If you have a sweet little one on the way, you’re probably looking up all kinds of lists on what to pack in your hospital bag, and that’s what landed you here. Well, hey there! I’m Kendallyn. Thankfully being a super recent second-time mama, I’ve personally discovered what you really use and need in your hospital bag. With my first baby, I packed alllll the things and found myself barely reaching into my hospital bag for a lot of the stuff on all those lists you see everywhere. Here is a list of personally curated practical essentials that you will actually use at the hospital: *This post contains affiliate links.…
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A New Parent Must-Have: The Arm’s Reach Co-Sleeper Bassinet
Being a now second-time mama, I can definitely think back about things I wish I had or had done differently in the early days with my first child. Honestly, you don’t really need a ton of things for newborns, but one thing that I can say is an absolute must-have for new baby is a great co-sleeping bassinet. With my first, I cluelessly bought a bassinet off of Amazon without doing too much research, and let’s just say that it didn’t make the first few months of sleeping very easy. The bassinet was bulky and way too high for my bed, not adjustable in any way, and it pretty much…
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Tips for Getting Back into Fitness After Having a Baby
Life after having a baby is so beautifully consumed by the focus on being a good mom and caring for your family. While you ride the waves of new motherhood and move into your ‘new normal’, tending to yourself and caring for yourself as well is so crucial! Take care of your mind and body, and lean on your loved ones for support as needed (even if just means getting 20 minutes to yourself!). Many moms find that in terms of their own care, their post-baby body isn’t exactly what they had in mind, and it can be challenging to find the time, energy, and the confidence to get back…
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Oh La Lari | The Cutest Nursing Bralette You Can Still Feel Sexy In
So I’m definitely a “newbie” when it comes to knowing what “New Mama” essentials to gather, but when I came across Oh La Lari Nursing Bralettes, I knew I definitely needed one in my life. Being pregnant and preparing for my precious baby arriving this July, I’ve been looking around for nursing bras and happened to come across these adorable Oh La Lari bralettes in a sea of boring, mostly not-so-cute nursing bras. Oh La Lari also has a beautiful selection of other essentials from a nursing camisole to nursing pads. I recently got the opportunity to try out one of these beauties, and I picked the French Grey colored…
