Favorite Products So Far Part 2: 3-6 months

It’s so amazing how fast you need to buy new things for your little one! I did a post about my favorite products for 1-3 months and you can read that here.

These products are my favorite for 3-6 months (and I’m sure I will use them for much longer). I love reading about products that other moms love and use so I thought I would share mine with you.

Aiden and Anais Burpy Bibs: 

As you all know Adler spits up a lot! I love these because you can use them over your shoulder or snap it around your child’s neck. It is oversized so it catches a lot of the spit up and drool and they have cute patterns. Adler also hates having his mouth wipes so the fact that these are super soft make it a lot better.

Teething toys:

Adler has been teething for what feels like forever! These toys are a must for my diaper bag. The Sofie giraffe is a classic and it really lives up to the hype. It is easy for his to hold and it has so many parts for him to chew on. 

We also love this ring. It is easy to hold and he can relieve his gums by chewing on the beads.

Bumbo:

This is great for helping Adler learn to sit up. It is also a great sub highchair while I try to figure out which highchair I want. I love that I can take it anywhere and just sit Adler in it while I cook and organize my house.

Gap and Carter’s clothing:

When I found out I was having a boy I knew it was going to be harder to find cute clothes. It has made me more creative when dressing Adler as well. Gap hast he cutest boy clothes. The majority of Adler’s wardrobe is from gap. I really love their jeans/pants and how they fit Adler. 

Carter’s has cute clothes as well and they are cheaper! Their onesies are my favorite because they are long and skinny just like Adler. They are perfect and comfortable and Adler lives in them!

All clothes from gap!

Cater's Onesie

Freshly Picked Moccs:

Everybody has heard about these moccs and they live up to the hype. Adler kicks his feet all the time and they stay on his little feet. The owner of the shop does a great job providing different patterns and colors to fit in with the current trends of the season. They are a little expensive but I wait for sales and then I buy them! The owner also does giveaways every week. Hopefully one day I will win a giveaway and be able to own a lot!

Boppy pillow:

This item was something that I was planning on buying but never got around to it because I felt like I didn’t need it once Adler was born. Around 4 months I decided I needed one because my cousin told me how it’s better to help them sit when they don’t totally get the hang of the Bumbo.  It will also be great for when I nurse my next child.

Costco Wipes and Pampers diapers:

I am in love with Costco wipes! They are thick and oversized which makes wiping so much easier. They don’t leave any film behind and I use them for everything. 

I also love Pampers diapers but I am not opposed to Huggies! The best advice I got on diapers was to go one size bigger than the size they actually fit in and synch it tight! This has prevented a lot of blow outs and leaks. Best advice ever!

Formula Separator:

Before I had kids I always watched my cousin use this and I thought it was the best thing! We bought one of these and it was totally worth it! Everything you buy for a child needs to make things easier and faster and this product does that. When Adler is crying for a bottle I am glad I can quickly get his bottle ready. I also heard someone say that they are good for little snacks when the kids get older.

Things for Next Pregnancy:

I also have a list of things I want for my next pregnancy. A lot of these things I thought I didn’t need and could get by without but after going through one pregnancy I think next time around I will definitely invest in these items.

Sleep Pillow:

When I entered my 3rd trimester I fully intended to buy a body pillow to sleep with. I started putting two normal pillows around my body which worked pretty well so I ended up not buying one.

This is the one I want: pillow

WHY I WILL BUY ONE: I am going to buy one for next pregnancy because even though my makeshift body pillow worked it took up a ton of space. I know I will get my money’s worth for the pillow and I’m sure they are very comfy! 

MATERNITY CLOTHES:

Most of the blogs I read said to just buy normal clothes but just in the next size up. I disagree with this. I was lucky that besides pants I could wear most of my normal tops through most of my pregnancy. I didn’t want to buy a lot of maternity clothes because I didn’t want to spend money on clothes I would never wear again (until next pregnancy). But I regret this. 

The best maternity jeans: H&M

WHY I WILL BUY THEM: Like I said I made it pretty far in my normal clothes so I was feeling good about not buying maternity clothes. Buy by the end of my pregnancy I didn’t want to stretch out my normal clothes. I bought a few maternity tops and thought they would be enough until I gave birth. I was wrong. My number one reason for wanting to buy more maternity clothes next time is to look cute and feel good about how I look during the last weeks of pregnancy. The last weeks of pregnancy you feel really big but for the most part you are still out and about. I had 4 tops that I worn on repeat and I feel like I would have felt better about how I looked if I had cute clothes to wear. My favorite places to get maternity jeans is H&M and they also have cute tops for a good price so you don’t feel guilty spending a lot of money. Gap also has cute maternity clothes. 

Maternity Pictures and Pictures in hospital:

Pictures are a great way to document this amazing time in your life.

WHY I WILL PROBABLY TAKE THEM NEXT TIME: Even though I took my own pictures having it done professionally can really capture the emotions and joy you are feeling. Having pictures taken in the hospital can also let you and your husband focus on your new baby and not worry about trying to get lots of pictures to remember the moment. I am not 100% sure I will do these but I definitely will think hard about it.

Newborn pictures:

I wanted to take these when Adler was born but I couldn’t fully commit. I personally don’t like all of the props and backgrounds they use for newborn pictures and just wanted to the pictures to just be of my new little baby and Dane and I.

WHY I WILL PROBABLY TAKE THEM NEXT TIME: I have seen some pictures I like so if I can find a photographer that will take the pictures I want I will for sure do it. I will also schedule it before I give birth because after you are so focused on your baby it’s hard to try to set up an appointment.

Favorite Baby Products So Far: 0-3 months

Being a mom has been the most amazing experience ever! When I first got pregnant I was filled with excitement and joy but when I got near the beginning of my 3rd trimester I started to realize just how much stuff you need when you have a baby. There were so many brands of bottles, baby socks, blankets, and baby carriers out there that I had no idea which brand was the best. I decided that it was going to have to be a trial and error thing and based on recommends from people. Here are some of my favorite baby products:

Bouncer: The Mamaroo

There are so many different bouncers out there but the Mamaroo has a whole new take on the bouncer. With 5 different motions and 5 different speed settings you can mimic your arms or a car ride. This has been a lifesaver what Adler wants to be held and I need to get things done I just put him in it and he either falls asleep or is calm and content. I would recommend this product to every new mom and it is worth the investment. 

Mamaroo

Bottlers: Dr. Brown

There are way too many bottles out there and I’m sure they are all great in there own way. I received some of these bottles at my baby shower and at that point I didn’t know what set these apart from other bottles. After using them I learned that they help reduce bubbles and extra air in the stomach which helps prevent colic and upset stomachs in babies. These bottles make eating so much easier on Adler. 

Dr. Brown Bottles

Baby carrier/wrap: Solly Baby 

I found this product while looking at other moms on Instagram. I looked up on the website and it looked pretty great. I hadn’t heard of this one before I had only ever heard of the moby wrap (and of course the hard carriers). I wanted a soft wrap because my sister-in-law said they are amazing to travel with because you can take the baby out whenever you need to but leave the wrap on your body and not get uncomfortable. After I saw this one I did some research to do a comparison between the moby wrap and the solely baby wrap. I feel like this one is a personal choice because I never tried a moby wrap but I love how soft and lightweight this one is (I don’t sweat when I wear it). 

I keep forgetting to take a picture of him in this! I will post a picture later!

Solly Baby Wrap

Blankets: Aiden and Anais 

Most people have heard of these but I just have to say I love them. They are breathable and big enough to swaddle your baby in. They have lots of choices now and I have purchased the classic and the bamboo ones. The classic are better for swaddling because they don’t have as much stretch as the bamboo ones. The bamboo ones are really soft though. Just buy some of each you can never have too many blankets!

Aiden and Anais 

Velcro Swaddles: Summer

When Adler got a little bigger he was able to get his hands out of the swaddle blankets which then woke him up. My sister-in-laws use these swaddles and we thought we would give them a try since Adler sleeps so much better when swaddled. Ever since trying them he sleeps even better and I love that the part on his legs isn’t super tight. 

Going back to sleep after his morning feeding!

Summer Swaddle

Burp cloths: cloth diapers

I feel like this is the best kept secret even though every time I see a mom she is using these as her burp cloths. Before I gave birth (and even until my mom came) I had no idea this is what people used. The fancy ones were great but they were small and not very wide. The cloth diapers are great absorbers and big enough for us. I love these and don’t know what I would do without them. 

Cloth Diapers

Baby Socks: Gymboree 

You always hear how baby socks never stay on babies feet but there is that time when you find the perfect socks for your babies feet and you want to tell everyone you finally found the perfect socks. For us it was Gymboree socks. He would kick and kick and they would never come off. These are good quality socks as well and super cute. 

Gymboree Socks

(right now certain ones are on sale for $1.99)

Stroller: Bugaboo Bee

I did a stroller comparison here and I  am so happy with my choice. This stroller is easy to open and close, I can steer it with one hand (which is HUGE), it turns so easy and it is aesthetically pleasing. 

Bugaboo Bee via Nordstroms can also go to Bugaboo.com 

I know every baby is different and sometimes you have to try lots of different brands before you find what you love. I love all of these products and I would recommend them to every mom new and experienced.