pregnancy

Congratulations! A beautiful new life is forming inside of you & you are so blessed. Whether this is your first bundle of joy or your tenth, it is such a miraculous thing to be a part of. Having had birthed six babies myself, as well as having two precious ones in heaven, I would love to encourage you on your journey.

first time mamas

Welcome to the mama club! You may be wondering what you really need to welcome this bundle to the world. There is so much out there & not all of it is needed, honestly. Of course, it's all up to your personal preference. But here is the basic list of necessities:

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Onesies
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Jammies 
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Hats & mittens
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Socks
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Nursing pillow
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Nursing pads - disposable or reusable
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Nursing cream (trust me, you need this)

Breast pump & milk storage bags (if needed)

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Bottles & bottle brush (if needed)
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Burp cloths
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Bibs
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Blankets for warm weather & cold weather

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Swaddlers
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Baby carrier - I loved the Moby for little ones & Ergo for older ones

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Baby monitor
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Pacifiers
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Thermometer
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Nose sucker 
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Nail clippers
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Essential oils (eo's)
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Cloth diapers (if you choose them, of course….it’s easier to do disposable for the newborn stage, though) - I personally used BumGenius, but AlvaBaby seem to be more cost effective

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Wipes
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Diaper cream (or make your own with eo’s)

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Baby bath tub
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Hooded bath towels & washcloths
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Baby wash/shampoo & lotion
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Other things will be a car seat, diaper bag, stroller, and some sort of crib/co-sleeper unless you will have the baby sleeping in the bed with you.