These are a few of my Favorite Things....

Baby Things that is! Here's what we never knew we couldn't live without having a baby!

1. Boppy Newborn Lounger - everyone knows about the Boppy pillow. But the Newborn Lounger is fairly new and Archer has loved his since he arrived home from the hospital. When he wakes up we put him in this and it sits next to us wherever we go. He naps in and eats in in. It's fabulous and not too expensive. Thank you to Aunt Ally for sending us this for Baby A!! On Amazon right now, it's only $29.90 and it's worth it! I defintely recommend that parents to be register for this item! Almost all of our earliest pictures are of Archer on this!

2. Wubba Nubb Pacifier - Archer has yet to lose this pacifier and was able to pick it up and hold onto it earlier than I think he otherwise would have been able to. We have a few different stuffed animals, but he prefers the Monkey and loves to cuddle with it. These are super popular right now and can be found all over the internet and in-stores at Babies R Us.

3. Bumbo - this will strengthen baby's neck early and also gives him / her a chance to sit up with everyone else!!

4. O-Ball - still his favorite toy!!

5. Swaddle Blankets
At first, we just loved these to Gerber blankets / burp cloths swaddle Archer in - and I believe these are the secret to getting baby to sleep through the night!!  These have so many uses - diaper changing, blankets, burp cloths, etc...We graduated to making our own large ones out of sheets as he has grown and also sometimes use the Aden + Anais Swaddle blankets. If you are on a budget, I would recommend making your own out of sheets as baby grows - it's not necessary to spend the big bucks on Adne + Anais - even though they are super trendy. I would also not recommend buying more than 1 of the Miracle Blankets or other swaddle wraps - if you do or if you get them as gifts keep the receipts - Archer hated all these and could get out of them really early and really quickly.

Aden + Anais

6. Hugga-Bebe - Not many people know about this one - I have raved about it and will continue to. It's an insert to allow younger babies to sit in Jumperoos and other Activity Center. It supports their heads and holds them in a standing position. Archer now plays in his Activity Center for 45 minutes at a time!! Thank you to my cousin Katie for this tip and gift for Archer!!

That's all for now! More of our Favorite Things Next Month!