Having a c-section is no joke. “It’s major surgery!!” said everyone that I ever explained how tough recovery was to. I mean, I know, but I didn’t know until I knew…ya know? My c-section was not planned, so I did not go into this experience with any tools under my belt. The only tool I had was different birthing positions and that sure didn’t help me with C-section recovery…

I don't consider myself "bougie"...in most aspects of life. But as a first-time mom, I've filtered through endless expensive baby products to find the bougie baby registry items actually worth it. From the Newton mattress to the Keekaroo changer, here's what made the cut (and why I think they're worth the splurge).