By Amanda DeGrace
As a new mom I remember scouring websites and magazines, and even window shopping for all the hottest products. I wanted to purchase only what we needed and for those items to be functional, yet stylish. I knew we would be having a few more children and I didn’t want to purchase everything new again in a few years because it was out of style or was starting to wear down.
Our must-have items included a car seat, stroller, baby carrier, breast pump, high chair, diapers, wipes and clothes. We also purchased a crib, but later sold it because our children prefer to be snuggled. And, well… this mama prefers that too! I was very clear on what items we would use within our family and which ones we would not. Working as a nanny for a few years before having my own children I had used many products and really knew what worked, what was needed, and what we could go without.
Strollers, prams and carriages… whatever you call them there are so many on the market today! In our home alone we own a Bugaboo, single Maclaren, double Maclaren, double chariot and a Baby Jogger City Elite. Our Baby Jogger City Elite was such an easy sell for my husband. It could be used in all terrain, looked sleek, was functional and the best feature is it can be folded using ONE HAND just by pulling on an easy to find strap!
Our highchair pick was the Peg Perego Tatamia. Who doesn’t like the idea of a highchair, swing and toddler chair all in one?! This highchair is still in perfect shape three years later and is still used by our growing preschooler and active one-year-old. With a leather seat and clean look it was a great addition to our home.
The one item that comes everywhere with us no matter where we are going and who we are with? Baby wipes!!! Even when the kids are not with me wipes still come in handy for so many things. Know what is even better? The new Huggies Designer Wipe Tubs. They’re a great size to throw in your diaper bag and take with you for a day trip to the park, grocery store and beyond. The tub is also big enough to hold a substantial amount of wipes on your change table. Bye-bye big old white tub and hello new stylish designer tub!
Whether you are a mom-to-be or mom to many, we all still want to feel sexy inside and out. Surround yourself with loving people who fill your heart and products that you feel good about. When you’re carrying baby essentials like wipes, diapers and a diaper bag with you every day, at the very least, ensure they are functional and look good!
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Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Huggies® via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Huggies®.
Amanda DeGrace is a mom of two, avid yogi, entrepreneur, lover of life and always on the go! Amanda founded her company DeGrace Energetics almost 15 years ago and Little Lotus Yoga in 2004. Follow Amanda on Twitter and Facebook.