Month One Must Haves

As any new mommy will tell you, the first month with your new babe can be rough. We are all just getting to know each other and trying to figure things out. (Check out our One Month Old posting) For those getting ready to experience the hardest and most wonderful (that could be the sleep deprivation talking. . . Haha!) month, here are some of the things that have made life a little easier around our house.

Boon Grass Drying Rack: Not only will this hold and air dry all those breast pump and bottle parts, but it's super cute, too!
Aden + Anais Muslin Swaddle Blankets: These may be the most frequently recommended baby item out there, and for good reason. They are the best! Cute, lightweight (key when you live in South Florida), and big enough to create the perfect baby burrito. We also use them for tummy time, as stroller blankets to help keep the babe hidden from cooties and the sun, and as emergency burp cloths. Get more than one set. . .you won't be sorry.
Crane Humidifier: We set this up in our room when the babe sounded congested during the second week home. Now we all are breathing more clearly, even Scout.
Boppy: Essential for breastfeeding and for snuggling the baby when you need to give your arms some support. Also good for propping babe up or for short naps. We ordered a super soft cover here.
Snuggabunny Bouncer: For the last few weeks, this has been the only place that Baby Tuna will sleep, besides in our arms. We are working on transitioning her out of it, but for now, whatever works. We were also just gifted the matching swing, which the babe also finds comfy.
Little Tummys Gas Relief Drops: Our poor, sweet babe has horrible gas. Gas so bad she wakes up shrieking from the pain, which is super fun for us. The pediatrician recommended we try these, and we are so glad we did. Baby Tuna's gassy shrieks have now turned into moans, which is a huge improvement.
Babyganics Foaming Hand Sanitizer: I love this stuff! It may be the first hand sanitizer that does not dry out my germaphobic husband's hands. It's unscented, alcohol free, and in every room of our house (and in the diaper bag!).
Nuk OrthoStar Pacifiers: Baby Tuna doesn't always want a binky (as we call them in our house), but when she does, this is what soothes her. She finds them especially nice after her hissy fits as we put her in the car seat. Always does the trick.
Wee Gallery Cards: Baby Tuna loves gazing at these high contrast black and white animal cards. They make a variety of sets, but she especially likes the sea animals collection.
Peg Perego Infant Car Seat: Although the babe hates being put into her car seat, she's usually pretty cozy once she settles down. I'll admit that it is a little heavy, but I really like the black on black polka dot pattern. So much better than the horrible patterns and color schemes (why is all baby girl stuff pink?) on some of the other infant seats.
Burt's Bees Baby Bee Wash: I have been a big fan of Burt's Bees products for years, and swear that their belly butter kept my belly stretch mark free. So it only seemed natural that we would use their Baby Bee line for our babe. It keeps her skin soft and hydrated and smells delicious. The only issue. . . Scout constantly wants to lick the honey smell off the little one's hands and head.

I should tell ya that this list doesn't include some of the obvious essentials. Things like diapers and wipes, ointment, and a breast pump. But in case you're at all interested, we use Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive diapers, Pampers Sensitive wipes, A & D Ointment, and the Medela Pump In Style Advanced. We also like the Avent Natural bottles for feeding expressed milk.

And now a little gratuitous Zoey love!