I am a mother of three children who are 5 years old and under. Due to this fact, I would say I have some experience with all things accessory to baby. Here are my top things that I have really found useful and tested thoroughly that I have finally decided to write on the blog to help other mothers (or people buying baby shower gifts) with their research on thing to buy for baby from birth to about 6 months.
1. Sleepy Wrap
This thing is awesome. It is a long piece of fabric that wraps around you and turns out to be a carrier for your baby. When you first unravel it, it looks a bit daunting. However if you watch the how-to video on their website BEFORE you get the package, you will be prepared for the 50 5 yards of fabric that has been shipped to you. I have had other baby carriers but this is the only one that does not hurt my back after carrying my child around, and when my baby falls asleep in it I can secure her head with some of the fabric so her head doesn’t wobble all over the place while stooping down to tie one of the other children’s shoe, pick up food they have dropped, etc. If you are going on your second or more child, this is for you.
2. Fisher Price Deluxe Jumperoo
I have had this for five years and it is still kicking! The kids love it from about 4 months old on, and the older ones like to jump right along with them. I have had more laughter watching our children jump like crazy in this thing then I have had with any other toy. My middle child used to fall asleep in this because of wearing himself out. Even though it seems bulky to store, it does fold slightly from the bars that meet at the center. Since this toy will only be used until baby is 9 months it is okay if we leave it out until then. It is an easy place to put the baby when you have to do something with baby free hands, and it helps the younger baby that can’t stand or walk feel like they are part of the older sibling crowd. My youngest will sit in her jumperoo and scream and laugh while the older ones are running from the tickle monster (aka daddy).
3. Evenflo Smart Step Exersaucer
This is also one of the most used items in our house. This thing has been used for two children and it is still in great condition. Everything comes apart so I can wash it, and there is so much to do on it, I can constantly switch the toys around to keep them busy. I used to put a rolled up blanket/towel around the empty space in the seat so my child wouldn’t wobble all over the place when she was in her younger months. Three to four months old was when they all started to play on it. (Depends on how your hold can hold their heads, etc.) Note: spit up does find it’s way in the crevices of where the seat meets the actual toy ledge so cleaning that up is necessary or else you will have to clean up a crust of stuff when you remove the seat for washing. Yeah it’s yucky but that’s the truth. Um, did I just say yucky?
Baby number three is crying, so I will continue this later.
