Number 1: Static Ratio Station
Ever since Brantley was a newborn and she would get fussy in the car, I could turn the radio on a static station and she IMMEDIATELY stopped crying. I'm not kidding! It works! I still do it now and it still works. Usually the only reason she starts crying is because she's tired and that white noise puts her right to sleep. I'm not sure what I would have done without this lifesaver.
Number 2: NUK Genius Pacifier
I'm not sure what it is about this specific pacifier, but it's the only one Brantley has ever taken. It's an orthodontic pacifier (by
NUK), so I guess it's suppose to be better for the teeth that she doesn't have yet. ha!
She sleeps with one and we take one in her carseat. I wasn't sure that I was going to let her be a pacifier baby but what the heck, it keeps her quiet and helps her go to sleep so I'm all for it now. We'll loose it on down the road when the time is right. Probably around her 1 year birthday. We'll see.
Number 3: Aden & Anais Blankets
These blankets were and still are mine and Brantley's favorite blankets. They are extremely soft, breathable and PERFECT for swaddling. They are big enough to swaddle in but the wonderful thing was that they didn't let her get too hot.
I used them for a nursing cover when I didn't have my other one, we swaddled with them every night for about 2 or 3 months. I think we will use these blankets until they just wear out and fall apart.
Love them!
Number 4: Noise Makers
This sound machine by Graco has been wonderful. I take it in the car with me every where we go so that just in case I need to put her down for a nap, I'll have it to help her sleep better. She sleeps with ocean sounds every night from my iPod so this has been a great portable sound machine to have.
A second sound machine I have loved having is the
Sleep Sheep On the Go. It's been wonderful to have in restaurants when BR is napping or anywhere that she's in her carseat and needing to rest.
Once again, I'm not sure what I would do without these product.
Number 5: Exersaucer
Brantley LOVES her
Exersaucer. Like I've said before, this is by far, our best toy purchase yet. I can put her in it pretty much anytime and she's happy. She is teething right now, or either just loving to chew on everything, so all the toys on the side are perfect. As you can see in the picture, the giraffe is one of her favorites.
I bought this off Craigslist for $20 from a lady that lives in Bluff Park. Sweet!!
They don't make her exact one any more but all the other options are very cute as well.
Number 6: Johnny Jump Up
Our
Johnny Jump Up is about to take over as Brantley's #1 favorite toy. She LOVES to be on her feet and jumping is the best. We borrowed this and the Jumperoo from our friends the Cowart's and I'm so very thankful.
We hang it from the door frame in between our living room and kitchen. Brantley just jumps and jumps while she watches me cook, clean, or she watches Marley run around her. I've videoed her a few times so hopefully I can get those posted soon. They're pretty funny.
Okay well it's late and I'm having trouble thinking of anymore at the moment. Maybe I'll add some more later if I think of them. I hope everyone is having a good week. If you're a new mom or currently expecting or even if you aren't pregnant but plan to be one day, consider purchasing or borrowing all of these things. They are SO helpful!
