I thought I’d share a few things I have ready to for baby boy’s arrival. I know it’s super early, but being a household of only girl babies, we are SO excited to have a sweet little guy to shop for. This letter board sums up how I “nest” perfectly. For now, I have these beautiful items, and I’ll stock up on the rest in May! Haha. Because really, all your baby needs is you, and diapers — lots and lots diapers. RIGHT?
We are in the process of try to make our purchases more intentional and only purchasing things we truly love and believe in, instead of buying more of lesser quality items just to have a stockpile “ready to go.” We end up with a lot of waste, and its so counter productive. So, my perfection/procrastinator ways may actually work out in my favor this time around. So here’s what I’m currently loving for baby boy and a few things I have my eye on.
DockATot // Eventually as a parents, even a new one, you have to put your baby down. Sad, I know. With both girls we used a rock-n-play for just that when we needed a second to wash dishes, help you toddle or I don’t know, maybe go to the bathroom. The DockATot is one of those “new” things that wasn’t around when either of my girls were born. I can’t wait to try this out! I have visions of the girls hovering over him when I set him down and accidentally knocking a rock-n-play over, so this is the perfect solution. I can still set him down and the girls can visit and play with him on his level without my having to worry about it. Plus, it’s soft, all natural, and made of 100% cotton. It is also tested for breathability and is OEKO-TEX certified. It’s the perfect micro-climate for babies and I cannot wait to see baby boy snuggled in it like a bug in a rug.
Wooden Rattle // So cute and safe for baby to put in his mouth. An heirloom quality toy if I’ve ever seen one.
Wildbird Ring Sling // Once I officially become a mother of three, I’m sure I’ll be wearing baby boy a LOT if I hope to ever get anything done again. Having my baby in reach of my kisses , smelling the top of his sweet head, and being hands free to be available for my other kiddos? Yes, please! These slings are where it’s at — beautifully made, and come in the most gorgeous colors. I got this color, but I am also hoping to snag it in this color and love this one as well. I plan on having one in my purse, car, and diaper bag, ya know, just in case.
Sleep Set // I turned to Instagram, to ask for recommendations for small shops people loved for boy’s clothing, seeing as this is uncharted territory for me. This brand got a lot of love and I can see why. I ordered a short sleeve sleep set and can’t wait to stock up on more once their warmer weather collection comes out.
Natursutten Pacifiers // Neither of my girls took to these, but I’m hoping third time’s a charm. We really try to eliminate toxins where we can and these pacis do just that.
Promptly Journal // I documented so poorly with both girls, Most of the time I was just trying to tread water, and writing everything down at the end of an exhausting day was more than a little daunting. As much as I wanted to remember everything, exhaustion or the impulsive/terrible habit of looking through pictures since each child was born and weeping until the next feeding usually took precedence over journaling the day’s milestones. This time around I’m hoping to make it easy on myself so I have no excuse. I’m for sure planning on using one of these beautiful journals.
Moses Basket and Stand // We were STRICT with Sophie, our oldest (no surprise there.) She slept in her crib every night from the day she came home from the hospital. Then Eloise came around and we were so worried about messing up Sophie’s sleep schedule that we kept Elle with us in our room for the first few months. It made on-demand breastfeeding and having to get out of bed with a fresh c-section scar so much easier! We plan on doing that again this time around and are currently looking at this moses basket and stand to put our little love nugget in for his nightly slumber.
I know motherhood is about so much more than a fully stocked nursery and a pretty flat lay, but the anticipation and dreaming and preparing my heart and my home for another sweet baby is the absolute best.
In true professional procrastinator/perfectionist fashion, I will be doing a “New Years” post soon talking about our word for the year and a few intentions we are setting as a family, for each child, our marriage, our faith, and businesses. I hope you enjoyed this post and I’m looking forward to blogging much more this year, so if there’s something you want me to post about or want to see more of things I’m already posting, let me know. Don’t forget to click here to stay up to date and you won’t miss a single one!
Xx, Whitney
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