tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post7593242362663882625..comments2024-03-16T13:55:31.519-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Limestone: Oh Baby: Wanted RoundupMrs. Limestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-85162418627263472862012-11-24T20:35:29.967-05:002012-11-24T20:35:29.967-05:00I have searched other blogs for months since Febru...I have searched other blogs for months since February looking at various 'must have' lists. Now that I have a 4 month old, I have a few of my own. I'll try and be brief since you asked for suggestions, not a story. :)<br /><br />A&A blankets - don't bother with the others, they're way too small to do anything.<br /><br />Miracle blanket - When the A&A's don't work (depending on if you've got a wiggler on your hands). We use these for sure at night, and the A&A's during the day to keep him light (I've got a little furnace).<br />I personally got three after being caught without one once. Never again.<br /><br />Flannel Waterproof Mats - These are great. We've just put them down where he is. Containment is key. :) http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4086303 - these are great and are cheap in a pack of two. We got 3 packs and have used them all.<br /><br />Prefold Cloth diapers - AWESOME. They're super cheap and you use them all the time. Burp rag? Check. Spill needs wiped? Check. Drool needs mopping? Check. (When I received these as a gift, I was all, WTH, but they're so much better than the colored, polyester theme stuff you find)<br /><br />Dr. Karp's Happiest Baby on the Block - Check either the book or DVD out of the library (I'm sure there's stuff on youtube too). I liked his overall method of handling kids in general too (with the sleep thing too, he has another book on that as well).<br /><br />Kimono/Side snap onsies - My baby has a big head. I can still get the regular ones on, but I just prefer these best. I also want to say that my babe was just swaddled for about the first....4 weeks of his life. We put him in a snap up to go out to the Ped's or if we went on walks, but he was such a little oven (and I was skiddish about too much stuff rubbing against the bellybutton), I just swaddled him with just a diaper. Total mom judgement call. When he did wear onsies, we only used about 6 in a rotation. No need for tons and tons. (but we have a washing machine, so not sure if it'd work for NYC)<br /><br />Boppy, Pacifiers (Avent, they come with snap on covers and don't leave an outline on their mouth), Gas relief drops (equate infant). SkipHop is good. We actually use an old projector bag as our diaper bag. Use what you got. Don't know if you'll have to pump at some point, but I just got the Evenflo glass bottles, and bought separate Dr. Brown's nipples for them since they have better flow. I work part time and only need 4. Ameda Purely Yours, and a Grass dryer.<br /><br />I got a travel sleep sheep since it's the same thing, but smaller and cheaper. White noise isn't magic for my boy, but it helps a bit.<br /><br />Try out as many carrier as you can and try and use them early on. I like the idea of Ergobaby w/ the infant insert (great for the spine/hips, unlike the bjorn) and you can use it for a long time, but my guy has to be walked around a bit so that he get used to it. I've used it successfully on a trip. I also have a Moby with limited success, but other peeps love it.<br /><br />A great water bottle, KIND bars, nursing tops, nursing bras, nursing pads, lanolin... wait, you didn't ask about that list. But all of those things are great too. <br /><br />So much for the story. :) All the best and enjoy!Eileennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-55271597581585437562012-11-24T13:42:23.589-05:002012-11-24T13:42:23.589-05:00First of all, congratulations on the baby! I have ...First of all, congratulations on the baby! I have a 9 month old and went through the same shock/gross reaction that you did when registering. Just because we have a baby does not mean we need color and cheesy patterns vomited all over the house! One suggestion - I love my Bebe Su Lait nursing cover. They use pretty cloth patterns -I found one with a black and white Japanese flower print. I use my cover for so many things - impromptu blanket,sun shade, park play area... Best wishes! Last few weeks are tough, but they go by so quickly when you look back on them. Make sure you take time to rest and recharge! :)Amytankardhillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-10398436389304318782012-11-14T23:13:43.039-05:002012-11-14T23:13:43.039-05:00We absolutely love our Svan highchair! Started usi...We absolutely love our Svan highchair! Started using it at 5 months and we're still using it 3 years later. It comes with a tray but you can also pull it right up to the table so your baby can eat with the family (important for us). Plus it turns into a computer chair as your kids grow older!KateWestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-10336947841345754862012-11-14T15:00:52.456-05:002012-11-14T15:00:52.456-05:00Amen! I had no idea how horrible the selection fo...Amen! I had no idea how horrible the selection for baby stuff is. I had a really difficult time finding solid bedding for Max's nursery. Everything looked like attack of Disney or some kind of under water theme. Prints and kaleidoscopic colors are fine in moderation, but who wants their baby's room to be over stimulating?! I went with creamy whites and driftwood natural accents with a few pops of metallics and navy. It's still a room in my house, why can't a nursery be done tastefully lol?! <br /><br />Great finds! If we had a girl, I was getting the LuLu pink ghost chair! Love!Mindy@FindingSilverLiningshttp://findingsilverlinings.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-79341257049267782562012-11-13T14:28:37.326-05:002012-11-13T14:28:37.326-05:00Mustella cleansing products:
No rinse cleansing f...Mustella cleansing products:<br /><br />No rinse cleansing fluid - this stuff is great for diaper changes and between bathing - for when you need a little more than a wipe or wet wash cloth...<br />http://www.mustelausa.com/mustela/content/physiob%C3%A9b%C3%A9-no-rinse-cleansing-fluid-0<br /><br />Shampoo (& body wash) - great, delicate http://www.mustelausa.com/mustela/content/bebe-shampooJoRonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-25396593237710640752012-11-12T18:00:27.437-05:002012-11-12T18:00:27.437-05:00Great items.
-we love our baby jogger city mini st...Great items.<br />-we love our baby jogger city mini stroller<br />-aden & anais blankets<br />-bumbo (great when can't quite sit independently but want to join you at the table/tired of lying on the floor<br />-baby gym-ikea has a really simple wood one<br />- prince lionhart flexible folding bathtub-you can get an insert sling for when the baby is small but we used until our son was over two...saves water, keeps kids from falling on a hard bathtub (especially essential if you have a cast iron tub), stylish with plain colors<br />-nose frida snot sucker-this sounds nasty but is essential (along with saline spray to loosen the boogies) if your babe has a stuffed nose or a cold...this saved us<br />-cloth diapers-we loved the flip system from cotton babies but the new freetimes look awesome as well....snaps stayed on better/lasted longer for us than velcroSkye@RoseCityBungalow1913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-1028167715260161082012-11-12T17:56:43.331-05:002012-11-12T17:56:43.331-05:00i love my city mini stroller. great price point, ...i love my city mini stroller. great price point, light weight, & so easy to fold up. I've travelled alone with my toddler, & can carry her, hold my diaper bag, & fold up & put the stroller on the security belt without struggling!Lallsternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-16212166111006676202012-11-12T12:59:05.066-05:002012-11-12T12:59:05.066-05:00 Also, LOVE H&M baby & toddler clothes. Mo... Also, LOVE H&M baby & toddler clothes. Most of my kids clothes (onsies, bunty, day clothes) are from H&M, which I found to have the hippest patterns and just as many boy clothes as girl clothes and some organic cotton too. (now a days they seem to have a lot of Kitty on the girl stuff, but other then that the patterns and colours are simple; letting the baby be front and centre.Saranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-40326666550787561742012-11-12T12:31:21.904-05:002012-11-12T12:31:21.904-05:00right?! EVERY time a friend has a baby i think &qu...right?! EVERY time a friend has a baby i think "have they STILL not figured this out??!"suicide_blondhttp://about.me/suicide_blondnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-81650418499430796762012-11-12T12:16:22.491-05:002012-11-12T12:16:22.491-05:00THOSE BOOTIES! So, so cute!!!THOSE BOOTIES! So, so cute!!!Kirstennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-55141535641384742372012-11-12T10:56:20.490-05:002012-11-12T10:56:20.490-05:00~carrying baby in arms, then frog style (legs bent...~carrying baby in arms, then frog style (legs bent up, snuggled into chest) in a front carrier (Ergo), then back carrier (MEC) & a jogging stroller (Bobs).<br />~Blankets - all kinds soft, flannel,.<br />~one Halo Swaddle thing<br />~Chinese prefolds (for laying on changing pad, just wash the prefolds rather then the changing pad cover)<br />~Moses basket & rocker, <br />~Rocker - I like the gray flannel rocker at west elm, (small and stylish)<br />~lots of long sleeve onsies and tights, knitted or cotton or fleece. <br />~one piece fleece bunty bag for outings<br />~lots of cute hats and knitted booties<br />~Padraig knitted boots (for a bit older)Sara Daviesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-30705239987351482872012-11-11T23:25:24.048-05:002012-11-11T23:25:24.048-05:00Also, just a comment regarding all the comments ab...Also, just a comment regarding all the comments about swaddle blankets...I too stocked on them(all types), and then promptly gave birth to a baby who HATED being swaddled. So my advice is NOT to wash everything ahead of time, as much as you probably want to get everything all prepped and ready to go. You may end up not needing things you thought you absolutely had to have. Pam Hubernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-866502984399335082012-11-11T23:14:17.501-05:002012-11-11T23:14:17.501-05:00There are some fantastic shops on etsy for onesies...There are some fantastic shops on etsy for onesies. I've been gifted some keepers (well, keepers that last about 6 weeks until he grew out of them)...http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWishingElephant and http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCoinLaundry are a couple.Pam Huberhttp://omgdinnerwasyum.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-58722619896377534332012-11-11T02:44:57.479-05:002012-11-11T02:44:57.479-05:001.Yes!
2. No..too small
3. No.. use an ipod, choo...1.Yes!<br />2. No..too small <br />3. No.. use an ipod, choose songs for sleepytime and playtime.<br />4. No.<br />5. Cute, but only as a splurge.<br />6. Yes, you will use blocks for a long time, the more the merrier.<br />7. Lovely<br />8. Cute, yes.<br />9. Not now, unless you can sit in it.<br />10. Cute, you can never have too many onesies.<br />11. Yes, too bad all the hang on the wall baskets are on backorder.<br />I agree with the comment about wash cloths..a few dozen of the cheap ones. Cloth diapers even if you go with disposable...great for burp cloth or "blankie". I am surprised no one has mentioned the Bumbo. They had a recall for the older model, it now has to have a strap. But, this is the greatest...as soon as they are able to hold their head up and be sure to get the little tray that attaches. Zulily is a fun sale site, their shipping time is horrible, but some items are worth the wait. Little girls are so much fun to shop for. Bebenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-91647358476210845172012-11-11T00:43:54.190-05:002012-11-11T00:43:54.190-05:00Lesson from my sisterinlaw... don't get a diap...Lesson from my sisterinlaw... don't get a diaper bag. For Mr. L, an extra backpack does the trick. And for you, pick a roomy tote with lots of pockets that you would actually use normally and use it as a combo purse/diaper bag so you're only lugging one bag and looking fashionable.Heidi's Cottagehttp://www.facebook.com/heidis.cottagenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-88979183067302601672012-11-10T09:26:09.757-05:002012-11-10T09:26:09.757-05:00It amazes me..AMAZES me how much things have chang...It amazes me..AMAZES me how much things have changed for babies...and my oldest is only 16! I kid you not...there was nothing 16 years ago. The best place was Laura Ashley which had classic children's things...but now, WOW so much to choose from, and yes, still loads of tacky, but so many wonderful choices. My favorite stroller was my McClaren...and my double Peg Perego. Don't even know if those are still big. <br /><br /><br />It is so fun following you during your pregnancy!!! Lesli DeVitonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-33338991747015928282012-11-09T23:06:53.221-05:002012-11-09T23:06:53.221-05:00Your #4 item, the skip hop pronto changing pad is ...Your #4 item, the skip hop pronto changing pad is AWE-some. I have one and I think it is the best of changing pads!Jlikesteethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-55991988660727549952012-11-09T22:18:17.032-05:002012-11-09T22:18:17.032-05:00I personally could not have lived with out my ergo...I personally could not have lived with out my ergo baby carrier. http://store.ergobaby.com/ I had previously had some of the big box carriers and found them flimsy and not comfortable for Momma or baby. My ergo is wonderful and we still use it even though the baby is 3 now. Good investment. Christy Kaisernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-64397148315110749442012-11-09T21:18:18.268-05:002012-11-09T21:18:18.268-05:00I live in Alaska so I'm definitely not up on c...I live in Alaska so I'm definitely not up on city living with a baby, but the one product I can't live without for traveling is the KidCo PeaPod. We have traveled all over the world with both of our kids in their first year of life, and the PeaPod is SO much easier to bring with us than a huge pack-and-play. It's also nice for the kids to have a familiar place to sleep in the midst of time changes/hotel rooms/etc. Plus, it doesn't take up a huge amount of storage space at home. <br />Good luck! :)Carolinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-11717626464674551222012-11-09T20:59:34.257-05:002012-11-09T20:59:34.257-05:00The baby bjorn seat is amazing. It moves with your...The baby bjorn seat is amazing. It moves with your babe's movements. Plus it comes in great solid colors instead of the "jungle print"<br /><br />http://www.babybjorn.com/us/products/bouncers/babysitter-balance/balance/Meagan Hellernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-62256337047851949522012-11-09T14:10:17.254-05:002012-11-09T14:10:17.254-05:00As a working mom, bottles will become part of your...As a working mom, bottles will become part of your future whether you are pumping or giving formula. I REALLY love the Green to Grow bottles. They are so sturdy and come out so clean from the dishwasher. <br /><br />My niece has the Dr Browns and all the kids at daycare have Tommy Tippee and they just look dirty and full of gunk after a few uses. <br /><br />I cannot say enough good things about the Green to Grow bottles. PS- we thought the regular neck held up better than the wide neck. The nipples on the wide necks just were too flimsy. smith207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-54434812058935642912012-11-09T14:02:10.705-05:002012-11-09T14:02:10.705-05:00I'm the same way - I could rave on and on abou...I'm the same way - I could rave on and on about it. I'm kind of like an obsessed fan! I was really kinda sad when J outgrew it. RachelShingletonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-24342865987270929932012-11-09T13:52:46.229-05:002012-11-09T13:52:46.229-05:00Oh I felt the same way about all of the stuff bein...Oh I felt the same way about all of the stuff being so awful looking. A few things I've come to love and aren't terrible looking are 1. the a&a swaddle blankets- before we had our baby I thought that they were just "trendy" but they truly are great 2. the bloom coco go lounger is a non offensive looking rocker/bouncer that my daughter loves (folds up for easy storage too) 3. disney baby makes onesies that are available in different solid colors aside from blue, pink or yellow (I love pink, but I got sick really quick of dressing the baby in pink outfits every day, and you'll be given A LOT of pink outfits). 4. the serena and lily moses basket has been great, used with the jolly jumper rocking stand (available on amazon) 5. burts bees came out with an organic cotton clothing line that is in neutral colors and super softThea Stokesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-4105683117967117492012-11-09T11:48:47.021-05:002012-11-09T11:48:47.021-05:00I have the sleep sheep and LOVE it! And I have the...I have the sleep sheep and LOVE it! And I have the Bugaboo Bee stroller too. It's great for city strolling, but I did have to get a Bob stroller for more "off road" park adventures. :)Brookebuckinghamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-17179827115289438342012-11-09T11:06:53.934-05:002012-11-09T11:06:53.934-05:00Hi Stephanie!
Congrats on the upcoming arrival. ...Hi Stephanie!<br /><br />Congrats on the upcoming arrival. I am on baby number two, so while I am no expert I have been around the baby product block. My number one recommendation for all new moms is buy at least one Miracle Blanket. There is no swaddling blanket out there that can match it. Very rarely does a product live up to its billing, but this definitely does! Also, I echo what another commenter said about the sleep sheep. Don't waste your time on it. Go ahead and invest in a real sound machine. Also, check out the land of nod for changing table baskets. I have a million of them in different sizes for all different kinds of storage. <br /><br />Good luck!Julianoreply@blogger.com