All the Brilliant Things We Rely on as Parents

Disclosure: I use Amazon.co.uk Affiliate links this blog post. These are items I would recommend otherwise. Only the Amazon.co.uk links are affiliate links. Though the Amazon.com links appear to be affiliate links, I closed that account and receive no credit if you purchase using that link. 

I’m back with craft posts in a couple days, but wanted to share this long overdue post. Now that baby AH is 16 months old, I wanted to share a list of the books, toys, and items we’ve referred to again and again in the last seven years as a mother and mother-to-be. A lot of things just weren’t for us, like baby wipe warmers, but many things were essential (and still are) in our daily life. These essentials are listed here. But keep in mind, these were right for us, but every baby and family is different so you find what works for you.

What We Read as New Parents

There are many books and articles we read to expand our parental education. At the time, we realised our learning curve wouldn’t cease, but be a lifelong growth for us. Little did we know how little time to read we’d have!

Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five by John Medina

What if the Secret to Success Is Failure? by Paul Tough, The New York Times (Sept. 14, 2011)

Ireland’s Health Service Executive National Infant Immunisation Schedule

The Three-Martini Playdate: A Practical Guide to Happy Parenting by Christie Mellor

Parenting Tips to Encourage Empathy by Marilynn Jorgensen, MA

5 Ways to Raise a Grateful Child from Parenting Magazine

The No-Cry Parenting Guide by Elizabeth Pantley

Real Parents Offer You Their Best Advice from Discovery Health

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Brica Fold N’ Go Travel Bassinet

Ergo 360 Carrier and Newborn Insert

Lucky Baby City Chic Sling – Large

Nursing Breastfeeding necklace – teething toy -Babywearing from bysiki

Sea Stones nursing necklace from FrejaToys

Tommee Tippee Sangenic Compatible Cassette (3-pack)

Wegreeco Washable Reusable Baby Cloth Pocket Diapers

Tiny Love Dynamic Gymini

Lamaze Freddie The Firefly

Teethers

Nursing Breastfeeding necklace – teething toy -Babywearing from bysiki

Sea Stones nursing necklace from FrejaToys

Bathtime

Animal Face Hooded Woven Terry Baby Towel

The First Years Stack Up Cups

Skip Hop Moby Bath Tear-Free Waterfall Rinser

Bath Kneeler and Elbow Cushioned Protection for Baby Bathing

EarthZen myBaby Organic Bamboo Bath Robe Towel With Hood

Big Babies

On the Go with Baby

Books to Read Together

How to Catch a Cold written by my brilliant friend Adam Newman

My First Gruffalo Little Library

3+ Kiddos

Things for Us Parents

Mom’s One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, Original, 4 Count These things clean everything! Use dry to gently restore your MacBook or iBook keyboard to its original brightness. Use with distilled vinegar to deep clean floors. Use with water to remove marks from the walls.

Tangle Teezer Compact Styler Professional Detangling Hair Brush – Black and GoldAnd also on Amazon.com because he tangles my hair.

Howard Leight MAX-1 Foam Ear plugs Uncorded NRR33 (20 Pair)

Bluetooth light-up speaker for soothing lullabies or white noise