Here are my Top 5 products (so far) in no particular order.
1. Baby Burpies by Swaddle Designs
I received one set of these on my registry and loved them so much that we got 2 more sets. They are large and soft and have really pretty designs.I'm glad that we have so many (you would not believe how fast she goes through them!) They are way better than any of the other burp cloths that we have. It is IMPORTANT to have a BIG burp cloth. Those small ones are useless. No one needs spit up running down their back or their front!
2. SnugRide Stroller by Graco
So, I was under the impression that I needed one of those bulky stroller systems that has everything that goes together. Luckily, the one that we did get was from a neighbor, so it's okay. However, I had no idea how much I would LOVE this stroller. I recieved mine from my friend April at my baby shower. It's great. Basically it's just the frame of the stroller. The car seat (the one that the baby fits goes in in those big stroller systems) fits prefectly into this frame. The stroller is really light and not bulky at all. The lightness is a must after having a baby! I couldn't carry anything heavier than 10 lbs! They are inexpensive and last as long as the baby is in that infant seat (they guestimate up to 35 lbs).
3. Cradle 'N Swing by Fisher-Price
We didn't have a swing in the beginning but now I can defintetly say it was one of the BEST purchases we made. As I type this, my darling is snoozing sweetly in said swing. It's awesome. The swing we have has 3 positions, so she can swing side to side or front to back. It also has a rotating mobile with a mirror (that she recently discovered) and plays 4 different songs or sounds. We have the "My Little Lamb" theme and it's so cute. The part she sits in has lamb ears! Late in the night, when she refuses to sleep, the swing is a miracle. It also gives her a chance to check out her surroundings and gives me a chance to use my arms! We opted out of the bouncer because of the dogs (and my mom said I hated it!) but I am so happy that we bought the swing.
4. Infant Lounger by Boppy
Speaking of having your hands free and allowing baby to check out their surroundings, this infant lounger is awesome. I have used to so many times! Want to take some pictures?? Plop the baby into the lounger and they are right there for your posing pleasure. I've covered the lounger with a blanket and posed Kaelynn in a mock photoshoot. We sit her on the couch in the lounger next to us. I put her in the lounger at my sister, Scyntha's house on the kitchen table so her crazy dog, Molly can't lick her face. I don't have one of the actual Boppy pillows, but I am extremely pleased with the infant lounger and it's many uses. Definitely a must have!
5. Pump in Style by Medela
I thought about my 5th choice for a while and I decided to go with this because literally, I spend so much time with it, it has become something I can't live without. So, appearently only like 10% of babies come out of the womb with knowledge of how to latch on to breastfeed. Who knew? With all of the pro-breastfeeding advertisments everywhere, one would think that it would be EASIER to do it. I am all for breastfeeding. I understand that breastmilk is EXACTLY what Kaelynn needs and will help her not get sick and be healthy and everything, but seriously, I have felt like giving up so many times! She has SUCH a TINY mouth. She is impatient. She gets frustrated (me too). There are a mulittude of problems that we are having (as a pair) with this whole breastfeeding things. Luckily, we are able to go to a Lactation specialist once a week to learn new techniques and to practice. Hopefully she will catch on soon! So, since she won't latch on, I pump milk for her. Yes, it's a serious chore because I feel like I am always doing it (approx. every 3 hours), but I do it for her. However, back to the product.... this breastpump is awesome. It is electric and it has a battery pack. It's a double pump, which means more milk in less time (plus!) and it has a bag for easy transportation (ie, perfect for when I go back to work.) I bought it with the idea I wouldn't have to USE it until I went back to work, but at least now I know how to use it. I think a pump is great for anyone who is breastfeeding and even though this one is expensive, it's worth every penny. I am very pleased with it. And this way she gets to drink breastmilk and I don't have to be the one who feeds her all the time.
Okay, there's my top 5.
Anyone got anything YOU can't live without?? I'd love to hear it! :)
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