8 Things Every New Mom Needs

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We often go into panic mode wondering if we have everything ready before the baby arrives. I thought I had all baby essentials when we returned home from the hospital. But, I quickly realized there were a few missing items from our registry. I’m sure we’re not the only ones who’ve experienced this. That said, here are eight things every new mom needs.

Must Have Baby Items Every New Mom Needs

Baby Carrier

I didn’t realize how important it was to have a baby carrier until our daughter was born. Placing her in the carrier made it easier for me to nurse and get things done around the house. If you have trouble calming a fussy baby like I did, you’d thank your lucky stars for one of these.

Even though my son was a calmer baby, he enjoyed being in it as well. It was the best way for him to fall asleep, and was also a life saver on flights. He was just 8-weeks-old when he took his first flight, and having a carrier was so much more convenient than having a stroller at the time.

Car seat

You can’t leave the hospital without a one, and it’s important to make sure it’s properly installed. We went to our local police department to double check. Also, keep in mind that you might need multiple car seats. People thought we made a mistake. But, it made sense to have four on our registry for both Grandmas and parents’ cars.

Changing pad

I didn’t realize how much usage we’d get out of a changing pad until we had our kids. Poop explosions were an everyday occurrence. Having a pad on hand kept the mess contained.

Baby Monitor

You can’t be in the same place as your baby 24/7. A baby monitor is definitely something every new mom needs. Luxury baby products are worth it because they last long. Our kids are now two and 5-years-old, and we still used it everyday.

Onesies

You can never have too many onesies. Newborns are always spitting up and having accidents. Our babies went through so many that I’d lose count. Plus, onesies are great for keeping baby nice and warm during cooler months.

Why Every New Mom Needs all® free clear detergent

Laundry detergent for sensitive skin

My kids inherited my sensitive skin, so I pay close attention to the ingredients in products. all® free clear detergent is great for a baby’s sensitive skin. It provides a great clean and is the #1 Recommended detergent by dermatologists, allergists, and pediatricians; letting you and your family live free of skin allergens and sensitive skin worries. You can request laundry preferences to 2ULaundry.

Homemade Natural Solutions to Ease Fussy Babies

Gripe water

If you have a gassy or colicky baby, then gripe water may come in handy. It was a lifesaver for us, especially when our baby had trouble sleeping. You can actually make your own by combining one bag of chamomile tea, one teaspoon of fennel tea, ¼ teaspoon grated ginger root, ½ teaspoon fresh lemon, one teaspoon raw cane sugar, and one cup of water.

Saline

It’s no secret that babies can’t blow their nose. Saline is something every new mom needs. It works wonders for clogged sinuses. And the best part is that you can make it at home with salt and distilled water. Make sure the salt used is iodine-free without preservatives to prevent irritation. Add ½ teaspoon salt to warm water and place in a sterile dropper. Apply inside nose as needed.

Benefits of all® free clear detergent

I hope you find these motherly tips helpful. Whether you decide to add these items to your baby registry or make them yourself, your baby will thank you for it. And if you or your little ones suffer from sensitive skin, all® free clear detergent can help you live free from sensitive skin worries. It also fights tough stains, whitens whites, and brightens colors.

Even though all® free clear detergent is not intended to treat or prevent allergies, it does removes 99% of everyday and seasonal allergens.

Finally, every new mom needs awesome activities to do with their kids this summer. My daughter and I decided to make tie dye shirts, and I needed detergent to wash away the extra dye.

I recently stopped by Walmart laundry aisle to purchase a bottle of all® free clear detergent along with the all® free clear Mighty Pacs®.

Be sure to follow the instructions exactly how it’s written on the package. In the meantime, here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to tie dye t-shirts.

DIY Tie Dye T-Shirt Tutorial

What you’ll need:
White T-shirt
Rubber bands
Dye
Water
Plastic wrap
Gloves

Directions:
1. Cover the area with plastic or old cloth to prevent dye from leaking onto the table.
2.Rubber band white shirt in desired patter. We decided to do stripes.
3. Add water to dye
4. Pour different colors onto the shirt in each section.

5. Wrap shirt in a saran wrap.
6. Let it sit for at least 6-8 hours.
7. Rinse with water.
8. Wash alone in washing machine using all® free clear detergent.
and all® free clear Mighty Pacs®, and place in the dryer.

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