My Fav Baby Items: 1 month

Now days there are sooo many baby items. Many are great and used often but then there are some items you think you will need but go un-used. I have created a list of some of my favorite things that I think made my first month of being a Mommy and Aynslee's first month of life a little easier (happier).

Aden + Anais Swaddle Blankets: These swaddle blankets are a little expensive but I love them. They are perfect for summer and keep Aynslee nice and snug. They are also the perfect blankie to lay out on the floor and use during tummy time. Check them out here. 

SwaddleMe Blanket: These are the perfect blanket to use at nap and bedtime. I  truly believe this is the main reason Ayns sleeps so well at night. They keep her nice and snug and help keep her arms from startling her. Check them out here. They come in many different sizes, are light weight, and have many different styles. 

Tommee Tippee Pacifier: BEST. PACIFIER. EVER. It stays in her mouth and she loves it. Plus, you can get the same bottles and it helps a breastfed baby take the bottle better. I'm defiantly a Tommee Tippee fan!!! Check them out here. 

Medela Freestyle Breast Pump: Easy to use and very small. This is a great pump if you  are an on the go mama or have lots of traveling to do. We are going on our first road trip (nine hours) and I plan to pump in the car and then feed her a bottle. It has a rechargeable battery so it makes on-the-go pumping so nice. Check it out here. 

Storkcraft Rocking Chair: My favorite item in Aynslee's nursery. If you plan to breast feed or rock your baby lots this is the chair to go with. It is super comfortable and easy to put together. It makes those middle of the night feeds much more enjoyable. Check it out here. 

Electric Nasal Aspirator: This beats any of those bulb syringes any day. Being a PICU RN it still doesn't come close to my suction at work but it's pretty darn close. You're able to get those nasty boogies out much faster and easier. Makes for a happy baby and happy mama. Check it out here.

Carseat Canopy: Great for any time of year. Helps keep the sun, wind, and rain out. Aynslee loves it and I think your little one will love it too. Plus....it's FREE, just pay shipping. The code to use is--> babytips. Check it out here. 

Waterproof Pads: I got these munchkin brand ones from Target but other stores carry them as well. I was very impressed by Aynslee's peeing and pooping skills. I thought only little boys pee and poo on their mamas but don't be fooled, princess' are able to make a "mess" too. These help with an easy clean up and less laundry :) Check them out here. 

Ladybug Bath Mat: Don't spend money on those plastic bath tubs. These are smaller and easier to store. They stay nice and warm under baby and also provide some comfort while in a nice hard bath tub. Check out this cute little ladybug mat here.




Hope one or all of these products make your life a little easier. Being a Mommy is the most rewarding job there is and having a few products that make it easier is always nice. Enjoy!    

Aynslee Lou- 1 month old

I can't believe how fast time is flying! Our baby girl turned one month on May 8th, 2013

Age: 1 month

Height: 19 1/4 at birth. Not sure now..they never measured her at her last apt..ill have to measure her when she gets up from her nap!

Weight: around 8lbs (she was 7lbs 12oz at 2 week apt)

Milestones: Aynslee loves tummy time. She is starting to hold her head up for longer periods of time without any support. She is able to track an object and watch it go from side to side and up and down. She looks around when she hears her Mommy or Daddy talk.

Sleep: She sleeps in her big girl crib. She still is eating every three hours. About every other night she will eat at 11p and then not again till 3am. She does great being placed awake in her crib and putting her self to sleep.

Best Moment: Aynslee got dedicated at Newspring on May 5, 2013.

Worst Moment: Daddy crashing a motorcycle and having to visit him in the trauma bay in the ER..very scary but he is okay and feeling much better!!

Eating: Ayns eats every three hours. We only do breast milk. She does great. Mommy is pumping I save up for work time. She got her first bottle from Daddy on May 6th.

Extras: We feel so blessed to have such a healthy and happy baby. Can't even begin to describe the feeling and joy that parenthood has brought into our lives. Can't wait to see what the next months bring (even though time can sllloooowwww down)

1 month old

2 days old