I have been meaning to make a list of a few of my favorite
essentials for babies/kiddos. I finally sat down and compiled a list of
products that are my go-tos and if you’re having a baby, will most likely
receive from me :)
Boogie Wipes: These are a must for cold season, well, any
season for that matter! We always have at least one package floating between
home, the car and daycare.
Aden + Anais- At first, I was going to rave about
these -which are the best! But then I said, “Oh wait, these are amazing too!” These can be used as a swaddler or blanket
and they are soooo soft and come in great patterns/colors. So, I think it’s
safe to say that you can’t go wrong with any product from this line.
Honest Company- We started trying a few
of Honest products when I saw a great deal on Zulily. I ordered the shampoo and
conditioner and my obsession grew from there. You can imagine my excitement
when they started selling their products at Target. We have since purchased healing balm and diaper rash cream. And both are winners. We also love their diapers for long
trips away from home when we don’t want to use cloth diapers.
Babylegs: Even if you don’t use cloth diapers I
think every little man or lady needs a pair of these. They are just so darn
cute. And they can rock them with just a T or onesie. No messin’ with pants
business here! Also, this site offers great deals- I wait until I can get the
deal that you buy 5 and only pay shipping and handling, I think it amounted to
$12.
Picture of Saidey rockin her babylegs:
Petunia Pickle Bottom Diaper Bags: These are a little pricey
but I believe are well worth the money. I can’t tell you how many diaper bags I
have purchased on the quest of finding THAT perfect one. I think I found it in
this one. It has the ability to be turned into a backpack and it’s built with a
removable diaper pad. Just to give you an idea of its roominess- we can fit a wetbag with a few cloth diapers, wipes container and wipe solution as well as a nursing cover and a few
other essentials. (extra change of clothes etc.) and we have plenty of room. And it comes in some awesome
patterns/colors- which is a pretty important aspect, if you ask me :)
Ergo Baby Carrier- I am a proponent of any baby carrier,
actually. Currently, we have an ERGO carrier, Maya ring sling and two wraps. I
plan on writing a separate post about the benefits of baby wearing another day
but I like to talk about it whenever I can too! :)
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Babywearing for the win!!
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The lil babe and her blankie- can't see it well but obviously it's her favorite! :)
BumGenius 4.0 Diapers- When we decided to cloth diaper, we did
a lot of researching and with help from a few people decided to take the leap
and purchase a small amount of these diapers. When Saidey was born, we waited
until she was about 4-6 weeks old and we have not looked back since. We love
these diapers- the ease of them, the look, the durability. Again, the benefits
of cloth diapering should be a separate post. Little Padded Seats in Valley
West Mall is a great place to start looking at cloth diapers as they offer a
class as well as opportunity to look at the diapers all in one spot. They also
have carriers you can try on before you buy. We love being able to support local businesses whenever we can.
My, what a fluffy bum you have!
Amber Necklace: When Saidey was around 4 months, we decided to
jump on the amber necklace train. Now, at 17 months, that thing is still strung
around her neck. We got ours at Little Padded Seats.
We have noticed a difference in drooling, irritability, and
sleep patterns when she doesn’t have it on. It may be all in our heads or she
may just be a really happy teether but regardless, that thing is staying on!
So, there ya have just a few of my favorite things! Now, tell me, what are yours?!