Month Eight Must-Haves

Z has really been enjoying all of her old favorite toys lately, so there haven't been many new purchases in the toy department. We have, however, been trying out all sorts of new stuff when it comes to feeding. Here are some of our essentials from the last month.

1. Honest Company: You may be familiar with Jessica Alba's Honest Company. Plant-based, eco-friendly, family-friendly, wallet-friendly products from cleaning to baby care. The prices are comparable with what you'd find elsewhere, and there's free shipping on orders over $50. We've had Z in the biodegradable Honest diapers (cuz there was no way in hay-ell I was gonna deal with cloth diapers) since she was a newbie, and loved them so much, we branched out to their cleaning products for the kitchen, floors, and bathroom, as well as bubble bath, and I'm thinking of adding more! Everything smells so amazing and I don't worry about Baby Tuna licking the tile floors anymore (she's so weird!). And, much to my excitement, they just brought back the strawberry diaper pattern in time for our most recent shipment!! Check them out...you won't be sorry!

**Disclaimer: This is not a paid advertisement. Honest Company is not a sponsor of this blog (although I'd be thrilled if they were!). They have no idea who I am, I just love their products that much!!

2. Bumkins Bibs: These bibs are awesome! They are made of a thin vinyl and are nice and wide. There's a big ol' pocket at the bottom to catch wayward treats, and they rinse (and machine wash) nicely. We love them!

3. Plum Organics Super Puffs: We are huge fans of Plum and Z loves her puffs. They dissolve super quickly so there's zero worry about choking, and they help baby learn to pick up small things with her  thumb and index finger. Also...they're yummy! (Yes, I share puffs with Z. I'm that kind of momma!)

4. Hyland's Teething Tablets: God bless 'em!

5. Playtex First Sipster: These were given to me by a momma who knows, and she was right. They are perfect for a little one to learn on. Z's usually end up in a pile of toys on the rug and have yet to leak. She tosses them around after drinking, chews on the handles, and drums on the bottom. My only complaint is that the lid is a bit tough to get off, but since that's helping to prevent leaks, I'm willing to overlook that.

6. Boon Bath Squirts: When you start thinking about what might be growing inside your kid's favorite bath toys, you start looking for an alternative. These are a must-have because they unscrew, so you can be sure all of the water comes out. No bacteria-laden crud living inside these guys, which is a good thing since my kid uses them as bath time teethers.

7. Leap Frog Discovery House: This is one of the few new toys that we've purchased recently. Like most kids her age, Baby Tuna loves that it plays music, makes noises, and talks. She hasn't figured out how to manipulate every aspect of it yet, but loves turning the bathtub handle and playing with the birds on the roof, making them tweet. I can see this one being a favorite for a while.

8. These are Z's favorite books from her Halloween shelf this month. Little Owl's Night isn't really Halloweeny, and won't be put away after the holiday since the whole family loves it. The illustrations are way cute, and it tells a sweet story about what it's like at night for the little nocturnal owl.  Ghosts in the House looks like an old book, but isn't. I love the retro illustrations and the cute little witch and her cat.