Favorite Instagram Shops!

Hey guys! So today I just wanted to talk about some of my favorite shops on Instagram! I think it is so cool that these Mama's are able to put their talent out there and make awesome products for the rest of us and our babes!

1. Heart of Hazel- Adorable head bands and turbans! I have this one for Morgan and we always get compliments when she wears it.
2. Freshly Picked- We all know about the ADORABLE and perfect moccs, but check out their shop for awesome carry-all bags and even some apparel :) We were lucky enough to win and contest on Instagram for a pair of free moccs- The neon pink ones. They compliment every outfit of Morgan's and I can't wait to get her next pair!
3.WiseBirdsCo- Baby leggings and Bloomers are all the rage! I love all the unique patterns she has and they are wonderful quality! I have the ones pictured for Morgan, and it was a sad sad day in our house when I had to pack them up (they know longer fit). I will  be hanging onto them for baby number 2 though!
4. Moo Buggy- Among many items that she makes, (leggings, bibs, turbans, etc)  I have got to say these suck pads are a huge lifesaver! If you are a baby wearer, they are a must! I especially support her shop because she is local and its great to buy local and support small shops! :)
5. Pippa and Ollie- Last but not least, these awesome little teethers! Morgan goes crazy for this thing. I was lucky enough to also win this item in the same give away with the moccs, but I will definitely be getting more since the teething has only just begun!

 Thank you all so much for reading and please check out all these shops if you see something you like here! xoxo

Baby Carrier Review!

Hey there! So I don't know about you, but I just LOVE baby wearing. Being able to be hands free and have Morgan snuggled up to me is so helpful for the both of us! I decided I'd write a little review on the two different carriers I have tried, the Ergobaby and the Moby Wrap! Hope you find this helpful.

Ergobaby

• You can wear baby on your front, back and hip positions
• For babies 7-45 lbs. (7-12lbs use infant insert, sold separately.
• Comes in several different colors/patterns
• Prices range from 119.00-149.99
• Made out of cotton and is machine washable
• Has a cover to put over top of babies head incase of rain/cold weather
• You can buy at Target, Babies 'R Us and also online(be careful for fakes)
• Straps are adjustable so you can get the perfect fit
• Great for bring your baby for walks or to the grocery store and remaining hands-free!

Moby Wrap

• You can wear your baby on your front and your hip.
• For babies 8-35bs
• Available in several different colors and some have designs to indicate the center.
• Prices range from 39.99- 45.99
• Made from all natural cotton and is machine washable
• Available at Target, Walmart, Babies 'R Us and online.

So I've personally tried both of these carriers and I like them a lot! For me, the Moby Wrap is more ideal to use around the house. I found the long fabric to be tricky to get on while we were out and about, and it was the middle of summer when I had Morgan, so we would both get really hot when I wore her in it outside of my home. Now that she is bigger, I do notice the wrap itself will stretch out a bit when I carry her for longer amounts of time. So overall, I would recommend this to be used during the newborn stage.

As for the Ergobaby, I find this very helpful for when I go out and run errands. I love how easy it is to put on and she seems very comfortable in it. I would recommend this carrier to anyone who wants to start baby wearing! I know I will get a lot of use out of this because I love doing things outdoors and having Morgan in the Ergobaby will make our outings a lot easier.

I hope this review was helpful! Comment below and tell me any experience you have with these carriers or other ones. Thank you for reading! xoxo

Favorite Baby Items

Hey everyone! So I thought i'd make a collage of some of my favorite baby items so far. I have descriptions below of each item and a link to where you can find them :) I hope you find this helpful. xoxo

• Fisher Price- My Little Lamb™ Cradle ’n Swing- I'll tell you what, this item was (and still is) a HUGE lifesaver in our house! For the first couple months of her life, this was the ONLY thing Morgan would stay asleep in. I can't tell you how many times my husband and I would end up passing out on the couch while she was in the swing. Why did we never think to move it into our bed room? I do not know! But I would definitely recommend this item to new mamas! I love love love it and at 6 months old, she still has her days where she's just fussy and hard to get to sleep, but this swing never fails to do the job!
• WubbaNub Infant Pacifier- Morgan wasn't really big on sucking on a binky, and still really isn't, but this item is still a favorite for me because of how much she loves the stuffed animal part (She has the pink cat one). We bring this every where with us and she even falls asleep with it in her hands sometimes. Now that she is teething she likes to suck on the cloth part. Something tells me someday I'll have to cut the binky part off so she can still keep the cat haha!
• Aden + Anais Classic Muslin Swaddle Blanket- I cannot say enough good things about these blankets! They come in the most adorable patterns and are the softest thing ever.  They have been so perfect for us, and they can be used for much more than swaddling. I use them for a carseat cover, tummy time blanket and I always keep one in the diaper bag for when we go out and about! Since I had Morgan in the summer they were great to swaddle her up in and still keep her cool since they are so thin and breathable. Now that we are into the colder months, I put her to sleep in a fleece sleeper along with the Aden + Anais blanket loosely wrapped around her, and she never overheats. These should be on every new moms registry! 
•  Tommee Tippee Bottles- Not a lot to say about these other than they worked out perfectly for Morgan.  I bought them with the intentions of nursing her and also pumping and introducing them at a some point. I ended up exclusively pumping for her so she always drank the mom milk out of these and we never had issues with gas or anything. They are suppose to be good for going back and forth between breast and bottle but I can't say for sure that they do, but I plan on using this brand for baby #2. 
• Johnson & Johnson Bedtime Lotion- I use this every night on Morgan and I love the smell of it! I don't know that does much to help her sleep, but it keeps her smelling good and her skin soft. I had tried Aveeno before this and it dried her out, but we've had no  problems since making the switch. I also use the bedtime wash during her baths.
• Coconut Oil- This is a MUST HAVE for new mamas! It is seriously a cure all, if you haven't heard people raving over this lately then you might be living under a rock! (seriously, are you?) Morgan developed a mean diaper rash when she was a few weeks old, and you name it, we tried it! Finally I had someone recommend this for it, and since I already had some I gave it a try, and it cleared up within a couple days! I always keep a little container of this by our diaper changing station, and anytime she starts to get some redness I use it. It's also great to use for dry and cracked nipples, for you breast feeding mamas! 

Thanks for reading!