Things people don't ever mention to you when you are pregnant with your first baby, the biggest thing was diaper leakage. I had received tons of Huggies from my baby shower, but pampers were the only ones that didn't leak for my son. Come to find another mom I knew who had a baby girl said the pampers leaked for her daughter, and Huggies worked. These are things that as a first time mom you would never know, but do your research! Find out what works best for boys, and what works best for girls. There are always the cloth diaper systems that are super easy to use now, like G Diapers. I plan on eventually switching over to cloth.
Baby Hygiene! You want to always look for natural products. People normally will give Johnsons and Johnsons but it has so many unnecessary chemicals that are harsh on a babys skin and can cause major rashes. Look for natural products such as California Baby. Another alternative is home made lotions, and soaps for you and your little one.
One last thing to mention, strollers and baby wearing. This is all upon preference but baby bonding is essential for any child's development. I am a huge believer in baby wearing. I didn't use a stroller until recently and even so rarely ever use it. You can also wear your baby as they grow older, and even through pregnancy. I am a living testimony to that. You may want to invest in some different baby carriers instead of a huge bulky stroller. I could've gotten 2-3 baby carriers for what I paid for the stroller I never used, was way to heavy, big, and took up alot of space for someone who lives in a apartment with no storage. Do your research and make your decision.
Here are some products that I will be using with my second baby and hope you guys can also benefit from them all. With casting calls for Boo and myself, and soon baby Alex we are always on the go. I have to be able to breastfeed, and care for my 2 while on the go so having the right tools is a must. These will all make my life sooo much easier.
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www.warmmilk.com
How do you do it on the go?? This bag not only is cute, and has plenty of storage but also turns into a nursing station with a pillow inside. It is just like the my breast friend pillow. Another investment! I know from experience instead of the Boppy, please get the My breast friend pillow instead. It works sooo much better.
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www.sleepywrap.comIf you have a moby your going to want to re think your baby wrap. The Sleep Wrap is a higher quality fabric and overall better product. Check it out, love the fact that it really tailors to any mom, whether you are tall or petite it will work for you.
3. www.miracleblanket.com
If you have a very strong baby that just always seems to wiggle there way out of there swaddle, this is a must! I love how light it is, my son never seemed hot in it and I used it up until he was 9 months old. It saved my life when it came towards getting a full nights sleep.
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www.babooshbaby.comThese post partum tauts are great! Wear it for 40 days all day and night, and you will definitely feel a difference with your core muscles and uterus shrinking back to its previous state.
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http://www.bobababycarrier.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=14The Boba carrier. I had a baby hawk, bjorn, and didnt like them at all. This is the ultimate comfort for mom and baby.
6.http://www.sunshinebabyslings.com
Beautiful wraps, and another must have! The fabrics are soft, light and gorgeous!
I am a big believer in investing in different wraps. You will always need wraps and carriers for different circumstances. I will be wearing both of the boys at the same time, and know it is something that will work with my active lifestyle. More products to come. All I can say is research, research, research! Hope you find at least one thing that can make your life easier. Had to make this short because my little guy wont go to sleep. More products coming on the next blog. Have a blessed night :)
AMY
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