what are some things you could NOT have gone without for your newborn? trying to gather everything I…

Lanolin nipple cream... it is the best diaper rash, lip balm, eczema, wind burn stuff I found works for everything

Like, for the baby or for yourself postpartum?

For baby, I realized pretty quickly that the noise machine was a life saver for her sleep. She loved the sound of the vacuum, it calmed her crying instantly. So loud white noise definitely got her to sleep longer and deeper. When she got a little bit older, Gripe Water was the new life saver. It soothed her gassy tummy and fussiness almost instantly.

For me, I made “padsicles” with Lavender Essential Oil, Witch Hazel and Aloe Vera gel. They were a God send. It helped me cope with the pain and healed me very quickly. Also, if you’re breastfeeding, I recommend splurging on some really nice quality nursing tanks/bras. I didn’t think I would need them but quickly realized how much easier they made things.

For both of us, I loved the Boppy Pillow. Whether you breastfeed or bottle feed, it is sooooo helpful for support during feedings or even just holding them close ☺️

Swaddle, diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream, burp clothes, clothes (onesies) breast pump, bottles, bassinet, baby bath soap. That's probably the main things I needed for when she was first born...

Thank you ladies!! Big help❤️

@amomandherbug noise machine??? never even heard of it. Where'd you get yours from?

@julyfourthbaby, Our current noise machine is from BuyBuyBaby - We have another travel sized one we got from Amazon as well. The main one has options for white noise, lullaby music, the ocean waves, crickets chirping and stormy type sounds. They are really nice ☺️

I loved our Rock N Play!! It was so portable and really good when she was having a bit of reflux issues. It has the slight incline and I really liked that.

Tommee tippee perfect prep machine

Milton cold water steriliser