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Postpartum life can be tough. At the end of the day, you did just evict an adorable little womb invader from your body, and now your hormones are in chaos trying to reconcile with the loss of their favorite roommate. You could also potentially be dealing with physical complications such as a vaginal tear or a C-section scar that demands healing. On top of this is the emotional aftermath of becoming a new mommy. Suffice to say; the new mom lifestyle isn’t a joke. But here are ten products that moms claim would have made their journey “oh so easy” had they simply had it from the beginning! Well, if you’re a soon-to-be or already new mommy, then don’t allow yourself any regret! Read on to find out ten products that can save you unnecessary pain during your first month!
1. Pillows
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C-section mommies swear by pillows during the first month of recuperation. Some go so far as claiming to live in a pillow fortress! They help you prop yourself up, are available to cuddle so you don’t move around and tear off C-section incision, and if your baby just happened to fall asleep they give you 15-20 minutes to nap! Your pillows are right there.
2. Baby carrier
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Some may accuse you of looking ‘hippie’ but this is the easiest possible way of just about getting anything done during that first month. Simply strapping your baby on not only leaves your hands free for tasks but also soothes the little one. After all, you did sort of wear him for nine months.
3. Ice packs
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If you’ve had a vaginal birth, then you’re probably familiar with the ouch-element of squeezing an eight-something-pound baby through those lady bits. Icepacks are pure bliss for all that inevitable swelling down under.
4. Granny panties
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Forgive the indelicacy but do you have any idea about the amount of stuff that spills out of you during that first-month post delivery? There’s a lot. And while you’re using gigantic pads to recuperate, you will also require gigantic panties to go along, that you don’t mind staining.
5. Swaddle blankets
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A good, tight swaddle is the solution to most fretful babies. Wailing? Swaddle him. Fussing? Swaddle. Refuses to sleep? You guessed it, swaddle!
6. Netflix
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If you thought you were a binge watcher before, well you’re in for a surprise. During that first month, there will be so many times where you can’t do anything other than holding your baby and simply watching TV! Let’s not pretend that it isn’t pure awesome.
7. Baby rocker
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Baby Rocker is just damn awe-inspiring. There aren’t many babies who don’t like this godsend. And bonus? It’s portable! Perfect to move and keeps your baby in sight when you’re too paranoid to go for a much-needed bath.
8. White noise machine
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The soothing lull of ocean waves can zonk out most children surprisingly quickly. Babies do respond rather well to unremitting, whooshing sounds in the background. Some hypothesize this could spring from that fact that it mimics the sound/rhythm of the mother’s heartbeat from their period in the womb.
9. Nipple cream
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In the initial first month with your little love, when neither you nor the baby has any idea whatsoever of how to approach breastfeeding, your nipples are going to have a tough time. There is pinching and chomping, which simply leaves you sore during that learning phase. Enter nipple cream to the rescue!
10. Membership to a supercenter
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Babies require a lot. Wipes, formula, diapers – you name it. Since you’re going to go through these essentials fast, it’s best to purchase in bulk as not only will you save on weekly runs to the store, you’re also going to save good money.
The items mentioned above are sworn by mothers who have all been through your struggles. Being a new mommy is a beautiful, exciting time in your life. Don’t let minor problems hurt even a moment. After all, they only stay cute for so long!
