Sunday, June 28, 2015

Baby jogger City Select Yes Or No?



I wanted a stroller that could work as a double when I'm expecting another child.
I think it would be in a few years but wanted to spend money on one item so I didn't have to buy a double stroller after already having a single child stroller.
I looked into the baby jogger, and saw it was $499.99 for one seat. I thought well I can always use a second seat if and when the time comes.

I hope my pros and cons is useful to you.
Baby Jogger City Select in Onyx as a single stroller.

Pro:
Very Large Basket, able to zip to extend
Seat is very padded and looks very cushy for baby's back
Very sturdy
Large tires
45lbs each seat
Second seat is right in front so both baby looks around
Adjustable hand bar
Adjustable foot rest


Con:
Sun canopy does not let baby see clearly but the floor.
Onyx color makes seat very warm, not able to use in a area over 85°
Very heavy stroller
Does not work well in a hill neighborhood
Must take seat off before putting in trunk
Does not come with cup holder or belly bar

All in all, I still really like the Baby Jogger, it's definitely sturdy and having my kid and future kids be able to look around while not causing front seat back seat tension is important to me 
I believe they should have cooling gel material in the darker colors for hot days and include a cup holder. For baby jogger all accessories are additional. That's fine if it's the bassinet but I don't feel that should be for a standard size stroller.
Especially when you're paying 499 + on tax, accessories and a second seat.





Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Hospital Bag And Stay Expectations

Heres the list I posted on my blog for other moms to know:
Hospital bag
Id
Insurance card
Flip flops (the nurses will want u to walk around)
Phone charger
Change of loose clothes to go home in
1 or 2 thick pads and underwear u dont care about, to go home in)
Nursing bra

Baby:
2 Sleeper (summer nights will be too cold because of ac)
2 hats
1 onesie
2 receiving Blanket
4 Mittens
1 pair socks
Swaddle me
Carseat last day

Hospital should provide
Diapers
Wipes
Baby Beanie
Receiving blanket
(If you have a pet: Take a hospital receiving blanket that baby used for pet to smell)
Boob & Baby Nipple Butter(lanolin free and vegan)

Prepare your person to stay with you at night
Camera
Something to keep occupied 
The nurses recommend for u to have someone help you during your stay and for u to get rest

Sleep Regression?

Once my son falls asleep, I pick him up and will put him in his crib. The second I move him he wakes up. He knows where he's going and he starts to freak out. Wah Wah Wah. What am I to do. He won't sleep anywhere but in bed where I sleep. Even if he is very tired, he won't budge. I would love to have a bed to myself. Any tips or suggestions? He is turning 1 year in 2 months. Time has went by so fast.  Could it be because I moved to a new place? New environment even though we have been here for a few months? I'm not sure. I'm wondering if it's because he can tell my mattress from his. Maybe if I buy a more expensive toddler mattress that is foam and more cushy he would sleep in his crib easier. We have lowered the crib to the very last setting, flipped it backwards so the shorter side is facing the wall and put it in a corner so only one short side end is out. My son is a climber and he's quite strong. At 18lbs and 30inches.

Anyways if you have any suggestions or tips to help us out, all would be appreciated.

Juju Cup

The Juju Cup Size 1 and 2. I love the Juju Menstrual Cup. It's soft, flexible and easy to use. I haven't had any problems of it opening after a few hours either. I have heard that people this problem with other brands. It has a 12 hour protection, I don't have to worry about leakage while I'm sleeping, though to be extra safe I also purchased some cloth liners to change if I do notice a leakage. I tried it without aunt flow and I couldn't even tell it's in! I never used a cup before and this definitely makes me want to keep using it. I have had 1 c-section birth and would fit the size 1 or if you have a low cervix. Size 2 is for post vaginal birth. What I love most about it is that it is very flexible and pops right open, even though it is very soft. It's great for a beginner like me. I was a bit intimidated at first. I have only used tampons and pads that were disposable. Now I won't have to add more waste. My only wish is that the cup bag it came with was lined with PUL on the inside. Made in Australia #ecoproduct #12hourcoverage #flexible


Disclosure: I received this at no cost for my honest and unbiased review.