It's been a little while since I've done a "favorite things" post, so I thought I'd fill you in on some of the things we use daily with a 15-month old little dude. If you blog about your favorite things, let me know! I love to see what other toddler moms are up to.
Cheerios
What is it about toddlers and Cheerios? Colin loves them with a meal or as a snack. We take a snack container full of them in the diaper bag when we're out and about, and always have a stock of them at home. It doesn't hurt that they're fortified and low in sugar.
Special agent Oso!
Colin gets so excited when he hears Paw Pilot call out, "Special alert! Special alert!," and he runs from wherever he is (yes, he can run now!) to get to the TV. Judge us if you wish, but the kid loves some Oso. He'll watch some other Disney Jr. shows, too, but Oso seems to be his favorite.
Mam Air pacifiers
Yes, Colin is still on the paci. We're not sure when exactly we'll try to wean him from them, but I'm afraid of the thought of teething without a paci (he still just has his 4 incisors; no molars yet). He only has them at night & naptime now, and sometimes when he's especially fussy. Most mornings when I go in to get him, his paci is outside the crib and he doesn't seem to notice. I have a feeling we'll be done with it soon, but I can't say that with confidence just yet.
Nuby sippy cups
Colin didn't take to sippy cups right away, but when he finally gave in and ditched the bottle, Nuby cups quickly became his favorite. They're easy to grip and have a soft silicone spout. I have found them at both Target and Wal-Mart for great prices. Despite the fact that they don't have lots of little parts, they don't leak easily, and they wash well without getting grimy-looking. I wash them in the dishwasher and they've held up great.
Store-brand baby products
In an effort to save some money, I've been trying to do use coupons and make more frugal choices. One way I've been doing this is by trying store brand products instead of name brands. And you know what? A lot of the stuff is great! I actually prefer Target brand wipes to the thicker Huggies or Pampers ones, and I have found that their diapers are great, too... and so affordable! The Great Value brand stuff from Wal-Mart is another favorite. I exclusively buy Great Value dishwasher detergent now, because I actually prefer it.
Homedics SoundSpa white noise machine
I've mentioned the SoundSpa before, and I'm bringing it up again because it's just that awesome. We still use it on the "waterfall" setting every night and for naps, and it helps Colin make the connection that it's time to sleep. It really seems to soothe him.
Radio Flyer Ultimate Family Wagon
My in-laws bought this for our niece, Emily, when she was about Colin's age (she's 4 now) and recently they let us have it. This thing is awesome! You can seat-belt your child into either side, or you can seat two kiddos in it. There are multiple seat configurations, most of which leave space for a diaper bag, blanket, toys.. whatever! We're planning a zoo trip in May, and we'll probably take the wagon instead of the stroller so Colin can see all the way around. So far, we've just used it to walk around the neighborhood, which he absolutely loves!
Mommy's iPhone
Last but not least.. our kids all have some unconventional favorite things, right? Well, Colin loves to grab my phone and use his thumbs to pretend like he's playing a game on it. LOL! There are a few toddler-oriented apps he likes on it, but none of them hold his attention for very long. If we're at a restaurant or the doctor's office and he starts getting antsy, we pull up a Youtube video of Oso or Mickey and he is good to go! Let's face it: I love this thing, too. It's glued to me pretty much 24/7. But, I digress.
What are some of your favorite things?
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