Thanks to our snow/ice day off of work on Friday, Landon and I had a nice, semi-relaxing weekend. We spent some time just hanging out and some time working out and spent a lot of time talking baby. Now that we know it's a little boy, and after looking at the calendar and seeing that June really isn't that far away, I'm starting to get in baby mode--and thankfully Landon's getting there too! We spent some time cleaning out some storage cabinets to make room for baby stuff and began the process of reorganizing the guest room and office to combine the two and make room for a nursery. We're not done yet, but we definitely made some progress, which was fun!
Then, yesterday after church we stopped by Babies R Us, just to look around. We looked at some strollers and looked at some bedding (thought we pretty much already know how we want to decorate the nursery) and just kinda looked around--and left almost just as confused as when we walked in, ha!
So, I just thought I'd ask--any moms out there reading this who have any advice? Anything you have for your baby that you love, that is a must have? Anything that's a waste of money that we shouldn't register for? Any opinions about car seats and strollers? Do you have a brand/kind you love? Did you get a travel system? I'm planning to use a sling, but I'm wondering if getting a travel system would still be worth it? High chairs? Pack n plays? ...
I'd love to hear your thoughts! :)
We got the Eddie Bauer pack & play with bassinet & changing station.... I really like it, but I never once used the changing station or mobile. To me it really wasn't necessary.
ReplyDeleteI don't have a mobile over K's bed which some people think is a crime, but we've never had a problem without one.
I love our Bob/ Graco car seat combo. You know the rest of that story.
The Bumbo is a must.
The Boppy is a must if you are going to breastfeed.
I also recommend the Medela in style double pump. It is expensive, but I think worth every penny. It says that you should buy new & not to use after someone else, so that's what I did, but my friend bought one off of craig's list for $75 & got new tubes, shields, & valves. She's used hers for 9 months & has not had any problems.
Kennedie loves her Wubba Nub pacifier. It is amazing & we've never lost it & she was able to put it back in her own mouth earlier than most babies with other pacifiers. There are TONS of super cute animals you can find- bear, dog, frog, duck, giraffe, longhorn, lamb, etc.... They are like $25- $20 but it was worth every penny in my book. You may have to order online.
I got a plain wooden rocker off of craig's list & painted it black. I have a blanket over the back & a pillow tossed on the back. I have a storage ottoman I got at target for $20. This has been fine for me. If you have the money then the nice BIG comfy rocking recliner type chairs are super comfortable & nice, but my cheap $20 rocking chair has been just fine, & not "uncomfortable."
Love our dark wooden Eddie Bauer high chair.
I don't think a special changing table is necessary. It looks like a waste of money to me. We have a changing cushion pad think sitting on top of a long dresser with diapers inside the top drawer. This has worked AMAZING & when she is done with the baby stage we have a dresser not a wasteful changing station no longer to be used.
Love our Skip Hop Duo black diaper bag. Lots of fun patterns & colors, but everyday I'm thankful that I went with black. I can use it if I ever have a boy baby & Lantz doesn't mind carrying it either. & I don't have to worry about a pattern that I might get sick of. Black will always work out just fine. This bag also seems to be a perfect fit for carrying stuff for K at every stage so far. Not too big & not to small. I like the shoulder bag.
Um- sorry. Kind of a lot of info, but just suggestions that might help.
I tried to give you my thoughts, but it wasn't letting me post all I wanted to...haha. So...I will email them. Jessica had some great ideas. I will email you the rest of what I think. Sorry I couldn't post it on here. Happy registering!
ReplyDeleteI agree with everything Jessica said--the Eddie Bauer collection is awesome because it's for babies but doesn't look babyish-which I love! I also recommend the SwaddleMe--this way you don't have to worry about a blanket covering up your little tyke's nose and mouth. http://www.target.com/Kiddopotamus-Co-Organic-SwaddleMe-Natural/dp/B0015A4FO6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&searchView=grid5&keywords=swaddle%20me&fromGsearch=true&sr=1-2&qid=1297373680&rh=&searchRank=target104545&id=Kiddopotamus%20Co%20Organic%20SwaddleMe%20Natural&node=1038576%7C1287991011&searchSize=150&searchPage=1&searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&searchBinNameList=subjectbin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&frombrowse=0
ReplyDeleteAnd don't wash all your newborn/0-3 month clothes right away... if your baby is much bigger than 8 pounds, you won't get to use any of the newborn clothes. Boo.
Boppy. Get it.
And no one ever tells mommy what to get--get some super comfy yoga pants and long tank tops--they're going to be fabulous while you're still pregnant, and you're going to want something soft and comfy for the weeks after delivery (trust me on this one).
Have fun!