5 Pretty awesome baby gifts!

So... I was reading another blog when I got this idea. I came up with 5 things that were great to have that broke out of the normal, bouncer, high chair, stroller type of list. Here goes!

 

1. First up! Pacimals.

Picture courtesy of www.pacimals.com

This thing was AMAZING. We got one from my dear friend Chelsea when I was due with Brooklyn. It is a stuffed animal that is attached to a NUK like pacifier (just like the one from the hospital).  I had never heard or seen one of these, and we sure got a TON of questions when our little headed, tiny baby had a stuffed animal hanging out of her mouth. It was so nice though, because it helped her keep her "sussy" in her mouth and when she lost it, it was easier for her to put it back in. It also helped her learn to hold her own bottle before she was 3 months old. Their a bit pricey, but they are definitely worth every penny!

 

You can find that here!

 

 

 

2. Arm and Hammer Diaper Bag Dispenser

 

Picture courtesy of Target.com



I didn't know anything about these until my good friend Ryan registered for this when she was expecting her adorable girl. Essentially it is just like doggy poop bags, but it smells good. These are a LIFESAVER when you're little one takes a stinky, and you don't feel comfortable throwing it anywhere. These are also great for clothes that are soiled when you are out, you don't feel dirty throwing it back in to your diaper bag. Best part? These are CHEAP!!

 

You can find that here!

 

 

3. A diaper warmer

 

Picture courtesy of Target.com

Being in Arizona, I didn't think I'd get much use out of it... but man was I mistaken! It was SO nice to have, and I still use one! Mine is old school status, but it's definitely GREAT to have on those chilly winter mornings (ya know... the ones that are 70 degrees). They also have on the go ones as well... don't know how that works but it seems pretty cool! The full size ones start about $22 bucks here!

 

 

4. Boogie Wipes

 

Picture courtesy of Target.com

These are a MUST have during these cold winter months, or the teething months, or any other months! These are wipes with Saline, so they are super soft on those little (and BIG) noses. I have personally used them, and they are fabulous minus the fact they took my make up right off my nose. These ones are grape scented... so good you have to avoid the urge to eat it! You can find those here!

 

 

5. Johnson's Bedtime Bath

 

Picture courtesy of Target.com
 

This stuff works WONDERS. I wish I would have used it for my other two because they were all colicky, but I did use it for London, and it REALLY does help them relax. I think it helps mommy relax a little, too. Definitely a great gift! You can find that here!

 

 

There you go! If I can think of anything else, I'll add at a later date! There are SO many must haves out there for babies, but I think these were my SAVING grace!

 



You know you're a baby hoarder when...

A RaNdOm blog (with rAnDoM pictures!)...

 

 

Often, I am called a "baby hoarder" because of my obsession with little rolled up fists and indentions on knuckles, elbows, and toes. I'm obsessed with child birth... the before, during and after. If I'm not holding my own babies, I'm holding other peoples, most likely. There's just so much joy in a new little life... so innocent, so pure, so ADORABLE. I think those people might just be right...

 

You know you're a baby hoarder when you have 3 cribs... but no twins.

 

London standing in her high chair... she thought it was HILARIOUS! me? not so much!

 

 

You know you're a baby hoarder when your OBGYN tells you that you're having triplets... the hard way.

 

You know you're a baby hoarder when you change upwards of 12 dirty diapers in one day... and you don't work at a day care.

 

You know you're a baby hoader when you can't go on a walk by yourself because you are out numbered by babies, and double stroller isn't large enough.

 

just a few weeks before London was born.. I miss walking!

 

 

You know you're a baby hoarder when you're whole back seat is carseats and you have to slam the door to make them all fit.

 

You know you're a baby hoarder when one year, your family fits into a midsized sedan with an extra seat, and the same time next year, you require a mini van or full sized SUV just so everyone fits!

 

You know you're a baby hoarder when your WEEKLY trips to Costco are just for 2 boxes of diapers (one size apart), a box of wipes, and a can of formula.

 

You know you're a baby hoarder when not only do you have 3 babies at home, but when you serve at church... it's in the nursery.

 

Brooklyn got herself dressed...shirt, dress and a size too small jeans!

 

 

You know you're a baby hoarder when the YOUNG ladies that served when your oldest was in the nursery are the same YOUNG ladies that are still serving with you're third... and their still YOUNG!

 

You know you're a baby hoarder when you go through all your winter clothes from the last three years, and every single one is baggy in the tummy area.

 

You know you're a baby hoarder when you have been pregnant for 3 years.... virtually straight.

 

London stole my toothbrush :)

 

 

You know you're a baby hoarder when you *sorry men* haven't had a period since 2009.

 

You know you're a baby hoarder when you have a baby in 12 month clothes, a baby in 18 month clothes, and another one in 2t.

 

You know you're a baby hoarder if you know what Irish twins mean... twice.

 

You know you're a baby hoarder when two weeks of sleeping through the night since 2009 is better than 5 Christmas mornings combined!

 

You know you're a baby hoarder when you work at a Children's furniture store/boutique for... SANITY????

 

Maddox getting his hair cut by daddy...

Maddox's sweet Cul-de-sac

 

 

You know you're a baby hoarder when this is the looooongest you've been not pregnant after giving birth... and you're baby is only 8 months old.

 

You know you're a baby hoarder when you check in at the doctors office, and the birth years are 2009, 2010, 2011.

 

You know you're a baby hoarder when you are cussing out the other mothers who have put their ONE child into to the grocery cart with the car, which happens to be LITERALLY THE ONLY WAY you can grocery shop.

 

My sweet HANDSOME HAIRLESS little boy!

 

 

You know you're a baby hoarder when just you're offspring fill up the Costco cart, with no room for purchased items.

 

You know you're a baby hoarder when you just finished 7 loads of laundry, and you realize you STILL have 3 left... and you just did laundry 5 days ago with a few loads in between!

 

Brooklyn at the Veteran's day parade

 

It's funny (what the HECK was I thinkin'!) when you put it all down like this. I lived THROUGH it and I'm still shaking my head when any of these things happen. Luckily.. I have a sense of humor, and we have plenty of dance parties to upset this crazyness! One of these days, I need to catch a Gaither dance party on video... it's prettttyy epic!

 

Thanks for listening to my randomness- and THIS CRAZINESS is what I'm thankful for Today!!!

 

 

 

Pretty London dressed up!

 

 

P.s. Just a heads up for all you planners out there .. it's time to start getting addresses for Christmas cards! Not trying to steal thunder from Thanksgiving, but there's only 41 days before Christmas! And if you're reading this... PLEASE send me your address so I can get a head start!