Post by cabbagecabbage on Jul 24, 2016 11:04:33 GMT -5
I was going to put this in post partum but thought it deserved a thread of its own. What products are you finding most helpful for you, baby, the home, whatever? Share the love!
First, for breastfeeding moms, Lilypadz reusable pads are hands down the best thing. They feel like gel soothies going on (heavenly) but you can rinse and reuse them forever. And they tone down the perma-nips. They were a gift from my sister but track them down and pay whatever they cost and you'll be glad. Also the earth mama angel nipple cream. Smells bad but it's 100× better than lanolin. I just got a wireless Gillian o'malley nursing bra at target. It's molded foam as was $19. I think I like it more than the $60 bra a got fitied for last time. And I'm about a 38DDD or F or something right now and it reigns them in (I got the xl).
For the bathroom, the earth mama angel bottom spray us like dermaplast light. It smells good and is very soothing and gentle.
My lifesavers have been my k'tan and the Tula carrier I bought a couple weeks ago. This little girl gets keyed up and wearing her puts her right out. It saved my sanity during her witching hour last night. Instead of two hours of crying, she passed right out. They also allow me to get things done around the house so much more easily. I'm still trying to get a handle on wrangling her and big brother solo but they do help.
I'm obsessed with our Aiden & Anais muslin blankets, they're so great for swaddling or draping over S to help take the chill off.
The Boppy that has the two sides and a strap to wrap around you. I use it for every feeding and it helps save my arms and allows me to doze off and know that S is safe and won't accidentally fall.
The Nurselet to help hold up my tops while nursing.
The Mamaroo! S takes his longest naps in it and when he starts fussing I turn that bad boy up as fast as it'll go with one of the soothing sounds and it buys me a few more minutes to finish up what I'm doing.
cabbagecabbage I just got back from Target because I went to buy some more of the Gillian bras! So comfy. All my other nursing bras were driving me crazy.
I also agree to the K'tan being super helpful.
The rock n play has been used a lot because I can move it wherever I am in the house. With DD1 around J is not safe left alone for any amount of time! With her having a cold it keeps her more upright too.
Post by madamewaffles on Jul 24, 2016 19:04:29 GMT -5
My City Select stroller! DS and I go on walks every morning and if it is nice enough out (aka not hot as balls), I let him nap in it on the porch while I read/TCF/email. It is so smooth, easy to function, and I love that I can slip his Keyfit car seat in it using the adapter.
This isn't so much a product recommendation, but my girlfriend shared the Secret Swaddle method with me and it has been life-changing. I love SwaddleMe blankets, but even the newborn ones are too big for DD right now so she easily gets her arms out. The Secret Swaddle method uses 2 blankets, one strictly for keeping the arms in. The only link I could find to explain it uses a SwaddleMe over the top, but we just use a muslin swaddle blanket. This is awesome for all the ninja babies that are able to break their arms out of a regular swaddle. And it's been a lifesaver for sleep.
This isn't so much a product recommendation, but my girlfriend shared the Secret Swaddle method with me and it has been life-changing. I love SwaddleMe blankets, but even the newborn ones are too big for DD right now so she easily gets her arms out. The Secret Swaddle method uses 2 blankets, one strictly for keeping the arms in. The only link I could find to explain it uses a SwaddleMe over the top, but we just use a muslin swaddle blanket. This is awesome for all the ninja babies that are able to break their arms out of a regular swaddle. And it's been a lifesaver for sleep.
My lifesavers have been my k'tan and the Tula carrier I bought a couple weeks ago. This little girl gets keyed up and wearing her puts her right out. It saved my sanity during her witching hour last night. Instead of two hours of crying, she passed right out. They also allow me to get things done around the house so much more easily. I'm still trying to get a handle on wrangling her and big brother solo but they do help.
Which ktaan wrap do you use? I tried the kangaroo but I think Maddox is too big for it, but doesn't have enough neck control for the hug.
My lifesavers have been my k'tan and the Tula carrier I bought a couple weeks ago. This little girl gets keyed up and wearing her puts her right out. It saved my sanity during her witching hour last night. Instead of two hours of crying, she passed right out. They also allow me to get things done around the house so much more easily. I'm still trying to get a handle on wrangling her and big brother solo but they do help.
Which ktaan wrap do you use? I tried the kangaroo but I think Maddox is too big for it, but doesn't have enough neck control for the hug.
I had been doing the kangaroo too, but I feel you. The last few days she feels like she is awfully low and not as secure. I think I need to wash it to shrink it up a bit because it is really stretched out. I have been preferring the tula lately because she feels much more secure in it.
Which ktaan wrap do you use? I tried the kangaroo but I think Maddox is too big for it, but doesn't have enough neck control for the hug.
I had been doing the kangaroo too, but I feel you. The last few days she feels like she is awfully low and not as secure. I think I need to wash it to shrink it up a bit because it is really stretched out. I have been preferring the tula lately because she feels much more secure in it.
I have a question about the Tula. I have a large chest, do you think it would work well for a newborn/infant given that?
I had been doing the kangaroo too, but I feel you. The last few days she feels like she is awfully low and not as secure. I think I need to wash it to shrink it up a bit because it is really stretched out. I have been preferring the tula lately because she feels much more secure in it.
I have a question about the Tula. I have a large chest, do you think it would work well for a newborn/infant given that?
For reference, I am about a 38E right now and I have no problems. A likes to tuck her little face between my boobs when we walk The chest straps seem to have a lot of room to work with if you are larger than that. I have also heard a lot of local baby wearing groups offer lending libraries if you want to try one out first. I ended up buying mine through the Facebook Babywearing on a Budget group to get one used and save some money.
Bamboobies! They are reuseable breast pads and I love them so much. They are super soft and don't hurt to take off when you have to peel your nipples off them lol
I just got the new Ergo Adapt today and L fell asleep as soon as I put him in it! I have a regular Ergo but the infant insert is bulky and too hot for summer. Love love love the adapt so far. I also echo everyone else who said the Rock n Play. It's the only place he will sleep.
Bamboobies! They are reuseable breast pads and I love them so much. They are super soft and don't hurt to take off when you have to peel your nipples off them lol
I've been eyeing these!! My poor nips have been sticking to the inside of my nursing bra and I feel like I'm peeling the skin off layer by layer each time I go to nurse ðŸ˜
Portable white noise machine. White noise is magic for inducing sleep.
There are also free white noise apps if you prefer to try it that way.
And the rock n play... I was trying to be a baby gear minimalist last time around and ended up with nothing to set the baby down in. we did a lot of laying her on the couch, letting her nap in the bucket seat and holding her while we ate dinner. I was done with that. I know it'll only last a couple months and I don't care. Totally worth it.
Number One: Born 06.16.2009 BFP: 01.17.2014 / MC 02.05.2014 BFP: 03.08.2014 / MMC: 05.07.2014 Dx: Partial Molar/GTD. Benched until 01.2015 Number Two: Born 07.22.2016
Post by housecarder on Jul 28, 2016 3:23:46 GMT -5
Ray I love zippered sleepers until MOTN changes. Then the snap ones are nice because you don't have to open them all the way up to change them. The girls get cold and wake up more if I open up the sleepers all the way.
acorn99 my Moby is a lifesaver. I never wore my older ones but I wish I had. I'd never get anything done if I didn't wear the girls. I need to think about upgrading to a woven or couple ring slings.
mcktymck I second the muslin wraps, I have both the A&A and the Koala off brand. The A&A are a bit softer but the Koala are still great and they had a BOGO 40% off at BRU. I love that they aren't super heavy for the summer but are great for chilly places with the AC blasting.
I love my RNPs even though H broke the rocking part on one already. The girls sleep in them with us on the couch right now but since they are getting longer stretches I'm going to be moving them back to our bedroom soon. I miss my bed!
For us the frame stroller is great. It allows me to get out with them more. I use it everywhere to transport the bucket seats. H is kind of a hermit so if I didn't have the frame I'd had been more home bound until I was able to carry both seats without pain.
The Wubbanub pacifiers are great for them not getting lost at night, even if Evie sometimes gets excited and pulls on the animal and pulls them out.
I think those are what we use most. Other than our Kindle fire tablets we got the older two. Best purchase ever!
Post by madamewaffles on Jul 28, 2016 8:24:10 GMT -5
icaughtfire, which Cake bra(s) do you have? I am looking at the sports bra one but reviews tell me there isn't much padding in the cups so perma-nips are really visible.
icaughtfire, which Cake bra(s) do you have? I am looking at the sports bra one but reviews tell me there isn't much padding in the cups so perma-nips are really visible.
I have the cotton candy ones. They're SUPER comfortable, more supportive than the Target ones I have (my boobs are HUGE, support is a must), but there is no padding. I generally have nipple pads in there anyways because leaks, that seems to cover the perma-nips. I've worn them out of the house with no issue, but will eventually get more structured bras & these will retire to sleep/lounging bras.
Number One: Born 06.16.2009 BFP: 01.17.2014 / MC 02.05.2014 BFP: 03.08.2014 / MMC: 05.07.2014 Dx: Partial Molar/GTD. Benched until 01.2015 Number Two: Born 07.22.2016
icaughtfire, which Cake bra(s) do you have? I am looking at the sports bra one but reviews tell me there isn't much padding in the cups so perma-nips are really visible.
I have the mousse ones and have been wearing them since second tri. They are padded and supportive.
icaughtfire, which Cake bra(s) do you have? I am looking at the sports bra one but reviews tell me there isn't much padding in the cups so perma-nips are really visible.
I have the mousse ones and have been wearing them since second tri. They are padded and supportive.
This is the type of bra I plan to buy once I figure out what the hell my boobs plan to do size-wise..but I'm currently like a K-cup so I don't think the mousse will work for me. ðŸ˜
Number One: Born 06.16.2009 BFP: 01.17.2014 / MC 02.05.2014 BFP: 03.08.2014 / MMC: 05.07.2014 Dx: Partial Molar/GTD. Benched until 01.2015 Number Two: Born 07.22.2016
I have the mousse ones and have been wearing them since second tri. They are padded and supportive.
This is the type of bra I plan to buy once I figure out what the hell my boobs plan to do size-wise..but I'm currently like a K-cup so I don't think the mousse will work for me. ðŸ˜
I'm nervous to know my size. I started out pre pregnancy with fairly ample Ds, but my gawd, they are practically missles now.
I have the mousse ones and have been wearing them since second tri. They are padded and supportive.
This is the type of bra I plan to buy once I figure out what the hell my boobs plan to do size-wise..but I'm currently like a K-cup so I don't think the mousse will work for me. ðŸ˜
Yeah, I bought the E in 2nd tri, and the boobs are definitely bigger now. There is lots of adjustability in the back, but since they seem to max out at E, K would be hard to manage. I also bought a licorice twist, but found the underwire excruciating while pregnant. I haven't tried it again (but it goes up to J at least?)
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