We all know that pregnancy has three trimesters. But have you ever thought of the fourth trimester? If you’re thinking if this is another stage of pregnancy … it’s not, so don’t start panicking now. The fourth trimester is the next stage when your baby is outside your womb. With you and your baby in the adjustment period, it is understandable that there are so many questions. Like you and everyone else, I had my worries. So I totally understand if you are afraid. Afraid you might hurt your precious bundle of joy. Afraid you might fail as a mom. Afraid of all the expectations that you can’t meet. But don’t worry, it’s perfectly normal. It is normal to worry because we care.
Pressure from Society
Aside from the anxiety, you will feel pressured too. You are compelled to almost everything. From having a healthy baby to becoming a perfect mom. It’s always in your mind. It is bothering you. Not to mention the lack of sleep as well as rest that will give you another reason to feel stressed.
Breathe and Take it Slow
The fourth trimester is the struggle of you being a mom. On how to adopt the changes. On how to go back to your usual self. But little did you know, you are forgetting something important … That you have to slow down. To recover. To enjoy your baby.
Embrace the Journey
There are ways on how to survive the fourth trimester. There are products that can help you and your baby to cope up with the fourth trimester. As a new mom, I personally know how it feels. I know how hard it is. I did my own research. I read a lot. I tried a lot. It’s a process, and you don’t have to be in a hurry.
Here are some of the products I used to survive the fourth trimester. I hope it could help you too!
Vichy LiftActiv Vitamin C Serum
It is the time when I don’t get enough sleep. I don’t have the time to look good. My skin looks pale. Not until I used Vichy LiftActiv Vitamin C Serum. It is clinically proven to brighten and firm the skin in just ten days. I might have sleepless nights, but my skin still glows. It used to be a secret, but not anymore!
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Baby Banana Infant Toothbrush and Smoothie Soothers Fruit Teether
Teething is one of the hardest time of the baby. Josiah started teething when he was three months, and I must say it’s his fussiest days. What helps me to ease his pain is by using Baby Banana Infant Toothbrush and Smoothie Soothers Fruit Teether. It’s reliable, and my son loves it.
Baby b’gosh Baby and Toddler Clothing
Proper clothing is also essential for babies. When it comes to choosing the right brand, my top priority is comfortability. If my baby is comfortable wearing it, then I am happy and satisfied. For Josiah, my preferred brand is OshKosh. They have the best OOTDs and fashion for babies and kids. Aside from that, they have soft and cotton fabric too. My baby is comfortable wearing it all throughout the day.
Get Baby b’gosh here » oshkosh.com and use the promo code ❝ in store code: 038223 or online code OKBG3550 ❞ to get 20% off purchase of $40+ Valid through September 30, 2018.
Playtex Nursing Bra & Maternity Panty
Not only should the baby be comfortable. You have to be comfortable too! If you’re breastfeeding, you breastfeed your baby multiple times a day, and taking on and off your bra is a hassle. What I do is use the Playtex nursing bra, and everything works like a charm. It’s convenient and comfy. Best for breastfeeding moms like me. I also recommend Playtex maternity panty. Unlike regular panties, Playtex maternity panty perfectly fits us, mommies. Overall, I love and highly recommend Playtex!
Apple Park Hooded Owl Towel and Apple Park Patterned Owl Rattle
Apple Park Hooded Owl Towel and Apple Park Patterned Owl Rattle are both 100% organic. Josiah loves his Apple Park hooded infant towel as it is perfect for his size and is made with soft and absorbent cotton terry. He loves to play with his Apple Park organic cotton rattle too. It is easy to grip and perfectly safe. Playing with his owl rattle makes his day brighter and joyful.
Get Apple Park goodies here » www.applepark.com and use the promo code ❝ BB20 ❞ to get 20% off.
Bamboobies Reusable Nursing Pads, Nursing Shawl, and Boobease 100% Organic Nipple Balm
Breastfeeding is hard. It hurts. But we don’t have any choice but to endure the sweet pain. Good thing, there are products like Bamboobies Reusable Nursing Pads, Nursing Shawl, and Boobease 100% Organic Nipple Balm that helps you ease the pain of breastfeeding. Bamboobies reusable nursing pads are made with ultra-soft bamboo rayon velour. It is soothing and absorbent, and milk leaks are not possible! To complete the soothing feeling, I use Boobease organic nipple balm. It is effective in easing the pain. And last but definitely not the least, Bamboobies nursing shawl is helpful especially when breastfeeding in public. Breastfeeding is convenient anywhere, anytime with Bamboobies!
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Womb to World Survival Goodies
The fourth trimester literally drove me bunkers, but I survived with the help of these products and most especially with the support of my family and friends (even if it means just talking to them about what I am going through). And I am sure you will too! Having a baby is hard, but it’s the happiest time of being a mom. Treasure it. Enjoy the moment. Have fun. Just know that you are NOT and NEVER alone. You can do it Mama!
Stephanie | Adventures in Aussieland
August 13, 2018These all look like wonderful gifts for a new mummy and her little one! I use a similar vitamin C serum for stretch marks I have from a growth spurt I had.
Tamalyn lee
August 13, 2018Awww! First of all, your baby boy is so adorable! All of the items are so helpful to have – so many are just too cute and make me want another baby! I’m especially curious about that Vichy serum. Gotta look into that! Take care!!
Aditya
August 13, 2018WOW just WOW … this is absolutely informative for Fourth Trimester. I honestly did not know. I honestly thought 4th Trimester is when your child is ready to walk and go to school and by the looks of it, it starts earlier than that. The products and detail is very helpful and I think the journey will be much easier for every mom and their child if they follow along these pointers! Thank you.
robin rue
August 13, 2018When my kids were teething I gave them a frozen wetcloth to chew on. My mom used it on me and my siblings and my boys loved it, too.
Alli Smith
August 13, 2018My grandson is teething and he needs that fruit teether. Your baby is adorable and you have some great must-haves for that 4th trimester.
Cris
August 13, 2018Oh the pictures are too cute! There are so many interesting things about kids that I did not know about! This will be really helpful for young moms!
Glenda Cates
August 13, 2018My niece is having a new baby soon and I will be sharing your post with her as I know there are items in here she can use. Along with ones, we can get her for her Baby Shower my mother in law is throwing her.
Wendy
August 13, 2018What an adorable baby! These products look great for making baby and mom comfy and well.
Terri Steffes
August 13, 2018I loved the first part of your post. That fourth trimester is so important! Lots of skin to skin and gentle talk and book reading!
Joanna
August 13, 2018Your little boy is so cute and you have thought about everything to offer his the best welcome into this world. He is very lucky to have you as his mom, you have chosen some really useful products for him, especially for his teeth, I know that teething can be a painful time for babies.
Tasheena
August 13, 2018These are all wonderful gift ideas. I can’t wait to purchase these items for my friends and family.
Melissa Chapman
August 13, 2018It is so great that you are bringing that beautiful baby into this world with so many great products. i wish they had all these things when I had my kids over ten years ago.
Jeanette
August 13, 2018What a cutie! With my kiddo is teething night tried anything that would help make him so he would not cry. My niece is actually teething right now in anything that will help my sister-in-law would definitely grab onto
MELANIE EDJOURIAN
August 13, 2018These are great products for the 4th trimester. I never saw washable nursing pads in shops when I was breastfeeding – that’s a shame as I would have loved to use them instead of the disposable ones.
Monidipa
August 13, 2018Aww, your baby boy is so adorable. This post will definitely be very helpful to those undergoing pregnancy or planning to have one. Very informative, you have described very useful products.
What Corinne Did
August 13, 2018Your son is so adorable! Cutie pie. It must be quite an experience for the mum to make the transition and for the baby too of course. The goodies look perfect to help!
Amber Myers
August 13, 2018I like your list of stuff here! I remember these days when my kids were tiny. I went through lots of nursing pads.
Bella and Dawn at Dear Mummy Blog
August 13, 2018My mummy hid herself away for the fourth trimester! It was bliss! Hard to resurface though!
Laura Dove
August 13, 2018AH WHAT GORGEOUS ITEMS TO MAKE THAT FOURTH TRIMESTER GO WELL. HE IS SO ADORABLE, IT HAS MADE ME SUPER BROODY!!
Laura
August 13, 2018The fourth trimester needs more respect, it is such an important time for mum and baby, where both are connecting and mum is recovering from the birth. I really wish babymoons were more a thing here in the UK.
Pam
August 13, 2018The “fourth trimester” right after baby is born is the hardest. It’s so weird transitioning from growing a baby to actually being responsible for the care and keeping of one.
Suzanne Melton
August 13, 2018Acknowledging and embracing the “fourth trimester” is so important to a child’s development. What a wonderful post of suggestions for a new mommy.
prabashi
August 13, 2018awww such a cute baby,. i wish i had known about the nursing pads for my kids. i used to tuck in tissues 🙁
Carol Cassara
August 14, 2018I love how these items are good for the baby or the mommy. They both need the support we can give. It’s not easy for both moms and babies to transition from pregnancy to birth and these are going to help!
Kris Morgan
August 14, 2018Things sure have changed since I was a new mom 40 years ago! Good information for new moms.
blair villanueva
August 14, 2018time flies so fast and your little boy grows so fast as well! He looks adorable 😀
I’m curious about your new serum!
Nabanita Dhar
August 14, 2018I love what you said about taking it slow and not to take pressure from the society,
And also your baby is really adorable. I will see if the products are available in India to gift to some of my friends.
Ricci
August 14, 2018Your son is adorable and that serum sounds AMAZING! I need to try some ASAP!!
Arnab Majumdar
August 14, 2018They look so adorable. The information is worth knowing, will be helpful for any future parents
kumamonjeng
August 14, 2018It is my first time to learn about fourth trimester! This can be another challenging stage for both the mom and baby. Glad you have share some of the important tips here. VICHY LIFTACTIV VITAMIN C SERUM look like a good product and I wonder if it is only for mom after giving birth? Or anyone can use it to make their skin glow.
Rhian Westbury
August 14, 2018I’d have never thought about the fourth trimester but I bet you get a lot of people wanting to give you advice which you didn’t ask for. Your baby is so cute x
Melanie williams
August 14, 2018You are right, so much pressure from society these days. However all these gifts would make life a little sweeter for a mummy to be x
Karen Morse
August 14, 2018It’s so nice to have everything you need especially when you’re nursing. I think these items are great and they’re definitely going to make a new mom’s life easier!
Namra
August 14, 2018What a cute kid on the photos! I don’t know anything about trimesteret and don’t have any babies on the way but would love to share this post with my pregnant friends. I think it is important to talk about social pressure and anxiety so it’s great that you do that!
Chubskulit Rose
August 14, 2018His smile is very contagious. All of these tips are helpful especially for first time parents.
Kara
August 14, 2018I have heard this banded about a few times now and it makes sense. The transition to new parents is one of the hardest parts as the sheer exhaustion takes hold
Farrah less
August 14, 2018Your baby is so adorable loving the sweet smile. This is so helpful for the new mom out there.
Mellissa Williams
August 14, 2018These all sound like such fantastic products for surviving the fourth trimester with your baby
Vyjay Rao
August 14, 2018The fourth trimester is indeed a time of great adjustment for both the mother and child. As they say along with the child, the mother is also born. They need all the support and understanding and these products help in easing things a bit.
sundeep
August 14, 2018That’s a great combination of text and photos. All ingredients of a great blog post.
Karla
August 14, 2018Totally agree with you! Breastfeeding is hard and it hurts. I’m definitely gonna check out Boobease 100% Organic Nipple Balm and Bamboobies Nursing Pads. This will be useful for me. Great post!
Lisa Favre
August 14, 2018The first year is never an easy one! I remember being sleep-deprived and feeling lonely whenever hubby would go to work for long hours. Wish I knew more about these products – probably would have helped me a lot!
Princess Quinn
August 14, 2018These are all good finds. Pregnancy to motherhood transition is really challenging. Good thing, today’s modern society offer things like this, to help make things easier for us moms.
Becca Wilson
August 14, 2018All of these are such great goodies to have when your little one is first entering the world. I wish there would have been some of this available when my kids were little.
Yeah Lifestyle
August 14, 2018The fourth trimester is so important, building of their formative years. I swore by maternity/nursing clothing and teething products are always handy!
Chris
August 14, 2018I feel like my daughter has been teething for the last year! The teethers definitely help her get through it.
Heather
August 14, 2018My baby isn’t a baby anymore, but adding a C-serum to my skincare routine has changed my life!
Geraline Batarra
August 14, 2018That looks like a nice gift for new moms out there. I will definitely get some of it and give it to my niece who is going to give birth next month I am sure she will like it.
Elizabeth O
August 14, 2018I love the idea of womb to world survival kits. What a great idea and you really suggested some great products indeed.
Monidipa Dutta
August 14, 2018I am not yet a mom but I love reading baby stuff. May be someday I will need it and it will help me
Heather
August 14, 2018So many great products! I miss my girls being this small. Enjoy every second.
Jenn @ EngineerMommy
August 14, 2018That first year is so precious but the time flies so quickly. Take plenty of pictures! It sounds like you got a lot of fun goodies!
Christa
August 14, 2018This is a great collection of items. My youngest is 2, and I already miss the baby phase.
Preet
August 14, 2018Oh my, your baby is so cute and adorable. The last trimeater of my oregnancy was really difficult. Thos post gives so.kuch information and coyld help other pregnant women.
Annalisa Fran
August 14, 2018I absolutely dread all the mommy thing still… I’m happy to know that every mom fears failure and hurting the baby, in some way., knowing this is comforting. Your baby is cute!
Danielle
August 14, 2018I found the fourth trimester really hard due to the lack of sleep. It did get better though.
Nichola - Globalmouse
August 14, 2018What a lovely collection, that serum looks amazing and those nursing pads look great too.
Trina Dinnar
August 14, 2018I really enjoyed reading your post and look forward to reading more from you. Thanks for sharing!
Czjai Reyes-Ocampo
August 14, 2018Your baby is growing up so fast! He’s such a cutie! 🙂
Jojo Hua
August 14, 2018I’ve heard and seen so many great things about Vichy, I think it’s time I give them a try!
Ada
August 15, 2018These all sound like great products for a baby! Your little boy is so cute!
Corina
August 15, 2018I don’t know much about babies as neither I nor my close friends have babies, but one thing I know and that is : I absolutely love the design of your blog. It look so appealing!
Yaya Duran
August 15, 2018I’ve never given birth but I have heard of how difficult the first 3 months of the baby’s life are. These are great ways for a new mummy to get the quality bonding time she needs with her baby and herself. x
Maddy Gutierrez
August 15, 2018These are such good ideas! We are trying for our second and your baby is making me want another even more! So cute!
Emily Leary
August 15, 2018What lovely pics of you and your gorgeous baby! I really like the idea of cotton clothes for little ones and the Oshkosh range sounds great!
leighanne borders
August 15, 2018I love the idea of giving moms some gifts that she can use and appreciate. The pictures of the little one are precious by the way. What a cutie!
Shilpa Bindlish
August 15, 2018These products will make a great maternity stuff for an expectant mommy n the newborn. Thanks for your recommendation.
Fibi
August 16, 2018I dont have baby yet but your tips I will definitely share with my fds. I think it will help them alot
Lisa Rios
August 16, 2018Your baby is so cute! These are great essentials I need to keep in mind.
Kate
August 17, 2018Thank you so much for sharing your journey. Congratulations on your baby and will definitely keep an eye out for this serum. I have stretchmarks from when I lost weight suddenly and this looks handy.
Fibi Drese
August 19, 2018I dont hv kid yet. But it is a very good tips I will definitely share with my fd
Kelly
September 27, 2018Aww, so adorable baby boy! And you of course. Great pictures