June 20 2012

Gina’s “Must-Haves” for Baby

It’s one of the most important shopping lists you’ll ever create: the baby registry. For first time moms, it’s a sea of “must-haves” and too many options. Editing, sorting and working a list can be fun, over the top, or simply bar-code scan scary… but don’t worry, you can do it.

“Does this come in King-Size?” – Gina, on the aiden + anais Dream Blanket

The key is to find products that are essential to you and baby. To that, be creative, choose things that borrow from your personal style, and will help you through your everyday. Gina Biscaia, an expectant mom, offers up her short list… we love her sense of style {just check out her pinterest}…and her top five “must-have” picks:

1.Cloud B Sleep Sheep Plush Sound Machine with Four Soothing Sounds: The Sleep Sheep consistently gets rave reviews from other moms – I’m hoping it lives up to its reputation! When compared to other noise machines on the market, this one is by far the cutest.

2.aden + anais Muslin Dream Blanket Four Layer: Does this come in king size? I felt this Aiden and Anais blanket at another new mom’s house and I had to have it. I think it will be a nap-time favorite for both baby and mamma.

3.Chicco Liteway Stroller – Orion: Long walks will be a key part of my post-pregnancy fitness routine. This stroller will keep us on the move!

4.Beaba Babycook BPA Free Baby Food Maker: We planted our backyard garden this year with baby food in mind. I’ll be using this item to prepare fresh squash and peas for our new arrival.

5.aden + anais Muslin Single Swaddle Wrap: I’m due in August so I need a swaddling option that will keep my little bundle cool. These prints are great and the fabric is lovely. While a smidge expensive, I think they will be worth every penny.