs.

Lucy Darling Baby Memory Book

I have used these memory books for all three of my girls.  They are super cute, are simple to complete (even when you're busy... I promise), and are great quality.  We look at ours often, and even my six year old's looks untouched.  I recommend getting it during pregnancy.

My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow

If you are hoping or planning to nurse, you need it.  If you are struggling with nursing, you need it.  It helps SO much with positioning baby properly, which makes a difference when both of you are first learning what the heck breastfeeding is and how to latch.  Add in sleep deprivation and holding baby in your arms hours per day, and this will save your body!

Always Discreet Boutique Disposable Underwear

Think underwear that you can throw away, rather than wearing bulky, lopsided pads that barely stick in your underwear.  To me, this feels fresher, is much easier, and they are not bulky and are pretty comfortable (even in summer).  Also, these fit my body better than the competitors.

Motherlove Nipple Cream

 In my opinion, there is no other "nipple cream" option (there are... I've tried them... this is the best).  It is a great consistency, will make your nips feel much better, has top notch ingredients, doesn't need to be washed off before feedings, and the jar lasts forever.  I also put it on before pumping and love it for this too.

Boon Trove Hands Free Milk Collector

Yes, the Haakaa is great (I have three of them), BUT if I was only going to get one, it would be this one.  It is so helpful to catch your letdown on the side baby isn't nursing (to save yourself the soaked shirt or nursing pad AND to have some milk stored), and nothing beats the convenience of this sitting in your bra, and not getting kicked off by your baby :)

Frida Mom Peri Bottle

Yes, a plastic bottle that squirts water at your crotch is worth paying for, and this is the best of the three I've tried.  You will likely be given one by the hospital or birth center where you deliver, but it is challenging to get the right angle without putting your entire hand in the toilet.  Is it a necessity?  Probably not, but it is a luxury that I support.

Frida Mom Witch Hazel Cooling Liners

 Witch hazel can help soothe inflammation and skin irritation- which you are going to want if you have a vaginal delivery.  I just put one of these inside my disposable underwear and reap the witch hazel benefits.

Kyte Baby Swaddling Blanket

If you don't already, you will soon know my obsession with Kyte Baby bamboo clothing and accessories.  This swaddling blanket is the perfect size, stretchiness, and thickness for mastering your first swaddle, and beyond.  Cloud, sage, and slate are all beautiful colors in person.

UPPAbaby Vista Stroller

Okay, this is in my top 3 favorite items.  I LOVE this stroller.  Ours has been getting beat up by our jagged sidewalks, many flights, and our messy kids for five years, and it has never needed to be fixed or have anything replaced. The bassinet is amazing in the early days, and the ability to grow the stroller as your family may grow, is so worth the initial investment.  I get all three of my kids on it with two seats and the Piggyback standing board, and it folds in my car with my third row seats up.  Chef's kiss, really.

Solly Baby Wrap Carrier

I have tried three wraps and three carriers, and this is my favorite for those newborn days when babe is tiny and wants to be snuggled close to you, and also can be used for many months following.  It is the perfect stretchiness, ties easily once you get it and compared to other brands, and distributes weight well so that your back and pelvic floor are happy.  Plus it is hip-healthy certified, so baby's body is happy too.

Hatch Rest Sound Machine

I am a huge proponent of white noise in helping babies (and therefore you) sleep.  This is my top choice for an at-home sound machine, which later doubles as a nightlight, alarm clock, timer, or all of the above.  Also, they LAST- my 4 and 6 year olds are still using the ones we got for them when they were babies.

Puracy Baby Stain Remover

I am as passionate about this as I am about the tummy rub oil, nipple cream, and Kyte Baby- which is saying something.  I keep one next to the changing pad, that way I can spray clothing as soon as I take it off baby, and it can "soak in" while it sits in the laundry basket waiting to be washed.  Full disclosure- I have one in each bedroom.

Pipette Baby Shampoo + Wash

I have had three babies with sensitive skin, and two of them with eczema, and this baby shampoo + body wash has been my favorite of all of the bath products I have tired.  We also use the lotion, and it leaves their skin so soft, for long after application.  The vanilla + ylang ylang is my favorite of the scents, and does not irritate my girls' skin.