by Labrette Simmons (Houston Mommy Blogger)
Boppy® Feeding & Support Pillow: Tried & true, I love the Boppy® . This is my number one recommendation for any of my expecting friends. I used it for everything, and I was able to find a Boppy® cover to go from boy to girl. My kids used it for tummy time and support when laying on their back to elevate their head. I still have it and my kids are 7 and 3. www.boppy.com $40
Boppy® Infinity Nursing Scarf: With Houston’s heat and humidity, you can’t beat this Boppy® brand infinity with it’s soft, light material to take on the go to feed baby. I love the mesh opening so you can see baby while feeding, and its so cute, you can even . You can wear it like a regular scarf. Boppy® Infinity Nursing Scarf www.boppy.com $25
Boppy®Tummy Time To-Go Pad: Tummy-time for babies is essential (pediatricians say 30 minutes daily), but it’s never easy in the beginning. With this great product, baby stays entertained with a removable mirror, loops to keep toys in place and it’s even water resistant for outside play. It’s easy to bring anywhere because it folds and zips into a bag. Machine washable. www.boppy.com $30
Boppy® Shopping Cart and Restaurant High Chair Cover: There are germs and then there are GERMS. For me, I need this product for that extra piece of mind. It’s easy to machine wash and folds compactly for just about any diaper bag or purse. The strap to keep baby in place is a great feature, too. www.boppy.com $30
Boppy® Newborn Lounger: This is a great version of the original Boppy® pillow because the decorative and soft material cradles baby in the center for naps or playtime if you have to get something done hands free. Love the handle for easy carry, and like other Boppy® products, the fabric is wipeable and machine washable. www.boppy.com $30
Comfort Design Mat: Don’t let the price scare you away – this gorgeous foam play mat is comfortable, smart-looking and, most importantly, easy to clean. It’s also waterproof in case baby or grownups have an accident. The best part – there are a ton of cool designs, so your toughest decision is which one to choose. www.comfortdesignmats.com $149.95
Vornado Baby Air Circulator: As simple as this sounds, this is such a great all-in-one product for nurseries and any room or space where your baby might catch a few Z’s. Along with cool air from the fan, Bressi LS includes soothing sounds for nap time and even a light for night time. www.vornadobaby.com $89.99
Covered Goods 4-in-1 nursing cover: I’m not a huge fan of fancy fabrics and scarves, but this is such a cool product, I’m thinking of buying a few more. Use these chic pieces as a nursing cover or a scarf, but they are made in such a way that they also fit nicely over car seats and even grocery cart seats- and anything else you can add to the list. The variety of colors and designs makes shopping fun. www.coveredgoods.com $34.99
pediped® Soft Sole Shoes: Gone are the days of the stiff, white high tops and bells of generations past. These adorable soft-sole shoes from pediped® come in a variety of styles and colors. They are also slip resistant- which is an important feature as your baby takes those first steps. Easy to put on and go with velcro, and machine washable because life gets messy with little ones. www.pediped.com $29.95
Lil Libros Bilingual Books and Flashcards are the perfect size for little hands to help your toddler and preschooler learn Spanish. Pediatricians say bilingual kids can have a profound effect on the brain, improving cognitive skills not related to language and even shielding against dementia in old age. Maybe we should all pick up some Lil LIbros books. www.lillibros.com $9.99
