Glass Dr. Brown’s bottles- although they're pricier than traditional bottles, we love them for two reasons: 1) reduce air intake thus reducing gas/burps for the baby and 2) glass bottles wash and dry extremely well and are more substantial. Although there are a couple extra parts that you must use for these bottles, we find it's not a problem to clean and assemble them, especially if you use the Munchkin dishwasher baskets (listed below). Super easy.
Munchkin Deluxe Dishwasher Baskets for bottle parts
4 Moms Cleanwater Bath Tub with Digital Thermometer- we like that with this design the babies will never sit in dirty bath water. The water flow also relaxes them and the temperature indicator is extremely helpful when trying to regulate bath water.
SwaddleDesigns Ultimate Receiving Blanket- I have a million of these. I just can't help it. There are no better swaddle blankets out there! Although not practical for newborns (they are simply to large) as our babies grow, we've found that they are the perfect size for swaddling, cuddling, sleeping, etc. They wash and dry well and only get softer with time. I love their fun designs and quality material.
Philips Avent iQ24 Steam Sterilizer- Steve found this as we were searching for some way to not only clean, but sterilize countless pacifiers, bottles, bottle parts, breast pump parts, etc. This is an easy to use machine that using steam to sterilize.
Boppy Pillows- a must for breast feeding, baby supporting, etc. We primarily use these after we've finished feeding the babies to reduce spit up and to give them time to sit up and look around. Later, these can be used for tummy time. I do recommend purchasing an extra slipcover as yours will quickly be covered in drool and spit up.
Baby Bjorn Original and Baby Bjorn Carrier Air- we have both and love them for different reasons. The Original is classic, durable, maintains its shape, and is comfortable for parent and baby. The Carrier Air is lighter, less warm and comfortable for both parties. We use them all the time around the house.
Rubbermaid Foldable Laundry Hamper (Natural)- I know it's silly to include a hamper, but I simply couldn't find one that I liked for the babies' room. I found that ones that came as a part of the crib sets were cumbersome and hard to cart around. I like this hamper because it is inconspicuous, easy to collapse (if needed) and can easily be carried to the laundry room. Also, it does not retain smell (which is VERY good) and can be wiped clean if needed. We do a ton of laundry so we wanted something practical but attractive.
SnapFish- as picture junkies, we use Snapfish frequently for prints and picture books. They produce quality prints and products for an extremely resonable price. You can upload pictures by album (ex: Josiah and Lilly Album) which keeps everything very organized. Orders typically arrive in 3-5 days.
Sheet Savers- Honestly... our lives would be a nightmare without these. As I've mentioned in a past blog, these soft fabric sheets tie to the crib in four corners. The baby lays it's head on the sheet savor which catches spit up, drool, etc. This has greatly reduced the number of times we've had to change the sheets which everyone knows is a pain to do. These can be found at BabiesRUs.
Natural White Noise; Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night- If you have an ITunes account and have the ability to play your IPod or computer in the baby's room, we suggest purchasing this playlist of white noises to sooth your baby. We especially love Mountain Lake, waterfall, Canyon River, and Ocean Waves. This really helps the babies tune out extra noise in the house like voices, etc. and reminds them of their mother's womb.
More to come as I find the time......
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