Essentials You’ll Need When You Have Your First Baby

Congratulations on your first pregnancy! You’ve probably now stepped into a world where you’re having conversations with first-time moms, moms of maybe even 3 kids, friends and family about buying multiple pregnancy test kits online to convince your delirious mind you were pregnant, reading a number maternity blogs week by week or even day by day because you are anxious about being a new mother. So, here’s a contribution to these conversations. As you’re gearing up to welcome your first bundle of joy, you want to be prepared to tackle almost anything. For that, you’ll require essentials. And here’s a brilliant list to make you ready for the infant phase of motherhood. Happy shopping!

Getting a travel system

Travel system is a brilliant multipurpose transport system for your baby. It’s a stroller, car seat and carrycot all in one. So, you don’t have to necessarily invest in three of these separate items. It’s also great for when you’re travelling, and your baby is asleep. If you have to make a stop anywhere, with just a few clicks, your baby’s car seat becomes a stroller or for that matter, with few clicks a handy travel system can assume three forms!

Teething toy

Teething is when your baby’s milk or deciduous teeth start making its way through their gums, which can usually be painful. It can even make them restless, due to the pain and discomfort. That’s where teething toys come in. They help a great deal through your baby’s teething process. These toys aren’t regular toys – they’re made of particular materials that help your baby chew on them to quell the pain and discomfort while keeping their oral health safe. If you want, you can even try teething biscuits, too.

Buy two strollers

It may sound absurd but investing in two strollers is better than having to push a heavy stroller everywhere you go. So, having a lighter, collapsible one is great for running quick errands and similar short-time outings. It also helps in preventing consistent back and shoulder pains.

Get a diaper bag that also functions as a purse

What’s wrong in having a diaper bag double as a purse? Absolutely nothing. On the contrary, it’s a rather brilliant idea. Let’s say you stop having kids after two or three of them, that baby bag could very well be used a handbag. That’s a smart investment, no? Just make sure, if you are going make a purchase of this sort, that it has as many compartments as a regular baby bag. If you want to go for a double whammy, you’ll want a stylish one that has immense utility factor.

Always try on the baby carrier before buying it

Here’s another essential item for when you want to bring your baby with you. A baby carrier is great to carry your baby on you and still being able to work with your hands when you need to. However, what many might not know is that you need you try on the baby carrier first. If you want your baby to be comfortably nestled against your chest, you have too check if it’s comfortable and the right size for you first.

Splurge on a top-notch one breast pumping kit

Pumping milk when as you’re raising against a clock to get to work or get work done around the house is not the most comfortable thing to do. Also, if the pump is not of a great quality, you might injure or cause your nipples some serious pain. So, here’s where you shouldn’t mind about splurging on a sturdy and good quality breast pump. Two things to look for when you’re doing is are portability and durability.

A lactation massager is your saviour!

You know what’s one of the many things that isn’t addressed much but is still common in nursing moms? Clogged milk ducts. Yep, they don’t sound pleasant. This is another thing that causes breast pain. That’s why you should have a lactation massager. Its gentle vibrations loosen the clogged ducts, gets the milk flowing and alleviates pain.

Toy straps to secure your baby’s toys

Your home is soon going to become a mini toy store what with all the doting your baby is going to enjoy. Teethers, rattles, clutching toys are good additions to stimulate your baby’s senses not to mention keeping them occupied when you have to focus on other important matters like sending mails, cooking meals, sterilizing your baby’s bottle etc. Hence, you may not have the time to pick up the toys every time your baby drops them. So, buy a few toy straps or even regular straps to secure the toys to wherever you baby is seated to - that could be a stroller, high chair, car seat etc.