The 5 health and wellness trends making life easier for moms in 2023

The Tend Prenatal comprises 27 essential nutrients and an equivalent of 8 servings of fruits and vegetables, all wrapped up in a convenient bar form that’s ideal for on-the-go or to be stashed in your nightstand for when nausea strikes. The best part? You don’t have to take it with food, because it is food. 

“You turn to the ingredients list and it begins with organic cashew butter and ends with non-gmo microalgae oil. Most nutrient dense bar. No filler. It’s all about the quality and Tend gets it,” says reviewer MJ M.

Just two tablespoons of this berry-flavored blend will get you a potent serving of 20 different nutrients, plus ginger root extract, a slew of trace minerals and hesperidin, a citrus-based bioflavanoid that’s helpful for fighting inflammation. Stir your serving into smoothies or sip it with breakfast. Note that this formula doesn’t contain iron, which may be helpful in pregnancy and postpartum, so talk to your birth provider about adding in an extra liquid iron supplement, too.   

Needed’s vanilla-flavored powder offers lots of options: Froth it into your oat milk, warm it up in your decaf coffee or blitz it into a smoothie–your choice. And when you don’t have time to whip up a blended bev, you can opt for an alternate route: Needed also offers the option of switching between the powder and two forms of prenatal vitamins: a comprehensive multi in eight daily capsules or a just-the-essentials version in three daily capsules. You can build the plan that works for you. 

Genexa’s Kids’ Pain & Fever formula rivals that of Children’s Tylenol, but it’s made without dyes, artificial sweeteners, artificial preservatives or fillers. Containing just six ingredients (acetaminophen, organic agave syrup, organic blueberry flavor, citrus extract, non-GMO flavor and purified water), it’s both kid- and parent-approved. 

“So glad I was able to order this directly from the company when all the shelves at stores were bare. I always purchase dye free children’s Tylenol. This is much better,” says reviewer Barbari.

Billed as a sustainable medicine system, Cabinet will send you a set of refillable glass pill and capsule containers with magnetic labels and child-resistant caps, and then you can set up a subscription for your go-tos to arrive in compostable refill pouches. From sleep aids to allergy relief to cold and flu and even lactose support, Cabinet has your adult health needs covered. 

Beloved for their chic bandage designs, Welly has broadened its scope to include over-the-counter medications and supplements. Their Daytime Cold & Flu Reliever tops our list for what it contains as much as what it omits: Free from talc, dyes, parabens and artificial flavors, you’ll feel good about taking it yourself or offering it to your tween or teen—and then once it kicks in, you’re bound to feel even better. 

If you’re regularly turning to antacids for that pesky pregnancy heartburn, Wonderbelly is here for you. Talc- and dye-free with no artificial sweeteners, it’s a gentler way to calm your belly woes. And in flavors like watermelon mint and strawberry milkshake, they go down easy, too. 

It might sound strange to sip on Jerusalem artichoke inulin first thing in the morning, but Velty blends it with decaf instant coffee to delicious effect—tasting notes include chocolate. All that prebiotic plant fiber can help support your microbiome (2 grams of fiber in your morning cuppa? Color me impressed), while adaptogens like reishi and lion’s mane boost brain power for a buzz without the caffeine-related crash.

The humble lupini bean, a jarred staple in Italian delis, is finally getting its time to shine. The surprisingly portable snack packs a punch of protein and fiber, filling you up between meals and ideal for post-workout fuel. The shells are edible (remember: fiber!) and they have a mild, slightly tangy taste that pickle and olive fans will love. I’m partial to the Garlic & Rosemary flavor.

I’m thrilled my kids still love seaweed snacks even though they’ve eschewed so many other foods they used to willingly eat. The Daily Bites from Rootless feel like the grownup version. In flavors like Double Strawberry and Orange Pistachio, they’re a nutrient-dense little luxury you’ll start to look forward to (and there’s 1 gram of fiber in each bite!).

I credit this modern alarm clock with helping me shift my own bedtime routine to the earlier side. Once you set a daily bedtime reminder, the Loftie lullaby will play, signaling it’s time to start slowing down. The built-in sound baths, breathwork and playlists also help create a calming environment—no screens required—which means you can officially tuck your phone into your nightstand for a little separation. 

This portable little lamp is pricey, but it’s a small luxury that’s totally worth it. I look forward to the dimmable, soft warm light that mimics a candle (sans smoke!) ensconcing my room each night. And I adore the wind-down feature, where the light slowly fades out over 45 minutes—perfect for those nights when you fully intend to read in bed but pass out after one page. If you want to wake it up, just flip it over or wiggle it! You can also use the app to have it serve as your own personal sunrise in the a.m.