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Baby Toys

Lindsey Harrison — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 16:12:53 +0000

Baby toy gifting guide

Some of our favorite (and similar) gifts/toys for babies 0-24 months. Most of the items are eco-friendly and ethically made.

Anywhere Chair Blush, Navy, Grey, Sherpa

Bunny and Bow Chairs + Table, Ouef Play Chairs + Table, Kid Craft Play Table and Chairs

Doll Basket – folding version

Dollhouse Double Sided Easel Lovevery Mat

PlanToys Alligator Pull Toy

PlanToys Dog Puzzle

PlanToys Play Gym

PlanToys Sensory Blocks

PlanToys Stacking Ring

PlanToys Triangle Clutching Toy

Tender Leaf Toys Baking Set

Tender Leaf Toys Grocery Bag

Pretend & Play Kitchen – White with Fridge, Silver, Mini version

Ring Flash Cards

Poppiest Toys Rocking Horse / Plush Bunny Rocker

E&E Teepees Tent – Pink Gingham + playmat, Grey Gingham + playmat, Blue Gingham + playmat

Xylophone, Drum

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Baby Registry Guide Feeding Must Haves

Lindsey Harrison — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 01:05:39 +0000

Baby Registry Guide, Feeding Must Have Checklist.

There were a few items we registered for that I never used (bottle warmer and sanitizer, I’m looking at you) and others that I relied on daily like the Boon drying rack and Comotomo bottles, especially in the first few months.

Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair – A true seating solution designed to bring your child closer to you. The chair literally grows with you baby so its ergonomically designed for your child at every age so not only does it work for years to come, but its beautiful in design and looks great pulled up to your kitchen table.

Comotomo Bottle – We transitioned rather quickly to the Comotomo bottles. They have two anti-colic vents that ensure your baby drinks milk and not air. The bottles are durable, I love the shape and feel, and its super easy to clean.

Boon Drying Rack – I did not use a sterilizer for Wesleigh’s bottles, I washed everything by hand. I felt it was better and more efficient. This grass drying rack was great to keep on the countertop and held all of Wesleigh’s bottle accessories. Made without BPA or PVC the grass was easy to clean and simply split into two pieces. Let’s face it, when you have a young baby at home, ease is everything.

Thinkbaby All In One Bottle – Once we started to transition to a sippy cup, I began introducing the Thinkbaby bottle. Free of BPA, phthalates, nitrosamines, lead, PVC, PET, and biologically harmful chemicals, this bottle comes with everything baby may need switching from nipple to sippy bottle.

Avanchy – Beautiful dishware that is also sustainable, Avanchy was founded by parents. The collection is comprised of bowls, plates come with a removeable suction base making them another great option for items that will continue to grow with your child. In addition to the bamboo items, Avanchy offers stainless steel bowls, plates and flatware that keep food hot and little fingers cool. Recently, the brand introduced all silicone divided bowls with matching airtight lids, a great option for meals on the go. Avanchy is Plastic-free, BPA-free, PVC-free, lead-free, and phthalate-free.

Ezpz – Another eco-friendly brand I love, EZPZ toxin-free silicone products were developed by a mom who wanted to reduce mealtime messes. The mat-based products with suction and playful designs (Elmo, Cookie Monster and Peppa Pig!) help make mealtime EZPZ.

Aiden and Anis Bibs – A bib and burp cloth in one, I love these poncho like bibs to provide full coverage during mealtime. Crafted of soft muslin, the bibs are super lightweight and available in colorful and bold patterns.

Bella Tuno Bibs – Fun and efficient, these bibs are adorably designed (by moms!) and capture falling food from you little ones mouth. Working to end child hunger in the US, Bella Tunno is mission driven; buy one, feed one.

Babyganics Dish & Bottle Soap – My go-to soap for washing what seemed like a never-ending sink full of bottles and bottle parts.

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Baby Registry Guide Travel Must Haves

Lindsey Harrison — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 03:39:33 +0000

Baby Registry Guide, Travel Must Have Checklist.

I understand most people are not taking major trips right now, but as travel starts to open up, I’m sharing here my must haves for traveling with littles.

4Moms Breeze Playard

As the name suggests, the playard makes playtime and nap time a breeze. Easy to open and close, this portable pack and play is easy to travel with and suitable for infants and babies up to 30lbs. This travel crib has come with us on many the trips and continues to work well for Wesleigh.

Babo Botanicals Wipes

These wipes are probably my favorite invention; they are perfect to gently cleanse baby’s face, hands and body leaving skin clean, moist and smelling great. Ideal for babies, kids and adults too.

Cosco Scenera Travel Car Seat

Considerably lighter and easy to install, this car seat will keep your child safe in the car and on an airplane. The seat pad is machine washable and dryer safe which is necessary after long trips with children. As a side note, it fits great when attached to the Mountain Buggy Nano Travel Stroller.

Mountain Buggy Nano Travel Stroller

Compact and lightweight, this stroller makes traveling with littles easier. It folds down to bag size (comes with handy shoulder strap) and comes with a universal car seat adaptor to create a complete travel system. It fits in overhead bins, quickly unfolds, provides a large sun canopy and mesh peekaboo back window perfect for checking on baby during naps on the go. Last, but certainly not least, the stroller offers a large under seat storage basket to hold everything baby may need while away from home.

Preparakit First Aid Kid

I raved about my go-to for travel first aid kits earlier, this compact kit fits well in your diaper bag so you don’t ever have to go without bandaids for your little.

Wet Dry Bags

Perfect for dirty diapers or soiled clothes, bring two on your next trip and avoid using Ziplocs. Mother Earth will thank you.

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The First Year – Baby Registry Guide

Lindsey Harrison — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 22:14:03 +0000

The essential baby registry items we actually used, and loved for the first year. Streamline your baby registry checklist with my favorite baby must haves.

Registering for baby can be overwhelming, there is an exorbitant amount of information out there and every baby is different, so it really is hard to predict what your child will love – and how that may help out mama (dad too).

It’s a stressful time right now and I’m sure some soon to be mamas will want to make sure they have all the necessities on hand before baby arrives.

In an effort to simplify the process, I’ve compiled the registry items that kept both Wesleigh and me happy the first year.

CLEAN

EAT

FOR MOM

GEAR

NURSERY

SLEEP + SOOTHE

SAFETY + HYGIENE

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