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Essential Products For Moms To Be

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Essential Products For Moms To Be

Those early days of pregnancy are a blur of elation, love, anxiety, and nerves for what's to come. Even if you can't wait for your bundle of joy to enter the world, the idea of experiencing so many changes in your body over a matter of months, and having a huge new responsibility when baby arrives, may feel daunting to say the least.

Thankfully, you're not in this alone. Many parents find that having access to a selection of essential pregnancy and baby products is a godsend when raising a newborn. This guide will recommend everything you need for your time as a pregnant new mom, from hospital to home life with your newborn.

1. Pregnancy pillow

Pregnancy pillows are essentials for new moms that struggle with getting a good night's rest. Once you're in your third trimester, you may find it hard to drift off, especially if you're a side-sleeper. Pregnancy pillows can hug your body's contours and help you to feel the most comfortable during sleep.

2. Breastfeeding items

Nipple cream, a breast pump and, burp cloth and breast pads are all must-haves when it comes to breastfeeding your baby (and don't rule burp cloths out - they're much more convenient than you'd imagine!). A nursing bra and nursing pillow will also make it much easier to feed your little one, especially in those challenging first few weeks. If you're pumping milk to keep for later, a bottle or a selection of different-sized bottles will serve you well.

3. Sleeping solutions

One of the biggest challenges faced by first-time moms is establishing a sleep routine. There are several different solutions here, and some may work for you better than others. A night light can soothe your newborn and help them to drift off, and a white noise sound machine can come in handy if you're trying to get your baby to take a nap during the daytime.

4. Baby carrier and car seat

If you want to actually leave home with your baby, having a sling or carrier will make it easy to carry your newborn around. You'll also want to think about the essentials for travel with a baby, including a diaper bag stocked with diapers, rash cream, hand sanitizer, a change of clothes for your baby, and disposable wipes.

5. Clothing (lots of it!)

You can't really understand the speed of a baby's growth until you have one yourself. You'll love seeing your newborn grow, but trying to keep baby comfortable in well-fitting clothes will be difficult if you don't prepare in advance. If you don't want to buy as you go, keep a big bag full of clothes for different stages so you're well prepared for baby's growth.

It's likely you'll love the responsibility of parenthood, but no matter what people tell you in advance, it's impossible to prepare for the reality. Remember, all babies are different, and something someone else swore by simply might not work for you. Try your best, that's all you can do - you've got this!