Heyy, I’m having my first baby in about a month from now and I’m not too sure if I have what I need…
Can any of you mama’s please share with me what you found are MUST HAVES and things that you can’t live without??
I’m also planning on breastfeeding if that makes any difference in answers. Any advice helps 🙏🏼🫶🏼
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FTM to a 7 week old … baby bjorn bouncer ! Lifesaver to be able to put baby down to shower and eat , in my case she prefers it to a swing and it’s much easier to move it around where you need it. Also extra bassinet or crib sheets … you’ll go through them faster than you think possible lol

Ton of burp clothes, white noise sound machine, bedside cart.. Stock up on supplies for post par for you as well.. snacks, electrolytes, things to keep you going late nights

1) muslin swaddles & washable cotton clothes to wipe up spit up, boob leakage lol
2) any baby bouncer that is safe. look for one used to save $$
3) haaka breast pump!!! passively collects milk from alternate breast while you nurse
4) carseat that snaps into stroller
5) a cozy breastfeeding station stacked with snacks for you
6) cotton onesies with the attached footies
7) know what lactation consultant you can get help from
8) a safe baby moisturizer without fragrance
9) sidecar bassinet
10) washable breast pads to stop leakage
11) meal prep and freeze for yourself now if you have the time/energy or set up a meal train with family & friends
best of luck! you’ll do great 🫶🏽

Bed extension bassinet, changing table, food on the freezer for me (only health warm food), ebook reader, a helpful husband, absolutely must for us: sleep carrier

Good place to change baby without having to be on the floor
Swaddles
Lots of burp cloths
Bottles
Bibs
Baby swing (lifesaver for us!!)