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June 8, 2017

Safe Sleeping with the HALO SleepSack

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Worrying as your baby sleeps does not stop with your first baby, as I quickly learned when we first brought home our newest addition earlier this year. If anything, I was more nervous this second time around, since we already safely made it through the newborn-baby-toddler phases with our first. Now, we had to do it all over again. </div>
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When P was making her debut, the umbilical cord was wrapped tightly around her neck and was having trouble breathing. At the time, no one was telling me what was happening, but I knew something was not right. The nurse would not fully put P on my chest and I was not getting a chance to hold her. After the nurse was able to get P breathing and her body coloring turned a nice pink shade, I was then informed what had happened. Because of this, I feel like I automatically felt more protective of her and more nervous when I put her down. I know that this was not going to cause permanent damage, but it put me on edge for awhile and kept me up many nights. I was constantly checking on her and on her breathing. <i>'Is she okay?' 'Is she breathing?' 'Justin, come check her, please?' </i>Many nights, I slept with my hand on her chest while she slept in her <a href="http://www.halobassinest.com/">Bassinest</a>. But, the one thing that really helped me get through those nights was the <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack/">HALO SleepSack</a>. </div>
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The <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack/">HALO SleepSack</a> helped keep my mind at ease and helped keep P safe and, oh, so warm! She is a cold little thing, so the fleece <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack/">HALO SleepSack</a> kept her nice and toasty, but never put her in harms way. We are still using the <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack/">HALO SleepSack</a> as we transition P from the <a href="http://www.halobassinest.com/">Bassinest</a> to her crib and own room, which helps me worry <i>less</i> while she is in there all by herself all.night. long. </div>
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<i>Favorite <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack/">SleepSack</a> Features</i></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">• The <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack/">SleepSack</a> is sleeveless to help reduce the risk of overheating. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">• The roomy sack design promotes healthy hip development and is recognized as <i>'hip healthy' </i></span>by <span style="text-align: justify;">the International Hip Dysplasia </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Institute.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">•  <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/?utm_source=influencers&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=2017">HALO</a>'s message of <i>'Back is Best'</i></span><i> </i>is enscribed on all <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack/">SleepSacks</a> to remind all <span style="text-align: justify;">caregivers to put baby to sleep on </span><span style="text-align: justify;">their back. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">• The <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack/">SleepSack</a> has an i</span>nverted zipper for easy diaper <span style="text-align: justify;">changes - no need to unswaddle and disturb your baby. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">• The </span><a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack/" style="text-align: justify;">SleepSack</a> is available in three cozy fabric options: Cotton [perfect for warmer months], Fleece [perfect for those wintery nights] or Muslin [perfect for anytime]! </div>
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<i>More about <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/?utm_source=influencers&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=2017">HALO</a></i></div>
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<a href="http://www.halosleep.com/?utm_source=influencers&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=2017">HALO</a> Innovations is dedicated to putting the health, safety and well-being of babies first. In fact, over 1,500 hospitals use <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack/">HALO SleepSack</a> wearable blankets through the <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/?utm_source=influencers&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=2017">HALO</a> Safer Way to Sleep Initiative. <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/?utm_source=influencers&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=2017">HALO</a> offers parents everything they need for safe sleep from the <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack-swaddle/">HALO SleepSack Swaddles</a> and <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack/">SleepSacks</a> that grow with baby to toddlerhood to their best-selling <a href="http://www.halobassinest.com/">HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper</a>.</div>
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<i>Safe Sleep Tips by <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/?utm_source=influencers&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=2017">HALO</a></i></div>
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• Place baby to sleep on his or her back at naptime and at night time.</div>
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• Use a crib that meets current safety standards with a firm mattress that fits snugly and is covered</div>
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with only a tight-fitting crib sheet.</div>
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• Remove all blankets, comforters and toys from your baby’s sleep area (this includes loose blankets,</div>
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bumpers, pillows and positioners). The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests using a wearable</div>
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blanket instead of loose blankets to keep your baby warm.</div>
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• Offer a pacifier when putting baby to sleep. If breastfeeding, introduce pacifier after one month or</div>
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after breastfeeding has been established.</div>
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• Breastfeed, if possible, but when finished, put your baby back to sleep in his or her separate safe</div>
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sleep area alongside your bed.</div>
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• Room share, but don’t bed share. Bed sharing can put a child at risk of suffocation.</div>
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<b>NEVER</b></div>
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• Never put your baby to sleep on any soft surface (adult beds, sofas, chairs, water beds, quilts,</div>
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• Never dress your baby too warmly for sleep; keep room temperature 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit.</div>
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• Never allow anyone to smoke around your baby or take your baby into a room or car where some-</div>
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one has recently smoked.</div>
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More Safe Sleep tips on the <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/?utm_source=influencers&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=2017">HALO</a> website:<a href="http://www.halosleep.com/safe-sleep-for-baby"> www.halosleep.com/safe-sleep-for-baby</a>

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Safe Sleeping with the HALO SleepSack

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April 28, 2017

Bath Time Favorites

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One of Niko's favorite things to do is to take a bath. Sometimes, he gets 3 baths a day! Thank goodness he does not mind being in the water! Over the last 2 years, we have gone through <i>so</i> many bath toys, but some have stuck around and have become a bath time staple. Our newest bath time staples, aside from the dump trucks that are clearly not made for bath time, are our Nuby <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nuby-15-Piece-Fun-Bath-Links/dp/B015VSJWH2/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1493385131&sr=8-1&keywords=nuby+bath+links">Bath Links</a></b> [Niko's favorite] and <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nuby-6196-Hot-Safe-Bath-Duck/dp/B013FWAGMQ/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1493385164&sr=8-1&keywords=nuby+hot+safe+duck">Hot Safe Bath Duck</a></b> [my favorite]. </div>
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Niko loves playing with the Bath Links and they could keep him busy for hours. He loves . The possibilities are endless! What I love about the <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nuby-15-Piece-Fun-Bath-Links/dp/B015VSJWH2/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1493385131&sr=8-1&keywords=nuby+bath+links">Bath Links</a></b> is that they could keep him busy for hours! [ha!]. But, really, in all honesty, I really just love watching him play with the links--watching his hands and watching the wheels spin in his head as he creates new designs as he links and unlinks the little guys until he is happy with his choices. Nothing makes me happier as a mother than to watch my children as they enjoy themselves, especially when playing also provides a teaching moment. These little links help teach coordination and help with their mental development, which is so important at this age. So, I'd say these are a <i>mom win</i>! </div>
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Our other bath time staple is our <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nuby-6196-Hot-Safe-Bath-Duck/dp/B013FWAGMQ/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1493385164&sr=8-1&keywords=nuby+hot+safe+duck" style="font-weight: bold;">Hot Safe Bath Duck</a>. This little guy is a lifesaver! I love it because it keeps baby safe with the <i>Sure Temp Heat Sensor, </i>which monitors how hot the tub water gets by turning the letters on the bottom white if the water is too hot. That means every bath is the perfect temperature for these little babies and it takes all the guesswork out of bath time and whether or not the water is too hot for their little tootsies and gives mamas all the security they need when it comes to bath time! </div>
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There is nothing better than safe, clean bath time fun! So, go put those babies in a nice warm bubble bath and enjoy watching them play and learn! </div>

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One of Niko's favorite things to do is to take a bath. Sometimes, he gets 3 baths a day! Thank goodness he does...

October 9, 2016

Decorate the Nursery, Not the Crib

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As a [semi] new mama, there are so many things that I constantly worry, and have worried, about [the first bath, explosive diapers, starting solids, getting naps down--to name a few], but once I got passed a lot of those firsts and began to get the hang of mamahood, so many of those fears <i>faded</i> <i>away</i>. But, I never quite got over my biggest fear of SIDS.<br />
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From the moment that we brought Niko home, not one night has gone by where I did not worry about him after putting him to bed. Our first few nights home together, I actually did not sleep. And, it was not because Niko was up crying through the night, but because I was so worried that somehow his [<b>super</b>] tightly wrapped swaddling blanket would come undone and cover his little face or that he would just suddenly stop breathing through the night. I actually did not start sleeping soundly [<i>if you could even call it that</i>] through the night until Niko was well over a year old. To this day, I still look at the monitor more times than I would actually like to admit to before I check on him one last time before I head to bed, myself. <br />
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Since October is SIDS Awareness Month, and since I feel so strongly about practicing safe sleeping habits, I wanted to help <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/?utm_source=influencers&amp;utm_medium=outreach&amp;utm_campaign=2016">HALO</a> raise awareness by sharing the importance of 'decorating the nursery, not the crib.' When planning and decorating the nursery for your little one, it is extremely important to take extra safety precautions to help prevent SIDS. And, one way to do this, is to ensure that the crib is bare and free from any blankets or decorations that could cause suffocation or choking. Decorations should solely be used around the nursery and kept far away from the crib. For more information regarding safe sleeping habits, keep reading below, and enter <a href="https://gleam.io/fb/mZucZ">here</a> to have a chance on winning a <a href="http://www.halobassinest.com/">HALO Bassinest® Swivel Sleeper</a> and Safe Sleep Starter Kit to start practicing your own safe sleeping habits.<br />
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<i>Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) still claims more than 3,500 infants each year in North America.  More than half of these deaths are preventable when proper safe sleep practices are followed.   To help keep all babies sleeping safely and avoid these unnecessary tragedies, <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/?utm_source=influencers&amp;utm_medium=outreach&amp;utm_campaign=2016">HALO</a> is dedicated to putting the health, safety and well-being of babies first. In fact, over 1,400 hospitals use <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/100-cotton-muslin-1/">HALO® SleepSack®</a> wearable blankets through the <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/?utm_source=influencers&amp;utm_medium=outreach&amp;utm_campaign=2016">HALO</a> Safer Way to Sleep Hospital Initiative. Through this program <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/?utm_source=influencers&amp;utm_medium=outreach&amp;utm_campaign=2016">HALO</a> has helped Hospitals and Birth Centers throughout North America create their own safe sleep programs, which utilize the <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/sleepsack-swaddle/">HALO SleepSack Swaddle</a> to demonstrate to parents and caregivers how to keep their babies sleeping safely.  To date, <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/?utm_source=influencers&amp;utm_medium=outreach&amp;utm_campaign=2016">HALO</a> has donated more than $4.3 million in its efforts to promote safe sleep education. </i></div>
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• Place baby to sleep on his or her back at naptime and at night time.</div>
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• Remove all blankets, comforters and toys from your baby’s sleep area (this includes loose blankets, bumpers, pillows and positioners). The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests using a wearable blanket instead of loose blankets to keep your baby warm.</div>
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• Breastfeed, if possible, but when finished, put your baby back to sleep in his or her separate safe sleep area alongside your bed.</div>
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• Room share, but don’t bed share. Bed sharing can put a child at risk of suffocation.</div>
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• Never allow anyone to smoke around your baby or take your baby into a room or car where someone has recently smoked.</div>
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Here's the direct link to these safe sleep tips and more on the <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/?utm_source=influencers&amp;utm_medium=outreach&amp;utm_campaign=2016">HALO</a> website:</div>
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For more safe sleeping tips, practices and products, follow <a href="http://www.halosleep.com/?utm_source=influencers&amp;utm_medium=outreach&amp;utm_campaign=2016">HALO</a>'s social media channels below: </div>
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From my mini to yours, happy safe sleeping!</div>
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As a [semi] new mama, there are so many things that I constantly worry, and have worried, about [the first bath, explosive ...

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Getting ready for baby can be stressful and overwhelming, especially when it comes to creating your registry. Trying to figure out what <i>you</i> want for baby and what the baby will actually <i>need</i>, is actually <i>really hard</i>. The first time we went to register, I took one stroll down the bottle aisle, which was filled with literally a million different nipples for a thousand different stages of a baby's bottle-feeding lifetime, and turned right around and said, "<b>Nope, not today." </b>[The worst part is, is that I did not even have any plans on bottle-feeding!] We had already added the few things to the registry, so we walked right out. Feeling defeated, Justin, ever-so-sweetly, took me out for some nachos to cheer me up, as he knows that nachos are only thing that can comfort me after a long, stressful afternoon [especially when wine is no longer an option]. </div>
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From the time you announce that you are pregnant, you will find that everyone has an opinion on what you will need for baby [and, <i>that is okay</i>, some suggestions are actually really great], but unfortunately, it is not until your sweet bundle of joy is home, that you will find out what he or she really <i>wants</i> and <i>needs</i>. We had to make a ton of adjustments and numerous trips back and forth to Babies 'R Us, until we found which products worked best for us. So, here is my opinion on a few of our favorite newborn essentials [<i>which, you can take with a grain of salt, as your baby will differ from mine</i>]. You will find that some are tested tried and true, while others are my thoughts on how I would have done things differently, if I could turn back time, or will do differently the next time around. </div>
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1. The <a href="http://binxybaby.com/collections/all/products/shopping-cart-hammock-triangles">Binxy Baby</a> Shopping Cart Hammock - What's nice about the <a href="http://binxybaby.com/">Binxy Baby</a> Shopping Cart Hammock is that it fits most standard grocery store shopping carts, can be used as a car seat sling or allow your baby to lounge while you shop, and holds up to 50 pounds. This product is especially nice for infants that cannot quite sit up just yet and takes up much less space than your infant car seat carrier! That was always my issue. I never felt safe putting the infant car seat on the hand rail, so I would place Niko, car seat and all, in the cart, which took up all of our grocery space. So, here is my treat to you! <b><a href="http://binxybaby.refr.cc/6TFHW44">Click here</a> </b>for 10% off of your Binxy Baby order. You're welcome! </div>
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2. <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=53376716&cp=2255957.2273447.12661883&parentPage=family">Motorola Remote Wireless Video Baby Monitor</a> - A baby monitor is a must-have for any baby registry. Having a video monitor has made checking up on Niko a breeze and allows us to see how he is doing without waking him [Sometimes, we like to check in and watch him and call it the Niko show, ha!]. I would definitely recommend adding some sort of video monitor to your registry, but I would try to stay away from any monitor that needs to connect to your wifi. </div>
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3. <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=51378736&cp=&parentPage=search">4moms MamaRoo Infant Seat</a> - If you have read our post about <a href="http://mamaandminiblog.blogspot.com/2016/01/nikos-first-round-picks-part-1-top-10.html">Niko's Top 10 Faves</a>, then you already know how much we love the <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=51378736&cp=&parentPage=search">4moms MamaRoo</a>. If you have not read our previous post, then I will quickly catch you up: The <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=51378736&cp=&parentPage=search">MamaRoo</a> is a bouncer, rocker, and swing all-in-one and allows you to control its movements and sounds all from the touch of a button on your phone! This little seat was a lifesaver when Niko was an infant and I really do not have a bad thing to say about it. If you decide to go with the <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=51378736&cp=&parentPage=search">MamaRoo</a>, then I would recommend picking up the <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=21913876&cp=&parentPage=search">4moms MamaRoo Infant Insert</a>, as well. This will keep your baby all snuggled up and secure while he or she is still all tiny and squishy! </div>
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4. <a href="http://www.boppy.com/product/boppy-slipcovered-pillow/">Boppy Nursing Pillow</a> - The <a href="http://www.boppy.com/product/boppy-slipcovered-pillow/">Boppy Pillow</a> got us through many late night nursing sessions and around the clock cluster feedings. During those cluster feedings, it allowed me to have my hands free to do as much as I possibly could, while being glued to one spot. The contour of the pillow is the perfect shape to give you and baby the support you need during those long [or short] nursing sessions. Not only is the <a href="http://www.boppy.com/">Boppy</a> great for nursing, but it is also great for other uses, such as tummy time and keeping your little one docked in one spot for a short period of time. [Disclosure: <a href="http://www.boppy.com/">Boppy</a> recommends never allowing your baby to sleep in the <a href="http://www.boppy.com/">Boppy</a>, nor leaving your baby unattended while using the <a href="http://www.boppy.com/">Boppy</a>.]</div>
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5. <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=17518776&cp=&parentPage=search">Plain Onesies</a> - You are going to need a ton of plain white onesies. We literally had to cut so many white onesies off of Niko due to diaper blowouts. They are cheap enough to stock up on and they are perfect to lounge around in those first couple of days while you get used to their feeding/pooping patterns. The best part is, is that you will never feel guilty about having to cut these little guys up or tossing them out because they are not pretty nor or they expensive. </div>
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6. The <a href="https://dockatot.com/">DockATot</a> - The <a href="https://dockatot.com/">DockATot</a> was a product that I had come across well after I had Niko, but it is something that I wish we had gotten when he was an infant. We now have the <a href="https://dockatot.com/collections/dockatot-grand">DockATot Grand</a>, which is made for babies 9 to 36 months [they also offer the <a href="https://dockatot.com/collections/baby-lounger-pillow-dockatot-deluxe">Deluxe</a>, which is for infants 0 to 8 months], and Niko seems to love hanging out and lounging around in it, so far! We are excited to use it as we transition Niko from his crib to his big boy bed, and continue to work on his napping skills. What I love about the <a href="https://dockatot.com/">DockATot</a> is that it is a breathable, functional lounger, co-sleeper, and playtime lounger that is handmade in Europe. The <a href="https://dockatot.com/">DockATot</a> is also <a href="https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/business/certifications_and_services/ots_100/ots_100_start.xhtml">OEKO-TEX certified</a> and made of 100% all natural cotton. Another treat for you: <a href="http://dockatot.refr.cc/4GXZBWB">click here</a> for $10 off of your <a href="https://dockatot.com/">DockATot</a> purchase! Snuggle up and enjoy your snuggly little baby while you can! </div>
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7. <a href="http://www.halobassinest.com/meet-bassinest/">Halo Bassinet </a>- The <a href="http://www.halobassinest.com/meet-bassinest/">Halo Bassinet</a> is one of my must-haves for future babies. I did not come across this product until Niko was already sleeping in his crib, but I knew as soon as I stumbled upon it, that it would be future must-have. We originally used the bassinet that came with our Pack 'n Play, which was fine at the time, but as time went on, I really wished that we had a bassinet for Niko, especially one that did not take up as much space. What I love about the <a href="http://www.halobassinest.com/meet-bassinest/">Halo Bassinet</a> is that it has a 360 degree swivel, a retractable side wall, soothing sound machine, and two different levels of vibration. Sounds like a perfect way for baby to sleep, if you ask me! </div>
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8. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Britax-B-Safe-Infant-Seat-Black/dp/B0107CZ5U0/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1474492714&sr=1-5&keywords=infant%2Bcarseat&th=1">Britax B-Safe 35 Infant Car Seat</a> - I have been told that <a href="http://www.britax.com/">Britax</a> is one of the safest car seats that is currently on the market, and when it comes to Niko's safety, I only want what is going to keep him safest. We truly love our <a href="http://www.britax.com/">Britax</a> car seat and I would recommend <a href="http://www.britax.com/">Britax</a> over and over again. You can read more about it's safety features here: <a href="https://us.britax.com/car-seats/b-safe-35/">https://us.britax.com/car-seats/b-safe-35/</a>.</div>
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9. <a href="https://www.adenandanais.com/swaddles/shop-all/midnight-3-pack-silky-soft-swaddles-9211">aden + anais Swaddle Blankets</a> - As you may know by now, we have an obsession with all things <a href="https://www.adenandanais.com/">aden + anais</a>, as we just love how soft and breathable all of their products are, especially their swaddle blankets. We cannot get enough of them and never leave the house without one! You can read more about them in our Niko's <a href="https://mamaandminiblog.blogspot.com/2016/01/nikos-first-round-picks-part-1-top-10.html">Top 10 Faves</a> post and our <a href="https://mamaandminiblog.blogspot.com/2016/05/nikos-favorite-summer-essentials.html">Niko's Favorite Summer Picks</a> post. </div>
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10. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Jogger-City-Select-Stroller/dp/B00G3XRDSA/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1474512358&sr=1-3&keywords=baby+jogger+city+select">Baby Jogger City Select</a> - This is one of those products that we do not have, but is on my wishlist for when baby no. 2 comes along. If I could go back in time, I would not have invested in buying a travel system, because we will eventually need a double stroller and our travel system will become obsolete. So, rather than purchasing a travel system, I should have purchased the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Jogger-City-Select-Stroller/dp/B00G3XRDSA/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1474512358&sr=1-3&keywords=baby+jogger+city+select">Baby Jogger City Select</a>, as it can be used as a single stroller and travel system, and then, when the time comes, a second seat can be added to make it a double stroller. With over 16 possible configurations, I do not know what I was thinking not getting this stroller in the first place! </div>
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11. <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=52103576&cp=&parentPage=search">Cloud B Sleep Sheep</a> - This is one of those desert island products that we could not live without when Niko was a newborn, and still continue to use. Having a white noise machine drowns out any other noises that Justin and I make while Niko sleeps, and has taught him to be able to sleep through anything. I am not even kidding. I am able to run the vacuum while he sleeps and he just continues to snooze away! </div>
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12. <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2267522&cp=2255957.2273447.2276218&parentPage=family">BabyBjorn Baby Carrier Original</a> - In my opinion, a baby carrier is pretty essential when having a newborn. Sometimes, it is the only way to get things done around the house. Plus, they say wearing your baby is super beneficial to the baby, so I wore Niko as much as I could. We loved the <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2267522&cp=2255957.2273447.2276218&parentPage=family">BabyBjorn Baby Carrier</a> because it was safe and comfy for Niko, as well as comfy for us. We also loved that Niko could be forward-facing or outward-facing [after 5 months, it is not recommended to wear baby outward-facing before then because  their hips are still developing]. However, I also loved [and still love] the <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=24709096&cp=&parentPage=search">Baby K'tan Baby Carrier</a>. I loved wearing Niko in a wrap type carrier, but it really is all about personal preference and what is comfortable for you and baby. </div>
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My last bits of advice to you before creating your registry would be: not to register for too many clothes [you will receive plenty at your shower, especially if you know the gender of your baby, and once the baby arrives]; do not worry about the price [Someone once told me to look at your registry as if were a wish list. If someone wants to spend the money, then lucky for you! If not, you can always pick it up later with a gift card and/or use your completion discount towards the item]; use the online registering tool, as there are so many more options online than in the store; register for products that you will need months down the road, such as a jumper, a walker, etc.; and lastly, sit back and enjoy the ride, it is not every day that you are pregnant with your first!</div>
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<i>From my mini to yours, good luck! </i></div>

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September 16, 2016

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1. Rattle Buddy - <a href="https://www.finnandemma.com/collections/woodland/products/finley-rattle-buddy">Finley the Fox</a></div>
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2. Wood Teething Rattle - <a href="https://www.finnandemma.com/collections/woodland/products/finley-rattle-buddy">Matilda the Squirrel</a></div>
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Aren't these little rattles and teethers the cutest things that you have ever seen?! Even Niko cannot get enough of these little guys [especially <a href="https://www.finnandemma.com/collections/woodland/products/finley-rattle-buddy">Finley the Fox</a> and <a href="https://www.finnandemma.com/collections/woodland/products/finley-rattle-buddy">Matilda the Squirrel</a>]! We recently stumbled upon the <a href="https://www.finnandemma.com/">Finn + Emma</a> brand, and, boy, are we glad that we did. Not only are these little goodies too cute, but they are organically and eco-friendly made, making them super safe for your little one's teething mouths [or non-teething mouths--let's be serious, babies will put anything in those little mouths of theirs]. In fact, <i>all</i> of <a href="https://www.finnandemma.com/">Finn + Emma's</a> toys are made from lush, buttery soft G.O.T.S certified organic cotton, yarn, and wool stuffing, non-toxic, eco-friendly dyes, and untreated Indian hardwood. Knowing that every little detail, for every little toy, has been thoroughly though out to provide a chemically-free, safe environment for my little one gives me a sense of ease while Niko stuffs <a href="https://www.finnandemma.com/collections/woodland/products/finley-rattle-buddy">Matilda the Squirrel</a> in his mouth and gnaws away. </div>
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For more organic and eco-friendly clothing and toys, visit Finn + Emma at www.finnandemma.com and follow them on Instagram at @finnandemma. And, as a little treat, click on the link below for 15% off of your purchase of $50 or more!<br />
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<i>From my mini to your yours, enjoy!</i></div>
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