5 Baby Things That Helped Me Survive
Being a first time mom is an overwhelming experience. It's true what they say that no matter how many books you read and advice you heed, nothing will prepare you for it. It is an entirely different game play all on its own. Being away from my family makes it more challenging as it already is. Its a "just-me-and-hubby-myself-and-him-and-no-one-else" kind of thing. Most of the time I've wished I have another pair of hands on me to round up what I'm doing. Thank goodness, our baby is a fuzzy furball who have graciously make us "endure" these hurdles lovingly.
But few months in there have been products that have made our life with the furball a bit easier. They are by far the products which we get to have most use from. They are those that we constantly find ourselves reaching for and couldn't imagine how much harder it would have been like if we didn't have them. As every situation is different these product are what suited our case.
1. NCT Bednest
We have been living compactly and space has always been an issue. We needed something that would allow us to co sleep but without taking so much space. We also needed something that should we need to bring a cot with us when we travel it would also serve us well. So when we saw this item it was a no brainer. It has had some issues about it somewhere online, but as long as we follow the manufacturers instruction it's good enough for us.
Again the issue of space highlights the need for this product. It ticked everything we were looking for a bath. Light, good base support and most importantly space saver. It didn't hurt that it looks great either. We are lucky that our furball enjoys her night bath so much that this product is used everyday. Well worth the price.
3. Buzz Bouncer
One of the things I was determined to have was a bouncer. I always have this notion that I didn't want to confine my baby to her crib all the time. And as we haven't got much space for her to lounge around, I reckon that a bouncer would give her a different perspective of space. And this bouncer is super light and slim. It doesn't take so much space and not bulky. Even the toy arch is detachable and unobtrusive. Safe to say my furball loves being in this bouncer more than she loves her tummy time.
If there's one thing I was sure and felt strongly about the whole time I was pregnant, it was breastfeeding my baby. Just like other mom I have this naive idea where I thought breastfeeding is easy and comes naturally. I got this pump only because I thought when eventually I'll get back to work I would express so I could give my furball breastmilk. And how wrong was I. First, bf was the hardest thing I ever had to embark postpartum. It didn't come naturally for me. I had to work hard on it. And when I say work, I really meant hard work. Both me and my furball together. Which made me so grateful to have this product at hand. It helped me when I was building my supply up. It relieved me from engorgement when furball was recovering from her tongue tie procedure. It helped me give her breastmilk when she couldn't latch properly, which until corrected caused pain, bleeding, thrush, blockage and so on and fort. As I've said I didn't have it easy but surely this product made it easier to bear. Its quiet, easy to use, portable and sturdy. Everything a first time mum would find useful. I was so glad to have this from the onset.
Ha! This app saves me grief. Big time. Having this means I didn't have to pour over a book when that's the least thing I wanted to do. It gives me all the information on understanding what my furball is going through and why she is doing what she currently does. It is very simple but packed with all the things a mum wanted and needed to know in coping with her baby. It guides you on your baby's development and at the same time answers most of your what, why, when, and how to's question. With this app I don't lose sleep over my furball's milestones. Which I think what every new mum (might) wants.
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