Babyproofing

Now that Keira is mobile, and starting to stand, we are continuing the babyproofing. It's an iterative process, we started with the major things and then as Keira explores more- we babyproof more.

Here's some of the supplies we have used:

Safety Strap

Outlet Covers

Magnetic Locking System

Cabinet & Drawer Swivel Locks

Hands free baby gate

Door (we decided to just keep the bathroom and closet doors closed at all times)

And we lowered the crib (after this happened)

Keep it safe!

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A Picture is Worth...

...a thousand words!

We are having a fun summer!!!

Stroller, Stroller

Stroller, Stroller in the store

Which is the fairest one of all?

When we were registering, I pretty much did whatever the BabyBargains book told me to do. I asked for the best rated items in the mid-price range. I didn't look at anything in person and didn't think too much about the decisions. Most of the items worked out just fine!

I had always heard people say that "you'll have three strollers by the time baby is one"... Come ON! They can't be serious? My Britax BAgile can be every stroller - a travel system, an umbrella stroller (it's ultra light weight), and a big kid stroller. It's light, folds easily, and is easy to use. This stroller could easily be THE ONE stroller for a lot of people. I have become super granola/attachment parent and couldn't stand putting baby in a forward facing stroller, she didn't like it either... So I started my search for an alternative, and in my research I came across a couple of really awesome strollers:

Too Sleepy

Sweet baby girl had too much fun today with her granparents and didn't want to nap much so she fell asleep while we were eating dinner, on her tray, covered in food. I couldn't believe this actualy happened!

Poor baby! I got her out and cleaned her, got her in jammies and we went to bed after this. Sooooo sleepy!

Starting Solids: Part Two

Keira is now a pro at eating. She gets about a quarter of the food into her mouth and she enjoys shoveling it in there. We still feed her purees occasionally but she grabs the spoon away and insists on feeding herself.

Gift Ideas for a New Mom

So your friend/daughter/sister/cousin just had a baby and you want to get her something nice and useful. I used to always get flowers, baby clothes, or baby toiletries. As a recent new mom myself, I now know that there are lots of other things that a new mom would love.
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Here are some ideas for that special new mom in your life:

Lactation Cookies

Cookies are delicious, they help your milk supply, and give you energy/calories you need to take care of baby!
I recommend: MilkMakers Cookies.