These products are in no certain order and some of them aren’t
items you might use might use past the 4 month mark, but nonetheless, all of
these make my mommy essentials list.
That being said, I have spent countless hours toiling away in stores or at
Amazon (my love) searching for baby products that would make me and my husband’s
life easier. I have a 7 month old, so I won’t have anything listed for toddler
years because I am not there yet. If you have any suggestions for me though at
that point, please chime in!
1. The wubbanub
Once you get past the fact the pacifier is
not removable (that’s the point), you will see this is an ingenious little
product. Not only is it super adorable, and you get all Of Mice and Men when
you see your baby using it, it’s pretty functional. For the ittle wittle babies
it’s a great sleeping aid. If your baby is like mine and just sleeps better
with a binky in their mouth, this works. For when they cannot hold it yet, you can
prop it in their mouth's. It helps them to relax and fall asleep. It’s better
as they get older because they can hold it and play with it at the same time.
Here you go kiddo!
2. Sleep sacks
They have many different names, but look
for the ones that zip up. Being swaddled looks torturous to us, but the babies
love it, let’s just get over it. Yes, some babies aren’t havin that, but for
the majority, it just works. I suggest the zip up because it’s a no brainer and
swaddling to me is just tedious, I don’t have time for that.
3. Cloud B Sleep Sheep
I discovered very early into mommy hood that white noise was
the best invention ever! It has been a key factor into my baby’s talented ability
to fall asleep on her own. It relaxed her in the car when she went through her,
“I hate this car seat” phase and now when she hears it, she knows its bed time.
Any white noise maker will do if you can’t get this one. There are dozens of
free iphone apps I used just as much, if not more.
4. Cloth Diapers
I began using cloth diapers when my baby hit right around 3
months. Before I looked into, I was totally against them, and if you haven’t converted
yet, I was just like you. In your best whiny voice you might think, “They’re gross”,
“Too much laundry”, “Poop in my washing machine!? Umm No”.
Listen up! None of this is true! They are the best thing
ever since sliced bread. The washing is easy and no poop is in your washing
machine honey! They save you tons of money, and best of all you’re keeping your
baby away from the harmful toxins found in your 150 pack of Huggies. They are
so stinkin cute! Once you start, I promise you will become obsessed! Suggestion
for slackers like myself: The Best Bottom Diapering System (this one takes the
fear out of it).
5. Baby food maker
As you will soon learn I am all about calling out toxic
products and avoiding them, especially for my baby. Yes, they have organic baby
food, but it’s prepackaged and some of them have one too many ingredients to
really be safe. Making your own baby food is really worth it. You get to hand
pick your babies nutrients and start off their taste buds early. Who wants a
picky eater? I have a niece that will only eats chicken nuggets and I often
want to talk to her like she isn’t related to me.
6. Baby Carrier
Please, please, please, if you are a new mom-hop on this
train! There are a lot of great baby carriers on the market. Avoid Baby Bjorn-
it will jack your baby’s hips up. My favorites are, The Boba Carrier, The Hava,
The K’Tan and the Ergo. There are actual studies that have been conducted that baby carrying will make your baby cry less and it also adds a big boost to their
vocabulary. Added bonus: if you like to shop, pop the kiddo in there and they
will leave you to it.
I really have tons
more product suggestions, but I think I will individually feature them. I don’t
want to make this post as long as I really could.
I implore you to buy these products. Especially if you are a new mom, they really will make your life much easier.
I implore you to buy these products. Especially if you are a new mom, they really will make your life much easier.
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