Baby Let's Shop's Must Have Baby Picks

With another baby on the way I'm always thinking about what we still have from the past kids that were a hit, what we still need to buy and what we need more of. The great thing about writing this blog is that I have had the wonderful opportunity to be in the loop about great new products and often even get to test them out. Recently we've been scouring our archives to find those couldn't live without baby items that we have reviewed. (We actually found so many that we may have to do a part 2 list for toddler products.) For now though here is our list of must have baby items that we plan on using again and even in some cases buying more of.


Babylegs- [review] Ahh babylegs!! We admit when we first heard about them we were very skeptical but had to buy a few when we found a good sale. 3 years later we have 8 pairs of babylegs in toddler L's rotation. We have been using them since he was a few months old and still do today. They were so handy in the early months with just a onesie and the babylegs to keep the legs warm, diapers changes were made a breeze. We've recently snagged a few more pairs on Babysteals (ok 10 more pairs *blush* I know I have a problem but they were such a good deal!) to put away for the new babe and a couple extras for L's stocking.


Cuddlywrap- [review] This carrier is so soft and stretchy, it's the first carrier that really made me love to carry L around for hours. I love the closeness and the flexibility of it. I wore it religiously till L got too heavy for it and started to make it sag. I'm looking forward to wearing it again.



Wet Happened Wet Bags- [review] Again another item we used from when L was little and still use today. Great for cloth diapers, dirty outfits after a diaper blowout, and even the pool.




Wisey Baby Play Mat Bag- [review] Gotta love this handy bag/playmat. Fabulous for throwing a few toys in and bringing to a friends house for instant tummy time and a soft place to place your babe.



Aden and Anais Swaddling Wraps- [review] Just when I had given up all hope on finding a swaddling wrap big enough to contain my squirmy little man, in walked Aden and Anais to save the day. These lightweight muslin wraps are a generous size for swaddling and still great years later as a light sheet in the crib or toddler bed. (We also recently scored a second set of these babies of Babysteals, gotta love Babysteals.)



Health Pod- [review] We cannot tell you how much of a life saver the Health Pod is especially if you have a little one with health issues or even just gets sick a lot. It's often difficult as a mom to remember every little detail of your child's medical history especially when something traumatic happens. This little baby has proven to me time and time again just how useful it is. We've already got our hands on a second one for the new baby and it's already stored safely away in my hospital diaper bag.


Itzbeen- [review] the Itzbeen timer has been another great lifesaver in our house. I never used it for diaper changes or feedings but for doling out medicine to a sick child this little baby works as my brain when my brain doesn't want to keep up due to lack of sleep.



Ju-Ju-Be diaper bags and other products-[review here and here] Ok seriously do I even need to explain this one?? Check out our past reviews and stay tuned for more in the future. I carry at least one to five Ju-Ju-Be products with me every single day. The features and quality of their products just cannot be beat and I feel like a traitor even using another brand diaper bag for a day. No matter how many bags I try out I always stray back to Ju-Ju-Be. I dread the day I no longer need a diaper bag.


Day Ago Digital Timer- [review] Stick one of these little timers on anything from food to medicine and know how long it's been sitting around or how long since your last dose in the case of medicine.





Solana Swaddle Wrap- [review] Another generously sized swaddle wrap, light, breezy and airy. Sure wouldn't mind getting our hands on a few more of these babies.





Pump Ease- [review] There is nothing better than hands free pumping. We didn't get our Pump Ease until near the end of our pumping career last time and it was a wonderful thing and we are looking forward to hands free pumping from the beginning this time.



Bummas- [review] These reusable wipes are great for drying a wet bottom, using as wet wipes or even cleaning a boogie nose. I will be glad to have these Bummas from birth this time around as I always stray away from store bought wet wipes for the first little while as my babies tend to be born with an extra sensitive bottom.



Secure2Me- [review] Never use your little one's blanket again with this handy little blanket. Complete with a set of 4 clips to clip onto your stroller, car seat or even baby carrier. They have light, airy, solar-veil summer ones and warm, fuzzy, soft, minky ones for winter too. We have a nice winter one but hope to try out the solar-veil option too.




Belly Lafs Grippees- [review] We can't wait to bathe our new little one with these mitts with little grippees on them ensuring you don't drop that slippery little wet bundle. Aah stress be gone.

Let's build some fun

We are big Lego fans here at Baby Let's Shop. I remember having the most giant Lego collection when I was little which sadly went to my younger brothers and sister when I moved out. Now preteen C is working on his giant Lego collection. When little L was offered the chance to try out Lego's My First Lego Fire Fighter Building Set we happily jumped at the chance. Now we must point out that this set is for ages 4-7 and not recommended for under 3 years of age. L has just recently turned 3 and did receive the set shortly before his 3rd birthday but he has always been good with very small pieces and we have not had any issues with him swallowing random small items. This Lego set was no exception with L, he did great with the Lego and though it did take him a couple of days to figure out how to put the pieces together he was very determined and is now Lego crazy building everything he can think of. Though at 3 they don't look much like they should and he has yet to master following instructions or building the fire set without the help of someone. This is definitely a great little starter set to peak the interest of a future Lego lover. It has unquestionably blossomed a huge love in Lego for L and he is forever trying to raid his big brother's stash and eyeing up all the sets in the stores. Lego is also remarkably easy to keep clean, we have have in the past put our Lego in a mesh laundry bag on the top rack of our dishwasher. It's also the type of gift that children never seem to tire of and young and old still enjoy it, I mean come on admit it sometimes it's still fun to sit down with the kids and build your own masterpiece.
The Lego Fire Fighter Building Set retails for $12.99 CAD and can be purchased directly from the online Lego Shop, they ship to both US and Canada. While your there check out all the other sets too.