Jennifer Nettles, Momtastic’s guest editor for August, reveals her list of mom-essentials for babies. The country music singer’s and husband Justin Miller’s son Magnus Hamilton Miller turns 2 in December.
Jennifer Nettles Mom-ssentials
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Zip-up Onesies and Sleepers
The zipper makes it very easy for quick diaper changes. Especially for those in the middle of the night.
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Adin and Anais Blankets
The bamboo ones are super yummy, but the cotton ones are best for swaddling (especially if you have a Houdini like we had). Get some of both.
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Boppy PIllow
Great for breastfeeding support and also good for laying baby on and around as he/she develops into sitting up.
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Fisher-Price Swing
Magnus loved this thing! Consequently, so did we!
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Bumbo Floor Seat
Magnus loved being able to feel independent and "sit up" before he could do it on his own.
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Gumi-Stick by Zoli
Gumi-Stick by Zoli
This thing is awesome for teething. They can massage their own gums with it, and it has a protective guard so they can't put it too far in the back of their mouths.
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Sandra Boyton Books
Magnus loves these books. They are board books, so they can't tear them. Sandra has a wonderful musical rhythm to the way her lyrics read.
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Little Remedies Saline
A great assist for cleaning stuffy noses. All natural and does the trick (especially for getting dried boogies moving!).
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My Breast Friend Feeding Support Pillow
I loved this thing, because it supported my back and had handy pockets for my nipple cream or phone or margarita....wait, not really on the margarita. But the other items, yes.
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Sound Machine
We even took one to the hospital!!! Babies love it. Each baby could be different according what they like. We now use an app for the iPad/iPhone called "Sleep Pillow" as that is easy to keep consistent with all our travel. They all work well to keep outside sounds from disturbing and reminds them of the noisy womb. Plus, if you do ever travel, they know it as the "sound for sleepy time."
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Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether
Great when they get teething. They can gnaw her little ears perfectly.
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Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper Bassinet
I loved this easy co-sleeping bassinet, which makes it much easier for reaching over for the middle of the night feedings. If you are a co-sleeping family, this one's great.
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A Pea in the Pod Nursing Bras
Soft and supportive. The best and I wore them all the time. I like Heidi Klum's nursing bras for when you want to feel fancy yet still have easy access for feeding.
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Nose Frieda Nasal Aspirator
Don't let the concept of this thing throw you off. It's a suction that works way better (and less aggravating to baby noses) than the bulb.
