The other day I was thinking about all the amazing stuff that they have for babies. Here are just a few items, that make my life easier.
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Hotsling - I didn't have one for Kylee. I had one of those carriers that took an act of congress to get on and hurts my back and shoulders. Kylee hated it, so we only used it a couple times. Zane loves the hotsling. I used it from the time he was born and am still using it. I think you can use them up to 30 pounds. At Disney World, when he wasn't in the stroller, he usually was in the sling. I've used it around the house, grocery shopping, at the zoo, church functions, etc.
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Baby Einstein Animal Exploration Tunnel - I didn't have this for Kylee due to the fact that we were living in a studio apartment in Biloxi until she was 10 months old and I tried to have as few of things as possible in that small space. I like the tunnel because it will entertain him longer than just a play gym would. He can lay, sit, or crawl (he is still scooting and crawling backwards!) in it. Kylee even lays down in it with him. He loves that. It can be folded flat if needed but not something that you would want to fold up often (it takes a little bit to fold it flat.).
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Bumbo Seat - I actually used a Bebe Pod (just about the same thing) for Zane (someone gave it to me) and he liked it really well. If I would have bought one myself, I would have bought the Bumbo Seat. The baby sits a little higher in it and I like the way it's made better. Zane loved it. Before he could sit up, I would put him in it all the time. We even took it into a couple restaurants to put him in instead of using a germ infested highchair at the restaurant! I got a tray with it so he could play with toys.
3. Doorway jumper - Kylee only would last about 5 minutes in it, but Zane really likes it and will stay in it for at least 15-20 minutes.
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Melodies Bear - Josh's mom actually found these for Kylee and Zane. Kylee got the pink one and Zane got the brown one. The bear has songs, ocean sound, or womb sounds. It stays on for 20 minutes and shut off. It is nice at night sometimes if he wakes up and I put him back down and just turn it on. It calms him down. When they don't want the sounds any more, the sound box comes out.
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Baby Faith DVDs - I'm not one for just setting you child in front of the TV and let that educate your child, but I really like these DVD's. I usually sit with Zane (and did with Kylee, too) and put the DVD in once in a while and talk about the colors, shapes, etc. while the DVD is playing. It is similar to Baby Einstein, but these are based on Bible stories. I love that about them.
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Leap Frog Table - A friend gave this to me when I had Kylee. She loved it and Zane is enjoying it too. Keeps them busy for quite a while.
7. A tooth brush!! - Yeah, that sounds crazy, but seriously, it's one of Zane's favorite things. My sister suggested it for Zane when he started teething. His favorite is one that has a suction cup at the bottom. It keeps him entertained for quite awhile!!
Kylee sang a couple songs with her Sunday school class and Wednesday night class in the Christmas program at church. I video taped it, but the pictures turned out blurry. Bummer.
the kid's table
Mallory and Zane (he sat on this riding lawn mower for a long time)
Joshua and Kylee putting the star on the tree. This is her favorite part of putting up the Christmas tree.
Kylee's Nativity - it gets rearranged all season
Zane, finally deciding that playing with the Christmas tree wasn't going to happen!
Kylee (Cinderella) and Gracie (a fairy)
Kylee & Zane with two of their favorite people, Jordan & Wynona
`. I love my Hotsling - I didn't have one for Kylee. I had one of those carriers that took an act of congress to get on and hurts my back and shoulders. Kylee hated it, so we only used it a couple times. Zane loves the hotsling. I used it from the time he was born and am still using it. I think you can use them up to 30 pounds. At Disney World, when he wasn't in the stroller, he usually was in the sling. I've used it around the house, grocery shopping, at the zoo, church functions, etc.
2. Baby Einstein Animal Exploration Tunnel - I didn't have this for Kylee due to the fact that we were living in a studio apartment in Biloxi until she was 10 months old and I tried to have as few of things as possible in that small space. I like the tunnel because it will entertain him longer than just a play gym would. He can lay, sit, or crawl (he is still scooting and crawling backwards!) in it. Kylee even lays down in it with him. He loves that. It can be folded flat if needed but not something that you would want to fold up often (it takes a little bit to fold it flat.).
4. Melodies Bear - Josh's mom actually found these for Kylee and Zane. Kylee got the pink one and Zane got the brown one. The bear has songs, ocean sound, or womb sounds. It stays on for 20 minutes and shut off. It is nice at night sometimes if he wakes up and I put him back down and just turn it on. It calms him down. When they don't want the sounds any more, the sound box comes out.
Here is Joanna with her parents and siblings:
