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Pregnancy shopping checklist: First trimester
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Congratulations – We're having a baby! This handy first-trimester shopping checklist will help us figure out what to buy during these early weeks.
Pregnancy books
Now's the time to start your pregnancy and parenting library! Start with basics and classics, like The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy, by Vicki Iovine BabyCenter Pregnancy: From Preconception to Birth, and The Pregnancy Book: Month-by-Month, Everything You Need to Know From America's Baby Experts, by William and Martha Sears.
New pants or a waistband extender
Your belly may not be visibly rounder yet, but your pants may not be fitting as well, even just a few weeks in. A new pair of pants with a bit of Lycra stretch might round out your wardrobe perfectly.
If you don't want to start buying new clothes just yet, try a waistband extender such as the Belly Belt or Bella Band. Keeping comfy is your new mission, and it's more important than you may think: Some women report that a looser waistband helps with morning sickness. Check out our article on dressing for your trimester for more great tips.
Body pillow
Some pregnant women say their number one favorite purchase is their body pillow. Even this early, you may get uncomfortable easily, and a body pillow may help you get a better night's sleep.
Tooth care
Your mouth may be drier, your gums more sensitive – and you're more susceptible to gingivitis now. Preventing periodontal disease is vital for pregnant women, so buy yourself a nice new, soft-bristled toothbrush and some dental floss and use them every day to keep your mouth fresh and healthy. See more products to keep in your medicine cabinet during pregnancy.
A comfy cotton bra
Your breasts are probably feeling more tender now. And while you may not be ready for a maternity bra, a sports bra or comfortable cotton bra without underwire will give you gentle support and ease discomfort.
A good body lotion
Your skin may start feeling drier, especially on your belly as it grows and your skin stretches. Find a good all-over moisturizer that you can slather on now and throughout your pregnancy. To discover other products you might need, see our handy pregnancy medicine cabinet checklist.
Pregnancy journal
You've just begun an incredible journey. How are you feeling? What are you thinking? Jot down your emotions, thoughts, or questions in a pregnancy journal. It can help you feel connected to the little person growing inside you and will be a one-of-a-kind keepsake after your baby is born.
Congratulations – We're having a baby! This handy first-trimester shopping checklist will help us figure out what to buy during these early weeks.
Pregnancy books
Now's the time to start your pregnancy and parenting library! Start with basics and classics, like The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy, by Vicki Iovine BabyCenter Pregnancy: From Preconception to Birth, and The Pregnancy Book: Month-by-Month, Everything You Need to Know From America's Baby Experts, by William and Martha Sears.
New pants or a waistband extender
Your belly may not be visibly rounder yet, but your pants may not be fitting as well, even just a few weeks in. A new pair of pants with a bit of Lycra stretch might round out your wardrobe perfectly.
If you don't want to start buying new clothes just yet, try a waistband extender such as the Belly Belt or Bella Band. Keeping comfy is your new mission, and it's more important than you may think: Some women report that a looser waistband helps with morning sickness. Check out our article on dressing for your trimester for more great tips.
Body pillow
Some pregnant women say their number one favorite purchase is their body pillow. Even this early, you may get uncomfortable easily, and a body pillow may help you get a better night's sleep.
Tooth care
Your mouth may be drier, your gums more sensitive – and you're more susceptible to gingivitis now. Preventing periodontal disease is vital for pregnant women, so buy yourself a nice new, soft-bristled toothbrush and some dental floss and use them every day to keep your mouth fresh and healthy. See more products to keep in your medicine cabinet during pregnancy.
A comfy cotton bra
Your breasts are probably feeling more tender now. And while you may not be ready for a maternity bra, a sports bra or comfortable cotton bra without underwire will give you gentle support and ease discomfort.
A good body lotion
Your skin may start feeling drier, especially on your belly as it grows and your skin stretches. Find a good all-over moisturizer that you can slather on now and throughout your pregnancy. To discover other products you might need, see our handy pregnancy medicine cabinet checklist.
Pregnancy journal
You've just begun an incredible journey. How are you feeling? What are you thinking? Jot down your emotions, thoughts, or questions in a pregnancy journal. It can help you feel connected to the little person growing inside you and will be a one-of-a-kind keepsake after your baby is born.
Best Answer
The body pillow is a MUST...this is my 3rd baby and I can tell you that by the time your belly starts getting big you'll need some support..and it will also make it easier to breathe at night...and by the end of the pregnancy you can't live without something to rest your belly on, LOL
This is a great post...as someone who's never been pregnant before, these are especially helpful suggestions. Never heard of a body pillow....but it sounds like a total must have!
A body pillow was the first thing that I bought when I found out I was pregnant with my son! And I have already started sleeping with it again! It feels like heaven! Lol next thing on my list is a comfy bra..I have been losing weight but I feel like the weight I have lost has went straight to my boobs...they are already growing really fast and they are just so heavy..
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I am so investing in a body pillow and a good cotton bra..Other than those two things, I can check the rest off my list..hehe..
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