I am so excited to finally bring you a post that has been in draft mode for months, edited and re-edited, added to, deleted, and perfected. It’s really been a labor of love. This is my ultimate best baby registry list of ALL the things you will need for your baby.
Since this isn’t my first rodeo, and I still had most of Idris’ baby things, I went in only needing a few things. Because I already had some things, I was also able to
When I got pregnant in 2013, I made it my business to know all about the latest and hottest baby products. I researched the heck out of every baby gadget out there. I spent many many hours on Pinterest, YouTube, and blogs. I even joined online mom forums and followed every baby guru expert I could find. I had a certified online PhD in everything baby!
When I actually HAD my son, that’s when I discovered what I actually liked, didn’t like, and couldn’t live without; so that is what I’m going to share with you today.
So, what’s my favorite place to create a registry? Amazon, hands down! They have a generous completion program (15% off everything on your registry after your baby is born if you’re a member of amazon prime), free returns for 90 days, and you can add things from ANY website to your Amazon registry. It makes it so easy and convenient for your friends and family to send you gifts. Who doesn’t already shop Amazon, especially during the pandemic? They even have an amazing thank you note organizer. It automatically saves the mailing addresses of anyone who sends you a gift, so you can easily send them a thank you note.
Lace Dress, Flowers, Greenery
Mustela Belly Oil, Burts Bees, Earth Mama: Before my pregnancy I didn’t have many stretch marks, and definitely didn’t want to start getting them. I didn’t get a SINGLE stretch mark on my belly during either of my 2 pregnancies. I believe it’s because I used a combination of these products daily. It smells good, helps with itching, and doesn’t stain your clothes or bedding.
*My first pregnacy I used Mama Mio with my first pregnancy and STILL not a single stretch mark on my belly! I LOVE THIS STUFF!!!
Maternity cami: I lived in these while I was pregn. SO great for underneath any shirt that won’t button, a cardi that doesn’t quite fit anymore, or to cover your cleave with your new sprouting boobies. because if you’re like me they’ve already grown two sizes. Oh don’t worry, they aren’t done growing. Just you wait till your milk comes in!
Speaking of be maternity, their Bella Band is fantastic for that weird in-between stage where you aren’t quite ready for maternity pants but you can’t button yours either. Of the brands I tried, these were my fave and (bonus!) least expensive.
For my second pregnancy, I tried out this belly band and I hate to say it but it worked WAY better! It’s just stronger, sturdier, better made, will keep your pants up all day. Third pregnancy – didn’t use any type of belly/bella band for very long because the third time around especially, I knew JUST how amazing maternity jeans were and didn’t want to wait one day longer than necessary to jump right into maternity jeans.
