Making moves

Lace up your shoes: A baby on the move means a mama on the move!

Scooting, rolling, crawling—there is no denying that their increasing mobility makes your life a bit busier.

Gone are the days when your baby was content to hang out in one place to observe. And, really, who can blame them? With so much to discover, your curious little one’s cognitive skills are booming along with their fine motor skills.

It’s natural to feel as though everything revolves around your baby’s schedule, wants and needs right now. But it’s time for you to think of yourself, mama! Now is the perfect time to treat yourself to something that’ll help you adjust to mom life. Maybe that’s a cozy new outfit (perfect for Sunday morning snuggles), a product that streamlines your beauty routine, or something that’ll motivate you to get back to regular workouts.

As you celebrate the 8-month mark, here are a few helpful items to toss in your shopping cart:

For a little jam session: Bright Starts safari beats

Sitting unassisted offers your baby an exciting new view of the world! Keep them encouraged as they build their sitting endurance with a toy that also introduces colors, musical sounds and more.

$9.99

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For safe exploring: Skip Hop playpen

When your baby constantly wants to play with mama, it can be nice to give yourself a breather. A spacious playpen is a lifesaver when you need to keep them in your sights while crossing some items off your to-do list.

$159.99

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Indestructible dinnerware: Cloud Island plate

As your little one graduates from purees to more traditional dinner time fare, it’s a nice time to introduce plates, bowls and cups—just not your grandma’s breakable dish set.

$5.99

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Follow the leader: Skip Hop crawl toy

It’s a fact that remains true throughout life: Getting moving is easier with proper motivation. If your baby is this close to crawling, give them a bit of extra encouragement with a toy that begs to be chased around the room.

$24.99

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For keeping stairs off-limits: Toddleroo safety gate

Having a baby in the house certainly makes you look at things differently, like those stairs that now feel incredibly hazardous. On the flip side, since permitted people (like you!) will want to access the stairs regularly, it’s helpful to have a gate that’s easy to open with one hand.

$24.99

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For looking cute in your sleep: Stars Above short pajama set

If you’ve spent the past few months sleeping in milk-stained pajamas, you are due for an upgrade, mama. We’re willing to bet that a special someone in your life will approve of this cute set, too.

$21.99

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For supporting your ladies: Auden full-coverage t-shirt bra

Let’s just call it like it is: Your breasts have been on quite a rollercoaster ever since that pregnancy test was positive. Whether you are nursing less frequently or exclusively bottle feeding now, you owe it to yourself to try out some bras that actually fit.

$14.99

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To cover up household odors: Project 62 3-wick candle

One of the quickest, best ways to refresh a space? A candle with your favorite scents. Take a moment to take a deep breath in and exhale any tension— ahh.

$12.99

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If you have to skip that shower: Living Proof dry shampoo

If a day of chasing after your baby means you have to pick between collapsing on the couch or taking a shower, just know we have zero judgment for the camp that goes with dry shampoo.

$23.99

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For the nap time hustle: Merrithew Soft Dumbbells

Running after and picking up your baby is a workout all on its own. But if you also like a little dedicated sweat time for your mental and physical health, a basic set of hand weights is a simple (yet super effective) way to ensure you can squeeze in those at-home workouts.

$18.19

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