5 Helpful Items For Expecting Moms
If you’re pregnant with your first baby, you may be surprised at how much time you spend shopping. The baby shopping list for first-time moms is a mile long: cribs, car seats, loveys, onesies, and packs and packs of diapers. Then there’s the pregnancy shopping list! Stretch mark creams, nursing bras, books on babies, books on giving birth, and maternity everything.
However, the following five pregnancy products don’t always make it onto first-time moms’ pregnancy shopping lists but that doesn’t mean they are any less important! Let’s take a look!
1. Humidifier
About 40% of women suffer from pregnancy rhinitis, which is inflammation of the lining of your nose. Increased blood flow and estrogen levels can cause your nasal passage linings to swell, making it really uncomfortable to breathe. A humidifier works wonders for alleviating nighttime congestion. Some models even come with a spot for adding essential oils such as lavender or tea tree oil. Invest in a good one as you’ll find it comes in handy when your little one comes down with their first cold.
2. Sleep mask and a nightlight
Sleep isn’t always easy to come by during pregnancy. In the later stages, you’ll find yourself getting up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. You will also most likely become more and more uncomfortable the bigger you get. If you’ve ever had a close call involving your phone and the toilet, you may want to add nightlights to your pregnancy shopping list. Then, grab a comfortable sleep mask to keep the light out while you sleep. You’ll likely wake up feeling refreshed and energized. Totally worth it!
3. Pillow
When pregnant, you may struggle to get support for your lower back, hips, and tummy whenever you are lying down. A C-shaped pillow will quickly become your preferred bedtime partner‒ sorry bae. Plus, you can use it after the baby is born to provide support during feeding sessions in bed or in an armchair.
4. Slip-on shoes
Nobody wants to bend down and tie their shoelaces when they’re 38 weeks pregnant. Comfortable slip-on shoes with non-slip soles mean you no longer have to wait for someone else to help you tie your shoes. There are plenty of options to choose from to compliment your personal style.
5. A spill-proof thermo
It’s essential to stay hydrated when pregnant, so you’ll want to keep a quality thermos on hand. Its “autoseal” technology will keep you from spilling when you inevitably knock it over. Then you can fill it with your caffeine-filled beverage of choice once you decide to go back to drinking the hard stuff after the birth‒ you will certainly need it!
Before you go…
These five simple products can help you sail smoothly through your final weeks of pregnancy. And even better, they all double down as essential items to help you through your first few months as a new mom. For more pregnancy and post-pregnancy tips and tricks, be sure to check out our library catalog and masterclasses. Only at Beginning.com.
