Sunday, October 7, 2012

Mommy Must Have... Reviews, giveaways and a guide for parents

Mommy Must Have .... 





Time in a day,
Presence of mind,
a group of supportive friends,  and

Enough love in her heart to make it through the day.




Sometimes it is hard to know what those MUST have items are! AttachedMoms.com and A little Bit of Everything picked a few of their favorites and are excited to share them with you!

The first must have is a great system for organizing. Why not check out an Organizing Utility Tote by Thirty-one Gifts.

One of the basics supplies out there is soap. It Is Well Soap is family-made from a very loving family based in Phoenix.

The next must have is a baby carrier. Babies need that touch and mommy will have things to get done. Unfortunately some of those take a hand or two and a baby carrier like the Boba is a wonderful option!

The next must have is great shoes for the kiddos! See Kai Run offers cute shoes for both boys and girls, and their crib shoes are a definite must have!

Once your kiddos start eating food, it will be important to introduce them to fruits and vegetables. Copy-Kids DVD is a great way to help that picky toddler see other kids enjoy vegetables and likely get your kiddo on the route to good eating as well!

Now, don't forget about aunt flow! I tell you, even with TANDEM nursing on demand, I had less than 6 weeks between post-partum flow and aunt flow. To get yourself covered, consider reusable mama cloth. Really, it works awesome! MotherMoonPads are top of the line!

When baby is here, and perhaps elimination communication isn't cut out for your family, may I suggest cloth diapers? There are tons of options out there from upcycled t-shirts on the "old fashioned" prefolds to factory made waterproof diapers. Right in between that you have work-at-home-mom made diapers. One of my favorites is Made With Love Diapers.

Finally, kiddos know that mama needs relaxing, and one great way to relax is with a pedicure. Well sometimes getting that time alone isn't possible so kiddos can join in with the fun with Piggy Paint!

And to carry all your stuff, you need a nice bag. Fans of Attached Moms are eligible for a free gift from Thirty-One gifts with Amanda McMahon, Independent Consultant!


In the end, don't forget that a good mom isn't defined by the things she has or how together she appears. Just be the best mommy you can be and your kiddos will appreciate it :)

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46 comments:

Marthalynn said...

One of the first things I bought was a co-sleeper and it was great!

Marthalynn said...

I'm most excited about the Made with Love cloth diapers!

http://www.attachedmoms.com/2012/10/mommy-must-have-soft-wahm-custom-cloth.html

I have another baby due in February and I really want to try using cloth diapers this time around. These ones look great!

Marthalynn said...

I most want to win the Cloth Diapers!

Leslie said...

I am most interested in the mama cloth!

Leslie said...

I am most interested in the mama cloth!

Unknown said...

One of my favorite things was the swing. it was one of the only things that helped my colicky baby.

Kristin756 said...

I had to have a babycarrier, I started with the K'Tan, then the Scootababy, and now the Ergo. TOTAL must have!!

Pixieleah said...

I am interested in piggy paint and Boba!

Pixieleah said...

A carrier is a new parent must have, followed closely by cloth diapers. :)

oneluvmama said...

Hand made burg cloths were used a ton for my babies!

oneluvmama said...

Burp cloths!

Knocked Up and Nursing said...

Nursing tanks!

Elizabeth Volker said...

I had to have a Moby wrap - I didn't like to put LO down and I couldn't get anything done if I didn't! The Moby solved my dilemma :)
Elizabeth Volker

Elizabeth Volker said...

I would most want to win the mama cloth!
Elizabeth Volker

Rachel R. said...

My SLING was my must-have item!

Rachel R. said...

I am most excited about the Piggy Paint. (I have three little girls.)

Rachel R. said...

Oops. forgot the link. http://www.attachedmoms.com/2012/10/mommy-must-have-pedicure-date-with.html

Leona said...

I think my first must have will be a new bed. We want to upgrade to a large, more supportive one before we upgrade the family.

Leona said...

Review that most interested me: http://www.attachedmoms.com/2012/10/mommy-must-have-soft-wahm-custom-cloth.html

Talia said...

My must have item was the Itzbeen timer. I don't have a smartphone, so I used it to time feedings, and I still use it to time naps!

Unknown said...

My must have item was a super comfortable rocking chair. During cluster feeds I spent many many hours in the chair!

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sarh s said...

Mommy must have....? ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD TO SPEND WITH THE NEW BUNDLE OF JOY!!!! <3 I have a friend with two daughters and she had to return to work just two weeks after giving birth due to both of the men being lazy, etc.

Unknown said...

my must have item is going to be a carrier i'm sure. but i'm just pregnant now.

Anonymous said...

Swaddle! - claiborne

Unknown said...

I quickly learned to love Udder Cream, yes the kind you put on cow udders. It was great for sore breast feeding breasts and for baby's butt!

Terri said...

My must have item were large cloth diapers that I used as burp cloths and blankets and sunshade for the car, it was very versatile. terri.moore30@yahoo.com thank you@

crunchyfarmbaby said...

I've heard such great things about the Baby Kai shoes - I think I may finally have to break down and buy a pair for my son!

Tiffany said...

Cloth diapers and burp cloths were my must have items.

Britney said...

swaddle blankets!

Brittney Minor said...

Nursing cover and well organized diaper bag!

Brittney Minor said...

I most want to win the $25 Gift Card to Piggy Paint and the Cloth Pad Starter Kit by MotherMoonPads!

Krystal said...

One of my must haves was a Moby wrap!

Krystal said...

I'd love to try out the cloth pad starter kit!

Unknown said...

Maya wrap.

Unknown said...

http://www.attachedmoms.com/2012/10/mommy-must-have-soft-wahm-custom-cloth.html I'm always interested in learning about quality made items.

Terri said...

I most want to win the whole foods gift card to give to my daughter who is expecting her first baby so she can eat healthy. terri.moore30@yahoo.com thank you!

tmsurette said...

I most want to win the cloth diapers.

tmsurette said...

I think the must have item that I really needed was my carrier.

Unknown said...

My sleepy wrap carrier

Charlotte said...

Must have item was a carrier!

Christine said...

our boppy pillow!

Christine said...

I most want to win the cloth diaper!

kelsea yetton said...

Oh this is great! I hope I could win the cloth diaper and carrier!

Katie Fowler said...

I don't know yet since baby won't arrive for a few more months. I am loving reading what everyone else says because it helps me know what to focus on :)

Unknown said...

A must have item for a new momma is low expectations of yourself! :) I know that it isn't an item but is so important to take it easy.

jennafish said...

a carrier hands down