Babypalooza ’09 continues with HMI’s favorite things list for baby..these are all items i have either used in the past and love, things i have heard rave reviews about and intend to use this time, or just simply things i think look divine but cant afford (can we say Serena and Lily sling)..please be sure and give your input and opinions in the comments…

So let’s jump right in with Lisa Leonard and something totally non-essential but precious..


I’ve received a silver rattle and cup in the past and i love those nicer things but this lisa leonard spoon is reasonable AND precious. also her necklaces- i just love (would make a great push present..who needs diamonds, this is wonderful!..hint hint;;)

and…

praise baby CDs..i loved these with Drew..both the audio and dvd once he got a little bigger (loved that exersaucer) the images and concept are similar to Baby Einstein which i like ok but the praise Songs on praise baby are just wonderful and uplifting for baby AND mama!

**on to layette..



babystyle onesies are out this time(they declared bankrupcty you know) but i love that these classic gerber onesies now come in organic AND brannan bear gap onesies are always great too..i mean they come in button downs even! and these for winter…who says little boy things are boring..
and i am a sucker for these..love love the classic feltman.

**footwear..
i love bare little baby feet at first and then robeez for a little later, or these stride rite prewalkers..i loved those with drew..


and then these when walking or little guppy fisherman sandals (notice i am just doing boy stuff)..i just dont get in to the little socks that look like shoes..maybe if i had a girl i would like the mary jane ones;; maybe.

**blankets..

aden +anais muslin blankets..so excited about these.. i hear the Miracle blanket is really the bomb though..but these from Aden + Anais are huge and great swaddling AND for hot texas weather..i will let you know how they work..i have seen them cheaper at gap and Land of Nod carries them too…regardless of what blanket i use, i am determined to be a better swaddler this time around..WE WANT SLEEP!

**diaper bags..just cant go there on the diaper bag though i do admit i SWOONED the first time i saw it..i think skip hops are great especailly for boys and they even have them at target (I saw one for $29!)..though i admit you may see Henry with this, yes monogrammed and all..dont be sick;; I know there are lots of opinions out there about diaper bags…thoughts??

**dr brown bottlesdr brown bottles now come in glass..love that…just cant go for those huge born free things..sorry..;;

**nursery….

this from babies r us..literally one of my fave things in the nursery..in choc brown..4 years ago this would have had to have been custom made now just off the rack.love that..and minky dot fabric is so expensive..just the amount of fabric in this cover is worth the price.

**and i am not a slingy girl (maybe it is my build or the lack of openess in my home..i feel like i might hit the baby against a door jam when i sling)

BUT this from beautiful sling from Serena and Lily almost takes me there..

**and oh the stroller debate..

bugaboo, bob or snap and go or maclaren??! for me, a snap and go is perfect (and cheap) the fit in my car trunk and leave room for other things..they are small and short (good for my height) and they maneuver well in antique stores..they just dont take up more space..now later, after we get a larger vehicle and have more room to tote and once Henry is out of an infant seat and we are exercising in the park more (yall remind me i mentioned this), THEN maybe we will get a bigger stroller…but dont get sucked in..if i can resist, so can you! (spend that money on really useful things like bella notte crib sheets;;)

and if you want to read more, stamford wife recently gave her great list..i think she makes a great point about spanx (even in Texas heat this support feels good, not every day but for a special occasion out)..and those belly belts are great too i hear..c section or not! But I disagree about the diaper genie…i think they are gross and a hassle, but people either love them or hate them..i prefer this (but it cant stay in the nursery, best by the back door or even in the garage but it keep them in their own little place and not mized with all of the trash)..

last but not least..be sure and visit Danielle and see her thoughts on baby wants and needs..isnt she just THE most gorgeous pregnant woman ever?!

ok, time for yall to chime in..what am I missing, any suggestions??? Of course we all know, all you really need for a baby is a lot of love and a package of those gerber onesies!