As I move through this pregnancy I’ve relied on asking my friends who have already been through it for so many recommendations. In fact this weekend we went to look at strollers and while Andrew thought is was aweeeeeeesome to fondle all the gear, I was SO overwhelmed. So I thought why not share some of that brilliant information? I asked four of my stylish, fabulous friends to share some specific favorites and tips! Founder & Creative Director of Two Penny Blue (and one of my besties), mom to sons Jack and Drew. Jeans: AG JeansTees/ Tanks: Liz Lang for Target or Monrow Bras/ Underwear: Cosabella Never say Mommie Bralette , Never Say Maternity HotPant (don’t mind the TERRIBLE names!) Dresses: Definitely a Black Ruched Maternity Tank Dress by Ingrid & Isabel – a tank dress is so comfortable and easy to dress up with heels and some jewelry or down with some flats and a denim jacket. Swimwear: Liz Lange for Target has some cute pieces that won’t break the bank, I like to keep is classic and black.
Add a great coverup and big sunglasses. Belly Product: Elasticity Belly Oil by Belli or Clarins Tonic Body Treatment Oil – both work great and are 100% safe for baby. Anything specific beauty-wise that you loved during this time: Clarisonic and Belli Anti-Blemish Face, Zoya or SCOTCH (chemical free) nail polish, Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Face Oil Pre-Natal Vitamin: New Chapter Perfect Prenatal Favorite Drink: Fruit-Infused water (great with fresh fruit or lemon&mint) or occasionally Izze for some carbonation. This is great for making infused waters. Favorite Snack/ Craving: I’d always carry individual packs of almonds and Bumpboosters Pregnancy cookies in my purse just in case Baby Carrier: Baby Bjorn Carrier One Founder of the blog Sacramento Street & interior designer, mom to son Jackson. Jeans: Paige Skinny Jeans Tees/ Tanks: V-neck Tee by Liz Lange for Target– I wore these almost every day! Belly Product: Honest Belly Balm
Anything specific beauty-wise that you loved during this time: I started using all organic products by True Botanicals – they are a dream! Workout: Pre-natal Pilates – it kept everything toned and although I didn’t feel like going afterwards I felt more energized. Favorite Drink: Cranberry juice Stroller: Uppababy Cruz – it’s the perfect city stroller. Lightweight and easy to fold. Get the infant insert! Bob Revolution – we use this stroller for running and when we go on long walks. Car Seat: Maxi-Cosi Meco – it’s nice and basic. Baby Carrier: Beco Gemini Carrier – tons of girlfriends recommended this carrier, I love it. Doesn’t hurt my back and it’s all black. Founder of the Chic Child blog (great source for amazing kids clothes) , mom to daughters Sloane, Emelia and Presley (twins!) Jeans: Any kind of skinny jean, these change year to year (and pregnancy to pregnancy) Tees/ Tanks: Pea in the Pod ribbed (had in every color) and James Perse (non-maternity)- the key to a good tank is it being long!
Leggings: Faux-leather from Hatch Bras/ Underwear: Elle McPherson Intimates – loved her nursing bras even while pregnant. I wore my Cosabella thongs all through my pregnancies (and then had to throw them out after due to them being stretched out!). Bela Bum Bum is also amazing for underwear/ bras/ PJ’s. Dresses: Loved maxis for summer, for special events I’d just buy up a size or two of whatever I wanted to wear. Hatch Collection makes my favorite top to bottom maternity line (works just as well for after baby when you aren’t back to pre-baby size yet).I love a pregnant belly on display on the beach! Belly Product: Tata Body Oil and coconut oil. Anything specific beaauty-wise that you loved during this time: Blow outs- with my twins I could barely stand up through blow drying my own hair. Mani-pedis are a nice luxury too. Workout: Yoga with my twins Presley and Emelia and pilates with Sloane. Pre-Natal Vitamin: I could barely swallow vitamins, so a chewable/gummi multi.
Stroller: I love my Bugaboo, but then I became partial to the City Select Double Stroller. A nice big stroller with a bassinet is best for walks in the beginning and then a base that works with your car seat for later. And I love the Maclaren umbrella stroller for traveling and trips into the city. Car Seat: Britax Chaperone (make sure it works with your stroller) Baby Carrier: Beco- it’s the easiest to use and best for your back. Founder of the blog Apartment 34 and Apartment 34 Media, mom to son Carter. Jeans: Jbrand, Asos, Genetic Denim Tees/ Tanks: Storq, Hatch and over-sized versions of my usual faves like Everlane and Heidi Merrick Leggings: Gap body, lululemon (sized up) and Jcrew maternity pants. Bras/ Underwear: I didn’t need different ones than normal, but now I love Ingrid & Isabel nursing bras and tanks! Dresses: Hatch and amazing full length jersey tank dresses from Old Navy Belly Product: African Botanics for belly oil and moisturizers.
Anything specific beauty-wise that you loved during this time: Tata Harper and Pacifica for natural skincare. Aesop for hair and bath products. One Love Organics (moisturizers and lotions). Workout: prenatal Pilates and yoga – went all the way up to 42 weeks! And tons of walking, especially walking hills. It is San Francisco after all. Best Baby Book/Guide You Read: the only book I read before I gave birth was Bringing up Bebe, which I loved. It revealed how so many of things we’re told we “have to do” are totally cultural – like not eat unpasteurized cheese or even how much weight you should or shouldn’t gain. Stroller: Nuna IVVI Stroller – Obsessed! Car Seat: Nuna Pipa Baby Carrier: Solly Baby Wrap and the Ergo baby front packKids-Bargain-World brings you the hottest deals you just won't find on the high street and if you can we guarantee to sell them at a fraction of the cost! Awesome products for mom & baby and also toddlers right up to teenagers.