Babes need stuff. Lots o stuff. Monitors, swings, play yards, blankies, binkies, diapers, lovies, blah blah blah… But how do you know what the right stuff is?
Well, you could ask NKOTB…
But let’s be real, NKOTB are not necessarily known as authorities on parenting, nor are they terribly accessible to the every day momma.
So, instead you could ask a mom of two {fabulous} little boys. Before having Jonah, you may remember me blogging about things I’d purchased in prep for the peanut and asking what people can’t live without. And now that we’ve been deep in the trenches again with a newbie, I have a revised list of sought after stuff for the Brehm boys. Some of the items are repeats but it’s because they have been tried and true through two!
Here is just some of the stuff we are crushin’ on at Casa de Brehm…
Aden and Anais Swaddle blankets – My friend Jess told me that these were a must-have before I had Jonah {they were non-existent, to my knowledge, when we bore B} and I was gifted the Super Star swaddler from another good friend {thanks, Carissa!} and I LOVE it. It’s just the right weight … especially for the summer months. And while we don’t swaddle our little Jonah bug too often, it’s great for a car seat snuggler and it washes up just as soft as it started. If only these blankets were about 12 times larger, I would use them for my sheets. But, alas…
My Little Lamb Cradle n Swing – We registered for this swing for Barrett {and were gifted it from gma and gpa B}, based only on aesthetics {I didn’t want anything that looked to “kid” … HA!} and it once again continues to be a winner {winner chicken dinner}. I love that it can swing either front to back or side to side and I love the cradle design. And while every so often, the music sounds a little wonky, we’ve not once changed the batteries in all the time we’ve had it running under our roof.
JJ Cole Diaper Caddy – We keep this little puppy in the living room and I think it’s freakin’ fantastic. Not only is it cute and sleek, it’s also quite handy dandy. Complete with a spot for dipes, wipes, a pocket for a changing pad and a drawer for diaper cream, this caddy is a catch.
Baby Bjorn Synergy – For Barrett, we were fortunate enough to borrow a Bjorn from our friend, Melissa. For Jonah, grandma and grandpa E offered to purchase us our own complete carrier. We chose the new stylin’ Synergy because of its extra back support and mesh make-up and so far, it’s shown us its stuff. Both of our boys have behaved rather favorably in the Bjorn brand and this one does not disappoint.
Bebe Au Lait Nursing Cover – This hooter hider {Not my term … really what these pups are called} is a must-have for milkin’ mamas. Have cape, will travel. And that I do. With Jonah Bug, I’ve been able to open up the Breastaurant every which where because of this carton cover. This little ditty is the perfect find for moms-to-be who plan to breastfeed but don’t want to hide inside the house for the first year of their little one’s life.
Chicco KeyFit 30 Infant Carseat – I’ve made no secret to those who know me about my complete and utter adoration for this carseat/travel system. I will admit that it’s spendy but I could think of few things better to spend handfuls of cash on for our precious cargo. It clicks in and out of the car with ease. It’s dummy proof — designed with a built-in level to show you if it’s placed correctly in the car. And the best part for us — it’s one of a few carseats that is intended for under 5 pound peanuts. Additionally, ours has shown very little wear and tear and washes up incredibly well.
Boppy – The boppy. Ahhhh. {Swoon}. I love you, Boppy. Nursing with a boppy allows me to be a little lazy {especially at 2:34 am} and for Jonah to be a comfy cat {Note: The cover pictured in the link is the one I have and it’s softy soft soft}. I’ve never tried a “My Breast Friend” but hear good things about this booby bolster as well. I will say that the boppy is not as helpful in the beginning of nursing because you need 12 hands, 6 well placed pillows and a waiter with a martini to get the babe on the boob but once the 6 week mark hits and nursing becomes less work, the Boppy is a too hip to be square.
So there you have it, a list of some of the right stuff, {for our} babies. Other things I’ve been eyeing lately include the Nap Nanny, the Bjorn baby seat {it looks like a bouncy-ish seat}, and a Bumbo but for now, there are just a few of our flava faves of the moment.
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