Hi there! My name is Shelli and I have a lifestyle blog called a’ la mode. I am so happy to be guest posting for Kiki Creates as I love ALL things baby! I am a first time mom of a little hot mess, baby k, who is 17 months old. She is the light of my life!
I wanted to share with you some of my mommy must-haves for when you have a new baby! My friends can tell you, I tend to focus on finding helpful baby products that are not mass marketed, things you might find in a specialty boutique or perhaps in another country! K is the light of my life! She is now 15 months old and toddling around like a champ! What could I not live without as a mom thus far? Here ya go preggos and new mommies….
3. The Mommy Hook – Once again, another product invented to help busy moms (aren’t we all) when out shopping and running errands with baby! I never go ANYwhere without my mommy hook! Sometimes I use it to hold a little insulated bag with snacks inside for a walk and sometimes it ends up overloaded with shopping bags at the mall (much to my husband’s chagrin, ha ha). It is heavy duty and a great price point! You can buy one here or here
4. vital baby unbelievabowl – WHAT would I do without this amazing bowl? It is a European brand, but you can buy it off of several sites online like Amazon. Using the unbelievabowl shows baby how to eat out of a bowl, without the option of throwing the bowl across the room! It makes it easier for Kendall to eat foods like pasta, green beans, and carrots (her fav!) herself, rather than the flat surface of the highchair tray. Their spoons and sippy cups are FAB too! You can buy one here
5. Hoppop bathtub – Remember this post? Such a great find! When your little one outgrows the ‘baby’ bathtub, this is a great alternative to putting them in the BIG tub, which can look really scary next to your still ‘little’ baby! We started using this tub when K was 5 months old and are still using it to this day (she is 14 months old). It is made for 6-24 months and holds up to 50 lbs! The tub has a built in drain on the bottom that you just unplug and it drains right into your large tub. No lifting, no fuss, no muss (and it is SUPER light). The tub is VERY well made and should hold up for years to come, unlike the inflatable bathtubs that can create a mold that is impossible to remove. You can buy one here
THE FYI:
– Look further than Babies R Us OR your computer. There are some really great products out there
-If you happen to live in Georgia, head to New Baby Products. They literally have EVERYTHING. Everytime I would find something online that was new and different, they already had it on the shelf, no kidding! You can call and order over the phone, ask for Kelly or one of her sisters (family owned business), if you are out of state, the no tax cancels the shipping cost.
Any products you cannot live without as a mom?