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On August 11, 2020, our family welcomed our third baby girl, Peyton Tyler Bordes. She is now two weeks old and has been such a blessing. She might be the third girl, but preparing for her arrival was just as important and special as it was for my other two girls. With three pregnancies under my belt, the question I get from a lot of expecting mothers is “What are some must-have gifts I should register for?” So, today I have rounded up a list of must-have gifts for new mom and baby.
Peyton loves her bathtime and I sure do love that fresh baby smell. To keep her clean and moisturized we use Baby Magic Calming Baby Bath, Calming Baby Lotion, and Gentle Baby Lotion. The Calming Baby Bath and Lotion is great for nighttime. They both contain camomille and lavender which helps soothe Peyton and gets her relaxed for bedtime. The Gentle Baby Lotion, in the pink bottle, has a classic smell and is a great product for everyday use. It does a wonderful job of locking in moisture and keeping Peyton’s skin baby soft. Starting during Baby Safety Month this September, Baby Magic will be donating a portion of proceeds of its white-tagged 30 oz. Gentle Baby Lotion, Calming Baby Bath, and Calming Baby Lotion to Baby2Baby – an organization that provides children living in poverty, ages 0-12 years, with all the basic necessities for living. that every child deserves. Also, all Baby Magic products are hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested and free from sulfates, dyes, parabens, and phthalates.
If you are a Disney obsessed family like we are, then you are going to want to download the Disney Lullaby Playlist. Disney Lullaby is a music playlist featuring soothing & calming renditions of the most beloved Disney songs that will help your baby to relax and fall asleep. All of my girls love listening to the playlist, and it keeps me sane too! You can also find Disney Lullaby on the Philips Pregnancy+ and Baby+ apps within the music section or play it through your favorite streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Unlimited, Pandora, or YouTube Music.
Download/listen to the Disney Lullaby playlist with your preferred streaming partner.
I am currently breastfeeding and also pumping a lot which means I have a lot of dirty bottles and pumping equipment that has to be cleaned frequently. With a new baby in the house, my dishwasher has been the real MVP lately. Luckily to assist in the cleaning, I use Lemi Shine Dishwasher Detergent Pods to get all of my dishes spotless. These pods are powered by natural citric extracts to deliver a sparkling finish. Lemi Shine products are 100% clean, leave zero toxic residues, and are available nationally. Lemi Shine can be purchased in stores and online at a variety of retailers in the US, including Target, Walmart, Amazon, Albertsons-Safeway, Publix, and HEB.
I know during my previous pregnancies I have always been focused on my baby and her health, but I have learned you also need to remember to take care of yourself, even post-pregnancy. A healthy momma equals a happier momma and also makes taking care of your newborn baby a lot easier which is why in addition to my vitamins I started taking Pink Get Up & Go B12 Fast Dissolve Tabs. These quick-dissolving tablets are vegan friendly, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free & Dairy Free. They have a delicious natural mixed berry flavor and features the dynamic duo of Vitamin B12 and L-Carnitine.
Every new baby needs a collection of books. We were so excited about receiving My First Horoscope, Illustrated by Rachel McAllister to start out Peyton’s library. McKenna loved sitting next to me while I read it to both her and Peyton. This book from Running Press Kids contains sweet, bright illustrations for young ones to gaze at and adults to enjoy with them. After learning that McKenna was a Sagittarius, we discovered Peyton is a Leo. This book also makes a great baby gift.
It is currently National Breastfeeding Month. As mentioned before, I am a breastfeeding momma for the third time, so I have experienced the ups and downs of breastfeeding first hand. That being said, I think it is so important especially for first-time moms who plan to breastfeed to have a breastfeeding consultation. So I highly recommend receiving a Breastfeeding Consultation from SimpliFed. During your consultation, you will meet securely over video with an experienced international board-certified lactation consultant from the comfort of your own home. You can schedule an initial consultation for 30 or 60 minutes, and any follow-up appointments as needed. And SimpliFed is there to support you along the way, with evidenced-based resources on its blog to break down topics like breastfeeding, infant allergies, and more. SimpliFed provides you with the resources you’ll need for your motherhood journey to meet you where you are at – without judgement, only support. They know your time is limited, so they want to make the most of it.
You can’t forget baby’s teeth which is why we choose to use Baby Banana in our household. I am sure you have seen the original Baby Banana toothbrush if not, you can learn more about it in this post. Baby Banana now carries the cutest character toothbrushes including a Mystical Dragon Toothbrush and a Magical Unicorn Toothbrush. Both training toothbrushes are made from 100% food-grade silicone and are dishwasher safe and freezer friendly. Plus, they have released an oh so cute jelly fished-shaped teether called the Lil’ Squish Jellyfish. It is a sensory rattle and teether toy, with a variety of textures for your teething baby. The tentacles are easy for little learning hands to grasp and the gentle bell helps to hold their attention.
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Thanks for reading this roundup of new mom and baby must-haves. Do you have a new mom or baby must-have that you recommend? I would love to hear about it so share in the comments below.
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