Isaac is Two Months Old!

My sweet Isaac James turned two months old yesterday! 

He is approximately 12lbs (haven't had his well check yet for this month).

He JUST started sleeping through the night!! (about 7.5 hours) 

He is cooing and squealing and smiling all the time!

He breastfeeds like a champ! (As you can tell with those chubby cheeks!) 

He hates tummy time. He says it's for the birds ;) 

He is all around a happy guy and we love him so much!! 

Koala Kin Hands Free Nursing Pouch GRAND PRIZE Review & Giveaway! {New Year, New Babies, New Mommies of 2!}

One of my biggest challenges as a new mommy of two has been juggling Noah’s needs and Isaac’s needs at the same time. For some reason (sometimes I’m convinced he does it on purpose hehe) Noah always seems to want or need something while I am nursing Isaac. He needs to go potty, or he wants a drink, or he can’t reach something and wants me to help him. And if you have a toddler you know they don’t just wait. So when I discovered the Koala Kin Hands Free Nursing Pouch I knew that it would be perfect for times when I was nursing Isaac but Noah needed me too!

The Koala Kin Hands Free Nursing Pouch is a pouch that makes it possible for moms to breastfeed their babies hands free. It positions baby perfectly so that baby can eat and mommy can get thing done, or in my case, help another little one with something. It is made from 100% breathable cotton canvas. The Koala Kin is adjustable to fit different sized mommies and babies and it eliminates back and shoulder pain by evenly distributing your baby’s weight! It also folds up compactly so it’s easy to slip in the diaper bag!

The Koala Kin is not a sling or carrier. It is designed to mimic mommy holding baby while nursing. It makes it much easier to get your baby in a good position for breastfeeding. And you don’t even have to take baby out of the Koala Kin to switch sides like you would a sling or carrier!


Here's a great video on how to use the Koala Kin Hands Free Nursing Pouch: 

The Koala Kin Hands Free Nursing Pouch has been a lifesaver for me! It makes it possible for me to nurse Isaac on demand but still spend time with Noah and help him do the little things he can’t do on his own. This really helps me get my quality time in with Noah and helps with jealousy issues.  It’s really easy to use too! When Isaac was brand new and we were still getting working on breastfeeding it was a bit difficult because he liked to latch on and off a lot so getting him back latched was a bit of a challenge but once he was latched on good it was great because I had two free hands! It’s even nice to use when Isaac is cluster feeding in the evenings for two to three hours straight because I can get on my laptop or read a book while he nurses. My only issue with the Koala Kin is that it takes a minute to get on, since there are two parts, and when you have a hungry baby screaming at you that minute seems like forever! But other than that I absolutely love my Koala Kin!

Buy It!

http://www.koalakin.com/Default.aspx

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One lucky reader will win a Koala Kin Hands Free Nursing Pouch!

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Exederm Baby Wash Review & Giveaway! {New Year, New Babies, New Mommies of 2!}

As most everyone knows, newborn babies have very sensitive skin. They are so new and their skin isn’t used to all the different chemicals and products that are skin is used to. Babies delicate skin can also get very irritated by different lotions and soaps. Exederm Baby Wash is a gentle , non-irritating baby wash that is perfect for a newborn’s delicate skin.

Exederm Baby Wash contains no fragrances or dyes and doesn’t have the ingredients other soaps have that cause skin to be irritated and dry. With both Noah and Isaac I always worried about detergents and lotions and soaps irritating their skin. So knowing Exederm Baby Wash was free of all these irritants gave me a great peace of mind that it would not irritate Isaac’s skin. I was able to use it on him right away and it didn’t irritate his skin at all.

Not only is Exederm Baby Wash great for newborn babies, but it’s also great for babies and kids of any age! It works well for children with eczema or really dry skin. Noah tends to get really patchy, dry skin in the winter months. So I have been using the Exederm Baby Wash on his as well because it keeps his skin from getting so dry and irritated. I also use the Exederm Baby lotion on him to keep his skin moisturized. Paired together they work really well at keeping his skin from getting so dry and itchy.

If you are looking for a natural, toxin free, irritant free wash that is gentle and safe to use on your new baby OR if you have an infant or child that suffers from dry skin or eczema than Exederm is the way to go! 

Buy It!

www.exederm.com

Win It!

One lucky reader will win one Exederm Skin Care product of their choice! 

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BumGenius XS All-In-One Review! {New Year, New Babies, New Mommies of 2!}

I purchased a few BumGenius XS AIOs because they were a great price and I was beginning to think I’d give newborn cloth diapering a try. I did not expect them to be my FAVORITE newborn cloth diaper! But they are! They are so easy to use and work so well! I wish I would have purchased more!

BumGenius XS All-in-One cloth diapers are made to fit newborns 6 to 12 pounds. They have  low rise so not to interfere with the cord stump. They are all-in-ones so no stuffing or folding. These are by far one of the easiest diapers to use, in my opinion. Even new daddy’s will have no trouble using this diaper. With the Velcro they are even quicker to get on baby than snaps! And any parent knows time is of the essence with a baby!

These were my favorite newborn diaper because they were so easy to use and worked so well. They fit Isaac good right from the beginning (at 6lbs 14oz) and fit him right up until about 11 pounds at one month old. From there I was able to go straight to BumGenius size small and BumGenius 4.0 One-Size Diapers. They are soft and hold up good! We had a few wet leaks but never any poo leaks! Another thing I really like about these diapers is they don’t leave marks on his legs or belly. A lot of diapers I have tried tend to do that and I always wonder if the diaper is too tight or hurting my little guy when that happens. With the BumGenius XS I don’t have to worry about that!

The picture above is Isaac in a BumGenius XS at 8 days old. As you can see it fits him really well and there is plenty of room to grow! 

So overall I would definitely say the BumGenius XS All-In-One diaper is my favorite diaper for newborns. It’s so easy to use, so easy to clean, works great, and is super affordable! 

Buy It!

www.cottonbabies.com

(This is not a sponsored post.)

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Aden+Anais Sleeping Bag Review! {New Year, New Babies, New Mommies of 2!}

Noah was an infant in the middle of summer. So I didn’t have much to worry about as far as keeping him warm. I would just put a sleeper on him and he’d sleep in that. I didn’t have to put a blanket on him or anything like that. But with Isaac being born in November, I knew it would be a bit different having a baby in the winter. I was worried about keeping him warm, because I knew I’d be told at the hospital not to put blankets on him in his bed to reduce the risk of SIDS. So I was on the hunt for a warm, but safer alternative to blankets.

I had first heard of Aden + Anais from fellow mommy friends who loved their swaddle blankets. They loved the muslin cotton Aden & Anais used for their swaddles because it kept the baby from getting to hot or too cold. Muslin cotton is very breathable and light, so it’s perfect for the summer months but warm enough for the winter months also. Both my boys only slept well with the swaddle the first few weeks, so when I was given the opportunity to review the Sleeping Bag from Aden & Anais I knew I’d get good use out of it fairly early.

I received the Star Bright Sleeping Bag in size small to review. The Star Bright sleeping bag is part of the Cozy Sleeping Bag collection which is made with four layers of muslin to provide extra warmth during the cold winter months.   I love how soft the muslin fabric is. I want a blanket for myself made from muslin cotton! The sleeping bag makes it super easy to keep baby warm but also is convenient for diaper changes or middle of the night feedings! It’s not baggy or thick so I can nurse Isaac while he’s in it and it unzips from the bottom to make diaper changes very easy!

I love my Aden & Anais sleeping bag! I know that when I put it on Isaac it is keeping him nice and warm and I don’t have to worry about him pulling it over his head and suffocating or anything scary like that. It’s super soft and easy to keep clean! The Aden & Anias Sleeping Bag  is a safe, affordable product that is a great baby shower gift or perfect for your own sweet baby!

Buy It!

http://www.adenandanais.com/shop/default.aspx

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Mom Blog Monday Blog Hop! {Google+}

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With the announcement that Google will soon be pulling the plug on GFC, Mom Blog Monday is beginning to evolve! We will be rotating Social Media Outlets each week, featuring different ways to follow some of your favorite {and new} Mommy Blogs!
The rotation will follow this sequence: Facebook, Twitter, Google+, RSS/Email

All we ask is that you follow the 3 Co-Hosts: The Not-So-Secret Confessions of a First Time Mom, Luxury Living Frugal Style, and So Easy Being Green… the first three blogs on the linky!

We would LOVE it if you’d grab our button and put it somewhere on your blog or in a blog post! This would help us spread the word. However, you aren’t required to. Please be sure to link up to the correct Social Media of the Week and leave us a comment so we can follow you back!

This week’s Featured Media is Google+!

Be sure to link to your blog's GOOGLE+ page, NOT your blog. This will ensure that hoppers get to the right page to follow you!

Double the Trouble, Double the Fun! Guest Post by Deanna of Everything and Nothing of Essex {New Year, New Babies, New Mommies of 2!}

I have the distinct privilege of being the mother of two children...under two. In fact, the oldest won't be 2 until February and my new lil' guy is already 3.5 months old.
Added to that, my oldest is blessed with an extra chromosome, so there are significant delays with her development. So, in all reality, it's like I have two children 12 months and under- twins if you will. Neither walk, talk, speak etc.

And honestly? I.love.it.

But with the tagalongs (that must both be carried everywhere) every little event is a HUGE hassle.

Going to the grocery store- it takes a couple hours of prep time and an afternoon of recovery.
Going to the mall- forget leisurely shopping...it is an in and out type of situation full of fear and hasty prayers for good behavior
Going over to someone else's house- I usually take take cookies and a pre-written apology letter
Going on a long trip- yikes. this involves some pretty serious self medication

But I think the thing that irks me the most is that adults who have DONE this bit in the past totally forget how much effort it is just to step out that front door with TWO well stocked diaper bags and TWO prepared bottles (here it is one of breast milk and one of formula) and TWO babies (not good if you forget one) and carry them all out to the car (through strong wind, sleet and of course, uphill)

You're given grief if you don't come to every little event (99% of them happening during naptime, of course...or after bedtime) and are expected to carry around the weight of the world as if you weren't awake all night feeding one infant and soothing one cranky toddler who woke up because of the infant's screams.

But lest I give you the wrong impression, I DO love my job as stay at home mommy to two beautiful babies. A lot of work? yes. All consuming? yes. Exhausting? you bet.

Because at the end of the day, I get to say that I did this:

and this:

and took care of this:

Yep, I would do it all over again. (-: Now if you will excuse me, I hear some gentle murmurs cries of absolute terror coming from the blue nursery. Time to get back to work.

Thank you Deanna! 
Be sure to check out Deanna's blog Everything and Nothing from Essex! It is truly one of my favorite blogs to read! 


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