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Peri Bottles
You need one. Not the squeeze bottle the hospital gives you (though take that too - it's fine in a pinch and if
The OG Baby Advice folder. Notes I wrote for my sister and friends when our babies were tiny, reworked into posts with their original dates (or close enough).
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Postpartum Vulva Pain Relief
Witch hazel foam, witch hazel pads and flushable wipes. Here's what actually helped after two vaginal deliveries.
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Mom Diapers and Ice Packs
Mom diapers, giant pads, and two kinds of ice packs. This is everything I used (and re-bought) for two postpartum recoveries.
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Baby Seats: What We Used
Your baby is going to love sitting in something. Here’s what worked for us (and what didn’t last).
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Smallshow Nursing Tops: The Whole Brand Is a Win
Random Amazon brand, ridiculously affordable, and you won’t care when they get spit up on. Buy them in every color.
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You Go to War with the Grandparents You Have
Our parents are perfect. Flawless. This post is entirely based on what our friends have told us.
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Maymom Flanges
Skip the brand-name flanges — Maymom's multi-size kit costs less than one Spectra flange and works just as well.
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The Pumpables Genie Advanced
The wearable pump that actually performs — comparable output to the Spectra, no tubes, fits in your bra.
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The Spectra S1 Plus
Pay the upgrade fee for the cordless version. The difference doesn't sound like much until you're stuck behind a chair.
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Phantom Cries
You will hear your baby crying when they're not. It's a real thing. Finish your shower anyway.
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Your Insurance Should Buy Your Pump
Get the Spectra S1 through your insurance — pay the upgrade fee if you have to — and then buy a Pumpables wearable on the side.
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Pick a Pediatrician Before You Deliver
Most pediatricians will do intro phone calls before you deliver. Use them. Find one you vibe with before you have a baby in your arms.