tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12175575.post1511008087701601273..comments2023-10-17T02:12:48.385-07:00Comments on Paradise undeserved: Baby Must HavesAly sunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17752087540595599002noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12175575.post-36658965433853253282009-06-05T00:23:55.746-07:002009-06-05T00:23:55.746-07:00I have a Beco Butterfly 2 carrier...A.M.A.Z.I.N.G....I have a Beco Butterfly 2 carrier...A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. I wish I had discovered it sooner. It is similiar to the Ergo but comes in stylish patterns and is a little bit sleeker than the Ergo. The Ergo would rub my armpits sometimes. And it has a panel in between you and the baby that holds the baby in the carrier so he doesn't slide out when you are switching them from front to back. It has a removable infant insert. I love having a back carrier...it makes grocery shopping so much easier. They are very comfortable and distribute the weight wonderfully so they feel almost weightless at times. The are worth every penny(and I'm a penny pincher) and make your life so much easier. In my humble opinion. They are more expensive then the Ergos ($140 new). But you can get them on sale for $120 sometimes. Or buy the 1st version they made for $99. Check their website for the latest info. They also have a way for you to find local retailers to try one on. Sorry so long...I just wish I had had this info sooner myself so that I could have had my Beco from day one with my son. <br />Enjoy your baby when he comes! Boys are wonderful! I have one of each!<br />Mamaof2mamaof2noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12175575.post-49198001705495701142009-06-03T09:45:33.031-07:002009-06-03T09:45:33.031-07:00This is SO helpful!! Jonathan & I are expectin...This is SO helpful!! Jonathan & I are expecting our first in December & I have no idea where to start with all the stuff I know we will need. I will be printing out this list and researching every one of them. Thank you all!!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542982681755504015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12175575.post-5779156601187462042009-06-02T14:57:23.883-07:002009-06-02T14:57:23.883-07:00My "must-haves" list:
1. Hooter Hider - actually, ...My "must-haves" list:<br />1. Hooter Hider - actually, my mom made mine following the Hooter Hider pattern for less than $5!!<br />2. Bouncer Seat - Abby loved it and I'm hoping Ben will enjoy it just as much!<br />3. Breast Friend Nursing Pillow - WAY better than the Boppy, especially when baby is newborn age.<br />4. Boppy Pillow - not for nursing, but for sitting on while my 3rd degree tear heals!<br />5. Ergo Carrier - don't have one, but want one sooooooo badly!<br />6. Multiple strollers - I prefer the jogging stroller for our everyday walks around the neighborhood, an umbrella stoller is always stored in my trunk for quick trips at a store, and my Graco stroller is great for in between stuff (day at the fair or something like that).<br />7. Shopping cart cover - keeps baby away from yucky germs, has some toys attached for entertainment, and provides a little padding for a more comfortable ride. My cover works on standard shopping carts as well as the large-size Costco carts.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05548063638135975715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12175575.post-39108927211580773852009-05-29T22:56:06.249-07:002009-05-29T22:56:06.249-07:00I saw on the border that you were looking for an e...I saw on the border that you were looking for an external frame baby carrier backpack. I have one I never used. I bought it for RICK to use after I could no longer carrier her in the Bjorn. I would be happy to send it on up to you! I will find a picture of it and see if it is what you are looking for. I need to find a home for it.Shawnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00740595759842423092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12175575.post-67160482212065771082009-05-29T22:52:40.215-07:002009-05-29T22:52:40.215-07:00My favorite thing I couldn't do without if I were ...My favorite thing I couldn't do without if I were to do it all again: My Video Monitor. I didn't get a monitor at first because I knew I wouldn't ever be far enough away to NOT hear her. BUT I had trouble not going in at night when she would cry out and not really be awake and then I would wake her and we were having sleeping through the night. Someone suggested a video monitor. <br /><br />It has been SO GREAT! Not only can I see her if she really needs me like if she has her legs stuck in the slats of her crib (another benefit of sleep sacks) and I so enjoy watching her in the morning taking her time waking up, hearing her talk softly and watching her sign to her bear and rub her silky blankie. I LOVE IT! I also particularly like it when I wake up in the night and I get to look in on her without bothering her and it just makes me all warm inside!Shawnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00740595759842423092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12175575.post-75539447265104452622009-05-28T23:06:22.102-07:002009-05-28T23:06:22.102-07:001. Hooter Hider--absolutely. Hands down, I would d...1. Hooter Hider--absolutely. Hands down, I would do an infomercial about it in a heartbeat.<br />2. I don't even know what you call it, but one of those diaper clutch things that have room for one or two diapers, the wipes and a changing pad. That way you don't have to haul out the entire diaper bag for a quick change.<br />3. Diaper Duck--loved having plastic bags handy for stashing stinkies. Bonus is baby can play with it to keep his hand out of stuff he's not supposed to be in during a change.<br />4. Flannel receiving blankets. These make the best burp cloths ever. With two massive spitters to contend with, these were my constant companion.<br />5. The Bella Band. Yeah, I know, after the baby comes the maternity stuff is supposed to magically go away, but now you have that problem where your maternity pants won't stay up and your regular pants won't zip up. Bella Band saves the day!Andeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02492711804936989935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12175575.post-71656219478361043592009-05-28T21:46:18.909-07:002009-05-28T21:46:18.909-07:00My mother in in law made me some awesome flannel b...My mother in in law made me some awesome flannel burp rags. They were probably my most favorite and well used item. Wyatt was a HUGE spitter. I'm so bummed I had my babies before I knew about hooter hiders and baby slings.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12595779765596882132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12175575.post-59998376060042896882009-05-28T16:49:27.817-07:002009-05-28T16:49:27.817-07:00Great list! Don't forget the exersaucer. I LOVE t...Great list! Don't forget the exersaucer. I LOVE those things...oh, and so did the grandbabies. :-)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11425695077523567137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12175575.post-10128827779040730762009-05-28T11:52:22.385-07:002009-05-28T11:52:22.385-07:00... aw, and I just bought you the 'state-of-the-ar...... aw, and I just bought you the 'state-of-the-art' wipe warmer;-) <br /><br />Your list is very good. Definitely a 'yes' on the sleep saks!Dan & Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02322411767813043827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12175575.post-44956187819234590712009-05-28T11:14:33.427-07:002009-05-28T11:14:33.427-07:00I'd add these:
Portable folding baby swing
exersau...I'd add these:<br />Portable folding baby swing<br />exersaucer<br />baby food mill<br />my towel bibs<br />Floppy seat for shopping<br />Jenni Birch<br />p.s. Do you want baby boy clothes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12175575.post-7945831426798243402009-05-28T10:15:32.226-07:002009-05-28T10:15:32.226-07:00Here's my Baby/Toddler Must Haves:
1. Baby Sling/...Here's my Baby/Toddler Must Haves:<br /><br />1. Baby Sling/Mei Tai/Wrap or other Babycarrying device. I had a microfleece pouch (you could totally sew one yourself, if I can do it I'm positive you can do it) that I *loved* for newborns. Especially fantastic for a fall baby. Wraps are complicated but also great because the work for little babies through toddlers and fit both my husband and myself. Check out http://www.thebabywearer.com for their Buy/Sell/Trade board for used baby carriers. I'm sure they'd have some Ergos for sale. I bought my wrap on there when I was pregnant with Ethan and sold it for what I paid for it this spring.<br /><br />2. Halo Sleep Sacks. These are great for keeping baby warm when sleeping, Ethan is still wearing one to bed and will until he moves to a toddler bed this fall. Bonus: They prevent baby from climbing out of the crib because they can't physically get their legs over the crib rail!<br /><br />3. Boppy. I didn't use mine for nursing but it came in handy as a place for a newborn baby to sleep in and they think you're holding them. I'm not ashamed to admit that Ethan slept in a Boppy for about 3 weeks at night. Hey, I needed sleep and he was happy. Also great for when baby is learning to sit up unassisted.<br /><br />4. Baby Bouncer. We used ours so much the vibrating function broke before Ethan got to use it and the frame is completely bent. It was the only place Grace would nap for months and Ethan loved to sit in it and watch me cook dinner. Could not live without it.<br /><br />5. Bumkins Super Bibs. They cover baby completely for mess-free meals and art projects. They hold up really well (We're still using the 2 I bought 3 years ago for Grace) and wash great. Don't even bother with any other bib!<br /><br />6. Fleurville Sling Tote Diaper Bag. Yes it's expensive but sooooo worth it. I bought mine with Christmas money and have used it for 3.5 years now and don't plan to stop using it for a long while. It has held up beautifully and is completely functional for me. I had two in diapers at the same time for almost a year and it held everything I needed for that and then some. Plus I have a pocket just for myself!<br /><br />I'm sure I can think of more. I love finding new/cool/functional baby products!Cooking with Big Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07022582208907832592noreply@blogger.com