BABY #3 ESSENTIALS

As we are getting ready to start the final countdown, (10 or so weeks left!) I thought I would do an essentials of what we need for baby #3! With Finn being the 3rd boy, we won't need much, but there are some things that just could NOT be used again because either A) I never splurged and got it in the first place or B) the previous boys have destroyed them! 

There are 10 essential items here that we are going to need (okay...maybe more like want on some, but in my mind...need).

1. Aden + Anais muslin swaddle blankets. These are amazing...especially for a summer baby! Gavin only has one, mainly because I could never cough up the money to buy more (they aren't cheap!) and I now realize I need more. They are super light, so you don't have to worry about baby overheating, they travel well & they're super adorable. They are definitely worth every penny!

2. Fisher-Price Newborn Auto Rock-n-Play. Okay, so this was a game changer for us. The rock-n-play is absolutely a must-have in my opinion, and now it has an auto rock function. Sign me up! Our current one was bought used and it doesn't have a seat belt...sure, a newborn might not go far, but as soon as they can figure out how to roll over, you better believe he will need to be strapped in. That means it's time for an upgrade...oh, darn! ;)

3. Graco Ready2Dine High Chair. So we don't necessarily need a new high chair, but ours is pretty much on it's last leg. It was also bought used and has now been through 2 messy boys. Gavin has ripped the elastic straps off, so it's currently tied together with string. And upgrade wouldn't hurt. I thought this was nice because it actually collapses into a portable booster seat. I'm all about multi-functional!

4. Breastfeeding Supplies. Storage bags, nursing pads & soothies...I will pretty much need infinite of these. 

5. Maxi Cosi Mico AP Infant Carrier. Our current carrier expires this year, so obviously we are due for a new one. After testing out a few and reading safety & customer reviews, I decided to go with the Maxi Cosi. I love the all black look & it was the most lightweight carrier out of all the ones I tested in the store. Hopefully I will end up liking it, but if anyone has any negative feedback on this particular seat, feel free to share!

6. Baby Jogger City Select car seat adapter. This is so the infant carrier we purchase can attach to our new City Select stroller. 

7. Baby Milestone Cards. Obviously I don't need these, but they are stinking adorable and I want to be able to take cute little milestone photos with them. 

8. Angelcare Infant Bath Seat. We currently have a baby bath, but it's quite large. My thought behind this one is to be able to bathe all three boys in the tub at the same time. We'll see how well that goes over though...

9. Burp Cloths & Swaddle Blankets. You can never have enough burp cloths & swaddles, and these come in the softest fabric with the cutest patterns. Plus, I'm supporting a local mommy friend, Obsessed Momma!

10. Mushybooks Baby Book. And last but not least, I obviously need a baby book for Finn...I mean, I've filled one out for the other two, I can't leave the baby out! ;) This is by far the cutest baby book I've ever seen...the dreamcatcher version is SO my style! Very modern, neutral colors & all the pages I need to remember the precious newborn months.

And that's it! Aside from an unlimited supply of diapers & wipes, we will be all ready for our newest edition. I'm thinking 10 items, 10 weeks...we'll get an item a week and call it done! ;)

The nursery decor is complete (blog coming soon!), so the next step is to start going through baby clothes & filling up his closet & dresser. I might have to grab the tissues though...going through old totes always brings out my hormonal side. :)

Thanks for reading!