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HEALTHY DINNER FOR WEEK : MARCH 2024

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How are you ? April is started already and how life is going? Steady or with full speed? Mine is going with full speed. Mini vacation are over and school has started. Again we are busy with school, study little bit and toddlers play time. Healthy dinners are the most important part of our Indian houses. We Indian families have everyday dinner together because it is the time where we meet each other and we talk with each other.  This was the scene of our childhood lives. Many of you agreed with it.  But,  In my house dinner time is where we strictly off the screens whether it is big or small screens and talk over the meal.  Dinner is the special time where we all have meals with discussion and laughter so we did it mindfully.  A healthy dinner has always been my goal. Earlier there was a house help when my baby was small but now we don't have any help. So the goal is to cook food at home and have a meal with the family, which is sometimes very difficult. But with meal planning I ma
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10 Must Have Items for first time Mom

By Neeta

Hello mummas,

Hope you are doing well. 

Being a pregnant and delivering a baby is divine felling. You get the new title "MOM" Incredible and the most happiest feeling in the world!!

When you become a first time mom, you required lots of new things. So it is always better to have everything in your place. That makes our life sane and keep us happy. 



Items which are required by new moms :🤱🏻

1. Change your wardrobe :

Yes, we have to change our wardrobe. We are almost in extra size and our old clothes are not going to fit at least for 1 year. So don't buy tons of clothes. I prefer minimalisam because handling a clothes pile irritates me. When you have new born, body ache, feeding newborn and  if your wardrobe is sorted you will have some amount of mental peace. Believe me it will really bring calmness which we mostly required at that time.


So what kind of clothes you require ? 

Mommy uniforms : Everything feeding friendly. 😊 Currently we are able to get feeding dress, t- shirts, gown and western outfits on a single click. Do your best and try to maintain capsule wardrobe - Minimum 10 clothes as per the season. 

Feeding kurta : 2 No's.

Feeding t- shirts : 2 No's.

Feeding top : 2 no's. 

Feeding nighty : 3 No's.

Some t -shirts and shorts : 2 no's.

These are the minimum quantity that actually we mom required. Easy to handle your wardrobe. This is my personal choice. What do you prefer? tell me in comments.


2. Bra : 

After delivering a baby you need a good quality cotton bra. Do have a habit to wear a bra to support your breast. There are feeding bra available in different style but I think normal bra are more comfortable. Cotton is the best material for that time. 


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3. Panty :

You need cotton panty in high quality because we have to go through blood discharge at least for one month. So always prefer to have perfect size panty. Try to use cotton one. Keep always extra pair.


4. Sanitary pad :

There are new mom's pad available in medical. Do not use that😐 I had a bad experience. Do try to use your regular sanitary pad which are comfortable for you. Keep it plenty of it. Because your requirements will be huge. You constantly need to change in every 3 to 4 hour. 


5. Ointment : 

Prescribed by your doctor after your delivery. So buy it and use it as per doctor's instructions. Do not skip it.


6. Breast Pad : 

This is one of the most necessary items for a new mom. When you start feeding your baby you will have plenty of milk and most of the time you will find milk leakage. It will not only makes your clothes dirty but also not look good in front of the visitors. Use breast pad at least for one month which able to absorb the leakage and keep us clean too. Do not forget to change the breast pad in every 2 hour depends on your milk flow. Breast pads are easily available on Amazon.


7. Moisturizer :

Yes, we need it. Our body tends to get dry. So always use a moisturizer and keep your skin hydrated.


8. Thermas : 

As a new mom we have to drink warm water. Invest in good quality thermas which keeps water hot for a long time. You have to drink plenty of waters so buy a new thermas. Keep at least 2 to 3 thermas bottles.


9. Remove your bangles.

Yes, our newborn skin is delicate. Before going to delivery we remove our Jewellery. Do not wear rings, earrings and specially bangles. It will hurt new born babies. So try to not wear at least for 9 months or until you breastfeed them. To avoid any kind of accident prefer to have a bare hand. 


10. Scarf, sweater and socks : 

This is must must have item 🧕🏻. A cotton scarf or wollen to cover your ear and head. After delivering a baby you have to cover your ears and head at least for 2,3 months. If you want no headache in long term. So that cold air will not harm you.

Sweater and socks are the most important if your baby are monsoon or winter baby. You have to cover your foot and whole body to keep it warm. Always try to keep your body warm.


These are the basic must must items a new mom required. Apart from this we do not need anything. So don't waste your money on non essential things. Save the money for your baby.😊


And yes,  BE HAPPY 😊😊 that is the most important as a new mom.


Hope this post is useful to you. Do share with the needy one. 


Which things you use when you were first time mom ? Comment below.



This blog post is part of the blog challenge ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla


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  1. Akkie27 August 2022 at 11:55

    Adjusting to motherhood and life with a new baby isn’t easy, especially when you have sleep deprivation and a tiny human who is 100% dependent on you.
    Great post, Neeta, for must-have Items for first-time moms. I used to have all the items you mentioned.
    -Anjali (Messymom)

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  2. Manisha27 August 2022 at 18:06

    These really are must have items for a new mom, my friend helped me build this list for me. All expecting moms and new moms should surely check this list.

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  3. Anonymous27 August 2022 at 19:54

    First of all I will say that you are a wonderful new mom and the topic you choose to pen down here is something which will be helpful for many new moms. You identified the things so correctly which are must to have for the first time moms. Stay blessed you and your lovely dolls and keep inking.

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  4. Anonymous27 August 2022 at 20:26

    Love how this list surprised me. I was expecting the usual things that new moms would be recommended with but was shocked to see how practical and personal this list has been made. Something that new moms should really read.

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  5. Anonymous27 August 2022 at 20:26

    Love how this list surprised me. I was expecting the usual things that new moms would be recommended with but was shocked to see how practical and personal this list has been made. Something that new moms should really read.-MommyWithAGoal

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  6. Anonymous27 August 2022 at 23:18

    I like the fact that you come up with interesting things about new mommies all the time. Yes the things uv mentioned are necessary and will make the few months after delivery comfortable for a woman. I also think that a diaper bag is an absolute must as we won't have the privilege of carrying a handbag for a long time. .. kaveri.

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  7. smita saksena27 August 2022 at 23:38

    Such a wonderful rundown of essentials for a new mom to keep for her baby. I wish I could have read this few years back 😂😂 as my daughter is teeny girl now but jokes apart it's an amazing and useful Post for new moms.

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  8. Harjeet Kaur28 August 2022 at 17:53

    These must haves are really very useful. I think first time moms should read your post and get them ready.

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  9. Varsh28 August 2022 at 20:04

    These are items are a must-have for new moms. It helps them to adjust to the new life and settle down easily.

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  10. Madhu Bindra29 August 2022 at 12:38

    Your post reminded me of when my children were born. We did not have a lot of these things available back then. You have also included some practical ones that we often miss.

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  11. Nikita Jhanglani29 August 2022 at 12:44

    Every time someone has a baby, most of the gifts are for the baby. This is such a great list of items to gift or a help a new mother with.

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  12. Nikita Jhanglani29 August 2022 at 12:45

    Every time someone has a baby, most of the gifts are for the baby. This is such a great list of items to gift or help a new mother with!

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  13. Anonymous29 August 2022 at 15:40

    I found this list so useful! A new mom is already so tired and confused with her self and her body, so having comfortable clothes is very important. Your list is perfect for reference for new mom's.

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  14. Flavia Cutinho29 August 2022 at 19:14

    Whaw, this is something very very useful for new moms. Awesome post very helpful.

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  15. Ritu29 August 2022 at 22:35

    These are some practical items and many mothers would relate. I am sure your post would be helpful for expectant and first time mothers.

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  16. Wanderlust30 August 2022 at 11:30

    Thank you for such amazing tips. I am sharing this with my sister, who recently delivered a baby

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  17. Swati30 August 2022 at 13:28

    You have covered all most everything. Great and very insightful post for new mommies

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  18. docdivatraveller30 August 2022 at 13:55

    Rewind , I was clueless as a first time mom. When I was pregnant the second time, i too made guides for new mom's. This post is indispensable for all the new moms out there.

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  19. Anonymous30 August 2022 at 15:16

    Thank you for sharing this List is it really helpful for all the new mothers who struggle to the to manage every thing before baby comes

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  20. Monidipa1 September 2022 at 21:04

    Your posts are perfect for moms. You have so well explained how and what items the first time moms should use. Really great.

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  21. Reubenna Dutta2 September 2022 at 01:49

    That's a sweet, simple, very helpful list of things that a first-time mom requires. First-time moms struggle much as they are not aware of what they most need.

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  22. Vasumathi5 September 2022 at 16:28

    In the olden days we had family living together or closeby who used to take care of rhe new mom & baby. Now with nuclear families and people living in different places it is important to be well prepared. Your tips will be of great help.

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  23. A Lady Lawyer18 January 2023 at 23:09

    A well-curated list! Thanks for sharing it!
    Noor

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