As a first time mom there is so many things that you buy because you ultimately just want to be completely ready for anything that the baby may need, and sometimes it can get a little out of hands because then your entire home looks like Babies R Us. Then you have your baby and realize that maybe you went a little overboard on the baby registry and your own purchases whenever you hit up Target. 😉
So today I am so excited to be partnering with The Tot, which is one of my favorite websites as a mom. Why you might ask? Because they are the premier destination that offers trusted advice with mindfully curated safe, non-toxic, innovative and stylish products for conscious parents in a world of overwhelming choice.
I have mentioned in posts before how Diego and I have gone super healthy and organic since the moment I became pregnant, so when I got this opportunity to partner with The Tot, I was 100% on board.
To share more of how amazing The Tot is, I wanted to show you all an awesome example of how they go above and beyond to make parents, like myself, mindful of what products they are sharing by always posting a “Passing The Tot Test”. For every tab you select, this information changes and reflects what you have chosen. No other site that I am aware of does this, and that speaks volumes to myself and my family.
Plus, where possible, all products featured on The Tot are free from pesticides, toxic chemicals, dyes, or anything that may be harmful to you or your baby. Style is important to them and they try and choose materials that are as natural and organic as possible.
So today I am excited to highlight my “mommy must-haves” product and items I cannot live without from The Tot, plus sharing photos below of what we have and love.
Top 10 Must Haves
- Ubbi Diaper Pail– This is amazing because you don’t need any special bags, it is child proof and the fact it actually blocks out the order from all those stinky diapers. You can check out Sofia putting her own diaper, yes is a real one, in the Ubbi diaper pail below; gotta start them young. 🙂
- Baby Carrier– My two favorite are the BABYBJORN and ERGOBABY. The BABYBJORN is great for babies because it has amazing security to make sure your baby is safe and comfortable, while the ERGOBABY does the same, but it a lot easier to utilize once they get bigger and a lot more wiggley.
- Diaper Backpack or a ToteSavvy handbag insert– I have tried out so many diaper bags and the ones that were the best for me were the backpack ones. It allows you to have both your hands free and it ten times more comfortable then the single strap ones. Plus, when I am on the go and know I won’t be gone for long with Sofia, I love my ToteSavvy insert because I can through it in my Gucci bag with her favorite things and head straight out of the house.
- Stroller– Make sure to get one that is durable and super easy to use, because the more complicated they are, the more frustrated you will be at the end of the day. Also, ensure you get one that can transition with your child’s age and future children.
- Books and Toys– The best way to get your children’s mind going and learning quicker is to red and talk to them as much as possible, and have toys where they can learn skills that help with their development. One of Sofia’s favorite books is “Brown Bear, Brown Bear” and we make sure to read it to her every day. 🙂
- Activity Gyms and Playmates– So much fun for them and helps them to develop.
- Organic Products– For our household, this is all we use with Sofia. From food, cleaning products, lotion, bed sheets and to what we bathe Sofia in, is all made from organic products. With so many chemicals out there we want to do better for our daughter and our family to have cleaning products in our home. Even though it might seem a little more expensive now, we feel in the longer our health is definitely more important, and that is why I love The Tot.
- Swaddle/Sleep Sack– These are important for the first couple months after your baby is born. Your child will transition from a swaddle and into a sleep sack, or at least Sofia did, once they become a little more mobile in the sleeping department.
- Bottles, Plates and Cups– Ensure they are made from safe material, they are easy to clean and made to last.
- Camera– Last but not least, document as much as you possibly can. The saying is completely true where time flies by once you have a child, and I totally wish I can make it untrue. So with each passing day, as Sofia grows, I make sure to document something every step of the way because before I know she will be 18 and heading to college, bawling my eyes out, and just staring back at the videos and the photos wishing I could have a time machine to go back. So enjoy each moment and take more pictures and videos than you ever have.
Sofia putting her own diaper away. #proudmamamoment
By the way, how cute is this “Le Tot” tee? They event have Bestie, Selfie and Wolfpack to name a few. I mean seriously, I need Sofia to get every single one of these asap, plus they are organic and that makes me one happy mama!!!
By the way, Sofia is wearing a size 4, but they running a little small so if you have a child that is normally a 2/3 I would definitely pick this size as well.
Thank you to RewardStyle + The Tot for sponsoring this post. As always all opinions and thoughts are my own.
28 Comments
good to know since im expecting soon 😉
Aw how exciting congrats!!!
I am going to keep this in mind when I have a baby! Great picks!
I always love when Sophia makes an appearance!
My cousin just had their baby and I may share this post with her! Such great picks!
xoxo,
Amy | Pastel N Pink
I’m not a mom just yet, but will definitely be bookmarking this for when we start a fam!
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Margaret I wish I had you in my life when my big peeps were tots!!! You girls are adorable btw!!
There are so many essentials here! I use our Ergo EVERYWHERE!
xo Jessica
http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com
These photos are too cute! I’ll be pinning for the future.
xo Laura Leigh
http://www.louellareese.com
Love this post. Will share with all my of mommy friends!
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http://www.thedoctorette.com
Such cute photos! We don’t plan on having kids, but this is giving me lots of great gift ideas for our friends who do.
This is good to know! Would def be a great gift for my friends that are expecting!
http://www.rdsobsessions.com
Such a sweet post! I don’t have kiddos yet but this info will come in handy for when I do!
xoxo brandi
http://www.BrandiSoileau.com
p.s. I think you know my new blogger friend Rebekah Gullo 😉
These are great girl! Such a helpful posts for mamas!
Kileen
cute & little
yessss to all of them! we just had a baby and I couldn’t agree more with this list!
Aww yay babe! Glad you agree!
She is such a little cutie!
Aww thank you!!
Your little girl is the cutest!!!!
Aww thank you!!
She is so precious! Great list and perfect for gifts 🙂
How cute is she!! Not a mommy yet but definitely bookmarking this must-have list!
-Morgan
How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com
This is helpful! Thanks for sharing!
Liz
http://Www.lizzieinlace.com
This is a super helpful post! We always love reading about new things we can try for our kiddos.
Thanks girly!!
Need to bookmark these for later!
What a great post for all the mommas and mommas to be!
I need to add all these items for the two baby showers I am going to. Such great picks!
-xo, Azanique | http://www.lotsofsass.com