In no particular order, the things I have come to love in recent months:
1. Kiwi Magazine - Love it! The tag line is "Growing families the natural and organic way" - just up my alley! Plus, the CEO/Publisher is also an adoptive Mom and her daughter has her own column in the Mag.
2. BlaBla Doll - This is Kai's snuggly sleeping buddy. He has a small one; it is adorable, just the perfect size and has gone through the wash many times over already.
3. Fuzzi Bunz - Even Ben can use these easily and he was really skeptical about cloth diapers at first! They wash up great and are not complicated at all.
4. Ergo - I've already posted on how much I love this, but just to reiterate.. I LOVE THIS CARRIER! The little guy falls alseep so easily and it has become our mode of calming & comfort for him when he has his cranky moments - and it always works.. Yesterday we went to check out the new Hindu Temple in Lilburn and he was asleep in about 5.4 minutes after being taken out of his car seat.
5. Rings, Strings, and Cords.. These are his 3 favorite toys.. He is moving beyond the rings now, but the strings and cords... I can't keep him away from them.
6. Mirror on the back seat - my boy loves to look at himself. He can keep himself entertained for an entire car ride to Target and I can check on him when he gets too quiet..
7. Super Baby Food - This book gives you everything you need to know about feeding your baby (well) and kids in a simple, reference style way. I love it - thanks Sarah!
8. Onsies - Really, no explanation or link necessary.. Kai is pretty much either wearing just a diaper (soo cute!) or in one of these this summer. Love the ones with a collar and little shorts.
9. Bouncy Seat - He has pretty much outgrown this now, but it got a ton of use.. It was the only way I could take a shower the first few months home! :) Thanks Val!
10. Garage Sales & Craigslist! I love getting a good deal and I hate paying a ton for something that doesn't get used to its full potential - so 2nd life clothing, toys & supplies are a perfect match for me.
Honorable Mention: My Hubby definitely should be on the Top Ten.. I don't know how you hot single Mommas do it! Sometimes at the end of the day I can't wait for him to walk through the door just so I can have a few minutes of down time.. I have SO much respect for you ladies!
How about you? Christina? Heather? Laura? Cathy? whoever else is out there reading, what am I missing out on ??
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Hi Virginia. Thanks for the kind words about KIWI. And congratulations on Kai. He is gorgeous! I read your February posts and that took me way back (9 years now!). What an amazing experience. How lucky you were to be able to meet Kai's biological mother. I wish you the best of everything with Kai. Enjoy how wonderful it is to be a parent!
--Maxine Wolf, Publisher KIWI magazine
Well, I haven't checked out KIWI magazine, but it seems that I should--I want a publisher posting comments on my blog :). I heart the following:
1. BumGenius 3.0
2. BabyLegs, BabyLegs, BabyLegs
3. Did I mention BabyLegs?
4. Ergo (of course!)
5. Baby Cakes (book)
6. Magic Bullet Blender for making babyfood
7. Maclaren Stroller (so light!)
8. Hanna Andersson sleepers
9. Hanna Andersson one piece swimsuit (love it!)
10. Bouncy seat (I hear you on the shower bit)
I don't think you are missing much...it's been quite a while since we had a wee baby in the house. :) So, I feel a little out of the loop with all of these cool products...and mags & strollers.
I second the coolness of having the magazine editor check out and comment on my blog.
A Pack & Play was on my "top ten" we used to take that thing everywhere...especially to grandparents, and the baby would stay on somewhat of a schedule if we were at a friends house late.
Hip Mama
PS-
u gave a few other people some props for suggestions...thank you very much...I also told you onesies were the way to go...and I think every mom has the bouncy seat on their top ten list.
oh, and I second the hubby thing and I really respect our single mom friends...they are the real Super Moms out there...b/c by 3 or 4 o'clock, I'm coming out of my skin.
Well, seeing that my kids consist of 2 dogs and a bird, I don't really have the knowledge on mommy things. I will say, as a pet mommy shiny metal things will keep my parrot entertained for hours. Also, a good nyla bone ball will out last my Chessies' chewing and playing :-) God Bless!
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