New Mothers Must Have

As you can probably guess my life is now consumed with taking care of a little baby that is now 5 months old. I'm very particular with who can hold her and I'm just now feeling comfortable with my husband (who I am so thankful to have because single parenting is way to hard) watching her for more than an hour. With that being said, she won't be in daycare anytime soon!! (SO very thankful I am in a position to stay home with her) Let me count my blessings, I'll share those later hehehe

Anywho, the purpose of this blog is to tell soon to be moms what they absolutely need to buy or add to the registry for their upcoming bundle of craziness. Getting all the cute stuff is fine and dandy but this...this right here... below...must have!!!! Like for serious

1. A hands free breast pump holder. This is the best thing EVER!!!! Before, I was sitting like a cow bored holding the pump to each boob for 20 minutes plus. such a freaking drag. BUT thanks to my good mommy friend Shana, I am able to write this blog and pump at the "same damn time" (2 chains, future or whoever sings that song voice)

2. Nipple Shield/guard whatever it's called. Picture below. Some of you may not have trouble latching but I had a hell of a time. The key is to not get frustrated and keep trying, which is what I did and it paid off. But before the pay off I got a nipple shield. This really isn't a must have but it helps. In time you won't need it anymore. In fact my dog ate mine and I never went to buy another. Hey, now she latches no problem. 

3. HUMIDIFIER. greatest invention since sliced bread. clears stuffy nose and anything else that comes to mind. I keep it going every night no matter what just to add moisture in the room and prevent stuffiness. Sometimes new babies get congested, it is recommended to use non-mediated saline, nose syringe, elevate mattress, and get a humidifier. THIS IS A MUST HAVE 

4. Nose suction syringe. The hospital should send you home with one. The store bought manual ones suck, so use the hospital one. However, they make electric nose suction things and it is so much better. Just think about it, no one wants something poking in their nose sucking out buggers and snot. get the electric one. It's about $25

5. The Boppy pillow, it's multi purpose. Breastfeeding, tummy time, naps (although it states it's not used for sleeping), lounging around. 

6. I am a fan of the Angelcare motion monitor. It monitors movement to help prevent SIDS and has a camera with a two way talking monitor. Now this is expensive but it will give you slight peace of mind. It was recently recalled because of the cord, but that problem has been corrected so no biggie. 

7. Car mirror to watch baby while driving. As you know the car seat faces the back and you are unable to view all the trouble baby is getting into. The mirror allows you to continue driving while locating the pacifier in order to pop it right back into his/her mouth. Extremely helpful. 

8. Baby Bullet or any kind of food processor. It is soooooo much cheaper to just make baby food than to buy it. A can of baby food cost $.99 or more depending on the brand and organic preference. One sweet potato, squash, carrot, etc cost the same $1 but last 3 days plus. You are welcome I just saved you money!!!

Hope this helps complete your registry. If I come up with more, I will be sure to add.