Here are a few things that have made my life a little easier since Andie's arrival:
Dr. Brown's Formula Mixing Pitcher
This pitcher is a huge time saver! You can mix up to 32 oz of formula at once and eliminate the the hassle and mess of making one bottle at a time. The best part: no clumps of powder left in the bottle that didn't dissolve! I've seen them in most stores that carry the bottles, and also on Amazon here.
Grass Countertop Drying Rack
I registered for this because I thought it was cute - little did I know how useful it would be! I use the Dr. Brown's bottles, which have multiple parts, and this is perfect for holding everything upright to dry. The water drains into the bottom, which removes easily for cleaning. Get it at BuyBuy Baby.
Aden & Anais Muslin Swaddle Blankets
These blankets are a new favorite of mine! They are so lightweight and airy - perfect for use in the warmer months. The quality and texture are great, and they wash well. I just love using them! Get them at BuyBuy Baby.
SnugGlider Infant Car Seat Swing Frame
Instead of buying a full size swing which we really didn't have room for, we decided to get this travel swing. Our Graco car seat fits easily into the frame, so if the baby falls asleep in the car on the way home, we can put her right into the swing undisturbed where she can finish her nap. I love that it folds up flat for storage and easy travel in the car or from room to room. It has adjustable speed settings along with vibrations and sounds, though we really don't use those features. Get it on Amazon.
Old Navy Knee-Hi Socks
I'm throwing these in the mix mostly for fun, and for the cuteness factor, of course! Andie is hot natured like the rest of us in the family, so on days when we want to crank the AC but don't want to bundle her up too much, these knee-hi's do the trick. Plus, they'll look adorable with a little denim skirt come fall... Get them here.
Note: Online it says there are 2 pair in the package. I bought these in store, and there was only one pair in the package for the same price... Not sure what that's about, but thought I'd give a heads-up!
Amazon Mom
I shop on Amazon a lot anyway, so I was happy to find their Amazon Mom program. It's free to sign up, and you get special deals and offers on things like diapers and wipes. The best part: free Amazon Prime 2-day shipping on select items for one year! This is a service that normally cost $79 a year. Now, the Prime shipping does only apply to qualifying items for baby and family, but lets face it, isn't that where most of your money goes when you have little ones anyway? And for every $25 you spend on these items, you get the Prime shipping extended for one month! It's a great thing to take advantage of as a new mom. There have been several things I have ordered knowing they would be delivered to my door in a couple of days - beats trying to get the kids loaded up in the car to go to the store in this summer heat! With their Subscribe & Save program, you can save even more by having the items you use most frequently shipped automatically. Great deal - thank you Amazon!
