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February 1, 2019 //

Essentials for New Moms

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com.

Calling all new moms!  It is such a wonderful and exciting time when a baby is on the way.  There are also so many decisions to make and things to buy.  Where does one even begin?

We  have gathered some essentials for you to think about as you get ready for your little one to arrive. Take a look to see what might work for you and your family.

Nationwide Insurance

It is important to consider insurance options for your growing family. Some people think that they do not need insurance for their little ones because they are young and healthy. This is actually a great time to get insurance because you are able to lock in at a much lower rate.

Nationwide has tools and calculators that can help you determine what is best for you and your family.

For more info on Nationwide life insurance, click here 

For A Life Insurance Quote from Nationwide, click here.

Vichy Creams

Your body goes through so many changes when you are pregnant and after your baby is born. I have found that my skin needs a rich moisturizer and night cream since having children and Vichy creams are some of my favorites.

 

Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream: is a moisturizer for dry skin that soothes and replenishes your skin. This paraben-free moisturizer is formulated with 97% Natural Origin Ingredients and provides 48-hour dynamic hydration. 

Aqualia Thermal Night Cream: is a ultra-comfortable, velvety sleep mask infuses the skin with hydration overnight, when skin is most receptive to treatments. When using Aqualia Thermal Night Cream, your skin is soft, soothed and supple by morning.

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bamboobies Open Nursing Shawl

I wish I had the Open Nursing Shawl when my girls were born.  It is so stylish and discreet that no one will even know it is a nursing cover.  Its kimono style offers privacy while breastfeeding. It’s available in classic black and boho shibori print.  Love this added bonus! It doubles as a car seat cover and is clinically tested to provide UPF 50+ sun protection for mom and baby.

 

boob-ease USDA Organic Nipple Balm

Boob-ease USDA Organic Nipple Balm offers new mothers relief from sore and cracked nipples in the first few weeks of breastfeeding. Protect yourself and your newborn with a non-toxic, certified organic nipple balm that keeps nipples feeling soft and supple. This nipple balm is certified organic, lanolin free, and made with five simple, easy-to-pronounce ingredients: olive oil, beeswax, shea butter, calendula flower, marshmallow root.

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10% off coupon on Amazon – 2 pack of Nipple Balm Offer expires 2/6/19 or while supplies last – 1 coupon per customer

Playtex Nursing Pretty Shaping Foam Wirefree Bra & Playtex Nursing Sleep Bra

A great nursing bra is essential for new moms.  Playtex offers styles that are versatile and can support you throughout your pregnancy and new mom journey too.

The Playtex Nursing Sleep Bra Comfort Flex Fit® Wire free wrap pull-over sleep bra for easy-to-fit sizing system. The 2-ply cups have hidden pockets for nursing pads.

Playtex Nursing Bras are super comfortable and come in a variety of styles.

The Playtex Nursing Pretty Shaping Foam Wirefree Bra helps keep you cool and feeling comfortable. It has front adjustable QuickstrapTM for ease of use and knit-in Support Zones plus extra side sling in cup
provides additional support and security.

 

 

Sprout Stage 2 Pouches

Sprout Stage 2 pouches is organic baby food with plant powered protein. This is exactly what baby’s need!

Sprout is getting ready to launch lots of NEW products for 2019, including teething wafers for baby’s learning to start solid foods, a waffle snack for toddlers, as well as a delicious line of smoothies! 

These Sprout Stage 2 Pouches are PLANT POWERED! Made with whole, organic fruits and vegetables, each pouch contains 2 grams of vegetable-based protein. Formulated specifically for babies 6 months and up, Sprout Stage 2 purees are just right for developing preferences. 

Check out these two great flavors:

Strawberry Apple Beet Red Bean   

Apricot Banana Chickpea Fig

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What are you most interested in trying for you or for your new baby?

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Comments

  1. Shelly Peterson says

    February 1, 2019 at 2:42 am

    These are some great products and would be great for all the new moms I know.

  2. Janet W. says

    February 1, 2019 at 8:06 am

    Great essentials! That seems like a really nice quality and comfortable bra!

  3. Dana Rodriguez says

    February 1, 2019 at 1:12 pm

    These are all great ideas for new moms. The Playtex Nursing Bras look really comfortable.

  4. Kristin C says

    February 1, 2019 at 2:29 pm

    I’d love to try the nursing shawl – it looks very discrete!

  5. Debbie P says

    February 1, 2019 at 4:55 pm

    These are some great products and this is a great blog. Not so long ago mom’s to be didn’t have the internet and I think that it is great that we do now. And your blog!

  6. Tamra Phelps says

    February 1, 2019 at 9:35 pm

    These would great products to include in a gift basket for new moms. They’d all be appreciated, I’m sure.

  7. D.B. says

    February 2, 2019 at 12:22 pm

    Nice list of essentials! I love the nursing shawl. The Playtex Nursing Bra looks really comfy and easy to wear.

  8. Kelly B. says

    February 2, 2019 at 1:30 pm

    I’m hoping to need this list soon, Thank you!!!

  9. Jo-Ann Brightman says

    February 2, 2019 at 7:13 pm

    These are great products and I could have used them when I was expecting years ago!

  10. VICKIE HEITMAN says

    February 2, 2019 at 7:52 pm

    That’s great that you’re showing all these products for new moms

  11. Rosie says

    February 3, 2019 at 9:58 am

    My niece is due for her first in a couple of weeks, I’d like to put a few of these together, I don’t recall any of these for the showers.

  12. Barrie says

    February 3, 2019 at 5:27 pm

    It’s amazing what is now available for new moms care. My baby is 20 and a lot has changed!

  13. t p murphy says

    February 4, 2019 at 9:19 am

    Passed this on to my downstairs neighbor who just had a sprat, think she find it informative and useful, as well as this site.

  14. VICKIE HEITMAN says

    February 4, 2019 at 9:08 pm

    Great Products!

  15. Betty Hurley says

    February 5, 2019 at 3:38 pm

    I’ll forward these on to our two pregnant moms at church.

  16. Laura says

    February 6, 2019 at 12:47 am

    This is a good list! It’s important to have the right items when a little one arrives.

  17. Mary Gardner says

    February 6, 2019 at 1:06 pm

    This is a great list and nice for every mom to have. My daughter really liked having her nursing shawl.

  18. Jessica Lodge says

    February 6, 2019 at 9:09 pm

    I would say it’s good to have an adult version of the Sprout pouches too. They are great for a new Mom to pick up and eat when they’re too exhausted to make anything and don’t want to grab junk food.

  19. Mary Songer says

    February 7, 2019 at 6:15 pm

    Great ideas for gifts for new Moms. Useful gifts that aren’t things that most people think of.

  20. June S. says

    February 8, 2019 at 10:26 am

    (Essentials for New Moms) Going to share this with my daughter-in-law who is pregnant right now. I know she would like reading about all of these great items.

  21. rochelle haynes says

    February 9, 2019 at 6:19 am

    These are some nice gifts looking good

  22. Jared Ruman says

    February 9, 2019 at 3:08 pm

    This is some great information. Keep up the good work!

  23. Rosey says

    February 11, 2019 at 7:06 pm

    I”m most interested in the sleeping nursing bra.

  24. kathy pease says

    February 11, 2019 at 8:04 pm

    I would love to try the Aqualia Thermal Night Cream my skin has been so dry this winter

  25. Diane Sabatini says

    February 12, 2019 at 7:17 am

    These would be great in a basket for a new Mom. So much has changed since I had my first 26 years ago.

  26. Tracey Roar says

    February 12, 2019 at 11:36 am

    love vichey products!

  27. Rosanne Robinson says

    February 13, 2019 at 11:26 am

    All of these products are terrific, my niece is expecting her first baby on the 26th of this month and I’m sure that she would love all of them!

  28. Marion says

    February 14, 2019 at 7:16 pm

    Thank You for the tips and suggestions.
    Marion

  29. dolores roberts says

    February 15, 2019 at 9:03 pm

    would have come in handy 30 years ago. now i need it for my daughter

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