5 THINGS WE COULDN'T LIVE WITHOUT AS NEW MOMS
Reflecting on the joy of the early days of motherhood, there are a few things went beyond making life easier, they allowed us to continue to live our lives while embracing the joys and occasional challenges of being a new mom.
Baby Carrier
This carrier is easily at the top of the list. Full disclosure, we were terrified that we wouldn’t fasten the carrier correctly, so our first use was generally in the middle of a king-sized bed but once we got the hang of it—game on.
Whether it was being able to eat a meal, take an afternoon walk, or getting chores done around the house, the carrier allowed us to keep living while (literally) embracing parenthood.
I learned from other moms that the ability to complete tasks with the carrier works best for people with long arms—a win for women with long arms and many of the dads of the world. https://amzn.to/4eGUCw0
Convertible Stroller
Babies take up a lot of space, when our first son was born, we went from “plenty of room” to “out of room” very quickly so we love space savers. This convertible stroller can be wheeled right into a garage after walks around the neighbor—leaving room for a car—and not needing a separate car seat and carrier was a big win. https://amzn.to/4dQVVqK
Pack n Play
Whether it’s a trip to Grandma’s or just keeping a little one in sight, we would have had a tough time without our pack and play. With our primary crib on the upper level, the Pack ‘n Play, allowed us to have our baby among family and friends in the family room or on the patio—making it an easy addition to our top five. https://amzn.to/40byh50
Diaper Bag Backpack
If you’ve ever tried carrying a baby with a diaper bag on your shoulder, you’ll be a fan of the backpack diaper bag. A great bonus is , they come in lots of colors and patterns that look great on moms and dads. https://amzn.to/3Y3PU49
Bottle Warmer
As a new mom, the fear of overheating formula was almost paralyzing until I realized that bottle warmers could help me get it right. https://amzn.to/485LeiK