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Baby Favorites at 3 Months

Favorite Baby Products at 3 Months | Vivian & Violet 
Check out my current favorite baby products we have been using nonstop since we brought Arie home from the hospital 3 months ago.

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.

Favorite Baby Products at 3 Months | Vivian & Violet 
Check out my current favorite baby products we have been using nonstop since we brought Arie home from the hospital 3 months ago.
Favorite Baby Products at 3 Months | Vivian & Violet 
Check out my current favorite baby products we have been using nonstop since we brought Arie home from the hospital 3 months ago.

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.

Favorite Baby Products at 3 Months | Vivian & Violet 
Check out my current favorite baby products we have been using nonstop since we brought Arie home from the hospital 3 months ago.

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!

Our Family is Growing!

Our Family is Growing! | Vivian & Violet 
We are so excited to tell you that we are expecting baby #2! I'm so glad to be out of the first trimester.

We are so excited to tell you we are expecting baby #2 due this September! I’m glad to be out of the first trimester, but man has the nausea been kicking my butt lately. Any other mamas to be out there dealing with this??? I’m so excited to be pregnant, but being sick a lot has been a little tough especially chasing around a toddler. I do see adding to our family as such a blessing though so I’m just taking it day by day.

Life has been a little crazy for us since the beginning of October when we moved from the Bay Area to Minneapolis for 2 months. Now we have been in Houston, TX since the beginning of January. I still currently don’t know exactly where I’m going to have the baby, but we are just trusting God right now to have us in the right spot. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions all of you have been asking!

Pregnancy Q & A with Carly:

How did you tell Esai?

Funny story we were in the process of moving from Minnesota to Texas when I was just super emotional, way more than usual. I have moved a bunch and usually don’t feel as crazy as I did, but I could cry on command. I chalked it off to the fact that we had just celebrated Elise’s first birthday, we didn’t have a home base and we had just celebrated the New Year. I was late and I’m never late unless I’m super stressed or well pregnant. haha. I took a test one morning when Esai was at work thinking it wouldn’t be positive. Boy was I wrong. I told him as soon as he got home from work.

What has been the most challenging about this pregnancy?

The nausea has been super intense. It was intense with Elise, but it feels a little worse this time around. It started around week 7 and it still lingers a few times a week. I’m almost 20 weeks. Add a toddler and some days are just not that easy but I rest when I can.

Any pregnancy workouts you’re loving?

When I was pregnant with Elise is was harder for me to workout especially in the beginning, but this time around I have been able to be more active. It has helped my nausea a lot. I have been loving these online workouts from Popsugar, barre workouts, and yoga.

Are you going to find out what you’re having?

Yes, we are this time around! Very very soon in fact!

How much weight have you gained?

I started out this pregnancy 4lbs heavier than I was with Elise. So far I have gained 4 lbs in the first trimester. Now that I’m 19 weeks I have gained around 8 lbs.

What pregnancy skincare products are you loving?

I have been slathering coconut and almond oil all over my belly and legs to prevent stretch marks.

Any weird pregnancy cravings/aversions?

Not really any crazy cravings, but I can’t eat a lot of sugar (like candy or ice cream) or I get the absolutely worse headache. So I have been steering clear of that.

Will you share more pregnancy posts on Vivian & Violet?

Yes of course! I’m excited to share all things fashion and anything else I can think of pregnancy related with all of you in the next coming months!

I’m so excited to share this new journey with all of you! Let me know if you have any other questions. More pregnancy geared posts to come!

Are you an expecting mama?? Let me know in the comments below. I would love to hear from you!

Our Family is Growing! | Vivian & Violet 
We are so excited to tell you that we are expecting baby #2! I'm so glad to be out of the first trimester.

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