Postpartum Essentials for the Visionary Mama: These were my Newborn Must-Haves (first 60 days) for baby + mama.
Newborn Must-Haves (first 60 days) for baby and mama.
In this blog, I’m sharing the items that I found most helpful on my journey to motherhood!
Read on to find out what they are!
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Hello visionary!
If you’re new here, I’d love to take a moment to introduce myself.
I'm Kelsey, and my journey to motherhood wasn't the story of ‘we got pregnant on the first try!’.
It took us 7 months of trying to get pregnant only to find out that at 8 weeks, we were experiencing a heartbreaking miscarriage.
2 months later, I got pregnant again and on December 25th, 2023 we welcomed our beautiful boy, Freddie. 🍼
I know the suffering that many women face behind closed doors - the hopeful attitude when you’re ovulating, the disappointing negative pregnancy tests and days when you get your period when you really don’t want it, the pain of losing a pregnancy and having to go through a miscarriage, and the sheer elation when you make it to 12 weeks in a pregnancy.
I've lived those highs and lows. And during those rollercoaster months, a sense of belonging and feeling less alone was what I craved the most.
I wanted resources, I wanted to watch miscarriage vlogs on YouTube to see how other women experienced it, but above all, I wanted to be assured that in this journey, I was never alone. 💞
So come join me. Whether you've tread a similar path or are currently walking it, let's share the warmth and support each other needs. You've got a friend in me! 💕
When I found out that I was pregnant with our first baby, my mama friends bombarded me with suggestions for must-have baby items!
From bassinets to breast pumps,
Sitz baths to swaddles,
Bottle warmers and baby bath tubs,
Strollers and stretch mark remedies,
Diaper bags and dressers
Teething toys and thermometers
Carriers, car seats and crib sheets,
Needless to say, I felt a tad overwhelmed…
On one hand, I was incredibly grateful for the offers and to know I could borrow so many of the essential items, but it also brought a wave of anxiety as I realized the immense world of baby gear I was about to dive into.
I had no idea what I would need and what I could turn down - especially being a first time mama who never really considered these things until now.
If I’m being completely honest, I found myself ignoring the text messages and saying ‘I’ll get back to you’, because it felt incredibly daunting.
It wasn’t until my friend Krista sent me a well-laid out spreadsheet where I saw all of the essential items in one place that I started to get my ducks in a row. This single document was my anchor, pulling everything I needed into clear view and making the journey into motherhood feel that much easier.
And as time progressed, and more of my friends sent their master lists, I realized I wanted to begin compiling my own that I could one day share with all of you!
Want to know which diaper cream I used, that was 100% natural? I got you!
What were the items I used most in those first few days after a very intense natural birth? I’ll tell you!
Now, as I write this blog post many months post-partum, I feel quite confident sharing my essentials with you because everything is tried, tested and true!
The items I used everyday are marked with a ‘visionary essential’ and I’ve also shared some personal anecdotes of why I included various items and how we utilized them!
Stroller and Car Seats
Stroller
Stroller Adapters
Stroller Cupholder
Stroller Organizer
Stroller Cover/ Winter Sleeping Bag
Car Seat - Bucket
Car Seat Adapter
Car Mirror
Baby Carrier (newborn)
Baby Carrier (5+ months)
Baby wraps
Diaper Bag
Bike and Run trailer - Double
Nursery
Bassinet
Bassinet Sheets
Video Baby Monitor
Wearable Sleepsack (NB)
Sleepsack (6+)
Swaddles
Sound Machine and White Noise
Snuggle Me Organic Pillow
Blankets
Feeding
Burp Clothes
Dispoable Nursing Pads
Reusable Nursing Pads
Lanolin Cream
Breast Milk Storage Bags
Hakka
Nursing Cushion
Pacifier and Teether
Bath
Infant Bath
Shampoo and Soap
Washclothes
Hooded Bath Towels
Frida Mama Scrubber
Care
Diapers
Swim Diapers
Diaper Cream
Bum Cream
Wipes
Wipe Warmer
Lotion
Thermometer
Teething
Nail Clippers
Vitamin D Drops
Home
Rocker and Bouncer
Activity Gym Mat
Play Mat
Diaper Bin
Dresser
Rocking Chair and Glider
Zippered Onesies
Mama
Stretch Marks
Hospital Bag
Food for labour, delivery and post partum
Post Partum Products
Pelvic Floor Therapist (for when you’re ready)
Knix Maternity Pack (underwear, bras, and tanktops)
Bathroom Cart
Nursing Pads
Perineal Spray
Perineal Balm
Depends
Pads from Moon Mama
Panty Liners
Nipple Balm
Perineal Spray Bottle
Padsicles
Nursing Cart and Station
H2o Bottle
Coffee Mug
Drink Bottle
Phone
Book and Kobo
Magazines
Blanket
Burp Cloths
Coasters
Supplements
Lip Chap
Hand Moisturizer
Toys and Books
Pain Meds
Hair Elastics
Snacks
Nursing Pads for Bra
Airpods
Pen and Journals
The truth is, as new parents, we don't always know what we need until a problem presents itself - so go easy on yourself if you don’t feel fully prepared.
Even as a Type A Entrepreneur I never felt like I was fully ready, but I certainly loved leaning on my community for all of their tips & tricks!
And while I have your attention, thank YOU for taking time out of your busy day to read this blog and to trust that I have something valuable to share with you!
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