There are a ton of things that babies need, parents want, families are given, and some become favorites. I'm going to share with you some of my favorite items, whether they're fun or functional. All the information is to the best of my knowledge, and any mistakes are not intentional. I do my best to be correct. I have tried to link to either the company or the product, although for some of them I couldn't find a link. Also, some of them I had to link to a store that carries the item, but I am not affiliated with any of these stores and I'm not endorsing them in any way. I just happened to find the item being sold there. Also, I'm not being paid or compensated in any way for my opinions about these products. I just happen to really like them and want to tell people about them. All the products were either purchased by me or given to me by a friend (not company).
1. Britax Marathon carseat. I can't remember the name of the pattern, but it's pink with yellow flowers, and I think the pattern is discontinued. This carseat is great. The fabric is really soft, it can seat up to 40 pounds rear-facing and 60 pounds forward facing. I don't have any trouble putting Karina in the seat, and she doesn't seem to be uncomfortable. It was also really easy to install. The best part is that I feel really good knowing Karina's safe. It was expensive, but my mom really wanted to give it to us. I would have bought it anyway. A very good friend of mine was in a car accident, where she was rear-ended by a moron. She has had all kinds of neck, back, and even brain issues as a result, and yet neither of her two children had ANY injuries AT ALL. The were both in Britax carseats. Sold.
2. "Lambkin". This is actually a Gund Comfy Cozy plush semi-stuffed lamb named "Lopsy" that was a gift to us from Linda, Meghan, Mark, and Laura. Karina LOVES this thing. She sleeps with it and often it has to come with her other places. It is her one true love! Lambkin is soft and floppy, and adorable.
3. My diapers. All of them! I love using cloth on my daughter. Not only am I doing a small part to reduce waste, I get to put my daughter in adorable diapers that make changing time fun for me, too! I love color-coordinating with her clothes. My mom loves cloth, too, but even she thinks I'm pretty silly for how much I love my diapers!
4. Graco stroller. Passage Meridian...I am not sure it's still sold, although I did find this link to it at walmart.com, but it's a beautiful pattern with brown and a teal blue color. Perfect for a boy or girl. I love the brown; it's not a dingy tan color, like a lot of strollers are, but it's a really chocolatey-brown color. It rolls nicely, Karina's comfortable, and I have places for my stuff.
5. Stroller hooks called "Stroll'r Swivel'rs". A necessity! I just hook shopping bags on there, and off we go. I don't have to carry anything.
6. Diaper bag. It's by Carini Bambini, and it's pink and brown (this link shows a blue and brown one) with a big cutout heart. It's big enough that my cloth diapers fit in it, and toys and food, which I couldn't always do in my last diaper bag.
7. Slings. I have three--two Jellybean slings and a pink Baby K'Tan. I love them all. I used the Jellybeans first, when she was a baby, and they're really easy to use and pretty comfortable. When she started getting bigger, they were a little less comfortable because of the one shoulder issue, but that's when I got the Baby K'Tan, which can go over both shoulders. Problem solved!
8. Natural Baby Company wet bags. I have four small ones and two large. The large ones took quite a beating and the PUL started coming off at the seams, but the small ones have held up GREAT. I use them after swim class, for dirty diapers, you name it.
9. Pedoodles First Feet shoes. I tried some that I got a great deal on from babyhalfoff.com, and I love them. They are really soft leather, and the soles are nice and soft and pliable, and they stay on her feet. I just ordered two more pairs!
10. Grandma El's Diaper rash cream. It worked like a charm on a stubborn rash!
11. Karina's old infant bathtub (The First Years Sure Comfort Deluxe Tub--see it here). It was perfect for us. Perfect size, color, and features. A fabulous purchase. I went from a screaming baby at bath time to a very happy, playing one.
12. Eddie Bauer travel bed. Again, something Karina outgrew, but while we used it, it was fantastic. We used it weekly at my mom's for her nap, and it was perfect. She couldn't roll off of anything while she was in it, and it blocked out some of the visual distractions if she should stir.
I'm sure there will be more favorites, but this is a good start. I hope you enjoyed reading my opinions about these items!
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