With a rapidly growing baby girl, I’m always on my move, learning new things with her, growing and changing my way of doing things. I can definitely say being a mom has changed me. I used to be pretty reckless and didn’t really care how things were done, all I wanted was to be out, driving around, with friends, just living life for the moment really… its like I’ve done a complete 180 without really even feeling it. I care way too much about every detail and I want things for my daughter to be done right and make her happy. I plan most things ahead of time and I always find myself making excuses to stay in and play with my baby rather than looking for excuses to get out! And I actually feel bad when I go out without her! Now I actually think about our future, the household I want her to grow up in, the things I do and don’t want her exposed to, the goals I’m setting for myself so that one day she can surpass. Things really do change. Its been disappointing but I’ve left people behind, and have no problem dropping anymore that doesn’t improve my life or Hayli’s life for that matter. It’s not even like she is demanding these changes, they are really just coming naturally. And although it has been a tough road getting to where I’m at, having a newborn and adjusting to mom life hasn’t been easy, I’m so excited for the things I have yet to learn and what lies ahead for us. As cliche and disgustingly sappy as it might sound, I feel like I was made to be a mom, her mom.
BUT OF COURSE there are a few items that help me keep my cool so that I could be the best (happiest) mom I could possibly be! Here they are (& YOUR WELCOME)
- EXCUSE that it is a bit dirty. I literally throw this in the washer every 2 or 3 days. It’s perfect for me because she loves to hold on to a blanket and throw it over her face as she sleeps. I can easily take off the paci to clean it or switcch it out, amd when shes ready, take it off for GOOD! It rattles and makes a light noise, AND holds a pacifier! WIN WIN pacifier doesn’t fall everywhere, it’s easier for her to hold, AND I dont need to carry around a comfort blanket aswell. 3 in 1 how awesome and for 6 bucks? Even bigger win. Thanks Carter! Here’s the link! And check out the other styles too! Security Blanket and Pacifier
- I bought this yesterday because she was terribly sick after her shots, and I love it so damn much I HAVE TO TELL YOU ABOUT IT. Its oh so cute, with so many different ones to choose from, ELLIOT THE ELEPHANT! Oh Elliot thank you. Hayli couldn’t eat from a bottle yesterday, take a nap or even hold the paci on her mouth because she couldn’t breath. As soon as we turned on this humidifier, in 20 minutes, she was so much better! Easy to clean and really cute and did I mention comes with a 1 Year subscribstion to Parents magazine? THE WINS JUST DON’T STOP!! Crane Humidifier
3. I originally had the bulb syringe that the hospital kindly gives away when you give birth, and I loved it! Until I read into it, as much as I would clean it (after every use) I was terrified of what could be going on on the inside.. Mold? So I cut mine open, low and behold there was not much, but some mold. And it has a curved sucky thing instead of just a straight one like the bulb! So thankful I decided to open it and throw it out! I have heard SO MANY raves about the Nosefrieda and wanted to try it.. until I thought about using it on the go.. I f Hayli needed snot sucked out, was I going to pull out the whole string and use my mouth to suck her snot? Lol no. So I opted for the NeilMed NasaBulb and I am so thankful that I did. Its clear, so I can see EXACTLY whats coming out (and what is inside) , Its very easy to clean and pull apart, super portable, and comes with an extra one!! So I get 2 for around 5 dollars? Can’t beat it! 
4. OK so Hayli is starting to teeth BAD and I have tried EVERYTHING. Theres a few things she likes but by far her FAVORITE (as in she doesnt give me that ‘WTF MOM’ look) has been the Raz Baby teether. They have awesome products (that I have yet to try) but the RazBaby paci definetely works. It is actually soft but has ridges, it grabs baby’s attention because it’s colorful and easy for her to hold!! I LOVE THIS and it definetely makes my life easier and with a price that I love just as much. RazBaby
5. I just moved, and I have NO IDEA where I placed my old one, so I just went and got a new one!!! Im starting to introduce solids and fruits to Hayli and this item is just plain fun to use and I can literally put a million different things in it. Sometimes I freeze her baby food into little balls and throw 2 in at a time, for a light snack that helps with her aching gums, or an ice cube, but my favorite so far has been freezing slices of fruit and throwing them in there! The best way to entertain her, give her a fresh and healthy snack, and ease her pain ALL IN ONE love love LOVE. Munchkin Fresh Feeder
There are many more products that I love and cannot live without! Im pretty sure that by the time I post this I will have remembered the other ones but these stand out FOR SURE beyond thankful for these. Im sure I have SO MUCH MORE TO LEARN and products to try but for now these are it! How about you??
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