Favorite Baby Gear

A must have is a baby swing or a chair that bounces or vibrates. In fact, we discovered we needed one for upstairs and one for downstairs. It really doesn't matter what kind you get as long as you have a place to set the baby that moves in some way to calm them.

I love my BOB jogging stroller. I've wanted one every since Gavin was a baby. We finally broke down and bought one (at REI). It's not only a great jogging/power walking stroller, but it's all terrain so your little baby isn't bouncing around when you are walking on something other than a smooth sidewalk. It used to be that you couldn't use it until your baby was about 6 months old and had good neck control, but now they sell an infant car seat converter so that you can use it with your newborn (which is when you really want to lose that baby weight).

I love this infant car seat cover. We are using Gavin's old car seat, which is black and gray (not very feminine). This adorable cover can be removed easily for washing and it provides a little cozy comfort for my LTB as Tony calls her (Little Tiny Baby). For an added bonus... it is reversible. One side has this cool black and white pattern and the other has a super soft lavender chenille. This particular cover is by Itzy Ritzy.

How did I ever survive without a nursing cover when I first had Gavin? This is my #1 pick for baby gear that I can't live without. When you have a new baby and she wants to eat every 2 hours you must be ready to stop and nurse her no matter where you are (unless you just want to stay home all the time for fear of nursing in public). I use this fashionable nursing cover everywhere... restaurants, the park, the pool, the mall, etc. It's totally discreet, nice and big so it covers everything, light weight, and won't slide off like a blanket. This nursing cover is also by Itzy Ritzy. The one I have matches my car seat cover (above).

This is my favorite diaper bag (and I've tried several). It's the Skip Hop Studio Diaper Tote. It's the perfect size and I like how it resembles a large purse. It has the perfect amount of pockets. I also like how it can stand on it's own and it's comfortable to carry. To me it's fashionable and functional. You can purchase it here.

When you have a baby who screams every time you wipe her bum with a cold wipe, a wipes warmer is a necessity. I had one with Gavin, but Tony threw it away in frustration after owning it for only a week or so because it made the wipes stiff and brown. Well, this Prince Lionheart Ultimate Wipes Warmer does not do that. It's awesome! No more crying baby during diaper change.

I'd love to hear what your favorite baby gear is? Tell us which items you can't live without.