1. Fisher Price My Little SnugaMonkey Bouncer: Before having a baby I couldn't have told you why in the world someone might have needed both a swing and a bouncer, but now I can. Aiden loves both and for different reasons. We use his bouncy seat when he is up and active. We often hang links from it so he can grab at them. I take this into the bathroom with me when I need to shower and Aiden is always content in it. When we eat dinner we usually end up putting Aiden in here as well.
2. Baby Einstein toys: Out of all the toys we have received these two Baby Einstein toys are Aiden's favorite hands down. They both light up and play songs that are NOT annoying. The songs are calming and won't have you wanting to wear ear plugs after listening to them 50 times a day. I like the Take Along Tunes because it is small and easy to take with us places in the diaper bag. The Neptune Ocean Orchestra stays put in our house and has brighter lights and buttons he can push. I highly recommend checking them both out!
3. WubbaNub: This is another thing I was always curious about when I saw babies with them. Really a toy on a pacifier...is that necessary? Yes, yes it is. The animal on the pacifier weighs the pacifier down so they actually stay in the baby's mouth. Aiden is at an age where he grabs everything and he holds his Wubbanub in place. We love these and have 3. They aren't cheap, but they are worth it. If you are wondering about cleaning them...you can clean the actual pacifier with warm soapy water, but you can also wash the animal as well!
4. SkipHop Activity Mat: We use this daily. We work with Aiden on his hand/eye coordination, use it for tummy time, etc. It comes with a little mini boppy-like pillow which we use all the time also. I love all the hooks it has for hanging things on. We change out what is hanging on the hooks frequently so he has new things to look at and grab for. The mat washes nicely in cold water on a delicate cycle just make sure to remove the velcro mirror first.
5. Fisher Price My Little Lamb Swing: I did my research on swings and am in love with this one. Aiden takes almost all of his afternoon naps in this swing. The sounds are soothing and soft, the swing is smooth, the mobile is adorable and my favorite feature...it has an AC Adapter so we don't have to worry about batteries!
If you have any questions, please email me. I'm not an expert, but these have worked for us!
What are some of your favorites for your little one?
What are some of your favorites for your little one?
