Hi! Dana Ivy here from I Adore What I Love! If we don’t know each other yet, it’s SO nice to meet you! I Adore What I Love is a mom blog showcasing ways to make life a little easier. While I don’t consider myself any kind of parenting expert, I do have lots of mom tips and tricks up my sleeve =)
What makes me qualified for that, you ask? Well, I have two rambunctious boys {Brody is 6 and Levi is 4} who keep me on my toes and a baby girl on the way! We are so excited to add on to our little family and I, in particular, hope this baby girl brings some calm to our crazy chaotic life! It probably will be just the opposite but a mom can dream, right?!
With all that being said, since it’s been over 4 years since I’ve had a newborn in my life, soooo many new products have come out on the market. It’s wild but awesome and I have had so much fun working with Gugu Guru, who helped save me time researching what products I will actually need for baby #3! I thought I would compile a list of all the must-haves I will be purchasing {or even putting on my registry} for the last little love in my life – and yes, she will definitely be our last baby!
Here we go…
1. BabyBjorn Bouncer Bundle with Toy Bar: While this isn’t new to the market, it’s definitely new to me. I know I will need a place for baby to get some R&R aside from being held and this is the perfect, cozy bouncer. It also allows for gentle rocking. YES!
2. Convertible Infant Car Seat/Compact Stroller System with Base: OMG – this genius car seat is an innovative game-changer!! It literally goes from a car seat to a stroller in seconds. You really just have to see it to believe it!
3. Bumbo Changing Pad: It comes in a ton of fun colors and is easy to clean! No laundry machine necessary. Need I say more?
4. Crane Top Fill Cool Mist Humidifier: Yes!! I just said that it’s top fill!! No more having to take the whole thing apart and figuring the best way to put water in it, which used to be no easy task. SO smart!
5. Ruggable Rug: I purchased this <<machine washable>> ruggable rug because hello!! Baby’s are messy and there is no doubt it will get dirty! There are tons of variations but this one is plush and comfortable.
6. The Play Gym by Lovevery: Not your average play mat. This one grows with your baby and provides a whole year of play!
7. Angel Bib with Carrier Pouch: Basically the cutest big I ever did see, which is why these were my first purchase when I found out that I was having a girl! Not to mention, it’s waterproof and super easy to wipe clean!
8. Babyletto Kiwi Power Recliner Glider: These types of gliders were not around when I had the boys! As soon as I heard that this one featured a hidden control panel in the armrest with buttons to recline + a USB port, I knew I had to have it for baby girl!
9. Eufy Spaceview Pro Video Baby Monitor: I might be in the minority, but I am not someone who likes a WiFi baby monitor. I know if I had that, I would be looking at it 24/7 when out of the house. SO, in lieu of that, I have done lots of research and can’t wait to use this one. It has big screen viewing, long battery life, awesome night vision, and whole room coverage. YES!
10. Portable UV Sterilizer and Sanitizer Box: For things like a pacifier, I will be prepared to keep it sanitized and clean. In 59 seconds, this little box eliminates 99.99% of bacteria & viruses from pacifiers, bottle nipples, teethers, small baby items and more at home or on-the-go!
11. Oxo Tot Bathtub: The perfect bathtub that can be used for newborns to babies ages 18 months. It’s easy to store {collapses into a flat surface}, easy to clean, and comfortable for baby!
12. Hatch Rest Plus Sound Machine: This is a sound machine like no other. Controlled from your phone, and provides soft light for those middle of the night diaper changes!
13. Magnetic Me Footies: Footies that close magnetically, need I say more? No buttons to annoyingly close up, no zippers, just a simple magnetic closure. YES.
14. Strawberry Ice Cream Teether: Besides being ADORABLE, this teether is made with 100% food-grade silicone, is BPA, lead, cadmium, and phthalates free, it’s textured design eases teething pain, can be chilled, and comes with a silicone clip. It’s everything you’d want in a teether and more!
And there you have it! I hope this is helpful for you and if you like what you read, be sure to head to my blog www.iadorewhatilove.com and follow me on Instagram, too! I’m @danaivy. We have fun over there! Xox
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Read more:
Must-Haves for the Modern Parent
Claire Holt’s Motherhood Must-Haves
Expecting Multiples? Our Top Must-Haves
