Must-have Accessories to help out Super Moms at Home - November 2024

After nine months of the bittersweet pregnancy journey, it is finally time to take your little one home. Many new mothers seem to be occupied with planning for their newborn’s arrival by getting their hospital bags ready and collecting baby toys, forgetting about the post-pregnancy care essentials for both the mothers and their babies. In the effort to aid the new mothers to sufficiently prepare for their post-pregnancy period, here’s a list of after birth must-haves. Breast pumps Breast pumps are ultimately designed to extract milk from breasts by creating a seal around the nipple as well as applying and releasing suction to the nipple, which mimics a baby suckle. This is especially useful for moms who are always on-the-go and so, bottle feeding is a must. Mothers can use the opportunity to meet with lactation specialists, nursing moms and other healthcare professionals who may provide pointers about deciding the best breast pump. Three types of breast pumps available: manual breast pumps, electric and battery-powered breast pumps, and single or double breast pumps. Manual breast pumps come with a handle or lever, which is squeezed to express milk from the breast. Some pumps may have a hollow rubber attached to the breast shield and squeezed to express milk. Electric and battery-powered breast pumps use a small motorised pump comes along with these pumps which control the strength of suction. Single breast pumps extract milk from only one breast at a time, whereas double breast pumps can extract milk from both breasts at one go. Diaper bag Having a diaper bag makes the life of many new mothers much easier. This is because all the essentials needed for the little one during travel or when away for hospital check-ups can be stored into a diaper bag without the need of carrying each item in hands. A convenient and well-designed pouch that slings over shoulders and clips efficiently onto the stroller can make chaotic circumstances much bearable. Look out for a checklist to make sure all the essentials required actually make into an ideal diaper bag. For first-time mothers who are unsure of the content of a diaper bag, essentials such as diapers, wipes, hand sanitizer, feeding bottles, blanket, pacifier, extra clothes for babies, and nursing cover will make an excellent and well-packed diaper bag. Baby carrier Carrying newborns in hands has always been a pleasure until a dull, aching pain kicks in which becomes a nuisance. Baby carriers make toting the little one around much easier and more comfortable. Consider purchasing a baby carrier with adjustable straps on shoulders and hips that can evenly distribute the weight, which will save the mothers from back pain. Baby carriers are convenient in the sense that hands will be free to carry out other tasks such as preparing milk during feeding hours. Baby carriers also provide an opportunity for fellow fathers to pamper their babies and establish a bond with them while toting them around. This allows sharing of responsibility between the partners to take care of their newborns. With these three things, you will be able to conquer motherhood, even on a busy schedule. What are the go-to things that you can't live without? Share it with us in the comments! For more parenting tips and tricks, or the best prices in baby products, visit Motherhood.com.my now!

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