Christmas is one week away and I can't wait to celebrate with our baby girl. Although she won't remember her 1st Christmas, Neil and I will surely never forget it. We've got a few gifts few her and will start some new family traditions with her this year too, I hope. When looking at potential Christmas gifts for our 4 month old, I started thinking about some of the items that have been Emery's favorites over the last few months. In no particular order, here are a few of her favorite things:
Her jogger stroller system -- a gift from Neil's parents -- is THE best. It's a jogger stroller that her infant carrier attaches to perfectly. We use it ALL the time and love it. An added bonus? It can be used for children up to 50 lbs.
Baby Swing -- We used this on a daily basis during Emery's first two months and still use it regularly. It's a wonderful swing -- very soft and cozy, plus it plays music and/or nature sounds, has a cute mobile and mirror too. Emery loves to check out her cute face in the mirror and falls fast asleep when the swing is rocking her back and forth.
(Dog and adorable baby not included with the swing)
Mobile -- Neil and I have said several times that this is the best $40 we've ever spent. We had a wind-up mobile that didn't really work all that well. It was cute, but it just didn't do the job. Then, we found this mobile and, ever since, it has been sweet dreams for Emery (and us). She is absolutely mesmorized by the images projected on the canopy of the mobile and the music is so calming. Bonus -- When she outgrows the traditional "mobile" part, it can be removed and the images can be projected above her crib on the ceiling as she continues to listen to the sweet music. Extra bonus -- It comes with a remote, so if needed, you can re-set the music without disturbing baby. Seriously, if you have a little one in the house, I can't imagine how you'd survive without this
mobile.
Pacifier clip -- I started using this on a daily basis after we kept losing her pacifers and she began spitting them out of her mouth with a quite impressive projectile force. Emery uses the stylish chocolate brown/pink polka dot one from Bella Tuno every day and it helps keep her pacifier nearby (and not on the floor).
Halo Sleep Sack -- Neil and I were big swaddlers during Emery's first few weeks. Neil got to be such an expert swaddler (he could turn her into a baby burrito in seconds) that he could easily take on the best swaddlers and win hands down. But, as Emery got a little bigger and learned how to wiggle her arms and legs out from the swaddler, we switched to the Halo Sleep Sack. She has the pretty pink dot one that we affectionately call her "baby sleeping bag." It's great because it keeps her warm at night and we don't have use blankets or anything like that.
I can't say enough good things about the JJ Cole Bundle Me -- wish I had invented this! Emery used the Bundle Me Lite in the fall -- a light blanket-like covering that fits on her car seat and eliminates the need for extra blankets that can easily fall off the car seat. Now that it's colder, she has switched to the Original Bundle Me. I'm telling you, it has the softest, warmest fleece lining that she absolutely loves. It fits easily on her car seat and zips up on the sides so that she can stay warm and cozy as we travel place to place. I highly recommend this product.
(Emery is enjoying the Bundle Me Lite in this photo)
Bumbo seat -- another cool invention. Emery uses this seat every single day, and, of course, she has the pink one. She loves to be able to sit up and explore the world around her. Plus, it allows us to keep her safely near us as we cook dinner, get ready in the morning, etc. A great gift for any new parent!
These are just a few of Emery's favorite things. What are yours?
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