My Main Mommy Must-haves...

(Like that title? Yeah, I love a little alliteration. LOL, there it is again!)

Okay, so there are several items that I love and think to myself several times a week, thank goodness for_____.  These are my personal favorites, that I would not want to parent without....

1. Boppy

Zac has been using this for bottle feedings from the beginning, but I didn't start until a few weeks ago. I was missing out! It's so soft and helps support his weight, and saves my arms and back a little. :) He can also be propped up on it now.








2. Petunia Pickle Bottom diaper bag

This is my exact diaper bag. I love it! People compliment me on it wherever we go, but most importantly, it's designed really well! It has two straps and can be worn like a backpack, which is so clutch because it stays out of the way. On the rare occasion I wear the shoulder strap, it drives me crazy because it inevitably falls forward and just gets in the way. I love the pockets and fold out changing pad. It was pricey, but since I'm not carrying a purse these days, and don't dare leave home without my diaper bag, I am glad I sprung for this one! :)



3. Fisher Price Snuggabunny swing

  I didn't register for a swing and didn't think I wanted/needed one, plus thought I didn't have space for one. Then came the colic. I read several places that colicky babies like swings, and being desperate for anything that might or could help, I caved and decided to get one. I bought a used swing online and met the lady in a parking lot to get it, only to get home and realize it didnt' work because the old batteries had corroded. Luckily she met up with me and gave me my money back! I was sharing this whole swing saga with my mom and she said she wanted to buy him one for Christmas, and we'd just get it early. :) (this was the week of Thanksgiving) Once we got home and set it up, it's been such a lifesaver! He can sleep in it, be alert and stimulated in it, or just chill out. It's given me the ability to set him down more often throughout the day and do a few things here and there without him freaking out. Once he even fell asleep in it and took his entire three hour nap in there. :) Hey, whatever works! I love the looks of this one, and that it plugs in! I'd hate to keep changing batteries all the time. I like the features, like how it can swing in three different directions, make music or nature sounds, and has a spinning mobile and mirror. My vain little boy LOVES looking at himself! :) Just kidding, he's not vain. But seriously, who wouldn't want to stare at that face? haha!


4. Johnson & Johnson "Honey Apple" baby wash and body lotion

 It...smells...AMAZING! There is nothing I love more than a freshly bathed and lotioned child, and this is my absolute favorite! It's a very light scent, but smells so so yummy. When Drew is thirty years old, this smell will still remind me of him! I also love the purple bottle, the bedtime one with "calming aromas," but the honey apple is the best!