Several months ago I listed out what Josh and I should have put on our wedding registry if we could go back in time. Today I am sharing what I would ask for knowing what I know now when we were having our first baby. Here are my favorite nursery, feeding, bath, gear, and health/safety products for baby! After 3 babies I feel like I have a fairly decent idea on what works (and doesn't), what is needed, and what is a waste of money. Some of these items we did register for but most we didn't and discovered them over the last 5 years. Glider: They can be pricey but are so worth the money! Swaddle Blankets/Sleep Sacks: There are lots of different types of these on the market. We bought the muslin swaddle blankets thinking we could swaddle our babies tight enough but it was a 50% chance that they would stay wrapped tight, which is why we ended up with the velcro saddles. I really like the muslin ones as baby grows and no longer needs to be swaddled. Diaper Pail: Best diaper … [Read more...]
Baby Registry Must Haves
It is spring time, which naturally makes me think of babies! Cute, adorable, little tiny babies!!! Now that Caden is almost 10 months old I thought it could be helpful to new or future mama's if I shared what products we really loved and would purchase or put on our registry again. The big price tag items are first. If you have never looked at baby items before be prepared for sticker shock. Baby gear is expensive people. We went with Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30 for 1 reason and that was because it attached safely and securely to both strollers we had purchased. Yes, you read that right. We have two strollers. Regardless of the reason why we bought the Peg Perego, I would highly recommend this carseat for little babies. Caden used this seat for almost 9 months and still uses it in when he rides in Josh's truck. The Britax Marathon is Caden's new ride. This seat is so roomy, designed to be rear or front facing, and can transport your little tiny newborn … [Read more...]
