A Few Of My Favorite Things: Newborn Essentials

{1} The Boppy. This has been a favorite through all three kids and I use it all the time! I use it for breastfeeding and as a baby lounger. I've even used it as a pregnancy pillow to ease the aches and pains while sleeping!



{2} Another tried and true favorite that has lasted through three babies is the Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders Cradle 'n Swing. There's a reason why this has been a best seller for 7 years!



{3} Moby Wrap. This is my new discovery. I got one to review before Lily was born, and I am not disappointed. It is a lifesaver! She feels so secure in it, and my hands are free. I've never had a colicky baby, but I think this is a must for babies with colic. It instantly soothes Lily, and I can do anything while she's in it!



{4} Another new discovery is the Medela Single Deluxe Breastpump. I only pump a few times a week, but this works great!


{5} Nursing covers. I have the Eddie Bauer Nursing Privacy Cover in Pink & Brown.
I keep this in my diaper bag, and it really does offer privacy while nursing! My dad always jokes that Lily is going to get used to eating in a tent!


{6} Lansinoh Lanolin. This is a must for those first few weeks of breastfeeding!


{7} Graco Snugride 30 infant car seat. We've tried several brands of infant car seats, and this one was, by far, the best! I used it for Lexie, and she was able to sit in it for her entire first year, and I'm now using it with Lily.



{8} Avent Soothie pacifiers...


...or GumDrop pacifiers by The First Years. Both are Lily's faves!


{9} Pampers Swaddlers or Huggies Little Snugglers diapers. We love both!

{10} Vaseline for Baby. I used this with Dylan and Lexie at every diaper change, and it really does prevent diaper rash. It creates a waterproof barrier between baby's skin and the diaper.



{11} Baby Bjorn Baby Carrier. This is my other favorite infant carrier, which I used with Dylan and Lexie. It is really comfortable and I was able to wear it past their first year! I use it with Lily as well, mostly for quick stops.



{12} Cloud B Gentle Giraffe Sound Machine. My mom bought this for Lily, and I love it! It has 4 different sound settings, and you can set it for a maximum of 45 minutes. I always turn it on to drown out the sounds of the house. It is portable, too, so I have taken it along to a few places. Grant and I have been known to steal it at times for when we need a sound machine to go to sleep!



These are just a few of my favorite products for newborns, and I definitely think they're worth raving about! What are your newborn essentials?

Matchy McMatcherson's

When I was pregnant with Lily, I secretly hoped she was a girl. For Lexie's sake. Lexie has always been the lone girl in her age group among family and friends (we don't see her young girl cousins often). I had a feeling my little Nugget was a girl, and Lexie was adamant that it was girl, but I was thrilled when I actually heard the words "It's a GIRL!!!"

Lexie has easily fallen into the role of big sister, and adores Lily! She is so proud of her and wants to spend every possible moment with her. I am so happy that she got the sister she so desperately wanted!











"A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life." Isadora James