Avery has surpassed the half of a year mark. We have out grown some great baby items and found new things that make life
better easier. Months ago, I posted about our
favorite things and now I am posting the second addition.
1.
Doorway jumper (aka Johnny Jump up). We have the Sassy brand one and love it. It stays in the doorway between the master bedroom and bathroom. Thanks to this awesome and fun jumper, we can take showers and get ready with minimal interruptions.
2. Ocean Wonders Seahorse by Fisher Price. This little creature is a nightlight and plays lullabies. It helps to soothe Avery to sleep and the best part is that it is very portable and goes with us on overnight adventures.
3.
V Tech Toys. Avery received these fun toys for Christmas. Now that she is sitting, she is able to interact with these two toys. The interactive part of the toy on the right detaches for easy use since she is not able to stand up. They both have lights and audio features that keep our sweet baby entertained. I love to watch her and daddy play on the floor with these toys.
4. Food storage. I have done a good job of making most of Avery's food. I plan on doing more batches of seasonal vegetables, fruits and some starches in the coming weeks. I have used my steamer and food processor to make her food and then I place it into ice cube trays to make good proportions. I recently found these trays with lids. I will be using them in my next batch of foods. This was they will not get frost bitten while they are in the freezing process before I place them in the appropriate freezer storage bags.
5.
Food pouches and attachable spoons. I am a big fan of the baby food pouches for when we are on the go or out of town. Avery mostly gets homemade baby food when we are at home, but it is not convenient for our "on-the-go lifestyle." I started using the pouches a few months ago and then found these awesome spoon attachments. The have hooked onto all pouch brands (even Target).
5. Mum mums and Puffs. Avery began eating Mum mums when she was less than 5 months old. They are rice cakes that melt in their mouth. While she still enjoys Mum mums, she has moved on to Puffs. They are flavored cereal/rice treats. They too melt in her mouth and are easy to eat. She is better able to eat and digest them over Cheerios, but they will be her next treat soon. I am able to get a few more things done and avoid some cranky situations with puffs. She gets a few after most meals and is getting better at feeding herself. Sadie, our dog, has also developed a love for puffs as well.
6.
Booster Seat. We love our Peg Prego highchair, but we can't live without our booster seat. It is perfect for meals at home and our "on-the-go lifestyle." It is compactable, easy to clean and adapts to the growing child. Avery is still a little small for her highchair, so we have attached this booster seat to one of our bar stools with a towel underneath. This awesome product goes with us on many trips and adventures.
7. Sophie the Giraffe. This is a favorite toy of most teething babies. The material is perfect for those teething gums and easy for those previous hands to hold. This is another product that both Avery and Sadie seem to enjoy. Fortunately, Sadie has not destroyed Sophie like some of her dog toys. This toys is a bit pricey,but has been worth they investment. Avery also got "Peggy the Pig" for Christmas and she enjoys holding, chewing and playing with it was well.
8. NoseFrida the Snot Sucker. I know you are thinking, "No Way," but you will do anything to make your child feel better. I always thought they were funny when I would see them in the stores until Avery got a runny nose. It works so much better than the bulb syringe. Your child will be just as annoyed with this as the bulb, but they will be snot free for much longer. I was surprised at how much snot came out. You can hear a difference in the way your child breathes instantaneously.
Avery got these two toys for Christmas. She is already enjoying them, but we know that they will be getting more usage as she gets older and stronger. She loves to ride in her wagon and it will be great for when she starts walking. She stays busy sitting and playing with her activity cube. it will not be long before she's pulling up on it and playing while standing.
We are still enjoying and frequently using our BOB Revolution Stroller. I think it will remain on our Favorite things list for years to come. Although we are looking for a new stroller to adapt to our growing child and busy life, we will still be using our BOB a lot! The chair in Avery's nursery still remains a favorite and well worth the investment.
