Baby Distractor

I love this portable mobile from Tiny Love.  My little girl hates being bundled and going out for a walk.  Especially now that she is finally at the age (10 weeks) where she actually looks around and assesses her surroundings.  I have the Bugaboo Cameleon and I use the Bassinet right now.  Well, she is bored and angry whenever we leave the house.  I spent the first few walks with her screaming for half the way until finally exhausted, she falls asleep.  Just last week,  I attached the Clip and Go Tiny Mobile to the top of the canopy and it's a whole different story.  She still is agitated after being bundled but stops crying once we get going and the mobile turns on.  Now, I'm not saying this is a 100% fix, nor do I think it will work for babies less than 8 weeks who don't seem to care at all about mobiles.  It didn't work for her several weeks ago.  But, it's my best friend and companion right now.  

Activity Gym for Babies with Pets or Dirty Carpets

If you are like us and have a dog and a small NYC apartment, you find yourself scrambling for areas to put your little one down for tummy time.  Our carpet is always covered in dog hair and most playmats seem too open. Also, whenever I put my daughter on the floor our dog finally sees his opportunity to get his slimey kisses in.  I recently discovered this great compromise.  "Bright Starts Baby's Play Place" has collapsable borders that keep baby contained in an enclosed environment.  It's meant to adapt to your baby's growing developmental needs as they eventually crawl and sit.  The mat is $79.99 at Toys R Us but I found it for $68.00 at Walmart.  

 

Petit Bateu Side and Bottom Snap Onesies

Okay, so as a new mom (my little bub is 2 1/2 months old), I am really reluctant to put anything over her head.  Yes, I know she will get used to it and I'll get more comfortable handling her little fontanelles but when she is cranky and hungry and has spit up allover her 3rd outfit of the day - these amazing onesies from Petit Bateu are a lifesaver.  For one, they offer the benefits of a onesie as opposed to a side snap tee that rides up all the time and ends up around my little one's armpits.  And more importantly, I don't have to mess with her head which makes the $16 price tag sooooo worth it.  They sell them at the Greenstones on 1st Avenue between 73rd and 74th, but not at Lester's.  Or you could just go to the Petit Bateu on Madision.  Or check out their site and buy them online at Petit Bateu.