These are a few of our favorite things...

Lucy is a very loved and supported little girl (spoiled? no such thing) who wants for nothing. Toys, clothes, gadgets, books, you name it, she has 2. There are a few things, however, that have become favorite things that are used almost everyday. I wanted to make sure and record what made the list at the three month mark in her life as I know it will change drastically over the next few months and years. I also think it will be interesting to see what changes over the years as "new and improved" baby products come out. In no particular order...

1. Moby Wrap
         I knew I would want to have some sort of way to "wear my baby" so I did some research on the various options. I chose this wrap since it could hold newborns up to 35 pounds. Many of the others were for once the baby could hold their head up but I wanted to be able to use it as soon as possible. We put Lucy in my wrap when she was 3 days old for a walk and she has loved it ever since. It was especially nice when she was very little as we could put her in it and go out to dinner. She falls asleep as soon as she is in there and with a few adjustments I can even nurse her when were out. Now at 3 months, she likes to be able to face out and with the heat we figure the baby bjorn is cooler. Jameson will wear the bjorn so that's an added bonus but my preference is still for the moby wrap.

2. gDiapers/ Fuzzibunz
       Jameson and I decided to use cloth diapers while we were expecting Lucy for her comfort as well as financial and environmental reasons. I had read that cloth diapered babies were less likely to develop rashes and after feeling these things I couldn't imagine anything softer on her skin! When she was first born she was too tiny for the gdiapers we had bought so we used disposables for about three weeks. In just those first three weeks, we spent about $80 on diapers! Having received most of the gdiaper components at my shower (small diapers and all size inserts), I only needed to buy the medium and large size diapers which totalled about $175. An added bonus is we can use them for any babies to come. I also purchased the fuzzibunz diaper when they were on zulily one day. I ended up with 7 diapers for $70.  These are one pocket diapers so the entire diapers needs to be washed after use instead of just the insert with gdiapers.  I have asked Jameson for a clothes line to cut down on costs even more and for the "bleaching"  effect of the sun. All in all, we are very happy with both brands and washing hasn't been an issue at all.

3. Burt's Bees Shampoo and Body Wash
         We started using this shampoo on Otis before Lucy was born since bulldogs are known for having sensitive skin. We then decided to use it for Lucy so Otis would recognize the smell and hopefully welcome her when she was new. Now, we just love the smell and how gentle it is on her skin.

4. White Onesies

           Lucy wears these every night to sleep in. She gets hot in anything else. I don't mind at all since I think it is one of the most adorable things a baby can wear :)

5. Ralph Lauren Cashmere Blanket

         Jameson and I went shopping the day we found out we were having a little girl. The first stop was at Ralph Lauren where we found the softest, most luxurious, pink, cashmere blanket. Original price was $295 but because it was an outlet and I had an employee discount, it ended up much less. This was the blanket we wrapped Lucy in at the hospital and our favorite one to hold her in ever since. I am hoping to hand it down to her one day when she has her own little girl.

None of these things are absolutely necessary but they sure make things a little nicer for Lucy and us. I wonder what will make her "favorite things" list when she is 3 years instead of 3 months?