Favorite Must Haves: Mommy Edition

Since becoming a mom I have found products that I have tried & sincerely love & use everyday. We received such a variety of things at his baby shower that lasted us about a whole year which was so helpful! Here was my favorites!

1. Diaper Bag – I got this diaper bag in black & it is perfect for everyday. It has storage for a lot of different necessities & perfect for dads to wear too.

2. Pacifier – I have to keep buying these because Apollo keeps eating the pacifiers. So here we are probably about to be whole foods number 1 buyer haha But seriously these are Darius’ favorite pacifiers & he will only soothe himself to sleep with these. You can also purchase them at whole foods.

3. Pacifier Clip – In the beginning I was missing pacifiers & they would fall & roll somewhere then I found this perfect clip pacifier holder. I attach them onto his shirt & it is always there if he wants to grab it. So convenient.

4. Neck Support Pillow – These are great for when he is just hanging out & I lay him down during the day in his stroller or swing. He is so much more content when I use these because it supports his head & makes it easier for him to fall asleep comfortably!

5. Baby Blue Blanket – We dropped his baby blanket in the airport a few weeks ago going through security & I was on the plane so sad as if I missed the flight or something. haha But seriously I hate loosing things! This was the BLANKET.

6. Zebra Piano – I actually bought this the other day & I have fun playing it with him! There is all different instrument sounds, a microphone that he can sing into, & it plays songs automatically if they don’t feel like pressing the buttons. It’s quite the light show 🙂

7. Diapers – Huggies are the best. Maybe because they have Mickey on them 😉 But really, they have a yellow line on the front of them & when he pees the diaper line changes to blue so you know if it has to be changed or not! I don’t know why when I first found that out I thought that was such a good idea haha

8. Baby Carrier – I didn’t really understand the importance of a baby carrier until I got one! What a life saver. If you want to have yours hands free while holding your baby this is the perfect carrier. I tried 2 other carriers that were cheaper & it wasn’t as supportive for him as the baby Bjorn carrier is. My favorite.

9. Bouncer – Usually while I am cooking dinner or on the computer I put this right next to me & he stands up, laughs, smiles, & loves playing with the toys & stares at himself for like 20 minutes in the mirror (not kidding). lol So entertaining though, really!

10. Swing – In the beginning of the sleepless nights in the first few months this saved us & he was in it more times then not. I would strap him in & he would sit & swing for hours which soothed him while he was sleeping.

11. Sophie the Giraffe Teether – He loves this specific teether so much, it is easy for him to hold & he carries it with him everywhere.

12. Baby Jogger Citi Mini GT Stroller – Honestly this is the best stroller. You can push it effortlessly (literally with one finger), perfect for walking or running. If you are traveling  it folds up quickly & easy. I love my City Mini Jogger & would definitely recommend it!

13. Bath Soap – The lavender soap is my favorite especially before bedtime because it has a calming scent. I always say it helps me tired before bed too! It is all in one shampoo & body wash & smells amazing!

14. Organic Onesies – I love these organic cotton onesies. It has been chilly here in Florida lately & this is perfect for inside in the air condition or outside when it’s chilly. I love matching cute hats & socks with it too 🙂

15. Baby Einstein Musical Toy – Thank goodness for this quick & simple toy for him. It is the perfect toy for when we are sitting there & busy so he has something to hold & focus on. It lights up & has a few different songs & super easy for him to press while holding!

16. Newborn Boppy Lounger– Darius used this in the very beginning when he was a few months old & he would watch cartoons or hang out on the bed with us while he was lounging in his boppy. I kind of wish I had a boppy! haha

17. Activity Cube – now that Darius can sit up he has been playing with this activity cube & loves it!

18. Bathtub – At our baby shower I received this bathtub & another one. This is my absolute favorite because of the shape & canopy he has to rest while he gets a bath. It fills up to the top & it still has his whole upper body out of the water which is safe to know because the other one the water was up to his ears!

19. Portable Changing Pad – Perfect for traveling or on the go!

20. Wash Cloths – These are honestly the softest wash cloths ever! I even got Daryoush & I them since they are so soft. These are perfect for Darius’ in the bathtub or even to clean him up after he eats.

That is what I have for now! I will share more soon & feel free to share any of your favorites in the comments! Would love to hear!

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34 Comments

  1. December 21, 2018 / 3:16 am

    Such inspiring
    Cheers,
    | Alex | Christmas in Style With Party Dresses

  2. December 21, 2018 / 9:45 pm

    This is so adorable!
    x
    Kirsten Thyra | kirstenthyra.com 

  3. Lovely Amusan
    December 22, 2018 / 10:57 am

    You and your baby look so adorable and hun, these are some great mummy must haves.
    xoxo
    Lovely
    http://www.mynameislovely.com

  4. December 23, 2018 / 4:18 am

    Love this post! That picture is so adorable!

  5. voguefauxreal
    December 26, 2018 / 4:52 pm

    Such a wonderful list to have – I’m expecting a niece in the next few months and this will be a big help in coming up with a useful gift. Aren’t the bouncers the best? They learn to entertain themselves for an entire 20 minutes….an eternity to a new mother 😛
    http://www.voguefauxreal.com

  6. December 27, 2018 / 12:54 am

    Thanks for sharing what works for you! I am finally beyond the diaper bags and diapers and having to pack up all the things for errands!
    http://www.mylittlenest.org

  7. Starshine Beauty
    December 30, 2018 / 3:32 pm

    Very helpful post! 🙂
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  8. youthofthesun
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    December 30, 2018 / 5:10 pm

  9. youthofthesun
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    December 30, 2018 / 5:11 pm

    Thank you ♡

  10. youthofthesun
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    December 30, 2018 / 5:11 pm

  11. youthofthesun
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    December 30, 2018 / 5:12 pm

    Thank you so much Xx ♡

  12. youthofthesun
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    December 30, 2018 / 5:12 pm

    Thank you Xx

  13. youthofthesun
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    December 30, 2018 / 5:12 pm

    Thank you ♡ Xx

  14. youthofthesun
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    December 30, 2018 / 5:12 pm

    I’m happy you do! ♡

  15. youthofthesun
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    December 30, 2018 / 5:12 pm

    ♡ They are all so good ♡

  16. youthofthesun
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    December 30, 2018 / 5:15 pm

    I always say bouncers are the best baby invention! Lol 20 min does feel like an eternity while their playing! Congratulations on your niece ♡

  17. youthofthesun
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    December 30, 2018 / 5:16 pm

    Of course! Happy New Year beautiful! ♡

  18. youthofthesun
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    December 30, 2018 / 5:16 pm

    Thank you ♡

  19. youthofthesun
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    December 30, 2018 / 5:16 pm

    Thank you so much ♡

  20. youthofthesun
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    December 30, 2018 / 5:17 pm

    Thank you Jessica ♡

  21. January 2, 2019 / 8:15 pm

    oooh I have a friend of mine whose going to be a mom soon and she’s been having some questions about baby related products. I’ll forward this to her. Thanks for sharing!
    -Didier
    http://www.didieryhc.com

  22. youthofthesun
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    January 2, 2019 / 8:44 pm

    Thank you 💗 Have a wonderful happy new year! Xx

  23. January 10, 2019 / 4:47 pm

    You and your baby are extremely cute! You guys stay blessed <3

  24. youthofthesun
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    January 12, 2019 / 3:25 pm

    Awwww ♡ Thank you so much Dessy!