Favorite Thing #1: Sleep Gowns
Pre-Baby H we had received 3 of these as gifts. I never would have purchased these on my own as I did not think they were "cute." However, these were/are WONDERFUL. The snap-up sleepers are nice, but with the gowns you don't have to worry about unsnapping and snapping back up countless times in the middle of the night! Baby H sleeps through the night most nights now, but I still put her in these most nights. And then nights I don't put her in them I'm wishing I did when she decides to wake up at 3 am and I'm stuck unsnapping and snapping.
Favorite Thing #2: Snugabunny Rock and Play Sleeper
Even though we had the cradle all ready to go in our room, Baby H decided she didn't like sleeping on the flat surface! Our pack-and play (see below) has a newborn napper on it which she loved to sleep in for the first few weeks. So after two nights of fighting the cradle, we decided to move the pack-and-play into our room at night. Epic fail: it wouldn't fit through the doorway! "So, just collapse it down," you say. Nope. That newborn napper in a pain in the rear-end to get in and out and it's staying put until we're done with it for good! So, plan B was to find something similar to his hammock-style napper. Enter the Snugabunny. This thing has been a lifesaver. In fact, Baby H is still sleeping in it because I'm afraid of what the night will be like if I put her in the crib!
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Favorite Thing #3: Carter's Blankets
These blankets are great for swaddling. They are not too thick and not too thin. We purchased 2 additional ones a few days after Baby H was born. Currently she likes to try to eat them when she's not sleeping in them. :)
Favorite Thing #4: Boppy Pillow
This is my one favorite nursing item that I'll post on here. I have discovered a few "must-haves" for nursing mommies, but I will save those for private convos. :) This pillow though can also be used to prop baby in a sitting position and for tummy-time as well. Definitely worth the $40.
Favorite Thing #5: Pack-and Play
Not only is this a pack-and-play, it is also a changing table and bassinet (the lovely newborn napper is on the right). This would be worth it just for the changing table. We have a two-story house and it would be really annoying to have to go up and down the stairs every time we need to change a diaper (and trust me, sometimes the diapers only last a minute or two). This version also has a vibrating pack that is currently in the bassinet portion, but can later be moved to the mattress as well. Another great investment!
Favorite Thing #6: Kindle Fire
Ok, I know it's not a newborn item, and I know I said I would only post one nursing product, but I couldn't resist. The Kindle Fire is very handy for feeding time. I can do anything from checking facebook, to playing games, to actually reading books while Baby H is eating.
What are some of your favorite things?
