This is where Jacob had his epic fail moment during a Diaper Derby race during The baby and toddler expo
See here: (sorry for the sideways view, my sister in law doesn't seem to know how to video record on an iphone)
So I am super excited about this one! Hopefully I will be able to find him so great bargain in clothes here! I am also on a look out for a jogging stroller, looks like this might be the place!
I went for the first time when Jacob was only 4 months old. My husband's supervisor has told him about it, I wasn't too sure if I wanted to take an hour drive to somewhere we were not familiar with, but since we didn't have much to do that Saturday we decided to check it out.
I wasn't expecting much, maybe a few piles of clothes i would have to dig thur and some junky looking old toys in bins.
I was SO wrong! There were so many clothes! All organized in size and gender, all hung up in racks, racks of shoes, bibs, towels, strollers, baby seats, booster seat, toys, books, baby carrier and etc
I found polo sweater for $3, a pack of 5 onesies for $2, jeans for $4. They had a lot of baby GAP stuff still in good condition, and even some NEW stuff.
They even had a couple of baby bijou baby carrier that usually sells for 90 bucks new. They sold them for $25 bucks! (and looks almost new) I was SO mad because I just bought one brand new for 90 bucks at toys r us not too long ago.
I couldn't even return it because we had already started using it and Jacob was a drooling machine (we used to call him lord droolington)
We spend a little under $100 the first time, and I have been going ever since then.
So I had my game plan for this pass Saturday, I wanted to pick up a few clothing item, just some tee shirts and shorts, something casual...something he can just wear around the house this summer.
Some storage boxes for his toys and maybe a toddler bed. They had an awesome one last year from pottery barn kids, I took too long to decide and someone snatched it up.
Well when I got there, I finally remember they didn't have much clothing for 2T and up.
BOOOOOO to me! I should have remembered!
When I went last fall, I was looking for 2T and the selection was SO small. I found a few things like a t-shirt or 2.
So this year all we bought was Toys, Jacob was very happy about that.
The next sale will happen in the fall, I don't know if I will be going back since they don't carry much in Jacob's size and we don't really need anymore toys.
Do not ask me why he had no shoes on last year, cause I have no idea. but I can assure you that he had them on THIS year.
You may notice I call him Coo alot (in videos mostly).
He is a boy with a thousand nicknames (given to him by family and our friends)
Coo sticks with me the most because I have been calling that since the day he was born. He used to make this "O" with his mouth and would make this noise like "coooooo" lol aww I sure miss that :)
What a personality my kid has developed.
He is like a mini tornado! in less than 2 months, he went from my sweet little coo to.... big bad coo. I have no idea who he gets it from.
He is 19 months today! In a blink of an eye, my little baby love turn into a big boy love!
Status
Diaper Size: 4
Clothing Size: 18-24 months
Shoe Size: 7
Weight and Height: TBD (well check up on 12/21)
Current Shows: caillou and super why. He still likes his Sesame street but he is totally into caillou these days.
He is learning things at such a fast pace... it's kinda scaring me a little.
He tells me what he wants to eat, by saying "Yessssss" (he drags out his "s") or "No!"
He can say YOGURT!
He throws his own diapers away in the diaper champ. (I am waiting for the day he can change his own diapers LOL)
He will keep saying NO over and over and over again if I am watching anything thats not on the sprout channel.
He laughs when anyone farts (himelf included)
He can say grandma, grandpa, uncle and auntie to my husband and my parents and siblings.
He knows his animals, Horse, cat, dog, duck, pig, ETC
He know to get his shoes to go out when I say "shoe shoe"
He knows the "if your happy and you know it song"
and he just starting trying to sing the caillou theme song
I am sure I am missing a whole bunch of stuff, but that's all I can remember for now.
I can't believe he is 19 Months!! 5 more months until his 2nd Birthday! oh my! Is it time to start planning his party?? hehehe.
Awww my baby love, you are growing up way too fast.
It's been awhile since Jacob has been a Newborn, but after many trial and error I have come up with a list of newborn must haves.
Born Free baby bottles
This bottle is leak proof.
It comes with a "venting system" has a little, rubbery insert that goes under the nipple and protrudes into the bottle. this protuberance as an air venting slit that keeps the nipple from collapsing, and of course it's BPA free
Jacob has never had any gas problem and he is still using Born Free products, like the sippy cups and straw cups.
The fisher price Rock and play sleeper
I wish I found this from the start, Jacob was in a regular bassinet for the first 2 months and like all newborns he would wake every hour screaming and crying. While I was on my babies r us run, I saw this and there was a sticker on the box that reads "Your baby will sleep thur the night" I was in such a desperate sleep deprived haze. I actually picked it up and just threw it in my cart. I think that was the smartest thing I have ever done in my life. The first night I put him in there he slept for more than 3 hours straight! For a new mom that's a whole lotta sleep!
This sleeper is fold able, so when I visit my mom I would bring this along with ease.
I recommend this to all my girlfriends and have bought them as gifts and each and everyone of them have thank me for it. Your welcome ladies!
Boppy Pillow
We wished this for feedings and did his tummy time on it. He used to do little push ups on it. It was sooo darn cute!
Bright Starts Ingenuity Portable Swing, Bella Vista
Nothing really entertained Jacob, but this swing did its Job. I love the sweet music its plays. Jacob has take a few wonderful naps in this.
BABYBJÖRN Baby Carrier Original
This made taking him grocery shopping, mall or doctor so much easier
Skip Hop Pronto Diaper Changer Kit
A diaper clutch is what I call this. I load it up with diapers and wipes. It is so much easier than taking the whole diaper bag in the bathroom with me while I am out. I can clean everything up with one hand.
A & D Diaper Rash Ointment
OK, I hate the smell of this, but it does wonders for diaper rash. I would put in on him before bed and in the morning his rash will be all healed! like magic!!
So that's the list of my newborn must haves, stay tuned for my Toddler must haves.
So the weather here is not exactly cold yet. Its strangely warm here in east coast for the end of November (not that I am complaining), but the cold weather is right around the corner and my poor baby has dry skin. (He gets that from his Daddy)
So I made some changes to his skin care routine to keep him baby smooth all winter long.
Johnson's moisture care baby wash
I switch from the yellow Johnson baby wash to the pink moisture care baby wash.
I can definitely tell the difference. It really gives that extra little moisture.. and I prefer this scent.
Vaseline baby petroleum jelly
I used this for his diaper rashes. The baby ones are awesome, they have this nice soft baby powder scent.
Aveeno baby calming comfort
This is my favorite lotion.
I have been using this since last winter. It didn't really calming him down... but I love the nice lavender scent.
Weleda Calendula Face Cream
THE best face cream for the sensitive baby skin. For his little dry cheeks I love using this face cream. It heals any dryness over night. He loves rubbing in his cheeks himself.
Not a fan of the scent.
Side note: I thought I lost this last week, and had to re order. Of course as soon i re-ordered it I found it hidden in Jacob's toy chest. It all worked out because the price of this product is usually around 12 dollars and it is now on sale at amazon for 7 dollars. Now I will have one for his diaper bag.
Baby Aquaphor
I only use this for extremely dry skin, I do not like the greasiness of this, but I use a little dab of it on his chin where he gets drool rash.
With all these wonderful product, Jacob's skin will stay baby soft all winter long.
After 8 months my old bottle drying rack is falling part, well RIP. I never really liked the thing anyway. It was cheaply made, flimsy and it was a pain in the booty to clean.
I finally order what I had my eye on for months. It's the Boon Grass Counter top drying rackFirst of all: How cute is this???? Its a great space saver, it holds a lot more bottles then my old one and its way more easy to clean.
