10 ESSENTIALS FOR SURVIVING WINTER WITH A NEWBORN

Winters are rough, especially when days are spent pacing the streets trying to get your newborn to sleep.

If I could re-do having a newborn baby in the winter, these are the items I would be sure to have on hand:

1. The Ergobaby winter weather and rain cover is lined with fleece AND Waterproof to keep your little one (and you) cozy. PRO TIP: babies make incredible body warmers.

2. Bodum Travel Press Coffee machine so you can make the coffee and drink it while your pounding the pavement trying to get your baby to sleep.

3. A Fleece Hand Muff that easily attaches to any stroller.

4. Dr. Barbara Sturm Winter essentials kit will leave your skin feeling un-phased by winters harsh weather.

5. Oversized Arket Puffer to make room for your belly, no matter the size. Pro tip: go a few sizes up to get the baby carrier in there.

6. A coffee holder to carry your essential warm beverage.

7. An extra warm perfect layering peice, essential for body temps constantly fluctuating with hormonal shifts.

8. A warm baby sleeping bag to keep your baby cozy during those long winter walks.

9. Aesop facial lotion with sunscreen, because even though its not hot- the sun is still out there, where exactly I'm not sure.

10. BIG SPLURGE rag & bone winter shearling-lined Leather and rubber ankle boots and perfect for pounding the pavement.