Lindsay, who shopped with us at Dear-Born (check out her nursery design over on her home blog) has been sharing some of her adventures of shopping as she became a first time Mom. Now that her son (little Oscar!) has joined us, Lindsay is sharing with us some of her favourite purchases to date! For this blog post she's sharing her favourite things for her nursery. (Up next, she'll show you what she got for her stroller, carrier and more!)--------------------------------------------------------------
Hello! Now that Oscar is here, I was asked to do a roundup of some of my favourite things that I have. From our Glider, to the sound machine, these are the things that I could not live without, as well as my reason as to why it's on this list. :) I hope these are inspiring for you, as you get ready for your new little one! xo Lindsay
(1) MY CRIB - Jenny Lind Crib - I ADORE my crib. Click here to see my original blog post on it that I did on it. :) It's classic, well made, and was on budget for us. Oscar didn't sleep in the crib right away, But now that he's 3 months he's happily napping and sleeping at night in his lovely crib. :) When Oscar shows people his room, people immediately gravitate towards it and LOVE it. Available in-store, call for shipping quotes.
(2) Rena Glider, ordered with Buckwheat Fabric Style - (See original blog post here)
Oh my goodness, this is the comfiest gliders. Now, I debated getting a glider/rocker for the longest time, not knowing if we should invest, and let me tell you ---- it is the BEST investment. At night I rock little Oscar to sleep, read him a book (see number 6) or hum a lullaby to him. I didn't get the ottoman, however, in retrospect, I now wish I had. The fabric that I ordered is neutral enough that it goes with any decor, and it will easily work itself into our decor in our house, when it's no longer needed in the nursery. Available In-Store
(3) Dwell Studio, Sleep Sack - My Mom bought this for me, and I love putting Oscar in it for his naps to keep him warm. It doesn't hurt that he looks absolutely adorable in it as well... ;) BUY ONLINE HERE
(4) Safety 1st High Definition Colour Video Monitor - I debated a video monitor and when I saw this one on sale for 50% off I jumped at the chance. If you're a new Mom, debating a video monitor vs. just a sound one - I really do stress that I think you'll be much happier if you invest in a monitor that has video. I love it because it takes away the concern I have when I hear a sound over the monitor, and with a click of the button on this monitor handheld, I can see what is going on with little Oscar. And at night - there is night vision. (Sooo cool) Now, sometimes he's just wiggling in his bed, other times talking to his mobile, and other times, I can see that he's stirring and needs to be attended to. Really - this is something I would highly, highly recommend. I love this model of monitor (it fits in my hand so I can bring it around the house) and it has different levels of sound/noise. BUY ONLINE HERE (LIMITED QUANTITIES)
(5) Aden & Anais Muslin Swaddle Blankets - I got these as a gift, and holy moly they are the BEST swaddlers around. I bring a blanket with me wherever I go - I can keep Oscar warm, I can use it to shield him from the sun if we're going for a walk, and best of all, they are so big and soft making it perfect for swaddling him at night. (Something I need to do, otherwise he startles himself awake) BUY ONLINE HERE
(6) Books I didn't get this at Dear-Born but it's right now his favourite book, so it was worth sharing. It's well too advanced for him to understand, but any book with rhymes (which this one has) he adores. I read it to him in our comfy Rena Glider. ;)
(7) Classical Music - Part of his bedtime routine is to listen to soft, baby classical music. He, and I both adore it and is a nice way to end the day.
And I totally forgot my other favourite thing....How could I forget?
I use the Graco Sweet Slumber Sound System EVERY night. Although it doesn't help Oscar sleep it helps KEEP him asleep as it muffles street noise and us walking up and down the stairs in our house. Love it!
There you have it - some of my favourite things in the nursery for Oscar. :) xo Lindsay
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