Fletchy’s First Fiesta

It literally feels like yesterday I was typing up my “I’m Pregnant!!” blog post and now here we are. Fletcher is ONE! I truly can’t believe how quickly the last year has gone and that my girl is a toddler. As you have probably seen on Instagram, we hosted Fletchy’s First Fiesta for her party and it was pretty much the best party we’ve ever thrown. Fletcher had the time of her life and my goal was to make the party as low maintenance as possible so that I could sit back and enjoy time with Fletchy. We accomplished just […]

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BABY REGISTRY 101 – FEEDING

BREAST AND BOTTLE FEEDING: Boppy pillow – I also had the Brest Friend but preferred the Boppy Silverettes Nipple butter Storage bags Bottle warmer – we didn’t end up using this but it totally depends on if you baby will take a cold bottle! Bottles – Como Tomo (what we used) or Philips Avent  or whatever your baby will take! Bottle sterilizer – we used ours alllllll the time Bottle cleaning set Burp cloths Elvie pump – you don’t HAVE to have this but for me a wearable pump was a total game changer! Motiff pump Nursing bras  – also used these for pumping Dr. […]

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BABY REGISTRY 101 – TOYS AND CLOTHES

TOYS: I have no doubt you will buy lots of toys over the course of your baby’s first year (I know I have!) but these are some of our tried and trues: Tummy time mat Fisher Price play mat V-Tech Walker Baby Piano Stacking Rings Learning Cube Carseat/Stroller Toy Lovevery subscription Books – you can ask for books instead of cards at your shower!   CLOTHES: You really don’t need a lot – I would recommend registering for these basics and buying them cuter clothes as they grow! As a newborn, fletch pretty much stayed in her PJs all day. […]

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BABY REGISTRY 101 – ON THE GO

Diaper bag Car seat – don’t forget to get an extra base if you have two cars! Car seat toy  Car mirror Sun shade for car Stroller – don’t forget the adapter for your carseat to attach and a cup holder attachment Stroller fan Stroller snack tray attachment Paci clip Pack n play Pack n play sheets Monitor mount for pack n play Portable sound machine Portable monitor – not a must have but we spend a lot of time at family’s houses so it’s nice to have an extra monitor so we don’t have to take our Vava down Sticky black out […]

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BABY REGISTRY 101 – BATH TIME

Elephant rinser – couldn’t live without this Inflatable duck bath  – great for when they can sit unassisted or when your traveling! Bath chair – what we have now and I like it but don’t love it (hard to wash their bottom and legs) Newborn bath chair – we used this in the kitchen sink! Towels Tubby Todd Products – hair and body wash, everyday lotion and AOO Aquaphor Bath caddy for toys Bath toys – these are our favorites:  #1, #2, #3,#4, #5 Bath kneeler Munchkin rinser Wash cloths

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BABY REGISTRY 101 – HEALTH

Thermometer Snot sucker – I have also heard the electric one is amazing Saline Gas drops Tylenol Motrin ***you should obviously get doctor approval and dosing before giving your baby any medication! Nail file Humidifier Frida baby toothbrush Boogie wipes Sunscreen Baby spray hand sani  – SO convenient

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BABY REGISTRY 101 – DIAPERING

Keekaroo – pricey but worth every penny Caddy – we have one diapering station upstairs and one downstairs. When Fletch was a newborn in our room we moved the station that was in her nursery to our bedroom. Butt spatula  – this one really irks some people but I LOVE it and keep one at every station and in my diaper bag. Huggies diapers and wipes – do a diaper raffle at your shower to stock up! Wipe dispenser – not a must have but does release the wipes a little easier. Butt Paste  Disposable changing pads – these are SO nice to have for the newborn […]

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BABY REGISTRY 101 – BABY GEAR

Baby swing – we had a hand-me-down swing from my sister that isn’t available anymore. Also tried the Mamaroo but Fletchy didn’t like it (nor did most of the other babies I’ve known – FYI) Play mat – we didn’t get this play mat for Fletch but I will definitely buy for the next. Baby carrier – you do not need to pay this much for a baby carrier but this is the one that I had and I LOVED it Snuggle me – we didn’t use this as much as I thought we would but I am glad we had it! […]

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BABY REGISTRY 101 – NURSERY

Crib Mattress Changing pad  Diaper genie  Ring camera Dresser – We use this for blankets, burp cloths, after bath care, and extra babies supplies Closet Dresser – We use this for her leggings, bathing suits, socks, etc Cubbies – We use this for storing toys in these baskets and her muslin blankets with this insert Blackout curtains Curtain rods Baby hamper Recliner – we didn’t get a power recliner and that was a #mistake. Will be investing in one for the next! Make sure you get something that glides and power reclines. Name for wall Monitor mount

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BABY REGISTRY 101 – SLEEP

  Crib Crib Sheets Sleep Sacks – make sure you check out TOG – we use 1.0 during the winter and 0.5 in the summer! Swaddles – I’d recommend getting a few to see what you like! We tried: Ollie, Halo, Love to Dream, and SwaddleMe Pods Bassinet next to bed  Bassinet on main level – I didn’t do this but would like to get one for my next baby so I have a safe place for them to sleep on the main floor during the day. Sound machine Portable sound machine Baby monitor – I have three (Miku, Vava, […]

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