Ok, now that I've got some friends having baby's asking for some tips and I'm experiencing more new things as a first time mommy, I've decided to share some of my "mommy must haves" that I can't live without and feel you shouldn't either.
1) Mylicon (or now known as gas relief drops). I put ONE drop in every single bottle. This helps reduce gas bubbles before they happen, therefore causing less spit-up and need for burps/intestinal gas. And by doing this, I don't have to let the bottle sit and wait for the bubbles from shaking it up to go down. I can feed right away because anti-gas drop is there to "eat" the bubbles.
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| I just use off-brand, but this is one brand that's available. |
2) Video Monitors. These are fantastic because we don't have to go INTO his room to check on him. We just click on the screen to take a peek and then we can shut it back off and wait for sound.
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| This is the exact ones we have, by Summer. The camera can mount on the wall or set on a table top and it can be remote controlled by the handset that you carry. It also has a zoom function and "night vision." |
3) Gripe Water. This is great for colic and hiccups. We needed it initially to relieve Cash's constipation, but it turned out that his case needed prescription strength. However, we still use(d) the gripe water for hiccups. Works like a charm at the first sign every time. I don't use it every time, but especially the violent cases. It's a sweet, ginger flavor and he loves it.
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| Mommy's Bliss is the best brand and it's best found at WalGreens. |
4) Dunstan Baby Language. Ok, y'all, if you don't read/watch/listen to anything else, watch this. It's a quick 30 minute 2-disc DVD that teaches you how to interpret your baby's cries. It shows you examples of each type of cry and what they each mean. When I was told about it, I put it off for 6 weeks and it was the worst thing I could have done, because that was 6 weeks worth of crying I missed out of understanding. But I thought it was hoakie when I was told about it. Finally, I broke down and watched it and it was the BEST thing we ever did. I watched it THREE times. It's incredible how right it is.
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| available at Amazon.com, like $16. WATCH it! |
5) aden + anais blankets. These are great because they are so versatile. They are sweet, soft and just cuddly.
& they have adorable patterns on them! We have about 8 of them and they all get used. LOVE.
6) NoseFrida. People kept telling me "don't leave the hospital without getting a nose sucker!! Their's are the best and you can't get them anywhere else!" Lies. Their's suck. (not literally) Those people have OBVIOUSLY never had a NoseFrida. This puppy can suck. some. snot. Well, you have to suck it, but it gives you some great tools to do so! The idea behind it is kinda gross, but the concept is brilliant!
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| You literally put the blue part in baby's nose and put the red thing in your mouth and suck. But boy, does it work. And since it's clear, you get to SEE the fruits of your labor! Then you wash it out and start anew. (there is a filter in there to keep from sucking snot down your mouth). |
I hope this is helpful for more of you new mommy's out there. And anyone else, feel free to add!
I have to say, the nose frida sounds a little dodgey with the sucking of snot... :) I'll trust you that it works!!
ReplyDeleteSara, I thought so too. I got it at a babyfair and honestly I went back and forth about it for a while because I thought, "ewww, gross", but the idea of how it worked kept playing on my mind and I thought "well, they do have a point there." I finally got it. Then, actually using it took a while. Cash never really NEEDED it until the other day and I used the hospital one for minor things and it was horrible. Then I busted that thing out and WHOA!!!! BIG. DIFFERENCE! It's kinda pricey as far as nose suckers go, but it's oh, so worth it.
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