There are things that a baby needs in order to live. Breast milk/formula, diapers, baby food, you know, the basics. But there are some inventions meant for baby that mom cannot live without. I will go through each and explain why, if you have a baby or are about to have a baby, you need these items.
Let's start with drop in bottles for the pumping/formula feeding moms. These things are amazing. You buy a couple of these bottles and plenty of nipples and the disposable drop in bags. Switch out the nipples and you can use these bottles for days! The liner holder and ring need to be washed, but not nearly as often as a regular bottle does, and it makes life so much easier on the road. Just put your liners in your diaper bag along with a liner holder and a few nipples and you have a fresh, clean bottle each time you feed your child!
For the breastfeeding mother, a boppy is your best friend. For those of you who don't know what it is, it's a u shaped pillow that wraps around your waist so you can place the baby on it and not kill your back while trying to feed him. If you have ever tried to breastfeed without a pillow of any kind you know how much it can kill your arms and back. This is also convenient for supported sitting. You can place the baby in the concave portion of the pillow and bam. Instant support. In short, this is even good for moms that don't breastfeed.
Exersaucers/jumpers: aka mommy needs a break and you need to be distracted. I love my son's jumper. Before I got my jumper, I couldn't even go to the bathroom without my son throwing a fit. So I'm sitting on the toilet trying to convince my son that he is not going to die in the two minutes it takes me to use the bathroom. Since I got the jumper, I can put him in it and he will jump and squeal until he wears himself out and I can put him down for a nap. Which means I get an even longer break and can get things done in peace. If you don't have one, get one.
Slip on diapers. Oh. My. God. Whoever invented these things is a freaking genius! For those of you who have experience trying to change a child that can roll and crawl, you know the frustration of a child who will not sit still so you can put the diaper back on. I never seem to have an issue getting the diaper off but the second I try to put it on, its time to play... or throw a fit. Either way, it doesn't make for easy diaper changing. These diapers allow me to put them around his ankles, and then stand him up so the little monster can't get away from me. This makes my life so much easier.
Strollers. Yes they are big and a pain to get in and out of a car, but when you are walking through the store, you don't have to worry about him chewing on the nasty grocery cart handle, or falling out of the basket because they are standing up and leaning over. You may even get lucky and have them fall asleep while you're doing your shopping so you don't have to be "that" parent dragging their screaming child through the store. Its a win win.
Baby leashes. I don't care what anyone says about them. They are not cruel. Fact of the matter is that every child has wandered away from their parents in the store and gotten lost. Many kids get snatched at stores and such. If you have a baby leash, you don't have to worry about either. He can't wander away from you because he only has so far he can go. He can't get snatched because you will feel the tug at the end of the leash if you happen to not be looking at the moment. To me, a baby leash is the safest way to go and when my son starts walking, I will be investing in one.
Baby food in pouches. Again... must have been a genius that invented this. Feeding out of a jar or bowl isn't too bad, but the pouch is awesome on the go. It is so much easier to just squeeze a little bit of baby food into their mouth when you're in the car or not exactly in a position to do a full out feeding. Also, they close back up. That is awesome.
Keys. As long as you have a set of keys with you, you have a baby toy. Babies are so easily entertained by shiny things, noisy things, and things they can put in their mouth. Keys cover all of these areas and when do you ever go anywhere without your keys? It works out.
A pack and play. Need to go somewhere for a weekend and have to stay in a hotel that doesn't provide cribs? Let's be honest, who would want to use a hotel crib anyway? Just take your pack and play with you. It's not called a portable crib for nothing. Then you have a familiar place for your baby to sleep and don't have to worry about germs from whatever potentially sick baby laid in it. Again, its a win win.
These are just a few of the many many things you can't live without as a mom. More will be posted as I experience them :)
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