Top 10 Baby Items (Months 0-3)

When I was pregnant and trying to figure out what to register for, I loved reading about what worked for other moms. Of course, every family figures out what works best for them. There are no products that work for every single family but it's nice to have an idea of what other moms like.

So! I'm going to add my little two cents about our top ten favorite products during the first three months. I actually had about 15 or 20 products I wanted to mention but thought that might be a little much. I might eventualy do other posts with our bigger items that we love (car seat, stroller, pack and play, etc) and toys that we enjoy. We'll see.

Boppy Pillow

Especially during the first few weeks when I was recovering from the c-section, and Jax and I were figuring out the whole breastfeeding thing, I lived basically attached to this thing. I carried it around with me like a security blanket. And now, I still use it almost every time I feed him. I feel like it makes him feel more comfy and it definitely helps distribute some of his poundage (all 17 of them)! He's now also beginning to enjoy being propped up in it and hanging out for a little while.

Baby K'Tan

{This makes me laugh.}

I knew I wanted to "wear" Jaxon when possible but had no idea which sling would be best for us. Thankfully, Megan tried out several and did a post with her reviews. She recommended the Baby K'Tan and I'm soooo glad we went with that one! The only thing that's a little tricky is finding the right size. It's not one that fits everyone like the Moby. We started with a small but he hung too low on my hips with that one and I felt like he wasn't secure enough. I switched it out for an extra small and we've been hooked since then. It allows me to get some things done around the house and I don't think I've ever gone shopping without sticking him in it. He usually goes to sleep in it but even when he's not sleeping, he's content to just look around and hang out. The K'Tan is so easy to put on and there are several different ways you can hold your baby in it. There's no extra material and no having to adjust the snugness like with the Moby. After watching the demonstration video online, I stuck him in it correctly the first time and have never had a problem with it.

Cloud B Gentle Giraffe

This little guy is awesome! I can't tell you how many times Jax started to wake up and then drifted back off after we turned his giraffe back on. Also, if he's fighting sleep and we turn it on, it often helps him relax enough to fall asleep. Worth every penny.

Fisher-Price My Little Snugabunny Bouncer

We had heard that not all babies enjoyed swings so we decided to start with a bouncer and then see if we thought a swing was necessary. The first few weeks, Jaxon took most of his naps in his bouncer and now it's a great place to put him for a little while if we need our hands completely free. We ended up not buying a swing, which saved us space and money, so I'm thankful to have the bouncer! I liked this one because the colors are neutral and blend in well with our decor. It doesn't scream, "HEY LOOK AT ME, I'M FOR A BABY!!!" in the middle of our living room. I did add some hanging toys that are more colorful than the ones that came with the bouncer and those seem to grab his attention better.

Soothies and Wubbanubs

I wanted to see how long we could go without giving Jaxon a pacifier since I wanted to breastfeed. We had heard from several professionals that they rarely saw problems with nipple confusion but I figured we'd just be on the safe side and try to avoid pacis. Well, that lasted a good 18 hours after he was born and then I was asking the nurses to bring me one ASAP! They gave us Soothies, and soothe they did. Thankfully, Jax never had issues with switching back and forth between me, pacifiers, or even pumped bottles. He's not a baby who has to have a pacifier but sometimes, especially when he's fighting sleep, a pacifier will help calm him down and relax him (along with that giraffe). We tried other brands of pacis but these are the ones he likes best. Now if someone could just invent a way to keep pacifiers in babies' mouths, we'd be all set!

Munchkin Bath Cradle and Whale of a Tub

We used the sponge cradle by itself to bathe Jaxon until his umbilical cord stump fell off, and now we lay it on the counter to undress him and remove his diaper before we stick him in his tub. We still use the hump in the tub for him to sit on but it's removable for when he gets a little bigger. Both items have worked perfectly for us so far. We found the sponge at Target for about $5. (I couldn't find a link online.)

Diaper Bag Dispenser

This comes in handy for storing dirty stinky diapers until you can get to a trash can, and also for storing dirty clothes for when the diaper fails and "stuff" escapes (see this post for an example of when that happened). The bags are also scented, which helps mask the smell.

Munchkin Dishwasher Basket and Sterilizer Bags

The basket is perfect for washing nipples, pacifiers and the other little parts that come with Dr. Brown's bottles. The steamer bags are a cheap, easy way to steam those items in addition to bottles and little toys. Each bag can be used 20 times and they don't take up the room that an actual sterilizer would.

Aiden and Anais for Target Swaddle Wraps

We received about 25 blankets as presents (and those don't include the ones we returned!) and these ended up being our favorite. We used them for swaddling and as a nursing cover (I never spent money on actual covers). I know others throw them over carseats to protect from sun and wind, as spit up towels, and for a place to change diapers. They're super soft and the material is breathable. Love! (It looks like this set that we have is sold out online but there are other prints available.)

Powdered Formula Dispenser

There are a few different versions of this but if you're going the formula route, this is perfect for making bottles on the go. You can pre-measure the formula, and the little spout is perfect for pouring into bottles without getting powder everywhere. When he moves to solid food, they work for storing that as well.

These are by no means our only favorite items but I could be here all day talking about baby things we like! If you have any questions, feel free to email me at Ber611 at aol dot com. I looove discussing baby things :-)

If you're a parent, what are some of your favorite items? I want to know if we're missing out on something good!