second baby registry

what's great about a second child, is you really dont need all the extras you received when you were pregnant the first time. you probably realize you dont use most of it anyways. here is my list of basic needs and "upgrades".

1. [oxo tot - wipe dispenser] - this dispenser is amazing for one handed wipe pulls. it has an even weight on the wipes so you don't get a bunch stuck together. making it easier for a mother of two to get a quick diaper change.

2. [tubby todd - soap and lotion gift set] - soap is always needed in a life with two kids (two boy kids especially) add soap gift sets to your registry and save yourself from having to restock all the time.

3. [babyganics newborn diapers] - ditto for diapers. and these are a great chlorine free plant based disposable diaper, if your not going the cloth diaper route. they are "green", affordable, and dont leak.

4. [babyletto mini crib] - we dont have enough space right now for a regular size crib in our room. eventually they will share a room but for now, this mini crib is a great compact place for a tiny new baby to sleep.

5. [born free - glass bottles] - we used born free bottles since lincoln was a tiny guy. i mainly breastfed, but would also pump to have an extra supply. these bottles are great for breastfed babies. we will probably get a few new nipples to upgrade the old ones.

6. [soul ring sling] - you'll need extra hands with two. baby wearing is the best way to keep your sanity, and i cant say enough good things about these soul slings. amazing fabric.

7. [4moms- bounceroo] if your like us, and didn't want a giant swing in your small apartment, then this is a great alternative because it doesn't take up much space.. something to put the baby down on and give your back a break. its got three levels of vibrations, which was lincoln's favorite lullaby.

8. [baby jogger - city select] - if your city people like us, you cant really get by without a good stroller. we walk everywhere and its nice to have both kids strapped in. i especially like this stroller because lincoln is going to eventually out grow it and this one will convert back into a single.

newborn

1. [american apparel - alphabet shirt] this was a gift from my awesome southern girlfriend. her initials are actually LL so it was quite fitting.

2. [trumpette- pop socks] lincoln's dad got him these. they come in an andy warhol soup can. you really can't have enough socks for a little baby. cold toes are the worst. 

3. [comotomo - teether] i know tiny babies don't teethe (well maybe some do). 

lincoln didn't start teething until he was 8 months.. 

but this toy was great for teaching him to hold things. 

its easy to grip and really light. 

4. [shawnimals - pocket wee ninja] this little ninja is actually very special to us. 

when lincoln was in the NICU for 2 weeks, we kept this ninja in his incubator to protect him. 

it was a very hard time for us and this ninja was a great protector. [our family story]

5. [born free - classic bottles] not only are these bottles BPA and PVC free, they are great transitioning from exclusively breastfed to daddy fed.

 lincoln will go back and forth from this bottle and the nipple without any issues. which has helped out a lot when mommy needs a break in the action. 

6. [aden & anais - moonlight bamboo swaddle blankets] of course any swaddle blanket will work for newborns, but this bamboo swaddle blanket could not be a softer blanket. it feels so good on already super soft skin. they are also really thin, so summer babies can be wrapped up without being too hot. 

7. [nike - baby fit id infant shoe] daddy surprised us with these in the hospital. 

they are so special and will definitely remind you of how tiny their feet are when they first arrive. 

8. [jelly cat - walter whale] such a cute gift from a lovely friend. it hangs on lincoln's car seat and he stares at it for hours. it keeps him very entertained.