When I had Elise 2 years ago I did a blog post on 12 New Mom Must-Haves, so I thought it would be fun to go through my favorite baby products I have been using with our new little guy Arie. Some of the products have changed but a lot has stayed the same.
Here are my current favorite baby products we have been using nonstop since we brought Arie home from the hospital.
Favorite Baby Products at 3 Months
Maxi Cosi Micro 30 Infant Car Seat – I loved this car seat when Elise was born and still love it. We took good care of it and it has held up nicely. Arie loves it and let me tell you he has gotten a lot of use out of it. He has already weathered countless road trips in it including a 9-hour car trip to Wisconsin. It is lightweight, easy to carry, and clicks right into the Uppababy stroller I have with adapters. I took it on a plane ride to Chicago when Arie was just 3.5 weeks old and it was super user-friendly even without the base in the rental car.
UPPABaby Cruz – I can’t say enough great things about this stroller. We used it in the Bay Area on public transit, in the city and now it has been in so many states with us (about 10 states to be exact). It maneuvers super easy. Our Maxi Cosi car seat snaps right in with adapters to create a travel system. If Arie isn’t using it, Elise is in it with the rumble seat. I love that it’s not super heavy, opens and closes easily and you can detach all the parts to throw in the washer. The bottom basket is also a great size for shopping. Uppababy truly makes high-quality products.
4moms rockaRoo – We had a larger swing with Elise, but when we moved states and apartments I didn’t want a massive swing taking up precious space. This swing has been great from the moment we brought Arie home from the hospital. He loves to sit in this when I need a moment and is so relaxed he dozes off. The size is what sold us on it, the swing is so compact. You can purchase the infant insert separately so you can use it from birth to 25lbs/or can sit up unassisted. The only con to this swing is it does squeak sometimes when it moves, but it hasn’t bothered us.
Ingenuity Foldaway Rocking Bassinet – When I was searching for bassinets to get for our little man I went through all the beautiful ones such as the Moses basket, wicker ones, and aesthetically pleasing options. Instead, I settled on this bassinet and I’m so glad that I did. It was a lot cheaper. We have used it since we brought him home, which has included us living in a hotel for the last two months. I can’t recommend it enough. It folds up nice and compact. Another great feature is that you can have the legs stationary or turn them so you can rock your little one to sleep. The only con to the bassinet is that it does not come with a travel bag, but if that doesn’t bother you it’s a great choice.
Nested Bean Zen Sack Classic – Arie is a baby that likes to be cuddled and touched while he sleeps, so I went ahead and purchased this sleep sack. It mimics your embrace with a lightly weighted pad. To be honest, it hasn’t made the biggest difference in his sleep, but I did include it here because the quality of this sleep sack is outstanding. It’s beyond soft and super easy to get Arie in and out of. I love this sleep sack and will definitely be purchasing the next size up when the time comes.
Skip Hop Vibrant Village Smart Lights Activity Gym – Elise loved this activity gym so I had no doubt that Arie would love it too. It has been one of the greatest purchases we made. The lights in the arches and little figures hanging keep Arie engaged and entertained. It also comes with a little tummy time pillow.
DockATot Deluxe – I love the DockATot for a few different reasons. Arie lounges in it while I play with Elise. I have had it on the floor in every room of our apartment, on our couch and bed. I can move it easily from room to room, we use it for tummy time and he also likes to take supervised naps in it. It was great to have when we were living in a hotel in Wisconsin. It gave me some peace of mind to know he had a safe place to lounge while he was awake if I left his side for a minute or two.
What are your favorite baby products at the 3-month mark? Tell me in the comments below I would love to hear from you!
