The Baby Timer application for the iPhone
I absolutely LOVE this thing! Clay purchased it for me while we were in the hospital and it has helped us keep track of Max's dirty diapers, feeding times, and sleeps. This is an enormous help when you're so sleep-deprived you can't remember your middle name, much less the last time Max ate.
Chewbeads
Medela Lanolin
Without going into too much detail, let's just say this stuff is wonderful! I use it every single time I feed Max and love that you don't have to wipe it off between feedings.
Paper plates and plasticware
Seriously, I cannot remember the last time I washed actual dishes thanks to this wonderful invention! I am so glad I stocked up before baby Max came along because the last thing I want to do at the end of the day is strap on my rubber gloves and run a sink full of soapy water.
WubbaNub
My sister-in-law, Tara
Okay, so this really isn't a "thing," but she sure has helped make my transition to motherhood SO much easier! She has coordinated meals for us, lent me parenting books and baby clothes, and offered many words of encouragement. I seriously think I text/ email/ call her at least once a day with some kind of mommy question - and she still answers them even though I've been pestering her for a month! ;)
For all the seasoned mothers out there, what things have helped to make motherhood a little easier for you? I would LOVE to hear your recommendations!
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I love this post! And I seriously *need* an iphone...
Looking forward to seeing you tonight. :)
Not pestering at all. I am glad to help (or at least let you know what did and didn't work for us)! I love this post and just may do a similar post. Can I copy? The chewbeads are so cute! Maybe that is where my birthday money will be going:)!
i am one of those "seasoned" moms and i love to help out new moms :) so, here are a few things that i have loved owning over the years that made my mothering easier... some obvious, others notsomuch...
...a baby monitor for not only babies but also big kids who have asthma or a stomach virus (i still use mine and james, my youngest is almost 7!)
...waterproof mattress pad... Absolutely invaluable while potty training. My love of all things waterproof started when i discovered waterproof lap pads that i would lay on top of the changing table. They really helped maintain sanity! There are also waterproof pads that you put on top of crib matresses and i would layer these with sheets so that in the middle of the night, no complete sheet redo was nescessary.
...nightlights... I did (and still do) everything at nighttime in the lowest light possible and as quiet as i could to really get the baby in the day/night rhythm...
... a couple of assorted screwdrivers with various head types and sizes. Kid toys and equipment frequently need battery changes and it helped to have these handy.
... a carrier of some kind... I had a maya wrap and it was invaluable. It guaranteed me more time in a store if i had the child strapped to me instead of in the car carrier. And that carrier is so. heavy.
...a little "survival kit" for the car. It had a change of clothes for the child, a fresh shirt for me (i also carried one of these in my diaper bag), paper towels, extra diapers and wipes, a bottle or 2 of water and a few age-appropriate snacks and toys. Kids have a knack for throwing up in the car. Also, I have had car trouble a few times over my 11 mom years and learned the hard way that time spent on the side of the road is difficult if you forgot to restock the diaper bag!
Hope this helps!! Max is precious! :)
Aw, Tara is in my list too:) Advice from fellow mommies is the best! Especially thoughtful ones like Tara. My very favorite baby product is the boppy. What a clever invention! Lately I've been very thankful for cabbage! That iPhone app looks amazing. I would have loved that! Glad things are going well. Max is precious!
We also really love our graco sweet slumber sound machine with mp3 plug-in port. Pretty sure it was another Tara recommendation. It's been wonderful! Oh yes, and sippy cups with straws...wonderful invention!
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