My Favorites: Part 1

I'm a little "photo dry" so today and tomorrow the blog is taking a different direction. I wanted to note, for all the new moms / moms-to-be that read this, of all of the things that were so helpful and crucial to me during Abby's first four months. (I've included links to most of the items, and some cute photos too of Abby enjoying some of the items!)

Infant Tub

Abby LOVES her bath and I think alot of it has to do with the fact that she's so comfortable in the infant tub that we purchased. It fits perfectly in our sink, has a little seat for her cute little rear end, and drains well out of the bottom.

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3247567




Bottles

Since we weened from nursing at two months, we've been exclusively bottle feeding Abby. We received a recommendation for the Playtex Ventaire bottles and I have to say, that they have been amazing! The ventaliation holes minimize extra air in the bottle, reducing the amount of gas that Abby takes in. We started with the slow nipples, but quickly had to upgrade. The fast nipples are still too fast so we found that the playtex drop-in medium nipples fit perfectly. Additionally, I recommend that a new mom gets 4-6 9 oz bottles and doesn't bother with the 6 oz bottles. It really only fits 5 ounces once mixed and Abby is already at 6 ozs for each feeding. Reviews say they leak sometimes, but I think it's probably user error in putting the bottles back together. We haven't had any issues.

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3247629

Swaddler

I couldn't live with out my miracle blanket (thanks Aunt Courtney!) Yes, its like Abby's wearing a baby straight jacket, but it was also recommended by our pediatrician until Abby's six months old and it helps her get all snuggled for bed. I'm a firm believer that the miracle blanket is responsible for my amazing sleeper (10-11 hours each night in a row!) We will probably keep her fully wrapped until four months then start a month with her legs out then finally a month with only one arm wrapped up.

http://www.miracleblanket.com/