A No-BS List of Newborn Mama Must-Have’s

As the mother of a newborn, even though this is my third, I am astounded by the number of things out there for baby and mama that I have never heard of. So I set out to create a list of Mama Must-Have’s, with the help of a huge community of mothers. I didn’t want something generated by Amazon, or an outdated list on some random website. I wanted a compilation of things that real mamas are using NOW.

So I asked friends, family, and mother’s groups for their input. (Thank you to all of the moms out there who took the time to add their favorites—this list wouldn’t have the vast amount of suggestions without you!)**NOTE: This list is lacking a section for mothers who are formula-feeding or supplementing. If there are any of you out there that have something to add, comment and let me know. I will add it to the list.

With our powers combined, here is a list of the most precious Mama-Must-Have’s:

For Breastfeeding

1. A good breast pump
   1. Medela
   2. Lansinoh Affinity
   3. Philips Avent Comfort Breast Pump
2. Feeding pillow
   1. My Brest Friend
   2. Boppy
3. Lansinoh Soothies
4. Lansinoh Nursing pads
5. Hot/Cold Nursing Packs
   1. Earth Mama Angel Baby Booby Tubes
   2. Lansinoh TheraPearl
   3. Philips Avent Thermal Gel Pack
6. Nipple cream
   1. Honest Organic Nipple Balm
   2. Earth Mama Angel Baby Nipple Butter
   3. My Brest Friend All Natural Nipple Cream
   4. Lansinoh HPA Lanolin Cream
7. Epsom Salts
8. Poke Root tincture (a natural remedy for Mastitis)
9. A comfy nursing cover
   1. A plush cardigan wrap
   2. A large, pretty scarf with thin fabric
   3. The Blardigan
   4. Itzy Ritzy Nursing Happens Infinity Breastfeeding Scarf
   5. Oslo Nursing Cover by Dria
10. A comfy chair
    1. The Glider
    2. An ol’ fashioned rocking chair
11. Good nursing bra
    1. Medela Seamless Nursing Bra
    2. Bravado Bliss
    3. H&M’s Mama Nursing Bra
    4. Motherhood Maternity’s Nursing Bra

For Mama’s Sanity

1. Getting out of the house (a walk, a trip to the grocery store etc)
2. Coffee
3. Beer
4. Wine
5. Stool Softner
6. Companionship
7. Netflix
8. Snacks that can be eaten with one hand
9. High-backed pillow with arms for the bed
10. Snuza Breathing Monitor
11. A good, large water bottle

For Babies

Bath time

1. The Bath Flower
2. A bath Sling

Digestion & Sickness

1. Gripe Water
2. NoseFrida
3. No-Touch Thermometer
   1. Exergen Temporal Scanner Infrared Thermometer
   2. Braun No Touch Plus
4. Cool mist humidifier

Baby Carrying

1. Ergo
2. Beco
3. Moby Wrap
4. K’Tan

Sound Machines

1. Ewan The Dream Sheep
2. My Baby SoundSpa Lullaby Relaxation Machine
3. Sleep Sheep On-the-Go

Infant Seats/Swings/Bassinets

1. Rock ‘n Play
2. The Mamaroo
3. Halo Bassinet
4. Rock ‘n Play Sleeper
5. Fisher-Price Animal Party Bouncer

Clothing to help baby sleep

1. SwaddleMe
2. Aden + Anais Dream Blanket
3. The Woombie
4. Down sleep sack
5. The Miracle Blanket
6. Newborn gowns with an elastic bottom
7. The Zipadee Zip (an alternative for babies who don’t like to swaddle)

Baby Tools

1. Baby Monitor
   1. Dropcam Wireless Monitoring Camera
   2. Sony Baby Call Nursery Monitor
   3. Motorola MBP36S Remote Wireless Video Baby Monitor
   4. Summer Infant Baby Zoom WiFi Video Monitor & Internet Viewing System
   5. Samsung SEW-3035WN SecureVIEW Baby Monitoring System
2. Bibs with padded collar
3. Silicone baby banana teething toothbrush
4. Waterproof changing pad
5. Piyo Piyo nail scissored

** Have a suggestion? LET ME KNOW!