More Favorite Things

A few more godsend items for your consideration:

Triple Paste Ointment - I tell ya, this is the miracle butt paste. When Pig develops diaper rash, usually right before she sprouts a couple new teeth, we bathe her in cool water and then slather this on thickly in her diaper area and presto the rash is gone the next morning. It's a beautiful thing.

Canus Li'l Goats Milk Tearless Shampoo and Wash - This smells wonderful and is a great milk wash for sensitive skin. We order it in a 3 pack from Amazon and it lasts forever.

First Juice - No sugar added, 100 percent fruit juice and I swear it helps keep Pig regular, incredibly important during the summer as Pig perspires like crazy.

Annie's Homegrown - Has great organic snacks for kids. We love the cheesy crackers, bear cookies, and fruit gummies.

Fruit puree pouches - There are a number of companies that produce these and we love them. Just throw them into the lunch bag on your way out. When your kid is ready to eat, screw the top off and he/she can slurp the fruit out of the pouch. It's fun for the kiddies and leaves parents' hands free to tend to others.

Backyardigans Born to Play soundtrack - Pig absolutely loves this soundtrack. When we turn it out, she turns into a dancing fool. I have to admit the songs are pretty catchy, I found myself humming this tune several times today.

Aden + Anais swaddle wraps - Wish I had found these earlier. The hospital blankets are great while your baby is in newborn sized diapers. But soon, our kids began busting out of even the best wrapped burritos. These wraps are huge, made of breathable muslin thus great for the warmer months, and super cute to boot. I throw one into our diaper bag and it doubles as a great blanket, breast-feeding wrap, or stroller cover.

Neutrogena Baby Pure Sunscreen Stick - I was raised to view the sun as my enemy so I am lovin' this big time. Lotions run into little eyes but this stick is easy to use and applies a nice thick layer of solar protection. After some initial struggling, Pig is great about sitting still while we slather this on her face and ears. We still use lotion on her arms and legs.

Halo Sleep Sack - Pig is a whirling dervish in her crib so this is the only way to keep her covered up at night. We have them in lightweight cotton for the warmer months and fleece for the chillier evenings. They come in three different sizes and different colors and cute designs.