1. SWING- Lizette loves it and so do we. Normally, she goes to sleep just fine being swaddled and given her pacie. However, when we travel or when she's sick she'll sleep so soundly as long as we put her in the swing. I did buy 75$ worth of batteries for the thing after Christmas when she got sick with a nasty cold and I realized just how much a full night's sleep was worth to me. I WISH it had a plug in option, and if you find one that does please let us know! But, I can't count the times that we've both said, "Man, what would we do without the swing?"
2. Carseat Tent- My friend made this for us and it's SO cute! We used it all the time to protect her from germs. I'll never forget an old lady in the Dr.'s office hobbling over to the carrier, hacking all the way, asking to see the baby, hacking some more, and then asking in a scruffy, harsh voice, "Why you have that baby covered?" Exactly! They're also great for shading the baby on walks or car rides! My friend sells them on an etsy here's a link to her shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SmittenByAPromise. They're a great price! I made one for my sister and spent more making it myself than what she charges!
3. Sound Machine- It's great for drowning out small noises while she sleeps. She's a light sleeper like her daddy! We had a sleep sheep, but I like one that goes all the time.
4. Organic Baby swaddle wrap: http://www.babyearth.com/kiddopotamus-swaddleme-organic-cotton-small.html It's so great because it keeps her swaddled, is SO soft, AND has holes so she can be swaddled in the swing or car seat (which is WONDERFUL).
6. TEA onesies. They fit her so cutely, are so soft, and easy to get on and off for changes. She wears their outfits all the time and I also love the patterns!
7. These Robeez booties seemed like they would be just for fun, but they have been amazing! They stay on her feet, go with any casual outfit, and are like shoes and socks in one! I LOVE LOVE LOVE them!
8. Burp pads from Aware, a company in Colorado. They're amazing! So absorbant, soft, and they fold up so tiny so it's so easy to carry several. http://www.babyworldonline.net/store/shop_product.php?UPC=400000000089
9. Triple fun exersaucer. It is a play mat, the exersaucer and becomes an "S" she can walk around when she starts standing. Lizette has loved this at the first two stages!
11. Organic cotton sheet. It's the softest thing ever!
12. Milk diapers. They're so soft and you can wash and reuse them, instead of buying disposable ones: http://www.milkdiapers.com/
i love favorite baby item lists! i just ordered a carseat cover for myself from the etsy shop. my enthusiasm to make one was not enough to make it happen and i'm sure she'll do a much better job than i would. thanks for posting your list! (:
ReplyDeleteYay! I know you'll LOVE it too! And, for me it was cheaper to buy hers than the one I made so it's a win win!
ReplyDeleteRebecca, you are too sweet :) Thank you so much! Because of you, I sold my fist car seat canopy on etsy! Who hoo! Thank you thank you!
ReplyDeleteLOVE swaddle wraps! The best ever! And bumbo's are Amazing! haven't stopped using mine since london was about 9 week old :) Constant use!