Pregnancy My Pregnant Life Preparing for Baby 12 Pregnancy Gadgets and Products To Make These Nine Months Easier Get ready for a wild nine months ahead with products that will ease your morning sickness, keep you hydrated, and help you actually get some sleep (yes, please!). Before you even think about registering for baby gear, you'll want to have these items on hand for prenatal survival. By Melissa Bykofsky Melissa Bykofsky Instagram Twitter Website Melissa Bykofsky is the Editorial Director of Trends and Features at Parents and oversees the site's digital spotlights, guides, and trend content. Melissa has been on the Parents team since 2017 and was previously an editor at Woman's Day, Redbook, and Marie Claire. She is also a journalism instructor at her alma mater, Binghamton University, and earned her Master's in journalism from Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. Melissa lives in New York City and is mom to an energetic 1-year-old. our editorial guidelines Updated on August 28, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Illustration by Francesca Spatola; Hubble (1); Glowe (1); UpSpring (1) 01 of 12 A Pregnancy Journal Shop Here Unconditional Rosie When I first told my parents the news of my pregnancy, my mom pulled out her pregnancy notebook from 1989. We looked over notes from her doctor's appointments, memories of who she told first, and even old ultrasound pictures of me in the womb. In that moment, I decided to keep track of my own pregnancy the same way. My pregnancy notebook has come with me to every doctor's appointment to track the fetal heartbeat, my weight gain, and any other details the doctors tell me. I also use the notebook to list questions I have for my providers along the way and keep memories of how I feel each week. Price at time of publication: $19 02 of 12 The Roo Prenatal Heartbeat Monitor Shop Here Hubble Connected After my 20-week anatomy scan, I was able to listen to my baby's heartbeat at home using this fetal doppler device. This tiny doppler rests on your lower belly and stays put with an elastic strap. It connects through Bluetooth to an app on your phone so you can record the heartbeat and track the heart rate each week. 03 of 12 Insulated Water Bottle for Daily Hydration Shop Here You'll need to drink a lot of water during pregnancy—six to eight 8-oz glasses, according to experts. Rather than refilling a glass every ten minutes, invest in an insulated thermos, like a S'well bottle, that will keep your water cold all day (because room temperature water might become pretty gag-inducing during that first trimester). 04 of 12 PharMeDoc C-Shaped Pregnancy Pillow Shop Here PharmMeDoc Beginning in the third trimester, doctors recommend you sleep on your left side to help with blood flow to you and the baby. If that's not your preferred sleep style, invest in a C-shaped full-body pregnancy pillow early to get used to the position. The PharMeDoc case is machine washable and 100% jersey-knit cotton and the filling feels just like memory foam. Price at time of publication: $60 05 of 12 Nausea Relief Bracelets Shop Here Sea-Band The first trimester might be a wild ride of nausea and motion sickness, even if you don't leave your couch. I wore these sea bands every night before bed and they helped me fall asleep without queasiness (yes, nighttime sickness is real, too!). The bracelets are drug-free and chemical-free, relying on pressure points to relieve nausea. Plus, they're easily washable and come with a handy travel case. Price at time of publication: $13 06 of 12 Maternity Bras Shop Here Hatch A wireless bra during pregnancy is a must-have. The Hatch Skin to Skin Bra feels like you're barely wearing anything and testers say it is so comfortable they could sleep in it. Plus, you can wear it through postpartum and nursing, too. 07 of 12 Maternity Leggings Shop Here Glowe You will live in leggings during pregnancy, so get a pair (or several) that support your belly and back. Look for ones with a high belly panel so you won't have to keep pulling them up in those later months. The Glowe Maternity Legging will stretch with you through all nine months and postpartum. Price at time of publication: $150 08 of 12 BellyBuds Pregnancy Headphones Shop Here Courtesy of BellyBuds Studies have shown that babies can remember music that was played to them in the womb for up to a year after birth, and that was the motivating force behind Bellybuds. The inventor designed these pregnancy headphones for his wife to use with their first child. Bellybuds have adhesive rings that stick to the belly, a splitter that connects mom to the same music, and a "fixed-safe" maximum volume that doesn't blast the baby. They also fit comfortably under clothing. —Corinne Garcia Price at time of publication: $40 09 of 12 Jacket Extender for Winter Survival Shop Here Extendher Don't shell out hundreds of dollars on a maternity-friendly coat if your pregnancy spans through winter. Instead, look for a belly extender that can zip into your existing puffer. Jacket extenders help keep you warm through winter pregnancies, and can also come in handy if you choose to babywear postpartum since they are big enough to cover you and the baby in your carrier. Price at time of publication: $139 10 of 12 Ginger Drops for Nausea Shop Here UpSpring I drank homemade ginger tea every day of my first trimester (my recipe: peel and slice fresh ginger and boil with lemon slices. Then add cinnamon to taste). But when I was on the go, these ginger drops were a lifesaver. Each drop has ginger, spearmint, vitamin B6, and lemon. For me, they worked in minutes and helped me get through some uncomfortable car rides. Price at time of publication: $13 11 of 12 Stretch Mark Oil or Lotion Shop Here Bio-Oil I truly believe stretch marks are genetic—you either get them or you don't and no magic cream is going to spare you. However, either way, all the stretching does make you itchy so having a good pregnancy-safe lotion or oil on hand is never a bad idea. I love BioOil—a little goes a long way at keeping your skin hydrated and the smell is not overwhelming for your pregnancy nose. Just remember that it is oil, so give it time to dry before putting on your favorite shirt! Price at time of publication: $17 12 of 12 Workout Gear To Last Through Postpartum Shop Here DuoFit Athleisure is a trend going nowhere fast, so even if you are not breaking a sweat regularly during pregnancy (it's OK to slow down!), you will still want comfortable compression leggings and a sports bra to lounge in. Look for a sports bra that will last you from maternity through postpartum like DuoFit Built Like a Mother's Everyday Nursing Sports Bra that is so comfortable during pregnancy (anti-chafing seams for the win) and has nursing clips for those postpartum workouts. Price at time of publication: $40 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit