Mommy's Top 5 Baby Items

So being a new mom, there are a few things that I have found that every new mommy needs.

1. Mylicon

Our little man is a BIG FAN of Mylicon. We actually use the walmart generic brand which is only $3, the real deal is $10! Babies get gas just like us but on their tiny tummies, it reaks havoc and can result in one fussy baby. By giving T some gas drops before he ate he was a brand new baby. Not to mention the fact that he loves the taste so if he is really upset, you can dab some in his mouth or on his paci and he will stop screaming instantly. It is definitely our #1 baby MUST HAVE!

2. Cloud B Giraffe

Our little man loves noise. We can be in a loud restaurant and he will sleep right through it. In the car he loves music. Constant noise will keep him asleep. This little giraffe is like a travel size noise machine. It has a strap that will attatch it to the carseat. We are in the car a lot seeing as how we live 20 minutes away from town. We had a few screaming fits in the car (of course while mommy was by herself!) and there is nothing worse than being alone in the car driving a crying baby when you can do nothing to help them. Well this little giraffe has 4 different sounds: a play sound, a calming sound, a relaxing sound which is basically just white noice and by far little T's favorite and will keep him asleep for hours, and then a sleep sound which sounds like mommys heart beat. It has made our car rides much more enjoyable when we have a sleepy baby and a happy mommy! This was the best $25 I have ever spent. I got this at Dillards but I think Toys R Us also carries it.

3. Medela Pump in Style

For those breastfeeding mommies, a pump is your new best friend. This one is electric and works great. Without pumping I dont know how I would have gotten anything done. I have had to switch to formula feeding due to not making enough milk but that is another story but while I was breastfeeding, this pump was great. It doesnt take very much time and it helps give mommy a break so someone else can take over a feeding every once in a while.

4. Soothie Paci's

Our baby LOVES his paci. He has taken it from day 1. And his favorite is the kind they give you at the hospital although you can also buy them. Here is a picture of him from the hospital with his paci. These paci's are also supposed to be best if you are breastfeeding.

5. Swing
Tucker not only likes noise but he also likes to be moving. He LOVES his swing and so does mommy! He will sleep in it for hours during the day. Other than his swing, the only places he regularly will sleep right now are his carseat and his bassenet at night time. Just to lay him down on the couch or bed or anything, he will wake up but if you keep him moving, he does just fine.

Those are the top 5 for now, we will see how they change in the next couple months!