Momma Must Haves

I know not all of my readers are mommas but you'll have to bear with me for this next post. I've been thinking of all the things I got for my  baby shower and all the stuff I've accumulated since Noah was born and what I love and hate about them. Before we get started though, I have to give credit to Hellobee because I basically stole this layout from them. Props to my favorite mommy site!

1. Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders Soothe and Glow Seahorse - If I were putting these in order from most favorite to least favorite, this would be my number one item all the way. This seahorse plays the quietest melodies and I think Kevin and I would need it now even without Noah. None of us can fall asleep without it!
   
2. Swaddle Me - When Noah was born, we swaddled him in the Halo Sleep Sack which worked great but he grew out of the newborn one we had very quickly. I went to Target to buy another but all they had were the Swaddle Me brand and we've used them ever since! It may seem to some that Noah's getting a little too old to be swaddled (3 months!) but it works for us and he sleeps through the night this way. I'm not going to tempt fate just yet! (PS: If your baby tends to bust out of his swaddle, try this technique from my girl Abby. It works!)
   
3. Baby Einstein Lights and Melodies Mirror - We hung this mirror in our car for Noah and he loves it! Not only does he laugh at himself but it has lighted colors and speaks French and Spanish. You can also set a timer for the music in 10, 20 or 30 minute intervals which I like.  
   
4. Medela Freestyle Pump - Sine I am breastfeeding, I needed a pump for when I went back to work and I really like this model. It's cordless and tiny which is great for me since I don't have easy access to a plug where I pump. It can be a little on the loud side but that's my only complaint! I don't even need a handpump if I have this guy with me, he's easy to transport and use while on the go.
    
5. Boppy pillow - A nursing mother's dream. Well, for me anyway. Noah is a great eater and will (most of the time) lay there quite still while he's nursing and the Boppy frees my hands so I can read, play with my phone or put on my make up. Yes, most mornings I put my makeup on while he eats. It's for sure a time saver as long as I don't spill my foundation on his little head. ;)
   
6. Dr. Browns Bottles - This rec actually comes from my cousin, Nicole, and is for any mom, nursing or formula feeding. She swears by these Dr. Browns bottles for her 10 month old! 
   
7. Wipe Warmer - I absolutely love my wipe warmer and while it's not a necessity, I think Noah appreciates the fact that I don't use freezing cold wipes on his little bottom. Think about it, would you?
    
8. Baby Trend Velocity Stroller - I don't actually own a Baby Trend jogging stroller but I intend to get one ASAP. Again, my cousin Nicole  has this stroller and when she came to visit, I used it a few times and fell in love. The Baby Trend carriers are also lightweight and I can't wait to get a travel system of my own.  
   
9. Graco Dynamo Lite Stroller System - My mother in law has this Graco travel system and I've stolen her stroller because it's super easy to use and ridiculously light weight. Truth time? I actually have a Graco Snugride 35 travel system and I despise it. It's heavy and hard to carry which is why I've confiscated my mother in laws stroller. ;)
   
10. The First Year's tub with sling - If you have a newborn or a baby with a wobbly head like mine, a sling will do you a world of good when it comes to bath time. 
    
11. Graco UltraClear Baby Monitor - A lot of momma's have a camera monitor but I haven't had the urge to buy one just yet and in the meantime, I really do like my Graco monitor. There's a feature on our model that vibrates when the baby fusses which is nice when I'm...say...blow drying my hair? Or jamming out to Justin Bieber?  
    
12. Arm's Reach Co Sleeper  - I am probably way overdue putting Noah in his own room at night since he sleeps from 9pm to 6am but having him right next to me is just comforting. We borrowed the Arm's Reach Co Sleeper from my sister and it's great. It's basically a mini pack and play that is the perfect height for sleepy mom's to just reach over in the middle of the night to sooth their little ones. (AKA - pop a pacifier back in their mouth so we can get some shut eye!)
    
13. Diaper Genie  - One item I might not miss if I didn't have it? My Diaper Genie. Would I miss it if you took it away? Absolutely. It's way to easy to be able to reach down and stick that dirty diaper in the genie where it hides them away and never leaks a smell.  

There you have it! Some of my all time favorite baby items. Of course, this isn't counting my all time favorite resource, Twitter. I don't know what I'd do/buy without some of you other mommies! How did our moms do all of this without technology to rely on? ;)