Swing - We used this all. the. time during the first few months. It was a sad day when he grew out of it, because it was so helpful to have a place to put him down. He loved it and would take naps in there all the time. I remember when we first brought him home and I was going to eat dinner and I was holding him. It hit me that I didn't know where to put him. Someone reminded me that's what the swing was for!
Fisher Price Infant to Toddler Rocker - This little seat has probably been our very favorite thing. It's very portable and perfect to move to the bathroom or upstairs or kitchen or even on the road. He also takes naps very well in this.
Swaddle blanket - This was wonderful for my little guy! At first we wrapped him up in a little receiving blanket. He was so tiny!! I found these swaddle blankets that wrap him up and use velcro to hold it tight (couldn't find a picture of him in one of those... i'm sure I didn't want to take a picture of him at night because I didn't want to wake the sleeping baby!) and I used them until he was about 7 months. By that point he was coming out of them every night.
Toy bar for car seat - Despite the fact this is my sleeping baby with the toy bar, he loved that thing. We almost always had it on his seat from the beginning and it was so fun to see him transition from ignoring it to looking at it to reaching for it to playing with it.
Jumper - We used this thing almost everyday from the time he was about 4 months. As he grew into it and was able to touch the bottom, he loved it even more. Even now we use it to contain him for a couple of minutes and give him a few cheerios to eat off one of the little trays.
Blankets - We used these all the time! We use them to wrap him up of course, but also on the floor. Until he could move around, it was great to lay the blanket down for a little extra padding and cleanness. Once he started moving around, there was no point to the blanket on the floor, but it was great while it lasted. We of course still use them to cover him up!
Changing Table - We opted for a dresser and put a changing pad on top of it. This has worked out perfect and the dresser will work for him for a long time! Don't let the cutie smile fool you, most of the time he is a wiggly worm and fussy while having his diaper changed/clothes put on.
Squirt Bath Toys - We got these as a gift and he has loved them! He has no idea how to actually squirt with them and at first when I'd squirt him, the faces he made were absolutely hilarious (scrunching up his face with a slight gasp). He does love to chew on them and especially the turtle because his head fits perfectly in his mouth. It's so funny to see him playing in the tub with the turtle sticking out of his mouth!
Balls - Any kind of ball has been a success with him. He's been holding them for a while and will toss them now. So cute!
Pacy - Another favorite of ours! He's had several different ones and liked some more than others, but he always has taken one. I'm so thankful! They have really helped to soothe him. Now comes the trick of trying to get him off the pacy. I'm starting to take it away during the day and give it to him when he's tired/napping or bedtime. If it came down to pacy vs. thumb sucking, I'm so thankful he took the pacy!
Stroller - We got the snap 'n go stroller that was a little smaller than the one that came with the Chico car seat, and have really enjoyed it. It's super light and easy to fold up and his car seat fits right down in it.
Car Seat - Last but not least, his Chico car seat. We have loved this thing. We each have a base for our cars and the seat just fits right down in it. The base is a little difficult for me to get in and out, but I've only had to do that a couple of times and Zach has no trouble with it. Cooper has done great in this seat! He rarely fusses in the car and sleeps great!
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