Say whaaaa!? What is this you say? A blog post that's NOT about fashion? I know, weird right? Well, truth be told... our lives are 99.9% NOT all about fashion. We love it, but our families are what is most important to us. I'll let you in on a little secret, you will be seeing Danielle and I's little munchkins a lot more on here. :)
My little man Beckham will be one year old this month. Its so not fair. He was born 3 months early, so he is still my little baby. He has mastered the skill of crawling and is now saying "mama" "dada" and "baba." We are so proud of our little miracle, he is our hero! In honor of his birthday coming up, I thought id share my top 10 baby items. Most of these, I will never leave the house without. I hope you guys enjoy, and that this helps any new mama's out there struggling to find the right baby items.
1. City Select Jogger Stroller with Doubles Kit-
Pros: I am OBSESSED with my stroller. As some of you might know, my kids are 18 months apart. Having two kids under two can be challenging, but this stroller has been a life saver. We looked at tons of other options, and the one thing I hated most with other double strollers, was the seats that sat underneath the other. For instance the Phil and Ted Dot, GREAT stroller, but so not practical for my situation. I could just imaging Cayman or Beckham constantly kicking the other in the back, or one of them going crazy because they couldn't see anything but the back of a seat. What I like most about my City Select, is that it is so versatile. My boys can sit facing each other, facing away, both facing me, both facing away from me. It is insane how many options it has, and how perfect it is for kids close in age. I also love the amount of storage space, and how smooth the ride it. Another great thing about this stroller is that it is not wide, and is not too long. It moves like a single stroller, fits through all doorways, and doesn't feel like you are trying to move a bus. I can drink a diet coke, and push my stroller one handed at the same time. Did I mention the storage space? I take my stroller grocery shopping and just put the food at the bottom. LOL Yep, its that amazing.
Here's a little video if you are interested in learning more about this amazing stroller!!
2. Petunia Pickle Bottom Cake Diaper Bag
Pros: I love my diaper bag, and that it doesn't actually look like a diaper bag. Ive had mine for almost 3 years, and I still get compliments on it! It has tons of storage space and pockets for cell phone, 2 bottles, 1 front, and 2 easy reach & grab pockets. It also has a fold out diaper changing pad and matching diaper wipe case. This diaper bag was totally worth every penny.
Cons: You cannot wash them. They have to be spot cleaned. :(
3. Chicco Keyfit 30
Pros: We bought this car seat because it had the highest safety rating. Enough said. :)
Cons: None
4. Dr. Brown's Bottles
Pros: Some say that bottles do not make a difference on whether or not your baby has gas. Well, I beg to differ. While Beckham was in the hospital, he would start spitting up his milk because he had so many air bubbles. Even if I burped him right away. :( I brought my supply of Dr Brown's bottles to the NICU, and he stopped spitting up as much.
Cons: There are a lot of parts, and you need to take everything apart to thoroughly clean them. It also requires a special wire cleaner that I constantly lose. haha
5. Aden + Anais Blankets
Pros: Oh gosh, I could go on and on about these. They are soft, breathable, and the perfect blankets for swaddling. Beckham is 8 months corrected, and still falls asleep when I swaddle him in these blankets after a warm bath.
Cons: None
6. Johnsons Antibacterial Wipes
Pros: If you are a germ freak like me, you will love these. They are safe for babies, and smell delightful! I do not leave the house without these.
Cons: I don't really like that they are not organic. (I know, im weird)
7. California Baby Bath Essentials
Pros: I love California Baby, because their shampoo and bubble bath have calming essential oil blends that put my babies right to sleep! I am one of "those" moms that bathes her kids twice a day, so having good bath essentials is a must for me. They are also organic, which I love.
Cons: None
8. Plum Organics Puffs
Pros: Beckham is learning how to feed himself, and puffs are his favorite. I stock up on these every time I make a trip to babies r us, or BuyBuy Baby. They taste yummy (yes i've tried them) and they are organic. So I don't worry about all those stupid GMO's and nasty chemicals they put in food these days.
Cons: Cayman likes to steal them, and also likes to dump them all out on the floor. Yes, that happened today.
9. Wubbanub Pacifier
Pros: I am the queen of losing pacifiers, so when i got this little guy it was a life saver. Beckham loves it because its so soft and plush, and I like it because I can always find it. Win, win!
Cons: None
10. Ellas Baby Food
Pros: I love these because they are perfect for our on the go lifestyle. I spoon-feed Beckham every day, but when I'm on the go these are awesome. Just squeeze them, and feed the baby. Easy peasy. Plus, they are organic and easy to throw in your diaper bag. No spoon required.
Cons: If you're not paying attention, they can squeeze them and get baby food ALL over you. Sorry Dad! ;)
11. Sophie Giraffe Teether
Pros: Beckham loves his Sophie Giraffe. If you've ever been around him, you know how he teeths like no other baby you've ever met. He will bite your hands, drulls all over, and will constantly put things in his mouth just to chew on. I was bouncing him with my foot in his bouncer one night, he rolled over and BIT MY TOE! (gross right?) Well get this, it broke skin. Yeah, he teeths hard! Let just say Sophie is my best friend when he's teething. Plus she's all natural. :)
Cons: None
12. Baby Bjorn Carrier
Pros: Man is this carrier amazing. I have this crappy carrier I bought after I had Cayman. I was naive and thought all baby carriers were the same. Boy was I wrong. Beckham likes to be held 24/7, and there were days I had to carry him in his carrier ALL. DAY. LONG! It got to the point where I couldn't sleep at night, because my back hurt so bad. I mentioned it to a lady in my ward, and she brought over her baby bjorn for me to borrow. All her munchkins had grown out of it. It has made such a difference, and my back doesn't hurt when I wear it. It distributes the weight evening, and my little man loves it! I would definitely recommend this carrier to anyone.
Cons: My sister says its not good for babies hips when you wear them for too long. :(
I hope you all enjoyed my post, and that it helped all you new mommies out there. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment and I will get back to you asap! :)
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