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Thursday, September 5, 2019
Fall Cravings
Call it having a newborn, but this summer flew.by. How it is already September, I just can't understand! With the first day of fall later this month, I am sharing some things I have my eye on.
I've heard so many great things about this pullover and have had in my cart for quite some time. I think it'll be perfect for toting Sloane around this fall. Can you really go wrong with dozens of 5 star reviews?
I've worn my camel v-neck cashmere sweater for years. This year, it's finally time for a new. It's such a closet staple and literally goes with everything.
Ya'll know I love these pajamas. I am dying to try the poplin and see if I love as much as their pima cotton!
I love little luxuries for our guests. This soap is perfect for our guest bath.
I've heard rave reviews about this concealer and let's be real, having an infant that is sleep averse warrants the strongest under-eye concealer you can find ;-)
I have a couple other pairs of earrings by this designer and I'm telling you the quality is next level. They are so well made without being too heavy to wear. I absolutely love the versatility of these hoops!
Absolutely love this color for fall, and pretty sure my husband would approve (Go Redskins)
Monday, July 22, 2019
3 Months with Sloane
It's hard to put into words the last 3 months! Time has felt like it has flown by, yet at the same time it feels like ages ago we brought her home from the hospital. In that time, we've learned A LOT. Isn't it crazy all of the things they DON'T tell you?! Whew.
Keeping in mind all babies are different, I wanted to share with you all our "must haves" from across the board in the last 3 months. Whether they were Sloane's favorites, or mine, I've listed them below. A handful are repeats from previous favorite posts, just because we've loved them that much.
Bouncer - This has been one of Sloane's favorite places to sit! It's perfect for travel, too! It flattens down so slim and has a toy bar that slides easily on for entertainment!
Baby Shusher - I absolutely swear by this! At first, I will be honest and thought it was rather gimmicky, but jokes on me! It's perfect for her bassinet, stroller and travel in the car. It helps soothe her fussiness so quickly!
Look Look Book- Sloane loved the contrast in her first couple of months as her eyes worked to develop!
Shortie - Perfect for the summer heat and SO soft!
Toy - The best $12 you'll ever spend. Trust me on this.
Bottles - These really helped cut Sloane's gassiness!
Play Gym - You know those big bright play gyms you swear will never grace your home?! Yeah, she loves it. Ha!
Pacifiers - The perfect size!
Tote Insert - I swear by this! It transforms any bag into a diaper bag in a second! Perfect for her tote or my previous totes.
Swaddle - We tried over a dozen swaddles before it landed us here. She loves having her hands by her face to self soothe and actually enjoys being zipped up! We will size up to the transition swaddle soon!
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Favorite Baby Toys
Sloane is still quite young to really know much about toys, but we have seen her show much more interest in some items than others! They are developing so fast at this age, so we want to be sure we expose her to toys that will assist in her rapid development.
Here are a few toys we've loved in her first six weeks!
Saturday, June 8, 2019
Our First Month: Most Loved Baby Items
Impossible to believe a month with our sweet girl has come and gone! It has been such a special month. We've already learned so much about our girl and wanted to share some items that both she (and we!) love!
I wouldn't be lying if I said that these items helped us survive those first 30 days (and even still!) A handful of items are the same from our first week because we have loved them that much!
The best part is that all of these items are available through Prime, getting your way in just a day or two!
1 - Hands down, a true life saver. This calms Sloane every single time. We use it every night in her bassinet as well as her stroller walks to soothe any fussiness. Makes the best gift ever for a new mama!
2 - These pacifiers are top recommended for breastfed babies. She's started with the newborn size and also has a glow in the dark set that makes it easy to find in the middle of the night :)
3- I recommend all parents have these drops on hand for the first month or two! Our pediatrician recommended these as newborns systems are still very much developing and gas is incredibly common, causing fussiness. These drops work incredibly fast and help soothe an upset tummy. Get the two pack ;-)
4 - Not so much for Sloane, but this manual pump has been great to use while Sloane feeds on the opposite side. I can easily pump enough for her evening bottle that Austin can give her, and even allowed for our first date night away last night. Plus, its so light and small -- much less overwhelming than an electric pump.
5 - I could sing all of the praises for this swaddle. The material is so light and stretchy and perfect for nap swaddling.
6 - With temps in the 90's lately, this stroller fan has been the real MVP.
7 - Converter gowns are what Sloane wears 99% of the time. Diaper changes are a breeze and they easily snap on and off. We love this brand because the material is so soft!
8 - I wish I had known how many diapers and wipes you truly go through that first month. I love how gentle these wipes are on their soft skin and even double for me for those long days where I may not have had the chance to even wash my face. A win win!
Friday, May 10, 2019
Our First Week: Newborn Must Haves
Sloane is here! On May 2, 2019 at 3:18pm, we welcomed our baby girl, Virginia Sloane Smith. She is more than we could have ever imagined, and it's true what they say, you don't remember life before them!
In a blink of an eye, the first week with her has come and gone. There are so many baby products out there, so I wanted to share what our most loved baby items were her very first week!
1 - These converter gowns have been all Sloane has worn. They are truly the softest and make diaper changes a breeze. We've also found out that button-down options are much more newborn friendly than over the head. You'll thank me later ;-)
2 - We love being able to move her easily from room to room for naps in this. Plus, the adorable gingham cover doesn't hurt!
3 - They aren't kidding when they say how many diapers you'll go through. These have been great at holding everything in (yes, I went there) and also gentle on their newborn baby skin. They are free of chlorine bleach, fragrance, parabens and other chemicals you don't want on that newborn precious skin! I suggest getting a couple of boxes!
4 - Not specifically for the baby, but I've sung the praises of this robe and I'll do it again. I wore this in the hospital and everyday since we've been home. It is worth every cent and then some. The material I mentioned in #1? Essentially the same for this robe, but in your size!
5 - A plain burp cloth obviously works just fine too, but we've loved having personalized little burp cloths, too!
6 - Phalate, Paraben and other chemicals are left out of this shampoo. We have the body wash and lotion, too!
7 - Sloane sleeps with a hat on her head each night to keep warm. These are so soft and light on their little heads!
8 - I ordered this swaddle the first night in the hospital. The stretchy, thin material is so soft and makes swaddling for naps a breeze. So much easier than many other blanket options we've tried.
9 - This diaper caddy has been perfect in the living room to hold all of our diaper changing supplies as her nursery is upstairs to keep us from going up and down!
Sunday, April 28, 2019
Postpartum Summer Favorites
We are officially on Baby Watch in this house. We've had a couple of signs that the baby is quickly approaching, and now is just the fun time of waiting ;-)
I, for one, cannot wait to say sayonara to the handful of pieces that have carried me through my pregnancy. There is a specific dress that even my husband said "I'm sure you're ready to throw that away" -- ha!
With forecasts reaching near 90 this week, I am pulling together a few of my favorite pieces for the upcoming transition and the Summer season.
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