Favorite Baby Things

My baby girl is transitioning into a toddler before my eyes.  It made me start thinking back on some of the baby stuff we really liked.  Here is a list of some of those things.

Miracle Blanket

This swaddling blanket worked really well with our baby girl.  She loved being swaddled.  Also she couldn't get out of this one.
http://www.miracleblanket.com/

Happiest Baby on the Block

A friend told me about this DVD, and we were so happy we watched it.  The methods were very effective.  There is also a book, but I didn't read the book.  We watched the DVD before Hailey was born, and it was very helpful.

http://www.happiestbaby.com/

Be Prepared - Book for Dads

This book is very good.  It is very funny, and has a lot of actually useful information.  So entertaining to read. We love it.
We bought ours on Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Be-Prepared-Gary-Greenberg/dp/0743251547/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371659371&sr=8-1&keywords=be+prepared
They also have a website
http://www.beprepared.net/

Eagle Creek Half-Cube - for diaper bag organization

We love Eagle Creek packing cubes.  I've been using them for years when I travel.  I bought a half-cube to organize the diaper bag, and it works really well.  I keep core of the diaper bag in it, so if I have to run out really fast, I can just grab the cube.  It is also nice, if I'm using a different bag.  The best thing about the packing cube is that it is very sturdy.  I've had some of my Eagle Creek packing cubes for over 10 years, and they are in great shape (believe me I have pushed them to the limit).

http://shop.eaglecreek.com/packit-2-sided-half-cube/d/1083

Boon Animal Bag

This bag is like a bean bag, but instead of beans, it hold stuffed animals.  It keeps all of the stuffed animals contained, and you can also use it to sit on.  Just make sure you don't put things that can break in it.

http://www.booninc.com/products/AnimalBag

Boon Squirt

I got one of these as a hand-me-down.  If I hadn't, I never would have known it existed.  I really like it a lot. So convenient when I'm out or traveling.  You just have to make sure you do not put anything that has chunks in it.  The hole is pretty small, so only purees or yogurt.
http://www.booninc.com/products/Squirt

Stokke Tripp Trapp

We really like the simple design of this chair.  We are using it as a high chair, and like that we can keep using it as Hailey grows.  When she was really little we had it in adult position, and used it for ourselves. There are also some other brands that make similar chairs.  http://www.stokke.com/en-us/highchair/tripp-trapp-product-concept.aspx

Rumparooz Diaper Covers

We have many different types and brands of diaper covers.  These are my favorite.  I haven't had leak problems with them.  They are one-size (6-35 lbs), so you don't have to buy any other covers.  I even use them over disposables when I'm out or traveling.  They can be washed with the dirty diapers.  I prefer the snap version so I don't have to deal with velcro.  They are durable, cute, and don't leak.

http://www.kanga-care.com/Rumparooz-Cloth-Diaper-Covers--ONE-SIZE-Solid-Colors_p_129.html

Sleep Sheep

We had the travel version of this.  Our baby loved it.  Sometimes we could just turn it on, and she was doze off.  It was great.
http://cloudb.com/sleep-sheep-on-the-go

Phil & Teds Metoo

We got this high chair as a hand-me-down.  It is very handy for traveling.  It folds flat.  It is pretty light.  It clips on to most tables.  We used it with Hailey before she was big enough to sit in her Tripp Trapp.  Now we just use it when we travel.  Max load is 33 lbs, so we will be able to use it for a while.  If you get this chair as a hand-me-down, make sure you check the recall page.  It has a fix.  They will send you a free repair kit.
Recall page http://philandteds.com/us/Support/Upgrades-Recalls#metoohighchair
You don't have to worry about it if you buy a new one.
http://philandteds.com/us/Products/Feed/Metoo#Specs

Go Crib

This Go Crib has been very nice for traveling.  It is inflatable, so it can squish down into a backpack.  It is definitely lighter and easier to carry around than a Pack 'n Play.  It also has a mosquito net and sun cover that can fit on to it.  The side unzips, so baby can go in and out of it if you want.  When it is inflated it takes up probably about the same amount of space as a Pack 'n Play (maybe a little more).  The legs are angled out for stability, so it has a wide base.  It has been a nice travel crib for us though.
http://www.guavafamily.com/products/gocrib

Go Pod

The Go Pod (not related to Go Crib) was very nice for us.  It is portable enough that you can take it to a friend's house if you're visiting.  It folds up like a camping chair, and it is about the size of a camping chair when it is folded.  There are nice straps on it so you can hook on toys.  The height is adjustable.  It would be great for someone who has a small space, and doesn't want a giant exersaucer. You can just fold it up and throw it in the closet.  We used ours a lot.  It was also stable enough for her to cruise on too.
http://www.kidco.com/products-page/go-pods/