tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post5847711823081829747..comments2024-03-29T07:21:42.606-04:00Comments on Clover Lane: Baby BasicsSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-55640853044419704862012-10-15T21:23:59.340-04:002012-10-15T21:23:59.340-04:00Just came across this post...could you please tell...Just came across this post...could you please tell me what brand of waffle and cable knit blankets you recommend? Thanks!<br /><br />p.s. I've very much enjoyed so many of your other posts. Thanks for writing from your experience. You are so knowledgeable and helpful!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128369983940810676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-5483839393292357662011-02-01T21:47:45.924-05:002011-02-01T21:47:45.924-05:00Love your list. My NUMBER ONE would be the exercis...Love your list. My NUMBER ONE would be the exercise ball. I would have been taken away in a straight jacket without it. The diaper burp clothes are a must too!! They are the best and I would know...my boys couldn't seem to keep anything down.<br />Two other MUSTS would be a home video monitor and a car mirror so I can see my sweetie in the backseat. I really, really need those!Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09069594036848155567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-89363140126091756642011-01-31T16:45:32.558-05:002011-01-31T16:45:32.558-05:00Telepathy works over the ocean, between USA and Ro...Telepathy works over the ocean, between USA and Romania :-) Check here: http://blue-jeans-girl.blogspot.com/2011/01/helpers-in-rising-our-baby.htmlRalucahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10381246784298213117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-8037747319932573822011-01-31T09:43:34.092-05:002011-01-31T09:43:34.092-05:00What a great list! I have a 4 week old baby girl ...What a great list! I have a 4 week old baby girl and my oldest is 21 months. Needless to say, what was important with #1 is not working for #2. My favorite thing I gifted myself is the Sleepy Wrap. I heard it is very similar to the Moby Wrap. The best part is that they are so snug near you and you have both arms free to help with the other little one. I also got these swaddle blankets from Target by The First Years Organic Swaddler - 2 Pack. It is the best thing late at night when you don't want to figure out how to get them tight. It is just a pocket that you slip them into and velcro.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982548260532714374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-36756629470500616422011-01-30T18:12:35.931-05:002011-01-30T18:12:35.931-05:00I'd love to know what brands you loved for nur...I'd love to know what brands you loved for nursing bras. I had the ones from Motherhood Maternity and they were okay, but definitely not LOVE.<br /><br />Speaking of love, love your list! I'm also a huge fan of The Baby Book and Happiest Baby on the Block. Great resources!Megan@SortaCrunchyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17202909752129884370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-14668809906438845612011-01-29T22:45:18.892-05:002011-01-29T22:45:18.892-05:00I think I have had absolutely EVERY.ONE.OF.THOSE! ...I think I have had absolutely EVERY.ONE.OF.THOSE! Honestly!<br /><br />Love coming here, love feeling like I've come home! Thanks for the help on the header...even though you didn't know you helped me. Still trying to get the hang of Picasa and how it works.<br /><br />Now it's time for you to go pick up the Stylish Blogger Award!<br /><br />Talented and Amazing Ellen over at Abounding Life gave this to me! I didn’t even know what an award was….total newbie here! How absolutely cool!<br /><br />Now I am to pass it along to some more stylish bloggers as well. Rules to play along.. <br /><br />1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you this award.<br /><br /><br />2. Share 7 things about yourself.<br /><br /><br />3. Award 15 recently discovered great bloggers.<br /><br /><br />4. Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00757562818922279386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-56227689814066318392011-01-29T15:25:23.162-05:002011-01-29T15:25:23.162-05:00Oh, and Dura Bibs can't be beat. I recommend t...Oh, and Dura Bibs can't be beat. I recommend them to everyone. They travel well, snap up into pockets, clean so easily. Must have.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12484231863085751994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-48775374944861937042011-01-29T15:22:51.990-05:002011-01-29T15:22:51.990-05:00I can't agree more with #7! My fourth baby gir...I can't agree more with #7! My fourth baby girl has worn her little PJs most of the time. It's easier, not as fussy (don't lose socks) and they sleep so often that why bother with the cute outfits? Especially since I'm such a homebody now--no where to go show off our fancy duds! The ones from her big sisters are gathering dust. ;)<br /><br />Also, I use the same waffle weave swaddling blankets and LOVE them. She's 9 months (almost) and still loves to be swaddled. It's become her special blankie, too, that she dives for when tired. Ah, I LOVE lovies! And pacifiers!<br /><br />The other thing we've needed for a few has been a swing. It's seemed to work better than a bouncer, and while I have every sling under the sun (Moby wrap, Bjorn, Sears sling, Peanut Shell), sometimes they just need to nap or soothe in the swing. Our swing broke a month ago. I think we are done having kids. ;)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12484231863085751994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-22783417430153500182011-01-29T14:37:30.394-05:002011-01-29T14:37:30.394-05:00my #1 must have for my boy was a wipes warmer. Whe...my #1 must have for my boy was a wipes warmer. When a cold wipe hit his boy parts is was pee city... but if the wipe is warm... they don't shoot pee when they're being changed! I loved mine :)Rebekah of Schenewark Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15587480102159066369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-68958467523696100252011-01-29T09:36:36.562-05:002011-01-29T09:36:36.562-05:00Baby Magic baby lotion. Fresh from tubby, snuggly...Baby Magic baby lotion. Fresh from tubby, snuggly, smelly babies.... my favorite thing on EARTH! Or elsewhere.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14761993349210047482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-17641058192032782922011-01-28T19:05:27.604-05:002011-01-28T19:05:27.604-05:00I'm currently 26 weeks and I SO needed this li...I'm currently 26 weeks and I SO needed this list! Thanks a million :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06709001842788289402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-522462243196700652011-01-28T10:56:56.350-05:002011-01-28T10:56:56.350-05:00We didn't have the exersaucer thing, but we ha...We didn't have the exersaucer thing, but we had the vibrating chair thing. I had huge, 10, 11&1/2, and 12.6 pound babies...and at 3 months they were really too big for that chair, and the little soothing vibrator thing broke during week 2 of baby number 1, but even when the babies were so heavy, I just placed a pillow in the back to keep them upright...it saved my days. totally. They could nap there if I needed my hands, sitting in it they could eye everyone around them and that kept them busy & strapped in. I have years worth of baby photos with that silly chair. I look back and thank God for that blessing. We were young and had no extra money for any of the other fun stuff...but we all survived and did it happily with that sweet chair. :)Sherry Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08554405410687243616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-12816720304714913012011-01-28T00:56:48.282-05:002011-01-28T00:56:48.282-05:00A cradle swing! My family bought me the top of th...A cradle swing! My family bought me the top of the line swing for my last baby and it saved me this time with a very fussy, high maintenance baby. <br /><br />Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child! This book has been my bible for all 5 of my kids. They are all great sleepers and happy babies/kids.<br /><br />Dr. Brown's bottles...my last baby was a reflux baby and these helped out a bunch!<br /><br />My best essential is an involved supportive husband who helps out, gets up in the night and loves and encourages me!Cardallshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11892829000971779922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-4286094831314497962011-01-27T23:31:34.535-05:002011-01-27T23:31:34.535-05:00I had to chuckle when I read a similar list that a...I had to chuckle when I read a similar list that a relative wrote. Pretty much all of her needs were superfluous to me. Your list is spot-on for me. I never did use an exersaucer or pacifier with my kiddos, but I do see the benefits. I had kiddos who were none to found of them (one even broke out in hives with a pacifier; talk about scary). I would add Lansinoh.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02126417959697476009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-70890424010691873352011-01-27T21:34:11.001-05:002011-01-27T21:34:11.001-05:00I personally would switch the exersaucer with a sw...I personally would switch the exersaucer with a swing, but I've got one kiddo right now and she kinda surpassed the whole exersaucer thing. I would also add breast pump to your list...my daughter was such a greedy little monkey that I had to pump ha;f of her feedings, otherwise I'd never be able to sleep or do anything! Slings and swaddling blankets are also much needed. I love seeing swaddled babies too...they are so freaking cute!Lapiz de la Guerrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291465500817466681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-6403548129492328502011-01-27T21:30:36.401-05:002011-01-27T21:30:36.401-05:00Nichole - I was in love with my nursing bra from M...Nichole - I was in love with my nursing bra from Motherhood Maternity. I know there are more expensive ones out there, but this one cost me about $23 and it hid any lines from the Lansinoh nursing pads I used. It was slightly padded, but not too much (like you need a larger-looking chest!).<br /><br />I second the comment about having a good stroller...we had 3 for our first one - a jogger, a normal Graco one, and an umbrella. All of them got plenty of use.Juliannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14274666431987775075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-68821297730489328922011-01-27T21:24:21.092-05:002011-01-27T21:24:21.092-05:00I too read The Happiest Baby on the Block and it m...I too read The Happiest Baby on the Block and it made so much sense to me and was really helpful! Great list! <br />I would add:<br />- a Boppy pillow <br />- a play mat with the little mobile overhead<br />- Baby Bjorn rubber bibs with a little "tray" to catch the crumbs<br />- Lansinoh nursing pads <br />- Bravo nursing bras<br />- The Halo Sleep Sack (for baby)RUNSTANDSTILLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06286959691925067780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-30684410326382799132011-01-27T20:54:27.156-05:002011-01-27T20:54:27.156-05:00I completely agree with all of those! The only th...I completely agree with all of those! The only thing I would add is a glass (or 3) of wine. Completely necessary in keeping your sanity. :)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07801133439067240142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-74867348671554245322011-01-27T20:39:11.622-05:002011-01-27T20:39:11.622-05:002 binky babies for me! I LOVE the Healthy Sleep/H...2 binky babies for me! I LOVE the Healthy Sleep/Happy Child book. Best shower gift. Also, I love the pack & play with the changing table. Save me in my recovery of both c-sections.Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12367358414568474306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-66016427483101494512011-01-27T20:37:16.299-05:002011-01-27T20:37:16.299-05:00I just went to my sister-in-law's first baby b...I just went to my sister-in-law's first baby baby shower and I couldn't agree more with you. I would add to this list a few good absorbent hooded towels - Ikea's are wonderful and cheap. I did that towel around the middle thing with both my boys when they were tiny to fit them in the exersaucer. And I think I would die if they didn't take the pacifier. It is a life saver. Mind you I am paying for it now that my three year old refuses to give it up. I'm working on him but it's no easy task to convince him he doesn't need it anymore.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01564542013071462911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-41102089898963551932011-01-27T19:00:45.557-05:002011-01-27T19:00:45.557-05:00No one mentioned a good stroller!! I have four ki...No one mentioned a good stroller!! I have four kids and am a huge fan of exercise. Every one of them went into the stroller for long walks from day one. My 4-year-old still goes into the Bob Jogging stroller when I walk or run in the park. I've been through many strollers from all the miles and miles of walking/running. Worth every penny. <br /><br />And agree with others on the boppy pillow.<br /><br />And I had an Ergo baby carrier with my last child and wish I would have had one for all of them. After having a Fisher Price brand carrier with the first three, I couldn't believe the difference a hundred dollars made!! :) SOOOOO comfortable.<br /><br />Great list!Sandy @ The Scoop on Balancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382966038522662787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-32891434327560670342011-01-27T15:09:39.525-05:002011-01-27T15:09:39.525-05:00Great list! I'd add a Boppy pillow, a Moby wr...Great list! I'd add a Boppy pillow, a Moby wrap, and a bouncy seat.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111555612816996918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-66710976167518791452011-01-27T14:41:26.447-05:002011-01-27T14:41:26.447-05:00Good Post! Since we live in the heat I liked onsie...Good Post! Since we live in the heat I liked onsies. So much easier to change diapers and such with those. <br />Also a nursing pillow, bumbo, and porta-crib.Cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17574280997449461813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-41558225632349590782011-01-27T14:35:08.652-05:002011-01-27T14:35:08.652-05:00Sleep sacks! I loved mine. Y'know the baby sle...Sleep sacks! I loved mine. Y'know the baby sleeping bags with the holes for the arms?! <br /><br />Also, a good drive tru that sold iced coffee. It was my daily "moment".really.trulyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14839089331137392815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-64156436061740906202011-01-27T14:10:30.251-05:002011-01-27T14:10:30.251-05:00A Boppy...love that thing, especially after a C/S....A Boppy...love that thing, especially after a C/S.Sarah Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16023901303151195275noreply@blogger.com