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10 Things you can wear when it’s too hot to be pregnant 🔥

No, summer is not quite over yet. Especially if you're pregnant.

10 Things you can wear when it’s too hot to be pregnant 🔥

While fashion editors and influencers might already be talking about how to layer for fall, it's 110 degrees in California and in the mid-80s in New Jersey, so no, summer's not quite over yet. And if you're thinking It's too hot to be this pregnant, I get it.

While I'm not currently pregnant, I still vividly remember the discomfort and sweat that comes with these hot and sticky late summer days. Pregnant mamas everywhere are probably wondering how they're going to get through these next few weeks feeling comfortable + cool.

Well, I've got you covered. Here are my favorite things to wear when you're pregnant and it's too hot to wear clothes.

GLOWE BFF t-shirt

GLOWE BFF T-Shirt

Who needs pants? I think if you're staying home and no public eyes are peeking, this t-shirt and some underwear are all you need to stay cool, mama. It's super soft and flowy, so it won't stick to your skin.

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Stowaway effortless dress

STOWAWAY COLLECTION MATERNITY Effortless Dress

"Effortless" is my wardrobe mantra, and this dress makes it so easy to look good. I love the racerback style and the asymmetrical hem just adds a little something that brings the whole look up a notch.

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Oriane Emily dress

ORIANE Emily Dress

If you have no choice but to leave your house and must dress up (ugggh) this one is a gamechanger. It has pockets(!) and the perfect pleat that helps the dress drape beautifully right over your baby bump. (Psst, I love this one for postpartum, too.)

$38
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GLOWE Hide + Peek dress

GLOWE Hide + Peek Dress

If sleeves on a dress still feel like too much fabric, I love this stylish elevated version of a tank dress, perfect in LBD form.

$49
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GLOWE Hide + Peek tank

GLOWE Hide + Peek Tank

I love this tank for a few reasons—the leopard print! The two tier style!—but my favorite reason is that this is just super breathable. The best part is that it will last you well into postpartum. It has a mesh nursing layer for easy access to the ladies if you decide to breastfeed. Pair it with my favorite shorts, below.

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1822 Vintage denim bermudas

1822 DENIM Vintage Denim High Rise Bermuda Shorts In Gigi

When I was pregnant, I didn't feel comfortable in short shorts, so Bermuda shorts were my go-to cut. Love this one because it has a full belly panel and just the right amount of distressing.

$52
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Stowaway Knock Out dress

STOWAWAY COLLECTION MATERNITY Knock Out Dress

When it's too hot to think this t-shirt dress comes to the rescue. It's a V-neck, which is endlessly flattering, stretchy made with both lycra and cotton, and it has cute enough detailing that people will think it took way more effort than it actually did to get dressed.

$75
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Belly Bandit Anti Bra

BELLY BANDIT Anti Bra (Scoop Neck)

No joke, but the name alone makes me want this for any pregnant friend this summer. It's wire-free, super soft and has a comfortable scoop neck. I love pairing it with the panties below.

$47
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Proof maternity panty

PROOF Everyday Maternity Panty

A good pair of underwear is high on my comfort list in general, but even better when they have a hidden bonus. This underwear has built-in leak protection and is super breathable and anti-microbial. Grab one for every day of the week.

$25
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Chooka Paige sandal

PAIGE SANDAL - BLACK

When it's hot and your feet are swollen, you need a comfy pair of sandals that require no effort but still look good. That's why I love these leather sandals with crisscross styling. The cork design and the slight platform give you a little boost when you need it, mama.

$49.99
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8 breastfeeding and pumping supplies you need for your lifestyle

Round out your pumping arsenal, mama

By its very nature, motherhood requires some lifestyle adjustments: Instead of staying up late with friends, you get up early for snuggles with your baby. Instead of spontaneous date nights with your honey, you take afternoon family strolls with your little love. Instead of running out of the house with just your keys and phone, you only leave with a fully loaded diaper bag.

For breastfeeding or pumping mamas, there is an additional layer of consideration around when, how and how much your baby will eat. Thankfully, when it comes to effective solutions for nursing or bottle-feeding your baby, Dr. Brown's puts the considerations of mamas and their babies first with products that help with every step of the process—from comfortably adjusting to nursing your newborn to introducing a bottle to efficiently pumping.

With countless hours spent breastfeeding, pumping and bottle-feeding, the editors at Motherly know the secret to success is having dependable supplies that can help you feed your baby in a way that matches lifestyle.

Here are 9 breastfeeding and pumping products to help you no matter what the day holds.

Customflow™ Double Electric Breast Pump

Dr. Brown's electric pump

For efficient, productive pumping sessions, a double electric breast pump will help you get the job done as quickly as possible. Quiet for nighttime pumping sessions and compact for bringing along to work, this double pump puts you in control with fully adjustable settings.

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Hands-Free Pumping Bra

Dr. Brown''s hands free pumping bra

Especially in the early days, feeding your baby can feel like a pretty consuming task. A hands-free pumping bra will help you reclaim some of your precious time while pumping—and all mamas will know just how valuable more time can be!

$29.99
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Manual Breast Pump with SoftShape™ Silicone Shield

Dr. Brown's manual breast pump

If you live a life that sometimes takes you away from electrical outlets (that's most of us!), then you'll absolutely want a manual breast pump in your arsenal. With two pumping modes to promote efficient milk expression and a comfort-fitted shield, a manual pump is simply the most convenient pump to take along and use. Although it may not get as much glory as an electric pump, we really appreciate how quick and easy this manual pump is to use—and how liberating it is not to stress about finding a power supply.

$29.99
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Nipple Shields and Sterilization Case

Dr. Brown's nipple shields

There is a bit of a learning curve to breastfeeding—for both mamas and babies. Thankfully, even if there are some physical challenges (like inverted nipples or a baby's tongue tie) or nursing doesn't click right away, silicone nipple shields can be a huge help. With a convenient carry case that can be sterilized in the microwave, you don't have to worry about germs or bacteria either. 🙌

$9.99
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Silicone One-Piece Breast Pump

Dr. Brown's silicone pump

When you are feeding your baby on one breast, the other can still experience milk letdown—which means it's a golden opportunity to save some additional milk. With a silent, hands-free silicone pump, you can easily collect milk while nursing.

$14.99
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Breast to Bottle Pump & Store Feeding Set

After a lifetime of nursing from the breast, introducing a bottle can be a bit of a strange experience for babies. Dr. Brown's Options+™ and slow flow bottle nipples were designed with this in mind to make the introduction to bottles smooth and pleasant for parents and babies. As a set that seamlessly works together from pumping to storing milk to bottle feeding, you don't have to stress about having everything you need to keep your baby fed and happy either.

$24.99
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Washable Breast Pads

washable breast pads

Mamas' bodies are amazingly made to help breast milk flow when it's in demand—but occasionally also at other times. Especially as your supply is establishing or your breasts are fuller as the length between feeding sessions increase, it's helpful to use washable nursing pads to prevent breast milk from leaking through your bra.

$8.99
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Breast Milk Storage Bags

Dr. Brown's milk storage bags

The essential for mamas who do any pumping, breast milk storage bags allow you to easily and safely seal expressed milk in the refrigerator or freezer. Dr. Brown's™ Breast Milk Storage Bags take it even further with extra thick walls that block out scents from other food items and feature an ultra secure lock to prevent leaking.

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This article was sponsored by Dr. Brown's. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Motherly and mamas.

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Motherly editors’ 7 favorite hacks for organizing their diaper bags

Make frantically fishing around for a diaper a thing of the past!

As any parent knows, the term "diaper bag" only scratches the surface. In reality, this catchall holds so much more: a change of clothes, bottles, snacks, wipes and probably about a dozen more essential items.

Which makes finding the exact item you need, when you need it (read: A diaper when you're in public with a blowout on your hands) kind of tricky.

That's why organization is the name of the game when it comes to outings with your littles. We pooled the Motherly team of editors to learn some favorite hacks for organizing diaper bags. Here are our top tips.

1. Divide and conquer with small bags

Here's a tip we heard more than a few times: Use smaller storage bags to organize your stuff. Not only is this helpful for keeping related items together, but it can also help keep things from floating around in the expanse of the larger diaper bag. These bags don't have to be anything particularly fancy: an unused toiletry bag, pencil case or even plastic baggies will work.

2. Have an emergency changing kit

When you're dealing with a diaper blowout situation, it's not the time to go searching for a pack of wipes. Instead, assemble an emergency changing kit ahead of time by bundling a change of baby clothes, a fresh diaper, plenty of wipes and hand sanitizer in a bag you can quickly grab. We're partial to pop-top wipes that don't dry out or get dirty inside the diaper bag.

3. Simplify bottle prep

Organization isn't just being able to find what you need, but also having what you need. For formula-feeding on the go, keep an extra bottle with the formula you need measured out along with water to mix it up. You never know when your outing will take longer than expected—especially with a baby in the mix!

4. Get resealable snacks

When getting out with toddlers and older kids, snacks are the key to success. Still, it isn't fun to constantly dig crumbs out of the bottom of your diaper bag. Our editors love pouches with resealable caps and snacks that come in their own sealable containers. Travel-sized snacks like freeze-dried fruit crisps or meal-ready pouches can get an unfair reputation for being more expensive, but that isn't the case with the budget-friendly Comforts line.

5. Keep a carabiner on your keychain

You'll think a lot about what your child needs for an outing, but you can't forget this must-have: your keys. Add a carabiner to your keychain so you can hook them onto a loop inside your diaper bag. Trust us when we say it's a much better option than dumping out the bag's contents on your front step to find your house key!

6. Bundle your essentials

If your diaper bag doubles as your purse (and we bet it does) you're going to want easy access to your essentials, too. Dedicate a smaller storage bag of your diaper bag to items like your phone, wallet and lip balm. Then, when you're ready to transfer your items to a real purse, you don't have to look for them individually.

7. Keep wipes in an outer compartment

Baby wipes aren't just for diaper changes: They're also great for cleaning up messy faces, wiping off smudges, touching up your makeup and more. Since you'll be reaching for them time and time again, keep a container of sensitive baby wipes in an easily accessible outer compartment of your bag.

Another great tip? Shop the Comforts line on www.comfortsforbaby.com to find premium baby products for a fraction of competitors' prices. Or, follow @comfortsforbaby for more information!

This article was sponsored by The Kroger Co. Thank you for supporting the brands that supporting Motherly and mamas.

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This mom's drawings show a real glimpse into the life of a SAHM

We've never felt so seen.

Kara Western

Becoming a mother has been life-changing. It's been hard, tiring, gratifying, beautiful, challenging, scary and a thousand other things that only a parent would ever understand.

It is these life-changing experiences that have inspired me to draw my everyday life as a stay at home mom. Whether it's the mundane tasks like doing laundry or the exciting moments of James', my baby boy's, first steps, I want to put it down on paper so that I can better cherish these fleeting moments that are often overlooked.

Being a stay-at-home-mom can be incredibly lonely. I like to think that by drawing life's simple moments, I can connect with other mothers and help them feel less alone. By doing this, I feel less alone, too. It's a win-win situation and I have been able to connect with many lovely parents and fellow parent-illustrators through my Instagram account.

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