Best Baby Products

My list of favorite baby must haves.  If you have any, feel free to comment!

A baby soother.  I like the sleep sheep because it has 4 very nice sounds that are not annoying.  It can also be easily moved from the crib, to the car seat, to the stroller, etc.  It runs for up to 45 minutes.

 

A VELCRO swaddler.  Ava can wiggle out of any blanket no matter how tight.  My favorite is the Summer brand.  Nice soft material, its light weight so it's not too hot, and the velcro is very durable.

Wrist/Ankle Toys.  This is one toy Ava has really liked since she was very young.  She will kick and shake.  It's really the cutest thing!  One rattles and the other crinkles.

Healthy Sleep, Happy Child book.  This book was recommended by so many people.  I love it so far.  At only 6 weeks we are already helping Ava develop sleep routines.  The book also teaches about sleep rhythms and we realized we were doing things wrong.  Like keeping a baby up late thinking they will sleep longer!  Not good!

 Bibs and Burp Cloths.  Trust me, you can never EVER have too many burp cloths and bibs.  We have them everywhere.  My favorites are aden + anais burpy bibs.  They are so soft and gentle on babys soft skin on their face and they are very absorbent.  They are shaped to fit around your neck AND they have little snaps so they double as bibs.  Excellent.

Electric Aspirator.  The "bulb" from the hospital seems so traumatizing to Ava every time I used it.  This is gentle and works great (especially on the loose stuff).  Plus, Ava actually likes having her boogies sucked.  Oh, and it even plays music to soothe and distract baby!

Triple Paste.  This one is a recommendation from others.   First thing that come to mind were Desitin or Butt Paste, but this received rave reviews at my baby shower.

Aquaphor.  Again, the first thing that comes to mind are Johnsons or Aveeno, but I got this at my baby shower.  Awesome!  Babys peel, crack, get little scratches from their nails, and get dry scalp.  This works great on everything.  It can also be used on diaper rash.  I also use the Aquaphor head and body wash.

Batteries.  Stock up because everything needs them!  The soother, swing, bouncy seat, monitor, toys, etc.  They die before you know it so always have some on hand!

Earplugs.  When ever Jonathan takes over, I pop these in and get some much needed REAL uninterrupted sleep.  Makes me refreshed, happier, and a more patient mom!

Hope this helps some new moms, mommies to be, and mommies in waiting!