6 Products That Helped Me Survive As a Working Mom
Hi, I’m Kaitlyn. I work full-time at a large corporation, and I became a mom for the first time last year. Like a lot of women, I spent my maternity leave riding that emotional rollercoaster — overwhelmed, grateful, exhausted, in love. And when it was time to go back to work, I was hit with the reality: how do I do both?
Between pumping logistics, sleep deprivation, and trying to be present at work and at home, I knew I needed some smart tools to help bridge the gap. I wasn’t looking for trendy extras — just things that made me feel more prepared, less scattered, and more confident as I stepped into this next phase.
Here are 6 products I genuinely loved — and still use — as a working mom.
1. Comotomo Baby Bottles
These soft, silicone bottles were a hit with my baby when we introduced them just before I returned to work. He was used to nursing, but the wide nipple and easy grip made the transition smooth — which meant fewer bottle strikes during work hours and less guilt on my end.
2. Lo & Sons Catalina Deluxe Tote
This was the perfect pump bag-meets-work bag. It’s big enough to fit my Spectra, laptop, snacks, and emergency onesie (because, life), but still looks polished enough to walk into a meeting. The bottom compartment is great for stashing bottles or milk storage bags discreetly.
3. Dreamland Baby Weighted Sleep Sack
I used this sleep sack during our baby’s 4-month regression, and it was a game changer. The gentle weight helped him settle faster and stay asleep longer — which meant I actually started sleeping again before going back to full-time work. Worth every penny for the sanity alone.
4. Lalo Daily Stroller
I needed a lightweight stroller that could get in and out of my car during daycare drop-off without giving me a shoulder injury. This one folds in seconds, fits in small trunks, and steers like a dream — even one-handed while holding a coffee.
5. Nanit Pro Camera
Being able to peek in on naps while I was in the office gave me so much peace of mind. The Nanit app also tracks sleep patterns and sends alerts, which helped us get into a routine faster. Bonus: I could check in on baby from my desk between meetings without texting our sitter 100 times.
6. Babba — The Bottle Cooler and Warmer
One thing I didn’t expect when going back to work? Just how awkward it would be to store milk after pumping at the office. Office fridges aren’t always reliable (or private), and pumping on the go meant I needed something I could trust to keep milk cold until I got home.
That’s where Babba came in. It’s a portable bottle cooler and warmer in one, and I used it first and foremost as a way to keep pumped milk cold safely — right at my desk, in my bag, or during long commutes. When I needed to warm a bottle later (at home or out and about), it was ready with the push of a button.
Why it worked for me:
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I could cool freshly pumped milk immediately, no fridge required
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Sleek enough to keep on my desk without looking like baby gear
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Reliable for storing and warming bottles during travel or long workdays
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Doubled as a nighttime warmer when I was too tired to microwave anything
It saved me time, stress, and fridge drama — and helped me keep breastfeeding going way longer than I expected. Highly recommend.
