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November 28, 2017

Top 10 Must Haves for Babies 3-6 Months

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A few months ago, I posted My Top 10 Must Haves for Babies 0-3 .  Today, I’m going to share my recommendations for 3-6 months.  We still use most of the items from my last post but we started using a lot of new items too!  I thought we had a lot of baby items laying all around our house but my gosh, I was in for a treat… my house that people often said looked like a “model home” now has baby items everywhere!  During months 3-6, babies need a lot more entertainment and their ways of sleeping usually need to change.

  1. Magic Sleepsuits– I was really worried when my kiddos started rolling because I knew it was time to transition from the swaddles (they slept so well in these). However, thanks to the Magic Sleepsuit, I had no reason to be worried! My kiddos slept better in these than the swaddles, we’re talking 12+ hours a night at 3 months!  I swear by these sleepsuits!!
  2. Bandana Bibs– My son started drooling like crazy (teething) at 3 months. He was going through about 10-12 bandanas daily and he still always felt “wet” on his neck and chest.  Eventually, I found Kiddy Star bandanas and fell in love.  They are organic and even if they are soaked on the outside, the layers keep him dry!  I now use about 4-5 a day and they are a lifesaver!  Best of all, my son’s neck and chest is NEVER wet.
  3. Wubanubs– We love Wubabubs in our home! We have several of these in different places of our home because my kiddos are always wanting one! They are easy for babies to play with and put in their mouth. Not to mention, they are soothing for babies.
  4. Play Rocker– We used this all the time, it kept my kids entertained and sometimes they even preferred to take a nap in it.
  5. Zany Zoo– Talk about the best toy EVER! As soon as my kiddos could sit, they’d play with this toy for hours and then they would use it to help them stand. I see them using it for a long time!!
  6. Twin Z Pillow– Perfect for tandem feeding or just holding your twins! The cover comes right off and you can throw it in the washer.
  7. Twin Go Carrier– For twins this is the perfect carrier! It makes your life so much easier. You can use this to wear your babies tandem, one at a time, or you and your spouse can each wear a baby!
  8. Mobiles– At this age, babies love looking up and watching things. We love this mobile because you can move it from the Rock N Play to the crib to the car seat very easily.
  9. Play yard– The one we got is actually an entertainment center that can be adjusted depending on a child’s age/stage. At this stage we used the play mat and play yard that they can lay under.
  10. Teething toys– My 6-12 month post is going to consist of a lot more toys but right now I highly recommend teething toys such as Sophie la Girafe, FanFan the Fawn, and Infantino Go GaGa Squeeze & Teethe Elephant.

Next month, watch out for my 6-12 month must haves!

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July 19, 2017

Top 10 Must Haves for Babies 0-3 Months

IMG_5735I decided to share my top 10 baby items for the first 0-3 months (better late than never)! I plan to share this every 3 months as my babies go through different stages.  I’m not going to include the typical stuff that everyone knows you need: bottles, blankets, diapers, car seat, etc. Please note, this post is not sponsored! If you click the name of each product, it will take you to the product online.

  1. Rock n Play– This is a godsend!! It can put my babies to sleep almost immediately!
  2. Boppy Newborn Lounger– This makes life so much easier! You can put the boppies on the couch, on the floor, just about anywhere. The babies love them! I will be sad when they outgrow them.
  3. Swaddles– My twins LOVE being swaddled! As soon as we swaddle them they start to close their eyes and they know it’s time for bed!
  4. Blooming Bath– At first we tried these little baby bath seats for the bath tub but after having a C-Section it was too hard for me to lean over the tub so we got the Blooming Bath that you put in the sink and it makes bath time super easy!
  5. Pump– I wrote another post about pumping. If you’re going to be breastfeeding or exclusively pumping then I highly recommend a strong pump! I love mine!
  6. Sarah Wells Pumping Bag– I LOVE my Sarah Wells bag! You can hear more about it here.
  7. Ju-Ju-Be BFF diaper bag in Duchess– I love all the compartments in this bag and how much it holds!! I also love that you can wear it on your shoulder or as a book bag! It also has a pocket for the mom’s personal stuff like a cell phone and wallet. It’s perfection!
  8. Monitor with two parent monitors– I highly recommend two parent monitors in case you ever sleep separately (we are horrible sleepers so we do this often) or if you will be in separate rooms of the house!  In the future, we plan to get video monitors but we didn’t feel they were needed at this age. We bought the Vtech 221-2 Digital Audio Monitor with 2 parent units and love it!
  9. Car seat covers– these can be used to cover the carseats in the car or in the stroller!  When the twins were tiny, I didn’t want people touching them when they were out in public so these covers made this happen! These also can be used to nurse and in the future covers in public highchairs and shopping carts! Some people also use these as an infinity scarf.
  10. White sleep shirts (not onesies)- I put the twins in these under their swaddles because it makes changing their diapers in the middle of the night super easy!

I hope this helps someone with their baby registry! I know how overwhelming it can be!

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Our anniversary trip to Hilton Head Island was a d Our anniversary trip to Hilton Head Island was a dream! Sharing all the details about our trip…our stay @sonestahhi and everything we did on my blog today.  #hiltonhead
#AD These three could sit here all day playing gam #AD These three could sit here all day playing games!  Does your family love to play games? When we first moved in we had bugs in here. Thanks to @raid they are all gone and we no longer have to think about a bug crawling across our game boards!  We always have Raid® Ant & Roach Killer with Essential Oils and Raid® Ant Baits on hand. 
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9 years! 💗 Happy Anniversary, Judd! I’m so th 9 years! 💗 Happy Anniversary, Judd! I’m so thankful for you and this life we’ve built together.
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This past year with all the craziness in the world, I've realized how important it is to buy and support local companies. I love that my favorite grocery store @foodlion lets me do this while shopping in their store...they have tons of products labeled Local Goodness which are products sourced from inside state lines. . From produce to seafood to baked goods to health & beauty, they've got an amazing selection! This juicy watermelon was from Coosaw Farm https://lnk2.io/w5BsFSN #LocalGoodness #FoodLion
If someone asks me for a good place to take a summ If someone asks me for a good place to take a summer vacation with kids… Myrtle Beach is always in my top three spots! We had the best time there last month for a little family getaway of our own at @hiclubvacations South Beach Resort. #HostedByHCV

 

Today on their Checking In blog, I’m sharing the Top 12 Things to Do in Myrtle Beach for families this summer! Head over to my link in bio or swipe in my stories to check it out. 🙂 #MyrtleBeach #SouthCarolina #travelingwithkids
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