I did it. I gave birth to my son, Sincere Makai O’brien.

He is the most beautiful baby boy ever, and officially 2 weeks old today!

I’ve been getting to know him, and getting to know myself as his mommy. As I always say, it takes a village to raise children, and that’s why I love talking to my mommies on IG, recommending products, and learning from them as well.

I’ve gotten many questions about products I use, and as always, I’ll never recommend things I do not truly love. This is not a paid post, simply something I wanted to do to potentially help a fellow mom!

Here are some products that I have been LOVING lately!

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I had to start with Elvie. It has been my favorite item I’ve been using. I do latch my son on directly, but I also pump. I literally pop it in my bra and it’s so easy to use! I will say this is on the pricier side, retailing at $549.99, but for me, so worth it. There are similar options for less, such as the Momcozy brand. Has anyone tried them?

Tommee Tippee Pump and Go Breast Milk Storage Bags

A lot of breast milk bags are similar to Ziploc style, which is why I love the Tommee Tippee breast milk bags. They have a twist top, which keeps my precious liquid gold secure. They’re easy to pour into bottles too, so not a drop goes to waste! A 70 count is about $30.

Target came through with my fave nursing bras! I purchased one of these Auden bras a few days before having to go to the hospital, and ended up getting more because I love them! This particular style is racerback, ribbed, and super comfy. Even better, it’s only $10! Buy it here*

Here’s another Elvie product I love! The catch is great, because I pop it in my bra, and it catches all of my leaking breast milk, so nothing goes to waste! It’s really comfortable to wear too! I especially love to use it at night. $35 we’ll spent!

For my breastfeeding momma’s, this is a lifesaver. Sometimes your nipples can get dry and cracked, especially when you’re just starting to breastfeed. This Medela cream really helps with that, and is safe for your baby to still feed if you have it on. Find it for about $8-$10 online or your local pharmacy.

A wipe warmer is a must in my opinion! It’s better than a super cold wipe touching him, especially during night time changes. The Hiccapop has been great for us! No complaints.

Picking a diaper was a little hard for me, but I must say I’m really happy with Hello Bello. I love the designs, and the subscription option is so easy. You can pick different sizes in your bundle, and they include 4 packs of wipes too! No leaks, and they are soft to touch. So far, Sincere’s skin has to taken well to them!

Comotomo was the second bottle we tried, and as of right now, we’re sticking with them! Bottles can be tricky, as every baby is different! I tried Tommee Tippee originally, but found that the nipples were closing up as he drank, not allowing the milk to flow, which was very frustrating for both of us. A 2 pack is about $24. Any other bottle recommendations moms?

Whew, this one is good! 4Moms did their thing with this bassinet! It has both motions and sounds, making sleep time easier for us all. It has a mesh around the bassinet so I can see baby boy through it. Assembly was fairly easy too! 10 out of 10 for me. Retails at $374.99.

Another awesome 4Moms product! This also features motions and sounds for your little one. We have ours in the living room, so he can join us when we’re hanging out there. I do recommend purchasing the newborn insert separately, so that your newborn can be comfy, as this is a big seat for them without it. Retails at $239.99.

Ya’ll, I want to wash MY clothes with this! Dreft smells amazing! I used this with Kyrie as well, and it’s a must for me. I found the stain remover at Target for about $5, and I’m so happy I grabbed it! Lifts the stains right out. Just spray and put in the wash. Yes, yes, and yes!

I used Diaper Genie with Kyrie, and absolutely loved it back then, which is why I doubled back on it. It’s really easy to use, and I’ve never had any issues with it. Keeps alllll his smelly diapers under control, lol! Comes in different colors too! Retails at $38.99.

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I hope my guide helps even just one mommy out there! Share this with any mommies you know! Feel free to drop a comment below with any other recommendations you may have, along with any questions you may have for me! Any items you plan on trying from this list? What mommy blog post should I do next?!

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