Little Jungsters

What to pack in your hospital bag can be quite overwhelming.  I remember searching a number of websites for inspiration, but in all honestly your instinct isn't far off.  Pack what you think you'll need, sure... the rest will be provided. So, what did I pack?   While some of the items I packed were truly packed with selfish intention (read: photo props) the remainder of the items I tried to stick to necessities.   I do recommend touring your hospital or birthing facility prior to your main event, as they will inform you of the items they will provide.  My theory on this was, "I'm going  to reach my deductible anyway- why not utilize the hospital for all the necessities they would provide for "free" and save my stuff for when we return home."  I used the hospital bill to bank roll small purchases (like a hand pump) or items I was considering, but wasn't sure I would need depending on my labor and my child's preferences. This wo...

When considering this post I wanted to be sure to be authentic and share some items that we truly love and use daily, and I didn’t want to limit (or stretch) myself to a said number of items. Some of these items are more pricey, so I’ll share how we went about securing them for discounts. I’m a bargain shopper- the influx of expenses surrounding bringing a baby home is quite a lot... my advice, pace yourself. Snuggle Me (Organic)- A snuggle me is basically a pillow with a hammock like suspension center for babies to sleep in. It’s unique shape mimics the comfort of mother’s womb and makes the baby feel secure. Sebastian has slept in the snuggle me every night since he was a week old. For the first month of his life all his naps ans bedtime were in the snuggle me. We have two covers so they can be rotated when washing occurs. Also, an added bonus is that the pillow itself can be tossed into the washing machine and dried in the dryer without damaging or destroying the integrity of...