Newborn Essentials for Baby #3!

Hey! I actually have two hands on a computer! Oh happy day! It's been just over six weeks since baby number three arrived, and today I wanted to share some of the products that have made life that much easier this time around! If you've got kiddos (or spend a lot of time with kiddos!), I'd love to hear what your favorite products are too in the comments! 

The Haakaa 

It wasn't until after we had our second son that I started hearing about the Haakaa, and ohmygosh, I wish I had known about this thing sooner! If you're a breastfeeding momma, you need this in your life! Essentially it's a manual pump that you squeeze and attach to your breast, and the natural suction of the pump draws the milk out for you. I use this to catch let downs on the opposite side I'm nursing, and oh my GOSH have I collected a lot of milk! I've only used my actual pump twice but am already building a freezer stockpile which is amazing! And it's less than $15. You're going to want this one - trust me! 

 

Unbuckle Me 

One of the things I was worried about when we got the minivan was how I'd get everyone out of it (especially in the winter!). Our 6 and 3-year-olds sit in the backrow, and while our 6-year-old can buckle himself, he can't unbuckle himself... until now! Enter the Unbuckle Me! I saw this ingenious little invention when I was shopping on Amazon and watched the Shark Tank clip where its makers introduced it. I figured it was worth a shot! And my 6-year-old is able to use it with ease - and unbuckle his little brother (when he'll let him!)! There are times he can't quite get it, but 90% of the time he can, and that's AMAZING. If you've got older kids, I highly recommend this one! 

Boba Wraps 

So let's be clear that my baby boys love to snuggle. They love to be held. They love to be close. And I love it too. But I also need to do the things and be with the other children. So Boba wraps have been a lifesaver (yet again!). I love strapping the baby to me for walks, prepping dinner, playing outside, or even when he just needs a good nap. Boba is stretchy, easy to wash, and easy to take on the go. I honestly can't recommend baby wearing enough, and Boba makes it so easy! 

Mamaroo Swing

We've had several friends use and love the Mamaroo, but we already had a swing (that my children spent all of 10 minutes total in as infants), so I didn't want to invest in another one. But when friends were getting rid of one, we jumped on it, and OH MY GOSH, GET IT! Don't get any other swing! Just get the Mamaroo! Skip all other swings! This is the only swing I've ever successfully gotten a baby to nap in. And he'll occasionally stay in it contently while he's awake too! Get one second hand, but GET ONE.

Those are my favorite four baby items right now, but I'd love to hear what gear helped you with your littles! Drop them below!