A New Mei Tai for Mommy

When our daughter was born 6 weeks ago, I was hoping for a laid back baby that would go with the flow of being in a family of two active boys. What we got is a baby that wants to be held all of the time and makes her presence known. She also is not much of a sleeper during the day yet – she fights it all the way. We do count ourselves lucky that she basically is sleeping through the night with only one nursing session, which makes this mommy happy.

I have always wanted to try wearing my children, but didn’t know where to begin. But, with the realization that I can’t possibly hold the baby all day and still take care of the boys and a household, the process began. I started researching and finally decided on a Mei Tai from Babyhawk. This is one of the best purchases I have made. The minute I put her in it she falls asleep and it has been great to have my hands free to do other things. One of the best places we have used it is the grocery store. I tried without the Mei Tai one week and we were all stressed by the end of the trip.

I am thinking of getting a sling from Nest as my next purchase. She seems to really like the carrier and I am enjoying having her near. As the last baby in our family, I am trying to savor every minute of her being this way. I only wish I had done this with the boys.

Check out Stephanie at Adventures in Babywearing. She does a weekly babywearing tip on Fridays. I have gotten some great tips and information from her.

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September 7, 2007 | Filed Under Gear | 1 Comment 

Frog Pod Bath Toy

I am always on the lookout for great ways to organize. I have been looking at this Boon Frog Pod. It is a bath toy that scoops the toys our of the tub, drains them and also has storage for bath products in a built in shelf. It also attaches virtually to any bathtub wall.

Has anyone tried this?

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July 14, 2006 | Filed Under Gear, Organization | Leave a Comment 

Diaper Bag Followup

Since posting the article on “What’s in your Diaper Bag?”, I have found a good source on what is essential in a well organized diaper bag. Your Life Organized give tips on how to pack and utilize a diaper bag as well as important items to be in a diaper bag.

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February 1, 2006 | Filed Under Gear, Organization | Leave a Comment 

Chore Charts

We are in the process of finding the best chore chart to use with our 2 1/2 year old. He is at the age where he wants to do everything himself and is capable of doing some small chores around the house (picking up toys, putting dishes in the sink). We are also wanting to use it to reward good behavior (staying in bed, not whining/throwing temper tantrums). In our search for a chore chart, we have found one that we think will work well for us and it has gotten great reviews. It is by “Melissa & Doug” and our sons really like their toys. They are wooden toys and very durable. We have several of their puzzles, magnetic dinosaurs and a tool box. Has anyone used a chore chart that they really liked?

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January 26, 2006 | Filed Under Gear | Leave a Comment 

What’s in Your Diaper Bag?

I am always curious what other people have in their diaper bags. This is what is in my boys diaper bag:

  • changing pad
  • diapers (2 sizes)
  • diaper wipes
  • burp rag
  • bottle
  • formula
  • desitin
  • purell hand gel
  • tide to go pen
  • pacifier
  • pacifier keeper
  • kleenex
  • band aids
  • antiseptic wash
  • snacks (cheerios and kix)

For longer excursions out of the house, I will put books and toys in there as well to keep the boys occupied and happy. What’s in your diaper bag?

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January 22, 2006 | Filed Under Gear, Organization | Leave a Comment 

The Best Humidifier We’ve Ever Owned

I have a love/hate relationship with humidifiers. I love the way they prevent my skin from feeling like sandpaper. I hate the fact that they are a huge pain to keep clean, and every one we’ve owned has broken rather quickly. This year I bought two new ones (one for each of the kid’s rooms), that I found at Target (Amazon also carries them). There are a number of different models: a panda, a penguin, an elephant, a cat, a dog, and a frog. They’re cute, both kids like them, and they’re simple to clean.

I’m happy.

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January 19, 2006 | Filed Under Gear | Leave a Comment