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My Chosen Products for Baby (Small Items)

October 22, 2019
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Posted by Lauren Rodych-Eberle

Talking about the big items for baby, seemed to be a little easier – every baby, for the most part, needs a car seat, a place to sleep, a stroller – but, with the “small items,” every baby and family is going to be different. I try to be as minimal as possible, but there is still a ton of stuff for these little humans! I’ve asked moms on moms on moms about their favourite items, I’ve done my research, and these are the items I’ve come up with for our March baby. Later I’ll share a post about items for MOM (including breastfeeding, maternity clothes, and much more)!

Cloth Diapers

We have decided to go the cloth diaper route – I used to babysit kids with cloth diapers, and many of my nieces and nephews cloth diaper, so it seems a little less daunting. Granted, we will need cloth diapers in both Calgary and New York, as I hear the difference in water can impact them. We have mostly stocked up on BumGenius right now, and splurged with the all-in-ones instead of doing the inserts. However, fun tip from my siblings, I did get some flip covers for airplanes (even to put over a disposable for extra protection)!!

When we are flying, we will use disposables, so although I have more research to do, I have been looking at Bambo Nature, and I know Seventh Generation, Honest Company, and Offspring are known to be a little easier on nature and baby’s little bum!! [Afterword: We ended up using Offspring for night time only (and some travel days).]

For wipes, we will be using reusable bamboo cloths as well, but while on the go, I’m really excited about Waterwipes!

Lastly, for cloth diapers, we got our wet bags for the dirty diapers from Amazon (you can toss those right in the wash along with the diapers). And we opted out of a change table, and instead have changing mats for both on-the-go and for different floors of the house!

Afterword: Feel free to read about all things cloth diapers from an expert here!

Chairs for Babes

This may seem like I’m jumping the gun a little, but by around 3 months (which will go by in a flash), that little munchkin may want to be sitting up on their own – using a laundry bin to assist them in this is great and so much fun. We already got the Ikea High Chair – less than $25, and so easy to clean! You will need to add a foot rest to it for baby. I will share brand options in my Baby Led Weaning post. We also got the BabyBjorn Chair for maneuvering around the house.

Afterword: You can read more about baby-led weaning and upping your high chair game here.

A Mish-Mash of Items

Remember when I said there are so many items for baby? There are! Here are some we’ve chosen.

  • FridaBaby Snotsucker
  • FridaBaby Humidifier
  • Safety 1st Nail Clippers
  • Safety 1st and Braun Themometer
  • Skiphop Bath Tub
  • Tiny Love Magical Tiles Black & White Gymini
  • Foam Tiles (for playing on tile)
  • GroClock

Baby Clothes

All baby clothes are cute…seriously, anything in that size just melts me. Here are some of the brands that I’ve really loved for their soft feel, their gender neutral options, and (for some) their local/small business endeavours.

  • Kyte Baby
  • Jax & Lennon
  • Aden & Anais
  • Tiny Humans & Co.
  • Oxeye Floral Co.

Afterword: Here are more baby clothes suggestions.

Carriers

So many options!! We decided to buy the Tula Free to Grow. I’ve used it with my nieces and nephews and it’s so comfortable, and you can wear it so many different ways! [Afterword: My Tula love is so strong, that I could promote it for days…feel free to use discount code LAURENEB5 for 5% off your Tula order!] I’ll also be borrowing my sister-in-law’s Ring Sling. And a sweet friend sent me her Baby Bjorn that was used with her babies. So, basically, we’re set in the carrier department, until we need a hiking carrier. Some other great brands that have been suggested to me are the Solly Baby (Afterword: which we used a ton as a newborn and when we needed something cooler to wear her in), Ergo Baby, and Sakura Bloom.

I really wanted to start with things that will be used by/for baby, and not be wasted. Hopefully this gives you a start on the “basics” for your babes!

October 22, 2019
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Ready to hear my biggest overwhelm? The stuff. I Ready to hear my biggest overwhelm?

The stuff. I know this is a privileged point, so please be kind. I’ve always attempted to be a wannabe-minimalist (seeing as I have two of everything living between two places, but I want everything to have a purpose and a ‘home.’). 

I’ve very much noticed this be a trigger point for me since having kids, because J and I both have big families, and although their gift giving comes with so much heart and generosity, I’ve tried to find ways to bring in less stuff and to teach my kids to appreciate each gift, sooo less is more. 

Many years ago, my siblings adopted Sibling Christmas where instead of gifts, we have a special night out together! We love this tradition. After the overwhelm I felt this Christmas, being generously gifted Eberle gifts for now TWO kids, I asked J’s siblings if we can adopt a family-friendly event next year and remove all aunt/uncle/cousin gifts. Shout out to all my brother/sister-in-laws for getting on board. 

With C’s birthday party coming up, she asked for no gifts (OR a book as a gift).

Small steps, but always trying!!

Have you found any ways to minimize the stuff chaos in your house?!
You know what’s the trickiest thing to navigate You know what’s the trickiest thing to navigate while solo parenting?

Taking your car to the shop with car seat aged kids. 

Do you hang out in the shop with the kids for hours? Do you bring travel car seats and install them to get them home? Honestly, what have y’all done? Having another human help isn’t the solution here for me this time…😅
There is no one more present than a baby. Our kidd There is no one more present than a baby. Our kiddos have so much to teach us. 

#babyrodycheberle2
🎶’Cause I got a roof over my head I got a war 🎶’Cause I got a roof over my head
I got a warm body in bed
I'm doing alright right where I'm at
With what I have

[I got a Jeep, I got a dog]
I got what they call a dream job
Plenty to want, nothing wrong with that
But I'm happy with what I have

I got the air, good eyes to see
Got so much more than I'll ever need
Even the bad days ain't all that bad
With what I have🎶
-Kelsea Ballerini
It’s not a competition, but if J was trying to w It’s not a competition, but if J was trying to win at Christmas, he did. For my gift he booked @throughcarrieslens to come follow our family on our Anniversary hike this year and take pictures of our butts…🤣 Maybe it’s because he knows pictures of him wearing our babies has me like…😍

Countdown to see you, @throughcarrieslens!
“Don’t worry so much about raising good kids t “Don’t worry so much about raising good kids that you forget you already have them.”🤍
J: Can we start weekly date night again? Also J: J: Can we start weekly date night again?

Also J: Okay, see you in two weeks after our road trip. 

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