As Addison approaches the big 6-month mark, I wanted to remember some of our favorite things during this stage of her life. She is into something new everyday and I know I will forget unless I write it down. In no particular order, here are our top 10 baby items we have loved during her first 6 months. (Warning: there is a lot of "love" and "favorite" going on below.)
1. Wubbanub: One of Addison's favorite things. A great gift idea and it can go straight into the washing machine. Seriously, cannot leave home without it. We have one at home and one that goes back and forth to school. Best invention.
Wubbanub (picture source)
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2. Bottle Warmer: Ideal for breast milk. Addison takes breast milk from a bottle all but one time a day. We have found our bottle warmer to be one of our favorite baby things. It is so easy to use and beats using hot water to warm her bottles. This is the one we have but I think any of them would be great.
First Years Bottle Warmer (picture source)
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3. Kalencom Diaper Bag: This seems to be the perfect size for me and has held up great. I probably even put more in it then I need. Comes with a insulated bottle bag, zippered pouch, and changing pad. This picture doesn't capture its cuteness!
Kalencom Diaper Bag Cotton Candy (picture source)
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4. Dr. Brown's Bottles and Inchbug Bottle Bands: I have decided that there are WAY too many choices when it comes to choosing bottles, pacifiers, nipples, etc. We went with Dr. Brown's from the beginning by a recommendation from my sister and haven't thought about using anything else. These work great for Addison and never caused confusion with breastfeeding. Some people think there are too many parts to keep up with and wash... not an issue for us. In all reality, you don't need a lot of bottles. We have more than you may need if you stay home but since Addison is in school, here is our inventory:
6 - 4 oz bottles
9 - 8 oz bottles (3 packs of 3)
6 - size 1 nipples
6 - size 2 nipples
6 - size 3 nipples
Dr. Brown's Bottles (picture source)
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Along the same theme with bottles, we love our Inchbug bottle bands. We keep them on Addison's bottle when we wash them and they come in all kinds of fun colors.
Inchbug Orbit Labels (picture source)
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5. Chicco Travel System w/ 2 Bases: Another love! We have been very pleased with our Chicco Travel System that included the infant carrier and stroller. The carrier is so nice as it just snaps into the base. Josh and I each have a base in our car - 2 bases is a must! The stroller was great before Addison was sitting up since her carrier just snapped right in and now we love it because the seat lays all the way flat. Addison can take a pretty good nap in her stroller if we are out and about. We got the 20 lb infant carrier. I think we made a good choice. Addison will fit into her next size car seat sooner than later and we will just keep it rear facing until she is ready. I don't think I could physically carry her in the infant carrier for much longer. I don't care what kind you have, they are awkward to carry. period.
Chicco Keyfit Travel System (picture source)
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6. Bumbo Seat: Best hand-me-down, hands down. We got our bumbo seat from my mom's sweet friend and really cannot imagine what we would do without it. We have been using it since Addison was just a couple months old. The bumbo has seen almost every counter in our house, we have even used it in the bathtub when we travel. Addison eats in her bumbo everyday now. It is the best. They make covers for them now but honestly, we wouldn't go for the cover. It wipes down so easily.
Bumbo Chair (picture source)
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Sophie the Giraffe (picture source)
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8. Baby Einstein Discovery Center: Endless fun. Addison can seriously play in her discovery center for what seems like hours. She loves the bird but is starting to become friends with everyone now. Another great gift we absolutely love.
Baby Einstein Discovery Center (picture source)
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9. AngelCare Monitor: This was recommended to us by my sweet friend Jen and it was one of the best recommendations we got. We have loved her monitor. It gives us such piece of mind with the movement monitor. If you are in the market for needing a monitor, this is the way to go.
Angel Care Movement and Sound Monitor (picture source)
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10. Tryp Swivel/Rocker/Recliner - Best Chair Storytime Series: We have been very pleased with our chair. It is so comfortable and is used ever single day, multiple times. You pick the fabric you want it in, even a custom color for the piping if you want. We have it in Addison's room and know we will get so much more use out of it. Best part - it reclines! This came in so handy Addison's first couple weeks home. Josh would sleep in the twin bed in Addison's room and I would sleep in the recliner. It allowed us to have Addison in her room, in her crib from the first night home. One of my favorites!
TRYP Best Chair (picture source)
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Some additional favorites that I do not want to forget:
- Palmolive Baby Dish Soap - we hand wash everything and love this stuff!
- Fisher Price Bunny Bouncer Seat
- Green Sprout bibs and burp cloths
Phew... there are so many things out there. I am sure everyone has their different favorite things ... these are some of ours and I am sure I am missing quite a bit. I already have my list going for 6 mo to 1 year. We may need to divide that group up!
2 comments:
Love this! Going to have to add a few of these things to Baby E's wish list!
Great idea! I will definitely refer back to this someday!
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