Kathy and Felix: Top Items

Sofia is eight weeks old and now that we have somewhat of a routine and have tested almost all of our baby products I have an idea of what is most useful, for our lifestyle. Move over Letterman, here is our top ten:

(You can find some of these items right here on BabyGearandMore. For ease of shopping, I've linked to some of the items we use and adore).

1. Receiving blankets: I thought I had too many but you can never have too many. I use them all the time, especially when going out with her.
2. Mosquito netting for the carrier/stroller: We go for walks around the lake or to the park and it keeps the bugs away. We bring it with us when we travel.
3. Formula dispenser: it has three compartments that can hold about 3-4 ounces each. It is great for traveling and easy to prepare bottles.
4. Itzben: this is a baby care timer that allows you to track changes, feeds, sleeping time and set alarms. I am sure you can use apps or other items but it’s very helpful the first few weeks when your baby is not on a set schedule and you need to track all of this for your doctor’s visits.
5. Bibs/burping cloths: you can never have too many of these.
6. Pacifier: although we were strongly against this, it helps sooth her and when she doesn’t want it she spits it out. We don’t force this.
7. Bassinet: we have one that is portable, the actual piece that the baby sleeps in. It is great and easy for travel. We just fold it up and take it with us. It has built in music, a light, and vibration.
8. A wetbag: We have a travel wetbag that is perfect for when you need to change your baby and place their soiled clothing or dirty diapers in it while you are away from home.
9. Baby Footie: These are easy and perfect for your baby. It keeps the baby warm without putting too many layers on and it is easy to get on and off.
10. Baby swing: We have a table top swing with music. It is perfect to put her in there when we are eating breakfast and it allows her to sit up and see what is going on. The swinging motion calms her and sometimes puts her to sleep.

There is one item I wish I had, out of convenience, a bottle warmer. I have drop-in liners so I can’t put the entire bottle in a warmer. I have to warm it up in a pot or a mug, which is fine but a warmer would be more convenient.

My wipe warmer is still a great item, especially changing her in the middle of the night. She is not shocked with a cold wipe.

xoxo, Kathy