Three Baby Products Every Mom Needs

My little sister is expecting a baby in the fall and I have been sharing with her all the essentials to register for.  Beyond the basics it gets kind of tricky.  I will say that there are a lot of amazing products out there and it can be really overwhelming to decide on what you need.  I want to share my top three baby items that have made life with babies so much easier.

1.  Owlet monitor

I purchased this when my second baby arrived and I wish I had gotten it with my first.  Lizzie slept in her crib from day two and this little sock gave me peace of mind.  Owlet tracks your baby's oxygen level and heart rate through a sensor placed in a sock on their foot.  The sock is really easy to put on and it doesn't irritate or both the baby.  It comes with three different sized socks, so as your child grows you can keep using it.  The base alerts you if oxygen or heart rate levels fall below normal or if the sock stops monitoring.  They have an app that you can watch -- it even will tell you when your baby is wiggling.  I remember with Brecken, my oldest, checking on him all the time to make sure he was breathing.  So beyond the many times I was already up and feeding, I was losing even more sleep because I was scared he wasn't breathing.  The owlet changed EVERYTHING.  I could monitor her and I knew if something changed, I would hear the alert through her monitor.  Not that I slept a lot because life with a newborn is not that way, but I slept soundly.  It is worth every penny to purchase this to get the peace of mind that comes with knowing your little one is okay.  It is also so easy to take with you on trips.  We went on two trips away from home when she was just a few months old and had no issue using the owlet in hotels.  Purchase yours here.

2.  Bumbo

I have used my Bumbo with both of my babies a lot!  They are the perfect size to put on the floor, table, counter, pretty much anywhere you want to your baby with you.  It's got a safety belt to make sure they don't fall out and of course always monitor them if you have them up on a higher surface.  We use ours a lot when I am cooking dinner, so I can have the babies right by me.  They are great for feeding in leiu of a highchair.  I also like putting Lizzie in the bathroom with me while I do my hair and makeup.  Once your kid can sit up supported they are ready for a Bumbo.

3. Play Mat

Brecken got our play mat for Christmas when he was just two months old.  He loved it instantly and was entertained by the lights and sounds.  As he got older he could play with the hanging animals as well as the crinkly leaf on bottom portion.  He is now 2.5 years old and will still lay under it (especially if little sister is under there).  Lizzie loves it too.  We have only had to change the batteries a few times and this baby has been sturdy and durable for both of my kids.  We have the older version of the Fisher-Price Rainforest Melodies and Lights Deluxe Gym, but the new one looks really cute and is a lot cheaper!

What are your life saving baby items? I love hearing about new products that are great for my kids!

*This is not a sponsored ad, just products I love and want to share!*