Arm & Hammer Diaper Bag Dispenser: these have been a life saver! for whatever reason, LW likes to do her business when we're out and about. this dispenser holds rolls of 25, scented bags which completely banish all things poopy smelling. we even use them when we're at someone's house and it's just a wet diaper since i don't like leaving people with my child's diapers. i've also used them as trash bags in the car, and i've heard they work wonders for doggy doodoo!
Gerber Good Start Soothe Formula: i haven't tried out many types of formula, only Gerber and Enfamil Newborn, which was given to us at the hospital. I read that Gerber most mimics breast milk so started out with the Gentle. while LW wasn't extremely fussy or gassy, she did have pretty regular bouts of frustration while trying to go #2. after about a month and a half, i decided to try the Soothe version and noticed a difference right away. she NEVER has any fussiness of any kind after eating or while soiling a diaper. i feel like this version is more milky and dissolves much easier. this is a must have.
Graco Pack 'n Play: i swore my child would be in her crib as soon as possible, but here we are into month 3 and i still want her next to me! she sleeps in her pack n'play next to our bed and sleeps great. our model came with a napper/changer that flips over, but it was terribly lopsided because a p 'n p has wheels on one side and a solid leg on the other- thus one side is higher than the other. when i would lay her in the changer she would slide down the side and it just wasn't worth it. we also took our first trip this last month and this baby went right along with us. we left the "bassinet" portion at home (basically just a suspended bottom so you don't have to bend down as far) and it traveled great. i think my only qualm with it is that it's pretty heavy, and the carrying bag doesn't have a handle. you pretty much have to hoist it over your shoulder like a giant boom box. oh well.
Arm & Hammer Nursery Fresheners: I didn't want a Diaper Genie because a) i don't want giant poop bullets and b) i didn't want to have to by overpriced, special trash bags. So i got the Diaper Champ which uses regular kitchen-sized trash bags. the only bummer is it's pretty much a glorified trash can and it can get smelling BAD. so i bought some of these nursery fresheners and they do a pretty darn good job of keeping that old poop smell at bay. it's not gone, but i've found that throwing two of these in the bottom of the diaper champ helps a ton.
City Mini Stroller: i love this stroller! i don't remember where i heard about it but i loved that it wasn't a typical looking baby stroller and had the jogging style. it's not actually a jogging stroller, which is fine by me because i hate running by myself- i can't imagine torturing my child with running, or myself by having to push her as i sweat to death. it's extremely light weight (i think only 17 pounds) and folds in half with one hand. it's meant for a child that can support their back and neck, but we bought an adapter that works with our car seat. we used that for about 2 months, but now just recline the stroller all the way and Olivia loves it. i feel bad keeping her strapped in her car seat so often, so at least she can move around this way. this is also drive-able with one hand, and very man friendly- Dave doesn't hesitate to push it!
Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy: i'm discovering that LW has VERY sensitive skin and last month she started having red, rashlike patches all over her face. i could tell it didn't really bother her, but it bothered me! i didn't want her beautiful face looking so irritated. so we asked our pediatrician friend for a recommendation and started using this Aveeno lotion. her face started clearing up within 2 days! it's amazing. i use it every day now on her "troubled areas" and she hasn't had a breakout since.
and that's a wrap!
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