Giveaway: $250 Diapers.com gift card + 3mo Supply of Pampers Swaddlers
Any seasoned parent will tell you the newborn phase is a piece of cake compared to toddlerdom. Any parent of a teenager will tell you toddlerdom is a walk in the park compared to the teen years, but I’m not there yet so I’m going to pretend my children will start aging backwards once they reach thirteen.
I experienced the cake walk with my second kid, but not so much with my first. I was a newbie and every decision (even the ones that involved socks and washcloths) seemed like the difference between life and death. Going from zero to one is pretty life-changing (in good ways and bad ways) so I don’t want to diminish anyone who struggles during that time.
What I will tell you is no matter what you are going through emotionally, there are definitely ways to take advantage of those first few months. And no, I’m not going to say “sleep when the baby sleeps”. I always found that to be a total crock.
I’m sure it works nicely for women who value sleep more than anything else, but I always valued my hours awake when I didn’t have to worry about the baby. If I slept when the baby slept, I would be doing nothing but being a mom. I wanted to do things for myself— like eat, shower, watch TV, check facebook, talk on the phone, play Candy Crush and take a walk.
In the first few months, your baby is small, sleepy, immobile and highly portable. Here are ten ways to take advantage of the newborn phase:
1) Take an insane amount of photos
Prior to having a child, you probably updated Facebook and Instagram with some restraint. You shared what was truly worthy of sharing and took great care not to inundate friends with the humdrum details of your life. But all that self-editing is exhausting and a new baby is the perfect excuse to bombard your friends with family photos like the Kardashian you were meant to be. You don’t have to post anything especially amazing; the adorableness of your baby’s face is share-worthy enough. You are proud. Everyone from your high school friends to your ex-dog walker should know. REPEATEDLY.
2) Binge watch shows on Netflix
Binge watching a whole season of a show on a rainy lazy Saturday is one of the main things I miss about my life before children. Obviously, most shows worth watching are not toddler-appropriate but when you have a newborn, all they see and hear are light and sounds. They won’t really see the sexually explicit scenes in Orange is the New Black any more than they’ll decipher gun shots on The Wire. It’s all good. If your baby is keeping you up in the middle of the night or perfectly content staring up at the ceiling fan during the day, throw on a show and make that time worth your while.
3) Go anywhere and everywhere
With my first baby, I heard you must keep your bundle of joy indoors for the first six weeks. So that’s what I did. But there are plenty of people who believe it’s healthy to get that baby some fresh air. And if not immediately, then the second those six weeks are up. Don’t bother yourself with a stroller. Strollers make new moms freak out at every stairway and curb. They can’t fit through the doors to your favorite coffee shop. I suggest strapping that 10-15lbs on your chest and wandering your city or your neighborhood with complete freedom. Not only will you be able to go anywhere you want, your baby will sleep that much longer. And probably be perfectly content when he/she wakes up. You can go shopping, walk around a museum or take a stroll just because it’s a nice day and for once in your life, YOU HAVE NOWHERE ELSE TO BE.
4) brunch with your friends
Remember before you had kids, how you’d see people sitting in sidewalk cafes at 10am on a Tuesday and think— WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE??? Don’t they have JOBS?! Maternity leave is one of the few excuses in your life to have breakfast at a restaurant on a weekday. I’d skip the baby wearing on these occasions and take your baby for a ride in the stroller right around nap time. If your baby goes down and your pancakes arrive right at about the same time, well then you have struck MATERNITY LEAVE GOLD. I’m not saying I didn’t spend the majority of my time at home in my pajamas, but those few instances where I actually got dressed, timed the nap just right and sat down with friends over bacon and french toast were pretty freakin’ glorious.
5) Eat whatever you want
You know how pregnancy is supposed to be an excuse to quit your diet and eat until your heart’s content? I actually found most foods made me nauseous. And I couldn’t eat a lot of the things I really wanted like camembert and spicy tuna rolls. (Not together obviously.) But after the baby was born, my appetite came back, most of the restrictions were lifted and I was hungrier than ever. Plus, I had a very handy milk sucking machine attached to my boobs most of the time whose main purpose in life (besides love and devotion) was helping me drop my pregnancy pounds. Also, there was still no shame in wearing my maternity jeans, so a little belly expansion with dinner was not a problem. I have never eaten so much pasta in my life.
6) Kiss your doctor
Your doctor will tell you many things at your first post-birth visit, but you will only hear two of them— no exercise and no sex. Well, isn’t that upsetting. Can she also write “no housework” on a piece of paper and tell my husband he is medically obligated to give me foot massages every night? Because that would be like HEAVEN ON EARTH. Also, if you want to pretend your doctor said you still weren’t 100% healed after your six week, nobody is reporting back to your spouse but you. Doctor patient confidentiality is a beautiful thing.
7) Buy everything you can online
When my first was born over five years ago, I was introduced to a relatively new service called Diapers.com. It was a lifesaver, as there is nothing harder than lugging home an economy sized pack of Pampers Swaddlers when you have a baby strapped to your chest. And don’t tell me to use the stroller, because jumbo packs of diapers do not fit underneath the seat. We used Diapers.com for everything from diapers (obviously) to baby shoes, sunscreen and diaper pail refills. We even bought books, bathing suits, crib sheets and that infant toy my friend swore would have my baby reciting the alphabet by six months. And from there, we expanded to toilet paper, laundry detergent and tissues. There are lots of things in your life you must shop for in person— diapers is not one of them. For the love of God, take advantage of free delivery, great sales and speedy shipping.
8) Stretch your creativity
There are few times in your life when you have a tiny baby at your disposal. She can’t move, she sleeps often, you are home alone most of the time. Are you a creative person? Position that baby on the floor and then craft insanely intricate surroundings during nap time. Dress that baby up like your favorite television characters. Put that baby in a business suit made for a full-grown man. Baby mug! Pretty soon your baby will be moving and these opportunities will pass.
9) Start a blog
Remember when I said sleeping when the baby sleeps was not for me? I used my time to write, reflect, make jokes, tell stories, post pictures and share them all online. I know making all your baby woes public is not everyone’s cup of tea, but five years later, starting this blog was the best decision I ever made. And I never would have done it without the endless stream of fodder that comes from having a newly born pooping, drooling, puking muse like my baby girl.
10) Accept Help
When my first was born, I made the mistake of thinking I had to do everything myself. My mother was trying her best to be available to me but I thought this was because she didn’t trust that I knew what I was doing. (Which I didn’t, but that’s not really the point.) When my mom finally confronted me about why I was so cold whenever she offered help, I finally realized she was trying to make herself indispensable so she could have more time with her granddaughters, not to prove I was doing something wrong. Once I let her help me and removed the guilt in doing so, everyone was happier, including the kids who got to spend quality time with Grammy.
These tips can be applied to new moms, whether it’s your first kid or your fifth. Although, I imagine, once it’s your fifth, you have them down to a science.
Today, I’m giving away a $250 Diapers.com gift card and a 3 month supply of Pampers Swaddlers to one lucky reader!
Diapers.com is one of the most convenient services for new moms and super soft Pampers Swaddlers, sized from Premie all the way up to Size 6, are the #1 Choice of U.S. hospitals.
Giveaway rules
1) “Like” this post below. Then visit Diapers.com and list the one newborn item you could not live without in the comments under this post. Please include a link to the item on Diapers.com.
2) For a second entry, follow @mommyshorts and @diapersdotcom on twitter, tweet the following and then leave a second comment saying you did so:
I entered to win a $250 @Diapersdotcom gift card and a 3mo supply of @Pampers Swaddlers on @mommyshorts! (bit.ly link)
Winner will be announced Friday, May 15th.
To wish all moms a Happy Mother’s Day, Diapers.com is currently holding a promotion until May 10th. If you buy two items, you save 15%. If you buy three items, you save 20%. This applies to Pampers, Luvs, Easy Ups, Bounty, Charmin, Tide and Swiffer. Just use the code PGMOM at checkout.
Good luck!
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WINNER UPDATE:
And the winner is… Allison Nay, who can’t live without swaddles!
Congrats! Please contact abby@mommyshorts.com to claim your prize.
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Definitely pampers swaddlers… best diaper ever!http://www.diapers.com/p/pampers-swaddlers-diapers-92938?sku=PG-5759
I also tweeted!
We are expecting our second girl at the beginning of September. One thing my family could not live without are baby swings. I could tell countless stories of myself and husband surrending ourselves to the smooth sway of a swing.
http://www.diapers.com/p/fisher-price-cradle-n-swing-with-plug-my-little-lamb-764663?sku=FS-1510
http://www.diapers.com/p/fisher-price-rock-n-play-newborn-sleeper-moonlight-meadow-1158175?sku=FS-2431
For my daughter it was the Rock N Play sleeper!
http://www.diapers.com/p/babybjorn-balance-soft-bouncer-silver-white-mesh-815184?sku=BJ-161
And for my son it was the Bjorn Bouncer
Baby bee bathwash! Gentle for baby and makes them smell yummy! http://www.diapers.com/p/burts-bees-baby-bee-shampoo-and-body-wash-scented-12-fl-oz-2-pk-1184212?sku=BS-242B
Wipes! http://www.diapers.com/subcat=Wipes-144?icn=DI-nav-Diapering&ici=Wipes
Our youngest is 4 now and we still make sure we’re always stocked with baby wipes – those suckers are handy!
Swaddlediapers! They fit my tiny baby! http://www.diapers.com/p/pampers-swaddlers-diapers-92938?sku=PG-5759
http://www.diapers.com/p/pampers-swaddlers-diapers-92938
Pampers swaddlers because they are so absorbent.
20 weeks today, I’ve been told I wont be able to live without these ErgoBaby swaddles! http://www.diapers.com/p/ergobaby-swaddler-set-blue-and-natural-925012?qid=280708393353491925&sr=1-38
I am so excited to use http://www.diapers.com/p/ergobaby-360-baby-carrier-black-1026567 when my baby is born.
I couldn’t live without this mobile ! My first daughter is 4 and loves it so much she won’t let me take it for my 3 month old !
http://www.diapers.com/p/fisher-price-precious-planet-2-in-1-projection-mobile-19647?sku=FS-184
I just followed @mommy’s hors & @Diapersdotcom
I also tweeted to my account
I entered to win a $250 @Diapersdotcom gift card and a 3mo supply of @Pampers Swaddlers on @mommyshorts! (bit.ly link)
Rock N PLay-LOVE IT!!!!! http://www.diapers.com/p/fisher-price-rock-n-play-deluxe-sleeper-my-little-snugapuppy-835892?qid=417552265953482428&sr=1-3
Wipes! I use them for everything! Literally, everything!
http://www.diapers.com/p/seventh-generation-baby-wipes-4555?sku=SG-339
My number one item is what my husband and I refer to as “the Carlos carrier.” (You know, like from the movie “The Hangover”) I never used t with my daughter, but since my son has arrived I use it a lot. A lot, a lot. It especially comes in handy during that magical time known as the “witching hour” when I’m trying to get a HOT dinner on the table amid the chaos.
http://www.diapers.com/p/infantino-breathe-baby-carrier-gray-118624?sku=IF-065
I can NOT live without my Baby K’tan. My little 11 week old sugar plum can go where ever I want without me having to lug around a stroller. Super easy to get in and out of coffee shops and skinny aisle thrift stores!
http://www.diapers.com/p/baby-ktan-active-baby-carrier-ocean-blue-1115503
I also followed you and diapers.com on twitter and tweeted out the obligatory comment to get a second entry. Can you tell mama needs a new pair of baby shoes?!
As a first time mama, all of it!! Not sure how my mom got anything done back in the 80s without online shopping and door delivery. 🙂 But for the newest member of our family, diapers will be the biggest necessity for sure. http://www.diapers.com/subcat=Diapers-120/Brand=Pampers?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=social_D&utm_campaign=mommyshorts
I don’t what I would have done if it wasn’t for Baby Aveeno Eczema Care! My sons skin was so sensitive and his eczema was present a week after birth! Using the cream wash and lotion worked wonders and I still use it to this day 🙂 http://www.diapers.com/p/aveeno-baby-eczema-therapy-soothing-bath-treatment-5342?sku=JJ-003
http://www.diapers.com/p/munchkin-arm-hammer-disposable-changing-pads-10-ct-36097
Must have! These are great for those runny, messy diaper changes!
Who wants to wash the changing pad cover 5 times a day!
THIS.
http://www.diapers.com/p/wubbanub-giraffe-34275?sku=WN-010
(Saved my butt when baby was using me as a human pacifier.)
I followed you both & tweeted! (Thanks!)
http://www.diapers.com/p/dr-browns-by-simplisse-gia-nursing-pillow-82365
My Moby wrap. I went all sorts of places with my baby safely wrapped to my chest and usually asleep too!
http://www.diapers.com/p/moby-original-baby-wrap-black-8066?sku=MO-002
Diapers – we love the Pampers Swaddlers! But I also don’t think I could live without the rock and play!
http://www.diapers.com/p/aden-anais-100-cotton-muslin-easy-swaddle-855246?sku=AA-456
I love the easy swaddle from Aden and Anais. We use it every night!
I followed both and tweeted!! Fingers crossed!!
I entered to win a $250 @Diapersdotcom gift card and a 3mo supply of @Pampers Swaddlers on @mommyshorts! (bit.ly link)
I couldn’t of made it through these 3 months without this swing. Saved me so many times especially in the middle of the night. She still loves it the same as when I first put her in it.
http://www.diapers.com/p/fisher-price-cradle-n-swing-my-little-snugapuppy-835905?sku=FS-1648
I couldn’t live without our Snuza! It did what it was supposed to and I couldn’t imagine what the outcome would have been without it. http://www.diapers.com/p/snuza-hero-baby-movement-monitor-1180429?sku=SNZ-001
I followed both on Twitter and posted the following message I entered to win a $250 @Diapersdotcom gift card and a 3mo supply of @Pampers Swaddlers on @mommyshorts! (bit.ly link)
I loved the k’tan baby carrier when I had my first. She was so content in it and it made traveling through security at airports so much easier too. Keeping my fingers crossed that #2 will like it as much when they arrive!
http://www.diapers.com/p/baby-ktan-baby-wrap-eggplant-1072469?sku=KT-052
http://www.diapers.com/p/crane-adorable-cool-mist-humidifier-elliot-the-elephant-21377?qid=927369480404478186&sr=1-21 – cool mist humidifier – the one thing I bought at midnight
oh and oragel…
http://www.diapers.com/p/little-remedies-little-tummys-gas-drops-1-oz-6000?qid=609536351904486825&sr=1-1
I have a 6 year old and an 3 week old I have needed gas relief for both!
Video monitor! http://www.diapers.com/p/summer-infant-in-view-digital-color-video-monitor-1018323
I had baby sleeping in her crib from about 2 weeks on. The video monitor allowed me to leave her be when she was breathing loudly or sneezing rather than trying to not wake her if I snuck into the room. I used it when I showered or did anything in a different room. With #2 on the way, we are just adding a second camera!
I wouldn’t be able to survive without the Bitybean carrier. It’s lightweight and compact, but can hold a big toddler comfortably. Cool thing is that it can go on your back like a backpack or in front.
Here’s the link: http://www.diapers.com/p/bitybean-ultracompact-baby-carrier-sand-grey-1116757?sku=TYB-006
Couldn’t live without swaddles. So cute and snuggly, both my babies and I loved them http://www.diapers.com/p/aden-anais-muslin-swaddling-blankets-4-pk-211286?qid=300260017814498361&sr=1-3
https://twitter.com/AllisonSo/status/595694908385669121
Our video monitor is great
http://www.diapers.com/p/motorola-remote-wireless-video-baby-monitor-mbp36-1073828?sku=BNT-024
Diapers! http://www.diapers.com/p/pampers-baby-dry-diapers-917141?sku=PG-5793
Love this!
http://www.diapers.com/p/huggies-little-movers-slip-on-diapers-209184?sku=KC-876
I did not learn #7 until my pregnancy with my third baby. The internet is the bomb for moms!
http://www.diapers.com/p/huggies-natural-care-baby-wipes-6009?sku=KC-1020
This crib is perfect http://www.diapers.com/p/babyletto-modo-3-in-1-convertible-crib-with-toddler-bed-conversion-kit-white-1042485?sku=DV-566&utm_source=MobileWeb&utm_medium=switchtodesktop&utm_campaign=switchtodesktop&standardsite=true
Contours elite double tandem stroller for baby number 2! http://www.diapers.com/p/contours-options-elite-tandem-stroller-red-velvet-1140272?sku=KR-155
The baby bjorn carrier!
http://www.diapers.com/p/babybjorn-original-baby-carrier-black-7709?sku=BJ-040
my daughter would love this remote!
http://www.diapers.com/p/fisher-price-laugh-learn-click-n-learn-remote-563310?sku=FS-1403
Definitely the rock n play! Our baby had reflux and dairy issues so this helped tremendously. We are expecting our second at the end of July, and I am nervous but excited to welcome our new family of 4.
http://www.diapers.com/p/fisher-price-rock-n-play-newborn-sleeper-moonlight-meadow-1158175?qid=528477215935447033&sr=1-2
I love pampers swaddlers-my son wears a size 3 and I just can’t switch to any other diapers!
http://www.diapers.com/p/pampers-swaddlers-diapers-92938?sku=PG-5765&catalogId=1
My child is queen of mucus and I’m in love with saline spray, humidifiers and boogie wipes. But the best thing I have found to combat snot when the aspirator stopped being effective was one of those mom becomes a snot vacuum aspirators. I could not live without my booger sucker!!
http://www.diapers.com/p/fridababy-nosefrida-the-snotsucker-70269?sku=ZZO-001
I tweeted for a second entry
I NEED A BABY CARRIER! Have to get things done! And I’m certain with the 2nd one on the way it will be even more necessary!
http://www.diapers.com/p/ergobaby-original-baby-carrier-galaxy-grey-1072399?sku=ER-018
Could not have lived w/o our Pampers Sensitive diapers and wipes. All my kiddos were sensitive, even to cloth. http://www.diapers.com/p/pampers-swaddlers-sensitive-diapers-917110?qid=523275186226496949&sr=1-2
I tweeted!
Could not have given my baby breastmilk without pumping. This was #1
http://www.diapers.com/p/avent-comfort-double-electric-breast-pump-1075375?qid=333393334346462099&sr=1-4
http://www.diapers.com/p/fisher-price-cradle-n-swing-my-little-snugapuppy-835905?sku=FS-1648
This swing was a nap must have. Do they have an adult size????
My Moby wraps were a lifesaver!! I had twins when my first born was 14 months old. I found that if I used two moby wraps to side carry one twin on each side (with each twin in their own Moby wrap) I could get things done around the house and take all of the kids out for a nice walk without having to get the humunga-stroller out of the closet.
I got a lot of use out of the Moby wraps and STILL do now that the twins are six months old. The Moby is a lifesaver in the newborn phase and lasts forever!
Boppy water resistant cover. Protection from pee, milk, and teriyaki sauce. 😉 http://www.diapers.com/p/boppy-protective-water-resistant-cover-23831?sku=BP-017
I tweeted too! @missbethanywilk
http://www.diapers.com/p/avent-soothie-green-unisex-0-3-months-2-88609?sku=AV-145
I have 6 of them strategically placed so there’s always one within reach
Love my swaddles and rock n play!
The sleep sack http://www.diapers.com/p/halo-sleepsack-swaddle-100-cotton-810791?sku=HL-637
Well, and diapers of course. We use Seventh Generation
Can’t live without the Pampers changing kit: http://www.diapers.com/p/pampers-changing-kit-879134
My newborn loves the baby bjorn balance bouncer! I would be be able to do anything else if I didn’t have it!
http://www.diapers.com/p/babybjorn-balance-soft-bouncer-khaki-beige-cotton-815187?sku=BJ-164
I tweeted and followed both.
@zmama09
http://www.diapers.com/p/boppy-slipcovered-pillow-peaceful-jungle-1011847
also just tweeted!
Swaddle wraps! Without these suckers I’d get no sleep!
http://www.diapers.com/p/summer-infant-swaddleme-2-pk-cotton-knit-290922?sku=PJ-565
The original A+D ointment was a lifesaver with my first daughter. Baby #2 is due in October and I will defiantly stock up the 1lb canister for this kiddo!
http://www.diapers.com/p/a-d-original-ointment-1-lb-5929
I LOVE cloth diapers and would have a hard time doing without them. They are cost-efficient (once you set up your stock) and so gentle on the baby, it is amazing. Bye-bye diaper rash!
I LOVE cloth diapers and would have a hard time doing without them. They are cost-efficient (once you set up your stock) and so gentle on the baby, it is amazing. Bye-bye diaper rash!
http://www.diapers.com/p/bumgenius-4-0-pocket-cloth-diaper-snap-grasshopper-69973
http://www.diapers.com/p/halo-sleepsack-swaddle-100-cotton-810791?qid=678089258840534876&sr=1-6
It is a must have for my youngest, she will not fall asleep without being swaddled. 🙂
adorable photos of baby Harlow!! The thing I needed most during the newborn phase was large swaddling blankets. http://www.diapers.com/p/aden-anais-muslin-swaddling-blankets-4-pk-211286?qid=163650928290581657&sr=1-1
I also followed Diapers.com on twitter and tweeted
4 moms mamaroo!! My son loves this!
http://www.diapers.com/p/4moms-mamaroo-bouncer-2015-multi-color-plush-1166752?sku=YM-049
Nose frida was a life saver!
http://www.diapers.com/p/fridababy-nosefrida-the-snotsucker-70269?sku=ZZO-001
http://www.diapers.com/p/pampers-baby-dry-diapers-917141?sku=PG-5793
Pampers baby dry so my 8 week old doesn’t have to be changed overnight!
I also tweeted!
A baby K’Tan!!
http://www.diapers.com/p/baby-ktan-active-baby-carrier-ocean-blue-1115503
I followed on twitter 🙂
Aden + Anais swaddle blankets! I have 6 of them! http://www.diapers.com/p/aden-anais-swaddling-blankets-cotton-muslin-4-pk-276852?qid=293053087655386478&sr=1-4
Pampers swaddlers since she was tiny and her cloth diapers didn’t fit yet. http://www.diapers.com/p/pampers-swaddlers-diapers-92938?sku=PG-5759
I can not live with out the norinse fluid by mustela. Quick bath without the bath.:)
http://www.diapers.com/p/mustela-bebe-range-physiobebe-10-fl-oz-834365
I am a first time mom, but I am most excited about using the ergobaby 360 carrier!
http://www.diapers.com/p/ergobaby-360-baby-carrier-black-1026567?sku=ER-155
So many things were a must have for my first but Sophie was definitely a lifesaver during teething and just in general. Also hyland’s teething tablets, nosefrida, fisher price rock and play, and Aden and Anais blankets!
Hands down, this Halo sleep sack with swaddle got me through the infant stage!!
http://www.diapers.com/p/halo-sleepsack-swaddle-810790?sku=HL-635
http://www.diapers.com/p/vulli-sophie-the-giraffe-teether-in-natural-rubber-15640?sku=NC-001
http://www.diapers.com/p/fisher-price-cradle-n-swing-with-plug-my-little-lamb-764663?sku=FS-1510
couldnt live without rock n play!
I couldn’t live without the perfect diaper bag- still works with two in diapers!
http://www.diapers.com/p/petunia-pickle-bottom-boxy-backpack-embossed-central-park-north-stop-1151168?sku=FPS-343493
Oh! How I agree with those tips. I started a mommy blog during the new born phase and haven’t looked back. I totally became an online junkie and ordered all my baby stuff online. Read about that on my post on http://mommyreflects.com/motherhood-2/your-shopping-cart-is-waiting-for-you-are-you-also-a-compulsive-online-shopper-mommy-like-me/
And the maternity leave gold is soo true, those precious days of meeting other humans who aren’t family or planning a trip when baby is still manageable is Bloss (http://mommyreflects.com/infant-diary/travel-with-an-infant-upto-6-months-old/)
I would’ve lost without my Bippy pillow!!! http://www.diapers.com/p/boppy-nursing-pillow-owls-101228?qid=842403489416366470&sr=1-20
I would be lost without my Boppy pillow!!! http://www.diapers.com/p/boppy-nursing-pillow-owls-101228?qid=842403489416366470&sr=1-20
The Snuza is the only reason I sleep at night instead of watching my baby breath. It’s worth every. penny. http://www.diapers.com/p/snuza-hero-baby-movement-monitor-1180429?qid=041643541205550211&sr=1-1
I tweeted for another chance to win!
http://www.diapers.com/p/dreft-he-baby-laundry-detergent-100-oz-26973?sku=PG-330
Would love to try this detergent!
When my son was little me absolutely required a bouncy seat. We used his until it basically fell apart. I love this fisher price one- http://www.diapers.com/p/fisher-price-comfort-curve-bouncer-multicolor-1115982
I followed and tweeted for the second entry as well.
A baby wrap! like this http://www.diapers.com/p/baby-ktan-baby-wrap-black-8157
Boba wrap is the only thing that soothes my colicky baby! Love it!
I love Aden and Anais muslin swaddler blankets. Both of my boys were born in May so these were perfect for keeping them covered through the summer and not overheating them! http://www.diapers.com/p/aden-anais-swaddling-blankets-cotton-muslin-4-pk-276852?sku=AA-262
Love this post! And can’t live without: http://www.diapers.com/p/medela-tendercare-lanolin-nipple-cream-2-oz-309669?sku=MED-035
Also tweeted!