Our Top 5 Must Haves
1. Silverettes Nursing cups
These are worth every penny! Silverettes are your best friend when starting your breastfeeding journey, giving you and your nipples a well deserved break.
Hot Tip: For extra relief pop them in the freezer between feeds, you'll thank us later!
2. Spectra S1+ Hospital Grade Breast Pump
A breast pump?! I know right -there's nothing less sexy and more making you feel like a cow than this! But, trust us picking the right breast pump can make your life so much easier! A hospital grade pump like the Spectra S1+ means to can efficiently build your milk supply faster so you can spend more time as a mum and less like a farm animal.
3. Artipoppe Baby Carrier
Like a baby bag, a carrier is one of those items that really needs to fit seemlessly into your life - so key things to think about are: baby safety, comfort for you, comfort for baby, ease of use and something that you feel comfortable wearing everywhere... and we mean everywhere. Think contact naps while you cook dinner, a dash to the shops, tucking bub away from relatives at a function - you name it, a carrier supported us through it all.
We loved Artipoppe because it ticked all of the boxes, it comes with a higher price tag but dare we say... cost per wear?! Oh and did we mention its machine washable?
4. Cocoonababy Nest
When you find yourself nesting before bubs arrives, make sure you look into the nest! It's the perfect portable cocoon so your baby can sleep soundly and securely right next to you - whether that's on the couch, kitchen bench, or even bathroom floor when you take a shower.
5. The Muse Edition Padded Foam Play Mat
When you have a baby you end up spending more time on the floor than you ever felt possible. From tummy time, to learning to crawl, to playing with toys or just wanting to be on their level.
A foam play mat simply keeps things more comfortable for you and for bub, with bonus points for being seriously easy to wipe down - a big plus for babies! We loved the idea of a play mat that fit in with the rest of our home decor and simply looked like a nice rug!
More Tips
Plan it out with plenty of time. Because no one needs that many swaddles. We promise.
And of course, how could we forget!
Make sure you find the perfect stroller caddy that can fit your new mum lifestyle and work in with your new routine.
I think we may have one in mind ...
