Kids & Family
5 Must-Haves For New Moms
Mommin' ain't easy, but bringing the baby home is a lot less stressful when you have the right essentials on hand.

Being a new mom is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Everything is brand new, and there's no shortage of things for the first time-parent to worry about. Fortunately, we've discovered some helpful hacks that make caring for a newborn a whole lot less stressful.
They say it takes a village to raise a child, but moms need support and real recommendations, too! With that said, here are five tried-and-true essentials that we think every new mom deserves. You've got this, girl!
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#1 LaVie Lactation Massager Breast Care for Breastfeeding

This lactation massager helps to improve milk flow, increases output and empties the breast more effectively. It's also helped to relieve plugged ducts and present mastitis. Its unique shape and multiple vibration modes make it the perfect milk expression tool for any breastfeeding or pumping mom. Available in rose or teal.
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#2 Maya Wrap Lightly Padded Ring Sling Baby Carrier

This easy-on, easy-off wrap is made of a breathable, hand-woven cotton that's more supportive and cooler than stretchy wraps. The shoulder is lightly padded, and the fabric naturally spreads across Mom's back. It's adjustable to hold 8-pound babies up to 35-pound toddlers in multiple carrying positions. It's machine washable and features a handy zippered pocket that's the perfect size for a diaper and wipes. Multiple sizes and colors available.
#3 Hatch Baby Rest Night Light, Sound Machine and Time-to-Rise

Establishing a healthy sleep schedule for the baby (and parents, too) is easier than ever thanks to the Hatch Baby night light and sound machine. It features hues that promote healthy circadian rhythms and plays white noise proven to aid sleep. It's fully customizable to suit the child's sleep schedule and fully programmable from the parents' phones.
#4 Bump Boxes "4th Trimester" New Mom Gift Box

Treat the brand new mama in your life (or yourself!) to a Bump Box loaded with goodies and essentials she'll truly appreciate! This gift set includes dry shampoo, stretch mark cream, cleansing towelettes, a bath bomb, teas, a milk chocolate treat and a "Mommin' Ain't Easy" travel mug.
#5 Boogie Wipes (Pack of 3)

For tiny, tender noses, absolutely nothing beats a Boogie Wipe. These non-medicated, hypoallergenic wipes use saline, aloe, chamomile and vitamin E to soothe the skin and are free of alcohol, parabens, and phthalates. The natural saline in Boogie Wipes cleans and dissolves boogers better than anything we've ever used, and unlike traditional baby wipes, they don't leave any residue behind.
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