• Skip to content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • Shop ModernMom
  • Become An Insider

ModernMom

The premiere destination for moms

  • Parenting
    • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Kids
    • Tweens and Teens
    • ModernMom Monday Videos
  • Cooking
  • Living Healthy
    • Breast Cancer
    • Health & Fitness
    • Body after Baby
    • Beauty
    • Relationships
    • Love
  • Lifestyle
    • Crafts
    • At Home
    • Education
    • Travel
    • Pets
    • Decorate
    • Money
    • Brooke Burke
  • Celebrate
    • Holidays
      • Easter
      • Valentine’s Day
      • New Year’s
      • Christmas
      • Hanukah
      • Halloween
      • Thanksgiving
    • Birthdays
    • Parties
  • Must Have
  • Contests
  • Entertainment

Rosie Pope’s Top Picks for New Moms

June 25, 2012 by Madison Pados Leave a Comment

Rosie Pope is one busy mama.

Not only is she the star of the hit Bravo show “Pregnant in Heels,” the owner of a couture maternity clothing boutique and founder of MomPrep, a training course for expectant mothers – but she just gave birth to her third little girl!

So we figured, who better to share some of her best tips for prepping for parenthood? We asked this mom expert to share her top ten must-haves for new moms and moms-to-be…. check them out below:

1. Infant feeding bottle

“Any busy mom is going to need an infant feeding bottle at some point, as it’s not always possible to directly breastfeed. Having a bottle that most closely mimics mom’s breast is obviously the best way to go. My new baby girl loves her Philips AVENT Natural Bottle.”

2. A good diaper bag

“There are certain things people need to look for in a diaper bag – stroller straps so it hangs over stroller bars; a washable interior; a changing pad inside; and a manageable weight (not too heavy). I have a few cute ones at my store moms can check out.”

3. Button down shirts / blouses that you like

“They’ll carry you from your third trimester to later on, as you’ll still want to be wearing maternity clothes at that point but won’t want them to be to be tight-feeling. You also will want to be able to unbutton and breastfeed or pump when on-the-go.”

4. Swaddle cloths

“Swaddles are great because they’re all purpose – you can use them to swaddle, as a burp cloth, to carry around with baby – and that really cuts down on the items you need to bring around with you. Aden & Anais is my favorite brand.”

5. Ivory is a mother’s best friend

“Most moms stay clear of this color because they’re scared their clothes will get dirty, but when you’re nursing, it’s your best friend – it will camouflage milk spots and stains.”

6. Car seat with a snap-in stroller base

“Whether you use something called a snap-and-go or your stroller has a seat that pops out – you need a snap-in stroller base as it cuts down on things you need to lug around with you. For first time moms, the world of strollers can be the scariest place to go.”

7. Take a baby CPR course

“This is so essential and most people don’t do it. You should know how to resuscitate your baby. It’s less common for a baby’s heart to stop than to have respiratory issues or choking.

8. Pregnant in Wedges

“Wedges are much safer than heels when you’re pushing baby around in a stroller or pregnant. And they make you feel good – you can even wear them with sweatpants!”

9. Pashminas

“They look really cool but you can also wrap your baby in one. If you haven’t lost your baby weight yet, they can also jazz up a comfortable outfit.”

10. Interference-free baby monitor

“With so many household devices (e.g., Ipads, computers, handhelds, etc.), an interference-free monitor is key to ensuring you can hear your baby crystal clearly. I am currently using the Philips AVENT DECT Monitor.”

Comments

comments

Filed Under: Uncategorized

About Madison Pados

Madison is a prolific writer who has been contributing to ModernMom since 2010. She has 4 children and has taken a long hiatus from her 'real job' as an educational psychologist to spend more time with her kids. She loves cooking, organizing, exercising, traveling and stealing a little me-time when she can.

Reader Interactions

Primary Sidebar

Search

Tell a friend

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
ModernMom Boutique

ModernMom TV

Featured

10 Things I Want My Daughter To Know

The other day one of my teenage daughters told me she was … [Read More...] about 10 Things I Want My Daughter To Know

Must Have

STEM-related Toys to Include in Your Child’s Easter Basket This Year 

April has arrived which means it’s time to pull out the food … [Read More...] about STEM-related Toys to Include in Your Child’s Easter Basket This Year 

Did you know?

How to Bake Thin Sliced Turkey Cutlets

Child Seat Belt Laws for a Pickup Truck

Child Seat Belt Laws for a Pickup Truck

Can I Use Baking Powder to Thicken Sauce

Can I Use Baking Powder to Thicken Sauce?

Repair Scratches in Glass Tabletops

How to Repair Scratches in Glass Tabletops

Functions of Flour in Baking

What Are the Functions of Flour in Baking?

pregnancy & tooth pain

Pregnancy & Tooth Pain

I Bought Smoked Pork Chops & Don't Know How to Cook Them

I Bought Smoked Pork Chops & Don’t Know How to Cook Them

Footer

  • About Us
  • Contact ModernMom
  • Advertise With Us
  • Press
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Contributors

Copyright © 2023 Modern Mom. All Rights Reserved.

Reproduction of any portion of this website only at the express permission of Mom, Inc.

The information provided on ModernMom is for educational use only. It should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.