Baby Goodies: The Top 10

My dear friend just gave birth to the sweet, super-good-sleeper Oliver Blake. We've been chatting about baby items and schedules--what we like, what we hate. So, here's my top 10. Love it or lump it, these are the baby goodies that have hit a homebrun in the Youree household.

10. Dr. Smith's Diaper Ointment. By far, this is the BEST diaper rash cream. A little goes a long way, and it is super effective. Three cheers for Dr. Smith's.

9. The Soothie Pacifier is the only one Anna will allow in her mouth; it's her drug of choice. They are great to clean . . . no spit or goo collecting near a plastic handle, ect.

8. Shout out a big "yay" for the Bright Starts "Start Your Senses" Giraffe. In the car, in the walker, on the floor, this is a great toy that Anna never tires of. The variety of rings, mirrors, and such help Anna's motor skills.

7. Gas drops are our best friend. They remedy common tummy pain for baby.

6. After using our regular stroller for walks around the neighborhood for a few weeks, it was obvious that stroller wasn't made for the "off road," i.e. anything except store floors. :-) So, we brought home this stroller. It has turned out to be a perfect vehicle for our fun trips around the block.

5. Jesus . . . not our God, but the stuffed lamb that plays "Jesus Loves You." For whatever reason, it has always soothed Anna quickly. And we just started calling it Jesus because it plays that song. She also hugs it now--too cute.

4. To tackle Anna's dry skin, Aquaphor is our best weapon. We cake it on before she snuggles up for bedtime. Because this lotion doesn't have much of a smell, we use Aveeno Calming lotion during the daytime.

3. As far as name brand goes, Pampers are the best fit for us. However, we use the Target Up & Up brand the most. When Anna is home, we are big fans of the BumGenius 4.0 (with snaps). And if you use cloth diapers, the BumGenius sprayer is a must.

2. For hair care, we've discovered California Baby Calendula conditioner and shampoo. Her hair immediately looks healthier when we use it--so soft and shiny.

1. SOPHIE is our #1 toy. Anna loooooves it. She gnaws it. She makes it squeak. She shakes it. She loves it.