Here are a few of my favorites~
The Breast Friend nursing pillow as seen below. If you plan on nursing I highly suggest registering for this pillow vs. The Boppy (also seen below). The Breast Friend gives you and baby a proper angle for breast feeding! The Boppy, or ones like it, are more of a multipurpose pillow. I had registered for The Boppy and the day Ella was born the nurse told my husband to go get the The Breast Friend immediately! It has a flatter surface so that the babies head is elevated to the breast better for feeding. It also claps aroung your waste for a nice snug fit, and if you have to get up and move, you can without unlatching your baby from feeding. Now since I ended up with both anyway, I found uses for the The Boppy. It was good for when Kiana would hold Ella, or to prop Ella up before she knew how to roll over. Get both if you would like, but if you are breast feeding make sure you get The Breast Friend!
My Brest Friend Pillow
The Boppy Pillow
Blankets... OH MY- the endless selection of receiving blankets &
swaddlers! They come in all shapes; sizes, materials and prints which make it a
bit overwhelming to know which one is best (and at which age). As Ella got
bigger other blankets worked better, but for this blog we are talking about 0-3
month stage. I ended up with an entire drawer full of blankets, and in the end
these were the only ones I used for the first 4 months.
The Miracle Blanket®
This blanket was fantastic for swaddling!! It takes a little getting
used to it since it has the pre-made flaps, but it tucks nicely and gives
baby a secure feeling. I would suggest registering for two so you can keep one
in the wash! This blanket is really only good for the swaddle, so after the
first four months you will not need to use it as much. However, it keeps baby's
hands and feet tucked in perfectly!
aden™ by aden + anais®
I really like this blanket, like the one above,
this blanket give baby a great swaddle! It comes in several different prints,
and is a little more versatile then the Miracle Blanket. You can use
this to cover car seats while out and about, and since it is so big, babies can
lay on the floor with it for tummy time! It is very breathable, so if your baby
is born during the hotter seasons this is a great options for outside. Again,
register for a couple of these!
Both are a bit more spendy then your typical
receiving blanket, but it is much better to have 4 blankets that you use, then
a drawer full of ones you don't!
A couple other tips as you register, or for friends
and family who want to buy gifts!
Your baby will not necessarily be in a 0-3 month
size for the first 0-3 months! So make sure you don't buy a boatload of clothes
your baby could end up growing out of faster then you think. During these first
few months your baby really only needs onesies, cotton pants & jackets, and
some socks. You end up swaddling them a lot so all those expensive cute clothes
I would wait on! Tell grandma to start buying 3-6 months sizes or even 6 months
up!
Burp clothes, I had a stack of the cloth diapers on
hand for spit ups, messes etc... But the one I used most was the aden burpy bib.
A white noise machine!!!!! I cannot stress this enough and I didn't even
break down and get one till Ella was one. It is a lifesaver; forget the CD's,
the app's on your phone, and the light up musical mobiles! A simple noise
machine that can stay where baby sleeps, and you can take it with you when you
travel, is all you need! I got mine at Bed Bath & Beyond as seen
here.
Marpac The Original Sound Conditioner™
Registering for baby can be a daunting task for new
moms. You get caught up in all the cute stuff, and you get tons of advice
(wanted or not) from everyone who knows you are expecting! The thing is,
registry does have some basic guidelines, but needs & wants are different
for every mom. All of my packages include this service, I also offer this as an
A la carté option.
For more information, or to purchase a service please email me at-
ByVictoriaAntoinette@gmail.com or call me at 480-717-2795
www.JLVbebeconcierge.com
Stephanie Antoinette
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