The Simple Baby/Mommy Item List

haaka – I had the first generation and actually ended up buying a second one
Mandela Breast Pump – I just had the one side and used the haaka on the other side.
Mandela Breast Pads – I tried the Chicco ones at first… Mandela’s shape is a lot better.
pregnancy/breastfeeding pillow
nursing bras/very comfortable sports bras
bigger clothes/maternity clothes – I am one of the few people who say BUY MATERNITY. Not a lot, but at least some. I tried to just stick with buying bigger clothes, but when I got maternity clothes it made me feel so much better. It was easier to show off my belly and not feel like a big ol’ sack of potatoes
night light – for night time feedings. SO important!
almond oil/body butter – I used both at least once a day. Absolutely did not want stretch marks.
those net undies and pads
the bidet (or something to pour cold water)

an infant boppy pillow I actually didn’t have one for newborn, but this is something that I saw and really wished that I had to place Noah in anywhere that I would go
a next to me bassinet some babies prefer a smaller space, but the Chicco next-to-me worked great for us
foppapadretti trio (although, if you can fit one with a bigger undercarriage in your car it may be useful to check out the trio from CAM as well, my friends have really liked theirs)
pacifier from research (here is an example) I found that sleeping with a pacifier may reduce risk of SIDS.
baby swing we had the Momaroo and loved it
blankets I didn’t swaddle, but I love my swaddle blankets. They still are very useful to always h
burp clothes
newborn clothes (some premie clothes if baby may be small)
baby toiletries
diapers wipes, and diaper cream
books
heart beat sound maker we had one for the room, and always used the sound on the momaroo as well

What were the items that you found most useful right from the get go??