2-The Honest Company Diapers & Wipes Bundle- We originally wanted to cloth diaper Luca since disposables are so bad for the environment and for landfills, but we don't have a washer and dryer at home and with how many soiled diapers we dispose of it would be totally impractical to try and hand wash or laundromat them (we'd be going through quarters like crazy!), so we settled on these. Honest diapers are Jessica Alba's eco-friendly company, and we really love them! They ship a months supply of diapers and wipes right to your doorstep, shipping included for only $80 a month, and most importantly they are hypoallergenic, plant based, and biodegradable. They have adorable prints on them too!
3-The Wrap by Solly Baby- This baby wrap is made by an adorable stay at home mom. I first saw the wrap featured in Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine, and then after doing a little research I decided it was the one for me! It's made with organic materials and dyes and comes in a handful of colors. I decided on the natural tone striped version because it matches with everything. It makes baby wearing extremely comfortable and easy, and Luca loves being cozy to my chest. He falls asleep in it every time we go for a walk, and it leaves me handsfree which is great! The wrap even has a sewn-in pocket to store baby's paci or your car keys.
4-Johnson's Baby Cologne- Miles picked this up a week before we brought Luca home. He thought it was only right for the little prince to have cologne. I laughed at first thinking it was a joke, but now I am totally sold on this stuff! I don't actually put it on his skin, I just rub a little between my palms and rub it on his onesie, and bam! he's smelling baby fresh immediately! It keeps Luca smelling good in between baths and who doesn't love the smell of a clean baby?!
5-Elliot the Elephant Cool Mist Crane Humidifier- Poor baby had his first cold a few weeks ago and it was awful! his nose would get so congested and he had little coughing fits that just broke my heart to hear. We used a humidifier along with elevating his head to keep his nasal passageway clear through the night, and this cute elephant turned out to be really effective in decongesting his tiny nose. Just keep your nasal aspirator nearby because you'll be needing it!
6-Trumpette 'Skater' Socks Box Set- These were a gift, and I found that the Trumpette brand has a whole assortment of really cute sock-shoes! These ones resemble vans slip-ons and have little rubber grips on their bottoms, not that Luca needs those quite yet, but they sure make all of his outfits look that much more adorable! With all the cute colors, there is always a pair to match him!
7-Eric Carle Chime Set Carseat Toy- These are "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" inspired, and they chime rather than rattle so it's much softer on your ears. They velcro so you can clip them onto your carseat or stroller. Too cute :)
8-Snugli Camo Carrier- Miles' only want when he found out we were having a baby was a bjorn to carry around the little one. He wants Luca to be able to see everything he is seeing when he's out and about. We got a bjorn for our shower but found this camo one and couldn't pass it up. Apparently he thought my Solly Baby was way too girly looking!
9-Boon Twig Attachment- This is an attachment for the boon grass drying rack, and I find this works much better than the flower attachment for drying nipples, pacifiers, or any other attachments really. There are more places to hang and dry on the twig while the flower works better for drying smaller parts. Somehow we've accumulated tons of pacifiers and bottle parts and so we find it helpful to use both.
10-Munchkin Formula Dispenser- This stores three servings of formula powder and is great for the diaper bag when your out and about. You can pre-measure your formula and then just plop it into your bottle when it comes time to feed.
11-Ball Mason Quart Jar- These are great for storing pre-made formula. We make 4-5 bottles worth of formula at a time and we prepare and store it in these bottles. They are easy to clean and sterilize, plus you don't have to worry about your baby's milk sitting in plastic for hours at a time.
