My product pick for this time is warm and fuzzy……It is the Swaddle Me.  I have found this great product that will keep my daughter warm and snug without the possibility of pulling a blanket too close to her face (especially at night while she is sleeping).  I only wish I would have used this product earlier on when she was first born.  The Swaddle Me is used to wrap the baby using the same swaddle technique they show you in the hospital, only it uses velcro to hold in place.  Alot of babies as they grow bigger don’t like to have their arms confined to their side, so to allow her freedom to sleep with her arms in any position, I just wrap the panels under the pit of her arms.  This way she stays nice and warm and the wrap stays in place.  The Swaddle Me comes in various colors, sizes and fabrics (it even comes in organic!)  Check it out under shopping.

Valentine’s Day may have come and gone but there is always time to remember that special someone in your life.  There is nothing like a personalized gift to celebrate a special occasion.  Things Remembered is offering 20% off on orders over $125. Here you can select from so many items that can be engraved or personalized your way.  Please enter coupon code Love20 at checkout.

It is so funny that when we become parents, the things that we find so fascinating are so much different than before.  Take for instance my day today.  I was so thrilled and proud because my 4 month old daughter rolled over for the first time.  She has been so close the last few times I had her on the floor and tonight she finally did it.  It is just amazing to watch something so unique and beautiful grow before your very eyes.  This brings me to my product pick for this time.  It is a book that takes you through the different stages of development of your child.  It is called “What To Expect The First Year”.  I’m sure alot of you know its counterpart “What To Expect When You’re Expecting”.  Both of these provide some great reading and lots of information.  Check it out under the shopping page. 

My feature topic this time is all about breastfeeding.  Please find my picks for great products related to this subject under the shopping section.  Most doctors and healthcare professionals believe that breast is best when it comes to feeding your baby.  While not everyone is able to breastfeed, if you can, it is beneficial to at least attempt it.  But, my suggestion is to at least wait until you know if you will even have breast milk come in before buying a good breastpump, as some of the better ones can get costly.  My pick is the Medela Pump in Style Original (this is the one I purchased 2 years ago and still works great).  There are other variations to this style of pump, such as the Pump in Style Advanced.  There are slight variations among the styles, you just have to decide if the little “extras” (maybe an extra accessory, different style of carrying case, or one more button or mode) are worth the jump in price difference.  I personally am satisfied with what I have and did not feel it was worth the extra money for such slight differences.  All in all, the Medela line of products are a great buy, even if they are a little more than what you might want to spend.  I am a firm believer in “you get what you pay for”, and I did, which is wonderful.