Packing the diaper bag can be overwhelming at first. I know the first time I left the house I was missing quite a few things. You quickly learn what’s essential to keep packed and what’s just taking up room! This list is targeted towards new moms who just need a simple checklist of those must-have […]
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Sunflower Lecithen This is my go-to when I have a clogged duct. The bottle will recommend taking more to relieve the duct and then 1-2 a day to maintain once the clog is gone. I love this brand! Probiotics Studies have found that probiotics containing Limosilactobacillus fermentum or lactobacillus salivaris can help with clogged ducts
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Protein balls These are by far my favorite postpartum snack! They’re so easy to grab from the fridge real quick and can freeze if you make a big batch. You can really add whatever you want to them, but this is the recipe I’ve used. For breastfeeding moms, you can add brewer’s yeast to help
My Pumping Journey: I started hand expressing colostrum about a week before having my baby. I did this to try to induce labor and so I could have some colostrum to take to the hospital. I think this helped start my supply. These Haakaa colostrum collectors make it easy to collect and take to the
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Pump This ones an obvious one. I started out with the Spectra S1 blue pump. I had a good supply with that but wanted something I could really move around with. I then bought the Eufy S1 pump about 5 weeks postpartum. That quickly became my main pump. I would suggest buying the Eufy and
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1. Sleep Sac/Swaddle LoveToDream is by far my favorite swaddle. The two way zipper makes it so easy to get them in the swaddle and easily change diapers throughout the night. The hands up feature puts them in a natural sleep position, and I believe this made it easier to transition out of the swaddle as
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1. ID, insurance card, and money These seem like obvious things, but they’re some of the most important! They’ll probably ask for your ID and insurance card when you get there, and you may need cash or cards to pay for certain things like your baby’s social security card. 2. Fan A fan like this
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