Mommy-to-be Must Haves: Part 2 - Products to Buy

This is PART 2 of a Mommy-to-be Must Have series.

Did you just take a positive pregnancy test? Congrats! Here's what I wished I'd known to buy that first week of finding out I was pregnant to prepare for the months ahead. But after 25 weeks along this pregnancy journey, there are definitely some must-have products to get ASAP. I've also gotten great suggestions from other Mommas, so I cannot take full credit. But for other preggos out there, I figured I should share what I've learned so far, and maybe it will help you on this 40-week adventure. (And bring some good karma for labor- haha!)

MUST-HAVE PRODUCTS

• Over-the-Belly Leggings.  I rotate between a pair of black leggings, jean jeggings, and black jeggings for my casual outfits. You will never want to go back to wearing normal pants again. Ever. 

Over-the-belly leggings- how do you ever go back to normal pants? 

• Maternity Tights. If you're a working mom-to-be or plan to dress up while pregnant, I highly suggest investing in a few pairs of these early on in your pregnancy. Regular tights really confine your belly (and leave a horrible line indentation across the center of your bump), and maternity tights go to the top of your belly (under your boobs) and don't have any front stitching. I bought three pairs (black, black chevron, and nude).Again, I don't know how I'll go back to normal tights!

  

  BeMaternity Tights from Target- $16.99

• Gummy Prenatal Vitamins. Regular prenatals made me nauseous, which is the last thing a new mom-to-be needs when you're already feeling queasy all the time. Comparing ingredients and prices, I got the Target Up & Up brand and my doctor approved. 

  

  Target Prenatal Gummy Vitamins- $6.99

• Snoogle Pregnancy Pillow. I got one of these very early in my pregnancy, and it has been a lifesaver. Sleep has gotten progressively harder, but this pillow allows me to get comfortable on my side with my growing belly. 

  

  Snoogle Pregnancy Pillow- $59.99

• Palmer's Cocoa Butter Stretch Mark Formula. I use a squirt or two every day after I shower on my belly, boobs, hips, and butt. So far (please, don't jinx me) no stretch marks.

Palmer's Cocoa Butter for Stretch Marks- $10.99

• Slippers. When you are lounging around the house, nothing is better than slipping on soft, fuzzy, cushy slippers to walk around. With feet that might swell or grow or if you're pregnant in the winter months, these Dearfoam Slippers from Target have been amazing. I tried on a TON, and these were by far the most comfortable. 

  

  Dearfoam Slippers- Target $12.74

• Larger Bras. This includes everyday bras and sports bras. By week 16, I was dying every day wearing my pre-pregnancy bras. After a weekend trip to Victoria's Secret to get properly  measured for my new size (3 cups sizes larger- WHAT THE ?!?!?!), I finally had bras that I wasn't falling out of in barre class or didn't want to rip off midday. I'm particularly fond of Victoria's Secret's T-shirt Bra, the Body by Victoria Perfect Shape, and the new front closure Incredible bra. WARNING: DO NOT GET THE FRONT-CLOSE KNOCKOUT. It's horribly uncomfortable. I returned it after wearing it for 20 minutes and ripping it off. 

Victoria's Secret Front-close Incredible Sports Bra...it is pretty incredibly comfortable and incredibly easy for this preggo lady to take on and off!   Sale Price- $30

•  Maternity Workout Gear. If you're an active mama-to-be like me, I got two pairs of maternity yoga leggings and two different styles of maternity workout tanks from Target. Tank wise, I love the new C9 by Champion brand, and ended up ordering them in every color. They are not only comfortable and a great price, but very flattering to a growing belly. And confidence always makes my workout that much better. As far as the leggings, I actually prefer the under-the-belly pair (C9 brand) because I don't have to adjust them in class. The over-the-belly pair (BeMaternity brand) crosses in the back, and while they are super comfortable, I do have to pull them up after certain moves in my barre classes. This is a lot of details to say: Check out the maternity line C9 active wear brand at Target. 

Maternity Workout Gear- check out the new C9 by Champion brand at Target

• Pantyliners. One of the not-so-glamorous must haves, but will come in very handy. One of the huge changes your body goes through is increased white discharge. Save yourself and your undies by stocking up on panty liners. Always Radiant Incredibly Thin liners do the job, and conform to regular cut or thongs.

  

  Always Radiant Incredibly Thin Liners- $3.50

  I hope these products help you throughout your pregnancy! <3 xoxo

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