Cute and Quiet

Shannon Shirley — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:38:08 +0000

My latest baby obsessions will make your cute baby even more adorable and help to keep your little one quietly occupied [especially helpful in public].

First up, leggings. They make for easy diaper changes and add a bit of extra padding for crawling on those unforgiving wooden floors. Oh, and they are SO OUTRAGEOUSLY CUTE! Pork Chop Kids make footed leggings, which I love [because as you know it is close to impossible to keep socks on a baby's wiggly squiggly toes!].

There are also tons of footless options at really great prices in the handmade marketplace. I found these styles on Etsy.

Click on Images to be taken to Etsy Store!

And here is a picture of Ava sporting a pair of her own!

Now, this next baby obsession of mine has been a real life saver on so many occasions. If you do not have a mesh feeder, run out and buy one. I’m serious. Not only can you give your baby fresh fruit well before they are able to chew it up and swallow it on their own, but it also serves as a teether when you put a frozen piece of fruit inside. These qualities aside, the thing keeps Ava busy and has prevented many a tantrum. I do not leave home without one. I recommend never putting banana in this, as it was close to impossible to get out.

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Shannon Shirley — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:05:27 +0000

Yesterday was Ava’s sixth month check-up at the doctor. 17 pounds, 5 ounces, a little over 27 inches, and a normal sized head. She is crawling, sitting up, and as of last weekend, standing up in her crib! She also had to have two heart-wrenching shots. I think they upset me more than they do her … she seems to be fine right now [squealing and climbing up my leg trying to get at my laptop while I sit on the floor and type]. The doctor also drew up a food plan for our little fatty patty. Until about a month ago her diet solely consisted of breast milk and then we started introducing her to first foods like rice cereal, sweet potatoes, bananas, and peas once a day. Now she gets to have two meals a day in addition to nursing and will soon move up to three meals and mixed foods. Exciting stuff – you should see her wolf it down! I had every intention of making all of my own baby food, but sometimes there just isn’t time so when we buy, we buy organic. I have found a wonderful resource for when I do have the time to steam and mash that I will list later in this post. And it’s not just about the food … now I get to buy cute bibs, spoons, bowls, sippy cups, etc.

This Spoon & Bowl set from Camden Rose comes in a neat little netted bag – perfect for gift giving! They make some really great toys too and all of their products are certified non-toxic and made from natural materials.

I love Squirt – the “baby food dispensing spoon” from Boon. It is the perfect size for on the go mommies. I fill mine up and toss it into a diaper bag pocket next to a fresh ice pack and out the door we go.

If you do want to make your own baby food [and even if you don't], you MUST visit WholesomeBabyFood. This site is amazing and has more information than I could ever possibly absorb about making and storing baby food, allergies, nutrition, and so much more.

Dr. Susanna’s World Baby Foods are such a great idea! Multicultrual [yes, you read that correctly] and organic baby food selections to start forming those little palates. With flavors like “Tokyo Tum Tum”, “Sweetie Tahiti”, and “Lullaby Thai” your baby’s tastes buds will be going global.

I also really like Homemade Baby baby food. You can find it at Whole Foods [and several other grocery retailers - there is a store locator on their site] or order it online. They use a “Fresh Chill” preparation method so the food is never frozen or jarred, just fresh and delicious.

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Cute and Quiet

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