our favorite things (3 - 6 months)

Better late than never!!  What are we still using all the time from our previous list?  You can view that list here.

Rock 'n Play Sleeper
Boppy
Medela Pump in Style Advanced Breast Pump
Dr. Brown's Bottles
Boon Grass Countertop Drying Rack

What are we still using on occasion?

Bumbo Baby Seat
Fisher Price Rainforest Swing
Infantino Swift Classic Carrier

What are we not using at all?

Gerber Side Snap T-Shirts
You Tube
Miracle Blanket

Here is a list of our favorite things from 3 months - 6 months.

Joovy Nook Highchair - This highchair is wonderful.  It is great if you have a small space because it folds up to a very compact size.  It is super easy to keep clean because it is made of leather.  And you can unlatch the tray with only one hand.  This is great for when you are holding a squirmy baby.  The only drawback ... There is a big gap between the tray and where the baby sits.  This has made it difficult for the boys to learn to pick-up food because it is quite a reach. 

Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo - This has been a lifesaver!  Our boys absolutely love the jumperoo.  A fussy baby is automatically calmed down when placed in the jumperoo.  This is an absolute must for a twin momma.  It allows me to play one-on-one with one baby while the other baby entertains himself in the jumperoo.  The boys would jump all day long if we let them.  The only drawback ... It is an eyesore that is impossible to hide or put-away.  I'm not exactly sure where we are going to store it once the boys are done using it.

Fisher Price Precious Planet Happy Giraffe Bouncer - This bouncer was a lifesaver when we will still letting the boys take naps down in the living room.  It also helped teach them to reach for objects.  We don't use the bouncer seat all that much these days but we are not ready to put it away.  It is great for sticking a kid when you need to make a quick bathroom break!

Bumkins Waterproof Starter Bib - These bibs are AMAZING.  They come in all different sizes.  We were using Gerber cloth bibs when the boys first started eating solid foods.  And cleaning those bibs got real old very fast.  The Gerber cloth bibs are great for "drooling" purposes but not for "eating" purposes.  These Bumkins bibs clean off in seconds and then we just hang them to dry in the kitchen.  These are a must!!

Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether - I will admit that I jumped on the bandwagon on these items.  We got them at our baby shower.  I probably would have never paid for them myself.  However, the boys really do love these teething toys.  They are actually a bit obsessed with them.  The giraffe is easy for them to hold and the squeaking noise is an added bonus.  These are also really easy to throw in the diaper bag.  If you don't have the money to buy a Sophie the Giraffe I promise your kid will survive.  But if you are gifted one it will definitely get some use. 

FuzziBunz One Size Elite Diapers - I disliked these diapers tremendously when the boys were newborns.  These diapers are unique in the fact that they have an internal elastic system that you adjust to your desired size.  It means you aren't fumbling with sizing each time you put on the diaper.  The problem ... it is not all that easy to re-size the diapers as your baby grows.  BUT these diapers are wonderful once you take the time to size them to your baby.  We change the boys one time during the night.  We put these diapers on in the middle of the night and then first thing in the morning because that tends to be "poopy" diaper time!  And let me tell you ... these diapers can hold in the "poops".  So I would definitely recommend a handful of these diapers if you decide to go with cloth diapers.

LeapFrog My Pal Scout - This is the favorite toy.  This dog can be programmed to sing songs with your kids name included in the song.  The boys get so excited whenever we pull out My Pal Scout.  Both Jakob and Alex have their own Scout dog.  Jakob even does this surprised face whenever we pull out his Scout dog.  He gets so excited!!  The dog is also easy for them to hold and has a heart on his chest that lights up. 

Contours Optima Tandem Stoller - It took us a long time to decide on a stroller.  We could not afford a top of the line stroller.  It is just not in our budget.  Plus we really are not a huge "stroller" family.  Our criteria for choosing a stroller included the requirements of being easy to maneuver and being lightweight.  This stroller is the lightest of its kind in the mid-price range.  It is also very easy to maneuver.  I can direct it with one hand.  The seats also move around so we can let the boys face one another as they get older.  We are still working out all the kinks but for the time being this stroller meets our needs.  The company is also great.  We had a broken seat bar when we got the stroller and they sent us a new one in only a few days. 

Mary