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by Jenna McCarthy

Mom-o-rama Pretty, practical stuff new mothers will love

growing concerns

Delicate, expecting senses can make pregnancy skin tough to treat. Conceived in London by three skincare-savvy friends, Mama Mio is the answer. The line pampers every overtaxed inch with essential oils chosen for their positive effects on the pregnant mind and body. Darling containers with clever tag lines ("You can never be too rich" body cream and "Aim north not south" bustenhancing moisture mask) create a vanity display that's pretty and witty.

$18 to $35 at mamamio.com.




grab(this) bag

In the past, diaper bags were like minivans: not inherently attractive, but part of the parenting territory nonetheless. Fleurville nixes the boringbaby- bag theory, mixing gorgeous (stain-repellent!) prints, hip hues, and trendy shapes to create functional sacks that are accessories as much as they are necessities. The tri-mode Sling Tote holds all the essentials and can be worn over the shoulder, messenger-style, or attached to your stroller (handy o-rings included). For quick outings, the Escape Pod holds a handful of diapers and wipes as well as your cell phone, lip gloss, and a small toy or two. (After baby abandons diapers, the bag doubles as a clutch or toiletry kit.)

Tote $130; pod $52; fleurville.com
a real gem

When you're breastfeeding, keeping track of feedings is crucial - not to mention tricky. (Keeping tabs on a nursing log isn't much easier.) The Nursing Bracelet™ is a handy, stylish solution. Numbered and colored beads are arranged to represent a 12-hour clock that lets you stay on top of your schedule. Simply snap on the "feeding charm" (included) to mark the time baby's last feeding began. Switch the bracelet from wrist to wrist (the spiral design makes one-hand operation a snap) and you'll always know which side you fed from last.

$29.95 at uniquemums.com.




fab find

want... an adaptable yet sexy nursing bra? try... Bella Materna's Padded Nursing Bra: Seamless, silky cups hide nursing pads and offer breathable and quick-drying comfort. A four-stage closure changes with your body. get one...

in black, white, nude, cocoa, or blue for $64 bellamaterna.com

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