Mommy Must Haves

I was ask a few days ago what are some things that as a new mom I couldn't live without... I thought I'd post on here and hopefully get some input from any other new moms so we can help Rosellyn out!

Here we go.....in no particular order

Pacifier clips - we attach them to their clothes and aren't always running to the sink because Jax/Layla has spit the paci out and it fell on the floor!

Paci's - Boy does Jaxon love his pacifer!  We had several different styles/colors and types but of course my kids only like 1 brand "Soothies" (same they give at the hospital)- of course they are around $2 each...doesn't sound like a lot but when Diesel also enjoy's them they become pretty pricy 

Swaddler - you can swaddle with just about any blanket but when my sister in law let me borrow the real deal - the actual swaddler's are AMAZING!  Instantly calmed babies down and helped them sleep!!

 *Note - this is NOT my kid ;)

Leapfrog Bedtime Bear "Scout" - THis little guy plays lullabies or environmental sounds but the great part about it is it has a 10min. or 20 min timer!!

When I was pregnant and attempting to go to bed but one or BOTh of the babies decided it was time to practice their soccer kicking skills - I would lay this bear next to my belly and instantly when I turned it on to environmental sounds the babies would chill and momma could catch some zzzzzz's  Now that the babies are here I start the bedtime bear and leave it in their cribs to help them fall asleep!

They have this in original colors Green/Blue or a girl version "Violet" she is purple and pink!...The miles clan has both!

Bottle Drying Rack- 

This was a last min. add to my baby registry but it is one of the MOST USED items in my house!  After babies are fed and put down for the night I start planning for the next day - we have a 9 bottle rotation...so at night it is my routine to clean, and fill all bottles for the next day!  I would have bottles, rings, nipples and caps ALL OVER MY KITCHEN if I didn't have this handy rack!  It is a huge space saver!!

*Can't have enough bottle brushes either!

Diapers, Diapers, Diapers - having twins I know we go thru double what a single baby would use but it is still a necessity!  I read a few days ago that the new thing to give people at showers along with a gift is diaper coupons within your card....I thought that was a wonderful idea!  

along with Diapers you can't have enough wipes!

Sweet Peace Swing-I've blogged about them before but I am still in LoVe with j&l's sweet peace swings!  They are on the go more during the day so they aren't in them as much as they had been but at bedtime after bottles if they just aren't quite ready for bed they will swing for a few mins. and they are out for the night!

 

**NOTE-These ARE my kids ;)

*My babies were sooo tiny when we first got the swings but they are great!  The frame swings and you can use these seats or you can use Graco Car Seats - WONDERFUL if you come home from a long car ride and babies are asleep! Pop them in for a little big of swing time before taking them out of their car seats!

Bumbo Seat- Probably one thing I could NOT live without!  J&L aren't big enough for high chairs just yet but they are perfect in Bumbo seats while feeding!  Layla has found a love for the Jetsons and likes watching a bit of TV sitting in her Bumbo...When they are a bit fussy and I am attempting to clean up in the kitchen/dining room I put them in their Bumbo's and sit them on the counter! 

 *Dont mind the "shirt hats" it was really funny that night!! 

Baby Bjorn- While traveling with the babies or just doing work around the house this is a MUST Have!!  I always thought they were so weird but they were perfect for our trip to Washington DC.  Using these cut out the need for our HUGE Double Stroller!  It was so easy any where we went they went!  WHile sightseeing it was going to be brutal to lug the stroller up and down stairs...on and off buses and in and out of the car - You basically wear the B Bjorn like a backwards backpack!  THe babies can lay against your chest (if sleepy) or face outwards if they are anything like my kids and NOSEY!!

A Good Monitor! - Pretty self explanatory!

Pack N Play - We used ours as their crib the first month or so the babies were home.  We set it up in the bedroom and they were always an arms length away!  I know it will be used more as they grow!!

Boppy Pillow- 

Another "can't live without."  With all the SIDS info there are very strict rules about what babies can and can not sleep with - We ask our Pedi and since Jaxon has acid reflux we got the go-ahead to let him sleep on a boppy.  Layla slept on one for about 2 months as well - this kept her from rolling into Jax when they both slept in the PnP.

Fisher Price Lullaby Playlist CD-Got this baby at WalMart and I dont think the CD player has shut off since!  It is a basic Lullaby CD but there are modern songs - right now I'm listening to Daughters by John Mayer!  Here's the playlist! 

1. The Scientist
2. Superman
3. You and Me
4. Everywhere
5. Bubbly
6. Daughters
7. Somewhere Only We Know
8. I'll Be
9. Love Song
10. A Thousand Miles
11. You're Beautiful
12. Don't Know Why
13. I'm Yours

Spit Up/Burp Rags- You can not have enough of these things!  I have a basket on one of my coffee tables full of spit up rags.  That way they are within arms reach when Im in the recliner feeding a baby!

Laundry Basket - I know a strange item on my Must Have list but I stack a handful of round baskets in the nursery - when one gets full I take it down and start on the laundry...but with the stack still in the nursery I am never without a place to throw dirty clothes!

*A very cool shower gift would be a basket filled with Dreft Laundry Detergent, Spit Up Rags, (At wal mart they make matching onesies), Shower Items - towel, baby shampoo, lotion ..Just common things people dont think about!

Camera & Video Camera - We have the fancy schmancy video camera but for Mothers Day stephen bought me a Kodak Handheld "Play Sport" which I throw in my Diaper bag and in about 5 seconds can have it on and rolling on whatever the kids are up to!  We took it to the pool for the babies first swim - ADDED BONUS the camera is waterproof!

Stroller - I love the ease of my stroller ...it is HUGE but once it is open it takes NO time to pop the car seats in and we're off!  I have a Graco DuoGlide but for single babies they have great/CUTE Travel systems in which you get the stroller/car seat COMBO for a reasonable price!

CUTE CLOTHES!  You can't go wrong with cute clothes!  

Im sure I left out a million things but it is late and Im tired! All you moms out there reading this please feel free to add your Mommy Must Haves - 

Rosellyn I hope this helps!! Congratulations again on the new Grandbaby Boy!!