A very dear friend of mine recently told me that she is expecting! I am ecstatic for her and her husband, and it got me to thinking about the things we were given or that we bought/borrowed/stole that were fantastic when Tabetha was just a wee beeble. I think I'm going to break this up into three posts - the stuff I'm glad we had, the stuff that wasn't worth it or that didn't work for us, and the stuff I wish we'd had!
Car seat
When Tabetha was an infant we had the Maxicosi Mico, and I still don't think there's a much better infant seat available in Canada - and you have to spend twice as much to get something that comes in the same range.
But! You do not need an infant seat at all! When Tabby was just about 4 months we got a Sunshine Kids RadianXT (the company now goes by Diono) and it is safer than an infant seat, it is good from 5 to 60 pounds, Tabetha liked it better, and it gets rid of the temptation to carry the baby around in the infant seat, which isn't particularly good for baby and can give you a wicked case of carpal tunnel. If I were doing it again, I would skip the infant seat and get a really high quality convertible from the start. They're steel framed, not plastic, it saves money in the long run, it's just a better idea.
Baby carrier
A good baby carrier is a must, and in my opinion, the Babyhawk is the best. I've written about it before here already though, so I won't repeat myself. :o)
Diapers
Contrary to popular belief, cloth diapering is just as easy as disposables, it's cheaper, and you do NOT have to touch anything gross (or at least not anymore than with disposables). In this house we love love love our AMPs and BumGenius. In both cases I like the one size - one size diaper from birth to potty training. Easy. AMPs fit newborns better and come in more and nicer colours - and leak a little less BumGenius are a bit more daycare friendly and have a couple super awesome patterns. yum! For me, the critical factors are snaps instead of velcro, one size, adequate leg elastic, sturdy construction, and cute colours.
Diaper bag
My diaper bag is a Petunia Picklebottom touring tote in Frolicking in Fez. It is GORGEOUS. I take it to work and get MANY compliments on it. It wipes clean. It has nifty little stroller clips. It's the perfect size. I adore it. They are expensive.... but sooo worth it!
Okay, I guess this part will take more than one post. More to come!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Lazy update
A lot has happened since I've posted regularly. We had some trouble at the daycare Tabby was attending and made the decision to move her to a different facility. Thankfully we stayed on all the waitlists iI signed up for a year ago, because we got a spot just when we needed it most. I wrote a post about all the reasons why, but in the end, it wasn't the right place for us.
I'm already much more excited about the new place, and not just because it's a block away from my office and well over $200 a month cheaper - the level of professionalism and care she is getting is just miles above.
We've been busy doing summer things in these short, fewer-than-usual weeks of nice weather. Tabetha has had her first cob of lovely Silver Rill farm corn, her first dunk in the ocean, her first run around the yard naked, her first ice cream, her first time touching a horse, and so many other things. Fall is coming fast now, though - the chill is in the air in the mornings.
Which leads to another thing I've been doing instead of writing - I took up knitting. I taught myself by way of Youtube videos because I didn't know anyone who knits continental, but I've joined a local knitting circle as a means to get out of the house once a week, and I'm really enjoying it. It's amazing to me how much can be done just with two basic stitches, let alone the fancier stuff. I am very excited about making things for Tabetha and for gifts.
But even I can't type and knit at the same time!
Anyhow, I've forgotten the camera for a few crucial events lately - such as the trip to the fall fair and today's swim at the beach - but I've captured a few really super moments too. And made slippers.
I'm already much more excited about the new place, and not just because it's a block away from my office and well over $200 a month cheaper - the level of professionalism and care she is getting is just miles above.
We've been busy doing summer things in these short, fewer-than-usual weeks of nice weather. Tabetha has had her first cob of lovely Silver Rill farm corn, her first dunk in the ocean, her first run around the yard naked, her first ice cream, her first time touching a horse, and so many other things. Fall is coming fast now, though - the chill is in the air in the mornings.
Which leads to another thing I've been doing instead of writing - I took up knitting. I taught myself by way of Youtube videos because I didn't know anyone who knits continental, but I've joined a local knitting circle as a means to get out of the house once a week, and I'm really enjoying it. It's amazing to me how much can be done just with two basic stitches, let alone the fancier stuff. I am very excited about making things for Tabetha and for gifts.
But even I can't type and knit at the same time!
Anyhow, I've forgotten the camera for a few crucial events lately - such as the trip to the fall fair and today's swim at the beach - but I've captured a few really super moments too. And made slippers.
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