We have the Baby Einstein Discover and Play activity center for my 7 month old daughter. It's awesome! We were able to start using it when she was about 4 months old, once she could hold her head up really well. The seat area is a little large, so initially we had to slide a rolled up towel in behind her, but now that she's a little stronger she can be in it on her own. She LOVES the to...

We chose the Graco Step 1 carseat for my daughter. The color we have is French Roast, a lovely combination of chocolate and soft green. We wanted a gender-neutral color even though we knew we were having a girl so that we could use the carseat for future babies and this was an excellent choice! We also purchased the coordinating stroller.  This car seat is slightly wider than others made b...

We purchased the Graco Quattro Stroller in French Roast for our first child before she was born. We loved the gender-neutral color combo so that we can use it for our daughter and possibly later on for little boys! This thing rolls like a Cadillac! It collapes really easily and stores in the back of my car with no problem. I drive an SUV and this thing takes up half of the back area, so if you ...

Why my daughter loves this toy so much, I will never know! :) But she does.. it's one of those little cheap toys that major retailers sell attached to a cardboard backing. She adores it and gets so excited when she sees it. The pinwheel portion clicks as it turns. At 5 months she was able to turn it herself. The handle of it is clear and filled with beads. On the base, there is a soft ...

Love love love these pants! My little girl is 7 months and has been fitting the Children's Place clothing in 6-9monthe sizes for about 2 months already, so for us they run a little small. But the yoga pants by TCP are awesome. They are the softest cotton with a touch of spandex, so they stay up and don't bind. She's getting very mobile so it's necessary for her to have something...

This swing rocks (literally and figuratively!). It is plush and padded, more so than many other smaller swings on the market. I love that the seat is nice and wide, making it feel like it's very sturdy. One of the best features is that it swings either side to side or front to back, a necessity for colicky babies. I find the music and nature sounds a little annoying, but my daughter doesn&#...

Hands down, these are our favorite diapers! My 7 month old is currently fitting a size 3, which is the smallest size available in Cruisers. They have excellent leak protection (never had a leak, even after a long night) and when wet, the surface of the diapers seems very dry. My little girl has never had diaper rash, which I attribute partly to these diapers. We have tried other brands but foun...

These diapers are a must for newborns! We stocked up on them before my daughter was born and were thrilled that they fit so well. They are so soft on the outside that we didn't mind putting them on her delicate skin. The fit was impeccable. The ONLY time we had a leak was when she needed to go up a size. It was literally the day that she was on her last size 1 and we needed to move up to si...

We chose the Angel Care monitor before our baby was born and received it as a shower gift. The main feature that convinced us was the motion pad that lays under the baby mattress. This monitor comes with an alarm feature so that if the infant stops breathing, you'll be awoken. For a nervous new parent, this was key to my sanity! Now that my daughter is old enough to scoot around the crib, w...

I should say right off the bat that I got an amazing deal on this high chair. My mom and I found it for $15 on clearance when the fabric styles were changed. But I had registered for it anyway, so that just made it an even better deal! This attaches to your existing dining chairs with 2 straps and is very secure. Unlike some cheaper models, this portable high chair reclines enough to use with a...

I should say that my little girl has never had a really BAD diaper rash at all, just the occasional redness around that area. But, the few times it has looked a little red, we've pulled out the Butt Paste and with a day it's been all clear! This stuff is super-thick and stinks to high heaven, but it seems to work like a charm. My daughter is 7 months old and we've barely made a dent...

As a new mom, I discovered that having an easy way to dress my newborn without pulling something over her head was a necessity! Enter Carter's Easy Exit Creepers, which are sort of like a onesie that snaps up the front and the crotch. I have a little girl, so the girls designs are the ones that I purchased. They are so much cuter than a plain onesie because they often have a little ruffle o...

These swaddling blankets are an absolute must for new parents. I purchased one on a whim while pregnant with my daughter and by the time she was a month old, we had bought 3 more! They have velcro tabs that allow you to safely and securely swaddle your child without having to worry about the possibility of a blanket coming loose and being a safety hazard during sleep. Even in Florida, my daught...

We purchased this as a family car used from a Chevrolet dealer. At the time, this car was 2 years old and had about 30k on it. We got a great deal on this vehicle at about $12,500. This has been an excellent vehicle for us. Ours is a light blue with grey interior and the European design makes this car look much more expensive than it actually was. The body styling has some interesting angles to...

As a new mom, I do more than my fair share of laundry! One of the most expensive purchases we made pre-baby was this new high capacity, high efficiency washer. I chose the top-loader because I am constantly forgetting to put items into the laundry at the last minute and I wanted the option of loading them in later if needed. I LOVE this washer and how much it holds. You do have to purchase...

We purchased this dryer as an "open box" item from Best Buy. Just before the birth of our first child, we upgraded our washer and dryer and this was an excellent choice! We have a front loader which has a huge capacity for large loads of clothes. Considering how many loads of laundry we do per week (usually 6-8), this dryer gets a lot of use. My only complaint is that the door opens r...

I was given this breast pump as a shower present and it has been a lifesaver! I have the backpack-style which is extremely portable. My daughter arrived a month early and was not able to latch well, so I ended up pumping exclusively for her for almost 7 months! I was able to use the Pump In Style Advanced in the car, at home, and out running errands. There is a car adaptor as well as a battery ...