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My "Treat Yo' Self" List for New Moms
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items When you are a new mom with very young kids, you HAVE to take time for self-care. HAVE TO. And trust me, I know this can be SO hard to fit into busy schedules! I was horrible about taking care of myself after my first baby, so I made it a priority to find small ways to “treat myself” throughout the day (without having to leave my house!) These are some of my favorite self-care/wellness products that I keep on hand at home when I need a little bit of peace! Some of these items have a higher cost, but these were things I was willing to splurge a bit on for myself or ask for on birthdays/mother's day/holidays… sometimes spending a few extra dollars on the RIGHT product for you goes a LONG way in helping y...
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Skincare
Haircare
Other wellness products
Skincare
I feel like I've aged 10 years since I had my first child 3 years ago, so I have started to get into taking better care of my skin! I feel like I am looking so much better (and can get away without wearing much makeup every day!) but I also like the ritual of going through my skincare routine each night. Here our some of my favorite products!
splurged on this after baby #2 and I now own all of their products! My skin feels amazing and I love the simplicity of the routine!
Daily Essentials Regimen Bundle
helps hide all evidence of sleep deprivation as a mom!
Smoothing Vitamin C Eye + Expression Lines Cream - 0.5 FL OZ
I often use this in addition to my Outset cream if we had a really rough night or if my eyes are really puffy in the morning – the roller is so cooling! And you can even put it in the fridge so it feels extra icy going on.
Look Awake Eye Gel
This is my favorite brand of body wash/lotion for both me and my kids! The ingredients are clean and it has a very relaxing scent. Great for sensitive skin.
Relaxing Body Bundle
Exfoliates + energizes your skin and helps skin return to its natural resting state after having a baby. I find it to be so relaxing too!
Dry Brush
This is the lotion I use in the mornings if I know we are going out that day – I literally always forget to put sunscreen on myself when we are outside because I am so worried about getting the kids lathered up, so it is nice to know I at least have ...
PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 with Sunflower Extract
Love this tinted lipbalm with SPF for days out of the house – I look more put together but am also protecting my lips!
Lipshade 100% Mineral SPF 30 Hydrating Lipstick | Supergoop!
facial gua sha every morning is my new favorite self care routine! My face is starting to look so much less puffy :) You can look up easy Gua sha routines on YouTube or IG!
Rose Quartz Crystal Sculpty Heart Gua Sha Tool - Skin Gym | Ulta Beauty
this is the facial oil I use with my gua sha! I used to be scared to put anything oily on my face but I think this has been a game changer for me! Keeps my skin looking so moisturized and dewy!
Ultralight Moisture-Boosting Oil
the highlight of my self-care Sundays :) Helps me reset my skin from our crazy weekends and it is the first mask I have used that doesn't itch like crazy!
Purifying Blue Clay Mask
I use this night cream most nights (especially after showers) to moisturize my face. My skin is soooo buttery now!
Restorative Niacinamide Night Cream - 1.7 FL OZ
I use this after my gua sha routine to help relax my jaw and facial muscles. Feels amazing under your eyes too!
Rose Quartz Crystal Facial Roller - Skin Gym | Ulta Beauty
Hydrates and soothes tired under eyes!
Under Eye Patches - ULTA Beauty Collection | Ulta Beauty
My skin was CONSTANTLY puffy in the postpartum period when we weren't getting much sleep – this little guy feels amazing on your face!
Cold Therapy Stainless Steel Face Roller - ULTA Beauty Collection | Ulta Beauty
Haircare
If you are like me, you had ALL kinds of issues with your hair in the postpartum period. I was losing clumps of hair, I had a very greasy scalp all the time (even after showering), and I was struggling to get any hair growth. These are some of the products I have tried (per my hair stylist's recommendations) and LOVE – my hair is so much cleaner, stronger, and it has gotten so much longer in the past few months! I never use to splurge on haircare before kids, but shower time is sacred for me now so I am willing to spend a little bit more these days!
really helped me deal with crazy PP hair issues! There is a higher cost up front for the shower head but the subscription service for filter replacements is very reasonable!
The Jolie Filtered Showerhead
My hair was SO greasy after having my second baby, even after I showered. I couldn't seem to get all the gunk and residue off my scalp, but using this clarifying shampoo once a week has been a life saver!
Odele Clarifying Shampoo Clean, Sulfate Free, Hair and Scalp Detox Treatment - 13 fl oz
I loved their clarifying shampoo so much that I switched to their shampoo + conditioner as well. I love that this is a clean brand, I can buy it at Ulta/Target, and it feels high ends without being too expensive!
Odele Volumizing Shampoo Clean, Sulfate Free for Fine to Medium Hair - 13 fl oz
Can buy this at Ulta or Target – worth the money if you are experiencing any postpartum hair loss or other hair issues!
Odele Volumizing Conditioner Clean, Weightless Moisture for Fine to Medium Hair - 13 fl oz
My favorite dry shampoo - it has the most amazing scent and it is clean!
Hask Charcoal Purifying Dry Shampoo - 4.3oz
I also added this into my hair care routine after having my second baby – it really helps get all the gunk off my scalp and it feels AMAZING! I also think this has really helped with hair growth!
Vanity Planet Groove Rejuvenating Scalp Massager
I love this microfiber towel as a postpartum gift for a friend --it quickly dries your hair without the damage that traditional bath towels may cause. I loathe blow-drying my hair, so this is a must for me!
VOLO Hair Hero Quick-Dry Towel
Other wellness products
Here are some of my other favorite products that I discovered on my self-care journey after having baby #2!
I became a smoothie QUEEN during my first postpartum period – it was an easy way to get some extra calories and protein when I was breastfeeding! This blender works so well but it is also so cute!
Beast Health™ Blender Plus
I have been wanting to get into the habit of journaling for a long time to help my anxiety/mental health, but the thought overwhelms me! This journal prompts you to write one thought every day for 5 years… it is simple for me to complete and I love getting to see what I wrote on the same day the year before! It gives me a lot of insight into how i've grown as a mother!
Intelligent Change The Five Minute Journal – Blush Pink
I don't know about you, but my house started to STINK after after babies! I highly recommend this diffuser if you want your house to smell lovely (even if you are surrounded by stinky kids and big messes!)
Vitruvi Move
The essential oil starter kit for the Vitruvi Move diffuser. I love Eucalyptus during the day but a little bit of Lavender helps me calm down before bed.
Vitruvi Essentials
I think a fancy coffee machine is a MUST for new parents. You honestly should just put this on your baby registry…I'd buy it for you!
Vertuo Coffee & Espresso Machines | Nespresso USA
A weighted blanket is SO calming to your nervous system. This blanket really helps you calm down and drift off to sleep after a crazy day with your kids! Also really helps me calm down during the day if I get overstimulated.
Nodpod Body Weighted Pod Blanket
As a new mom, you never know how much sleep you are going to get – that's why I use a weighted eye mask to make sure I am getting DEEP sleep in the few hours I do get to sleep! These take some time to get used to but I sleep so much more soundly!
Nodpod Weighted Eye Mask