5-6 Month Baby Favorites

Last week I posted Wyatt’s most recent update {click her for that post} and today I wanted to do a 5/6 month baby favorites post...

1// {Fisher Price Poppity Pop Musical Dino}:

This was one of the gifts Wyatt received for Christmas this year {here is that link}.  This toy is pretty brilliant!  Yes, it’s loud and somewhat annoying to listen to, but I can easily get past that given the fact that it holds his attention for long periods of time! I highly recommend this toy!

2// {Hylands Baby Teething Tablets}:

Wyatt is definitely teething.  Now, I am not one for organic, herbal remedies, oils or anything like that.  Sorry, it's just not my cup 'o tea.  However, our daycare center wont administer Tylenol for things like teething, so we send these tablets with Wyatt during the day to ensure he doesn't get too cranky - they seem to work!

3// {Fisher Price Discover ‘n Grow Jumperoo}:

Wyatt LOVES this!  He goes crazy jumping and bouncing as hard as he can!  I like it because the seat is nice and deep and seems to support him well, it's much more responsive to movement and seems to be bouncier than others we looked at!  Great buy!

4// {Chicco Polly Magic Highchair}:

This is the same highchair we used when Rowen was a baby and we still really like it.  My favorite things about it are the fact that it folds up for easy storage, has three different positions making it usable from newborn through toddler stage, and is also very padded!

5// {Baby Boy TMNT Caped Bib and Bootie Set}:

This was given to Wyatt as a Christmas gift. While the "cape" part of the bib is pretty impractical, I love the bib itself!  It's made of a polyester material making it SO easy to wipe clean when we're done feeding him!  I plan to order 2-3 more! Oh and the booties are adorable and fit him great, too! :)

6// {Sassy Wonder Wheel}:

This toy, which I randomly found at a consignment store for $1, is awesome!  We like to have Wyatt join us at the dinner table in the evenings, so I usually put him in his highchair and stick this toy on the tray in front of him using the attached suction cup.  It spins and rattles when he touches it and the bright colors easily keep Wyatt entertained while the rest of us enjoy our dinner!

7// {Breathable Baby Breathable Mesh Crib Liner}:

At about five months (when Wyatt started rolling over), we attached this bumper sides of his crib so his arms and legs wouldn't get stuck between the rails when he moved around.  It's made of mesh material making it breathable and is great buy for parents who are leery of bumpers yet don't want their kids' limbs getting all twisted up in the crib!  Side note, read the directions carefully when putting it up.  I thought I knew was I was doing, but I didn't. HA!

3-4 Month Baby Favorites

I highly doubt I'm sharing anything earth shattering with you, but these are our favorite products at the current stage Wyatt is in!  Take a look...

1// Cheeky Chompers Neckerchew 

Love this bib with attached teether att at the end.  It's great that you don't need to carry an extra item that may get dropped and it's reversible so it's like having two bibs!

2// Sophie Giraffe Teether

A must have for any teething baby.  Made of soft leather, with subtle squeaker that is easy for young babies to squeeze!

3// Dr. Browns Bottles 

Perfect for gassy babies + they don't leak!  Only downside are all the parts you have to clean, but totally worth it!

4//Johnson's Facial Wipes

Love these!  A daily must have for us!  They wipe away the day's germs.  I love them on non bath nights, I usually just wipe Wyatt down from head to toe!  Love the way they smell, too!

5// Bumbo Seat

Wyatt loves his Bumbo.  I love that it gives his neck muscles a little workout and gives us a break from having him in our laps 24/7!

6// Lovey Blanket

As I said in my previous post, Wyatt loves to hold on to something while he's falling asleep at night and this seems to do the trick + it's cute! 

7// Vicks Vapor Plug

Perfect for cold and flu season, which is now upon us...yuck!  I stuck one of these in both kids' rooms.   The plug-in itself is great because you can adjust the intensity of the aroma and it also has a soft green night light.

Newborn Diaper Bag

Ah, the diaper bag.  It’s pretty much a necessity for any mom with young kids, especially a newborn!

About a year or so ago I did a post on our toddler’s diaper bag {click here to see it}.  Well, now that Rowen is three, we don’t really carry a diaper bag for her anymore.  Instead, we just carry one for Wyatt!  So I thought I’d give you a peek at my diaper bag, as well as talk about some of my favorite baby products I keep inside! 

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The Bag: {LeSportsac Zoo Cute Bag}

OK, so I cannot even tell you how many times I get stopped by random strangers when out in public with this bag.  Most of the people that comment on it are other moms, but I’ve even had some teenage girls tell me “omg, your diaper bag is so cute”.  HA!  Needless to say, I LOVE this bag. 

We initially bought it because my husband refused to carry anything that looked like a purse.  We saw this bag when we were registering (back before Rowen was born).  He liked the pattern and knew that if anyone saw him with it in public; it instantly meant “hey, I’ve got a kid, not a man purse”, HA! 

The bag was a bit on the expensive side, but it’s totally worth it as it has seven pockets, is extra roomy and comes with a changing pad, three accessory pouches (perfect for holding extra cash, keys, cell phone, even dirty clothes) a pacifier pouch and a cooler – all of which we use!

Now on to the goods inside…

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Diapering:

{Diapers} – We use Pampers for the first 4-5 months then switch to Target brand.  I’ve heard a good rule of thumb is to pack one diaper for every hour you are out and about!

{Huggies Clutch 'n Clean Wipes} - I am in love with Huggies wipes and their refillable Clutch case!  It’s so cute and VERY handy!

{Wet Ones} – I use these to wipe of my own hands and to wipe down the changing mat after using it!

{Desitin} – We use it at every changing

{Munchkin Pacifier Wipes} – Not really a diaper item, but for when that pesky pacifier falls to the ground (which is constantly).

Feeding: 

{Dr. Brown’s Bottles} – Love these, they are great for gassy/reflux babies

{Tommee Tippee Feeding Bibs} – Awesome!  Keeps clothes clean and keeps milk from getting under baby’s chin!

{Munchkin Formula Dispenser} – I use these anytime I know that I will need formula on the go!  Love that each compartment in the container holds up to three feeds worth for us right now!

Comfort Items:

{Summer SwaddleMe}:  Wyatt sleeps in these every night and they tend to soothe him when he’s really cranky.  He loves them.

{Avent Pacifiers}:  Also another comfort item for Wyatt.  I don’t plan on giving him one past 6 months, but for now we’ll keep it!

Spare Blanket:  Perfect for chilly days, stroller rides or as a cover while baby is in the car seat!

{Extra Clothes}:  You never know when you need these!  I particularly like this cute onesie, which is currently in the bag!

I know the contents of this bag will keep changing as he grows, but for now this is what is working for us! 

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My 10 Favorite New-Mom Must-Have Items

Happy hump day!  I cannot believe the work week is already half over!  Crazy!

Tonight's blog topic centers around babies and all of their stuff.  I never realized just how much stuff a baby needs until I became a parent!  Over on my other blog {sorry for the shameless plug}, I posted about an adorable baby shower invitation I recently designed.  In keeping with the baby theme on this blog,  I thought I’d go ahead share with you my 10 Favorite New-Mom Must-Have items!  I happen to have quite a few friends expecting babies in the next six months so the timing for this post only seemed appropriate!  

Here we go…

1.  Chicco Keyfit 30 Travel System – This car seat/stroller combo is perfect for everyday use with an infant!  The car seat snaps right into the stroller – no need to take baby in and out of the car seat!  Genius!

2.  Boon Grass Countertop Drying Rack – I absolutely love this product!  And even though my daughter is pushing 20 months, we still use it daily!  It was perfect for bottles and binkies during the newborn stage, and now works well for toddler necessities like sippy cups, spoons, etc!  

3. LeSport Sac Ryan Diaper Bag (Zoo print) – This bag is awesome!  It’s roomy with lots of pockets to fit everything imaginable for baby, plus it’s adorable!  I’ve received tons of compliments on it!  It’s a little bit spendy, but totally worth it!

4. Phillips Avent Bottles - These were the only brand of bottles I used for my daughter.  They never leaked and came in a variety of sizes, perfect as baby grows!

5.  NoseFrida – OK, I will admit it, when I first saw this product I was all like, “sick, no way in heck am I sucking up my kid's snot through this thing”.  Then, my daughter caught her first, bad cold and I was all like, “heck yes I’ll do it, anything to get some sleep!”.  This little invention not only works, but it’s the best snot sucker we’ve found to date!  I highly recommend it!

6. Fisher Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper –  If you have an infant with reflux I HIGHLY recommend this!  My daughter was diagnosed with acid reflux within the first month she was born.  The doctor recommended we sleep her in an upright position at night to prevent from choking and grunting after feedings.  Our first attempt at this was the car seat, which didn’t work.  Then we found the Rock n Play, and it worked wonders!  She was finally comfortable at night and we were finally getting some sleep!  She was a Rock ‘n Play baby until five months when we finally transitioned to the crib!

7.  Video Monitor –Being able to actually see and hear your baby on a monitor at all times while he/she is in another room is a huge lifesaver.  Not sure how parents survived without this!

8.   Crane Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier – This is a great little humidifier and well worth the money for its functionality.  We turn this on every night before our daughter goes to bed!  Its cute appearance is an added bonus, too! 

9. Diaper Genie Elite –  A must have for any parent with a little one in diapers!  It handles odors like a dream - once a dirty diaper goes in I never have to smell it again! 

10. Tommee Tippe Milk Feeding Bibs – If you have a spitty baby these bibs are great!  They’re super absorbent and the collar around the neck is awesome for bottle fed babies and drooling!   

There you have it,  those are my 10 Favorite!  What were your favorites?  Feel free to comment below! 

Have a great night!

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