Seriously, there are a few things you can't live without when you have a newborn. If I were in charge of the Nobel Peace Prize, the inventors of these things would win hands down and here's why:
Infant Tylenol: Adi had shots today--enough said.
The Boppy Pillow: I'm pretty sure the three of us have ALL had a turn sleeping on this thing. At two in morning it keeps your head from the sunday-school-bob. It saves your arms and hands from total pain and numbness while bottle feeding. AND I can surf the net or update my blog while nursing Adi at 3 a.m. Pretty handy.
Soothie Binkies: Not cute--don't care. It's the perfect shape, she doesn't choke or gag on it, and it's big enough for her to latch on to. There's even a handy dandy handle thingy on the outside that I always end up sticking in my mouth when my hands are full. Plus they smell like vanilla.
The Baby Wrap: This one's from Wrap n' Wear. They look kind of silly, but they hypnotize your baby, I swear. Adi ended up with a cold a couple weeks ago and REALLY wanted to be held. As soon as I'd put her in it she'd fall (and stay) asleep. Plus I could get stuff done. I'm thinking I'll realize it's true value when I have more kids.
The Hammock Tub: The thing has saved our lives. Adi loves her bath. It's the one fail-proof procedure we have for calming her down. This tub has a hammock thingy she can just lay and relax in. Sometimes she even sleeps through her bath. No more slippery-baby juggling.
Quick-Steam Bags: Saves me from boiling bottles, binkies and pump parts. I LOVE these.
Lansinoh Lanolin: Sweet relief my friends, sweet relief.
Pampers Diapers: I'm thinking these embody the difference between boxers and briefs. They're thinner, smaller, and stay closer to the body. They actually fit. The fancy yellow stripe turns blue when it's time for a change. Genius.
Carter's Burp Cloths: They're cute and I love the material. They totally coordinate with the carter's clothes, too. Darling!
Baby Mine Receiving Blankets: Perfect for swaddling. I love them as an around-the-house blanket. Not too warm. Just right. You can't have enough!
So there. I love this stuff. I'm sure I'll think of more. But I love these. Thank you smart people of the world for making my life as a new mom easier! If you have favorites, please comment and let me know!
6 comments:
That is too funny atleast now you can look back and see all the things you liked. Must agree on the Pampers that's all I buy too.
This is so true... I swear Bradlee's boppy was attached to her and to me for that matter. I would put her to sleep in it and then just carry her to her cradle in it, she slept on it for a long time (i think she thought someone was holding her) I finally stopped doing that... I didn't want her to be 16 and sleeping with her boppy. Are you still doing photography?
You are so funny. I love you. I could not agree more, but I'm gonna have to try some of these cool contraptions if I have more. I am amazed about the stuff I don't know about. =) I hope you are soaking up life with Adi. Sounds like you're on cloud 9. Lets get together soon. Love your face. I have to add one thing I love though.....my runt rap. Love love love it. It's so nice and easy, and warm.
You are funny...I'm glad you posted this cause...well, I'm taking notes. Haha...I love baby stuff and I can't wait to get to use them!
Great post! Now you need to get a bumbo from walmart! McCoy loves his! You made me laugh with the utter cream! That stuff works wonders!
I couldn't live without my Phil & Ted's Stroller. But you won't need one of those really until you have more than 1 kid.
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