Alright, we've reached the end of the Product Spotlight Series, so it's time to share your
#1 Must Have Item! If you could only pick one item, for mom or baby, what is your #1 must have item? (
Try not to repeat anything someone else has said - instead, love tit their post)
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Re: Product Spotlight Series: #1 Must Have
In all seriousness though, there are so many categories that I don't know if I could choose just one product over any other.
First Son - born 2013
Third Son - due June 9, 2018
I didn't even breastfeed and I used the boppy for bottle feeding, snuggles, naps, as a pillow for myself on car rides, couch naps when he was sleeping next to me in the RnP, as a prop for my laptop. Seriously love that pillow.
Sit Me Up was just my everything for setting baby down when he didn't want to lay down. He sat in it to watch tv, sometimes to eat, to sit on the table next to us while we ate, on the bed hanging with me while I folded laundry and did chores, I'd put him in it and sit him in front of the back door so I could see him while I walked the dogs, he'd hang in it while I took a shower, etc. I used to take it to the park before he was mobile for playdates so he could chill with us while the bigger kids played. If there's a way to use this item, I've probably used it.
I've used it twice even now since he's been walking because he's broken something and I needed to trap him to get glass up safely. Weight limit is 25 lbs and he still weighs just that, luckily. SMU for sure would be the shower gift I would get a friend.
https://www.amazon.com/BabyBum-Diaper-Cream-Brush-Blue/dp/B00LYQ53JW/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1523367648&sr=8-3&keywords=baby+bum+brush
Married March 2016
DD: born 7.22.16
DS EDD: 6.23.18
DS: 6/1/18 (Pre-E; IUGR; seizures; NICU)
TTC #2: 12/2019
Sept 2020: HSG possible blocked right tube
Nov 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFN
Dec 2020: Letrozole + TI - BFP!!! EDD 9/18
Married March 2016
DD: born 7.22.16
DS EDD: 6.23.18
ETA: "creams are icky"
BFP#4- 9/26 edd 6/5/18
I used an app called Feed Baby Pro (there's a free version as well with ads). You can also track diaper changes, pumping, medicine, sleep habits, growth, and anything else you may want to keep track of.
First Son - born 2013
Third Son - due June 9, 2018
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.twisevictory.apps
It is based off of a book, (is a companion to it) . Literally a sanity saving device, that smooths through the "what is going on" parts of changes and "leaps" in development through the first 12-18 months.
I have recommended it to new moms that have had their wee ones since I used it with DD, and they all really like it as well. Worth the few $$ for some sanity IMO.
5 - IUIs, 3 - IVF retrievals, 2- failed transfers (fresh, and frozen), PGS on second IVF resulted in 1 perfect emby, and DD.
3rd IVF w PGS resulted in 3! perfect embys. 1st transfer - Sep 2017 2 more on ice.
@mytinc Does the app allow you to share info with your partner/nanny? Like could we all log in to the same account, so MH could track changes and feedings into the same system?
@rnielsen321 - I always heard great things about wonder weeks but never bothered with the app. Maybe I'll try it this time around.
First Son - born 2013
Third Son - due June 9, 2018
I also tell everyone that the Baby Merlin Magic Sleepsuit saved my daughter's life. For the first 6 weeks of her life she only slept at night if she was attached to my nipple- so I didn't get to sleep. As soon as we put her in the suit I was able to get 4+ hours of sleep a night. It doesn't work for every baby- but it was my #1 product and I really hope DS sleeps in his too.
BFP#4- 9/26 edd 6/5/18
Sounds like it's basically a group where dads can help other dads understand the mothers and validate their own issues/feelings/exhaustion.
And @marcus7676 you are SO right. I will try to remember your words this time too
If you plan to nurse, you need the Earth Mama Angel Baby nipple cream. It is magical! I did not have it with my first and had the WORST cracked nipples and most painful nursing experience. I ended up getting mastitis twice with that baby too. I was using the lanolin stuff and it just gave me absolutely no relief at all! I was given the Earth Mama nipple cream with my second and it was the most wonderful soothing stuff ever! I can not live with out it as a nursing mom!