This pregnancy is flying by! I am almost 18 weeks along and already thinking about must-haves for my sweet baby this time around. We’ve been through this 3 times before so I have a pretty good idea about what we need to keep our little pumpkin happy and safe. Technology has changed in the last 5 years so I am excited to be adding a few new things to my list! Here’s what I am pulling out of storage and putting on my wish list the 4th time around:
This one is uber simple, but something I buy in bulk – outlet covers (Mommy’s Helper Outlet Plugs, 36 Count). We still have these all over our house as well as a bag of extras. Doesn’t hurt to have a few in your diaper bag for when you are visiting relatives either
It’s been a few years since we had a crawler/climber so you better believe that I am double checking that all furniture is secured to the wall. I am passionate about this. I’ll never forget hearing a crash and running in to find my 4 year old attempting to hold up a cabinet in the bathroom. So scary! We like to use L brackets like the ones in the picture, but these Mommy’s helper safety brackets work great, too.
The last item that I have on my wish list for baby #4 is the Owlet Baby Monitor. The Owlet Baby Monitor is the only baby monitor that uses hospital technology designed to alert you if your baby stops breathing. And it comes as a snuggly Smart Sock for your baby to wear at night. I can’t tell you how excited I am to get this. I am one of those moms who sneaks in even when her baby is sleeping to make sure that they are okay and breathing.
Now for the fun part, as part of Baby Safety Month I am helping to host a giveaway for all these fabulous BABY PRIZES!
I am taking part in Baby Safety Month in partnership with Owlet. This post is sponsored by Owlet and all opinions are my own. We are celebrating baby safety all month long and sharing all of our best tips. Check out yesterday’s post by Camille at My Mommy Style about transitioning your baby to their own. Camille knows her stuff – she’s saved me with her morning sickness tips! And be sure to read what my friend Debra from Housewife Eclectic shares about keeping baby safe while with grandma and grandpa tomorrow!
What are your favorite baby safety products?
35 Comments
Shambray Matthews · September 4, 2016 at 11:32 pm
Ok how have I not hear about the Happi Tummi Waistband for Colic Relief. My first baby had colic so bad. This might have saved us! My second baby was better but we still had gassy problems. Thanks for sharing these.
Rebecca G · September 14, 2016 at 10:18 am
I’d love an owlet to help me sleep a little better
Yana willsey · September 14, 2016 at 10:31 am
I would love to win the monitor because I believe it is a lifesaving device!
Gabby Anderson · September 14, 2016 at 10:37 am
Not having to wake up ever hour to check on my baby gives me a peace of mind that’s why I would like to win the owelet for my son.
Christie B · September 14, 2016 at 10:40 am
Lately my favorite item has been my city select stroller. It took a while to convince myself (and my husband) to spend that kind of money on a stroller, but now both of us are glad we did. I wish I had gotten it with my first child since it goes from a single to a double (or triple with the glider board). Love, love my stroller and leave home with multiple kids more often because of it!
Jan Konynenbelt · September 14, 2016 at 10:48 am
I LOVE this post !! I am expecting in March ( my first) and I am always looking for great suggestions of what is really needed for baby.
Thanks for sharing!!
Denise Gonzalez · September 14, 2016 at 11:10 am
I would love to win!
Kali Holstein · September 14, 2016 at 11:18 am
I’ve seen all of these helpful devices all over social media, especially the Owlet! As a first time mom, all of these would make me more confident that my baby is safe at all times!
Stella K. · September 14, 2016 at 11:49 am
I’d love to win the owlet for baby #2 because it would be comforting knowing something will alert me if baby stops breathing. I remember always frantically checking on my first to make sure she was breathing.
Mireya · September 14, 2016 at 11:53 am
Safety is always first for a mother to their child. This being my third and knowing there are products to help you and not being able to afford them makes all a little bit tougher to imagine. I would love to win as I am due next month and have no time to save for all the items needed, especially having the eldest in their senior year trying to help get her into college.
It would be a blessing to win!
Christina Hime · September 14, 2016 at 12:39 pm
I would love to be able to have a chance to win this set! Hopefully luck is on my side! These items would be so great to have for our family! Thank you!
Connie Hamblen Williamson · September 14, 2016 at 1:13 pm
There are so many great prizes to be won in this contest! I’d most like to win the Owlet Monitor because I just had a grandchild in July and I’d feel safer if he were wearing one.
Ashley Fielding · September 14, 2016 at 2:24 pm
I would love all of these amazing baby essentials for my sweet bundle of joy due this February!! 😍
Emry B · September 14, 2016 at 2:51 pm
As a first time mother, I would love to win the Owlet monitor so I don’t have to panic and worry if my baby is still breathing while asleep! I’ve watched many reviews about this and I think it’s a life saver for your little ones!
Austin Davis · September 14, 2016 at 2:52 pm
I would love to win the giveaway! Awesome products!
Laura Larson · September 14, 2016 at 6:21 pm
I would love the owlet for some peace of mind, since all my babies are tummy sleepers so I have a feeling about this one. My husband has really wanted one since they came out. Safety first! Great giveaway!
Kayle reed · September 14, 2016 at 7:22 pm
I would love to win the owlet baby Monitor because I am a first-time mom due in January I’m very anxious there’s history of SIDS that run in my family and I don’t have the money for it I would just like to know that there something out there that could put some ease to the worry that I have
Vivian · September 14, 2016 at 10:32 pm
Love to win the baby Owlet for my peace of mind.
Stephanie · September 14, 2016 at 11:32 pm
This is so helpful! I have no clue what to prepare for as I will be a first time mom in November. This is great advice, I never would have thought of half these things!
Peggy Bohn · September 15, 2016 at 5:42 am
I would love to win the owlet baby monitor because this is my rainbow baby so my anxiety is a little high. My son was stillborn September 27th of last year and now my baby girl is due any day. I would love to have just a little more peace of mind that there is something to alert me if something was wrong.
Casey H · September 15, 2016 at 10:03 am
I’d love an Owlet for our first!
Ashley · September 15, 2016 at 10:12 am
I would give the baby monitor to my friend who is pregnant and needs a new one!
Heather Lawrence · September 15, 2016 at 11:27 am
I was one of those moms that snuck into to see how my baby was doing even with a baby monitor.
We had the angel care one and even with the false alarms I always knew they were safe.
This one looks much more advanced.
Emily · September 15, 2016 at 12:41 pm
That heart monitor one would have been amazing when I had little babies! My youngest is 5 and it is crazy how much new stuff is out in such a short time! This is a great must have list for new parents!
Dulce Finegold · September 15, 2016 at 4:48 pm
I’m due in March 2017 so the monitor would be great!
Brianne · September 15, 2016 at 8:16 pm
This is such a great list. I wish I had this information when I registered. I feel like half of the things I didn’t need.
Kim · September 15, 2016 at 9:21 pm
My daughter had terrible colic when she was a baby. I think that Happi Tummi would’ve come in real handy. It’s definitely a great baby shower gift.
Monica · September 16, 2016 at 9:34 am
This is great and what a fantastic giveaway for new moms. The techie in me loves any baby product that can be controlled or monitored with an app. Makes mommylife so much easier! 🙂
Liz Ticona · September 16, 2016 at 2:22 pm
Because it would give me piece of mind that my baby is okay on his crib while he’s sleeping & I can get the little sleep that I’m able to get would be quality sleep! 🙂
Danielle · September 16, 2016 at 3:27 pm
Oh I would love the Owlet monitor! Baby #2 is due in a few short weeks & it would bring such peace of mind!
Nicole Escat · September 16, 2016 at 8:28 pm
Oh, this is a fun read. I will keep this post for my future baby, hope to have one soon!
Heather Thomas · September 19, 2016 at 12:19 pm
I would love to win an Owlet baby monitor for my cousin who just found out she was pregnant. She’s extremely nervous given the circumstances with complications in our family’s history with pregnancy. She just lost her sister back in April. Her sister had been on monitors since practically birth. She was only 11 when she passed. I feel that this would help ease her a little bit at night. I want her to have a wonderful experience with her first born.
Deanna Marissa · September 19, 2016 at 5:59 pm
I would love to win Baby monitor and all other baby essentials for my sister-in-laws daughter. she is due in November. she can keep her baby safe with this awesome baby monitor. hope to win for her. Thanks!
Nidhi Chauhan · September 22, 2016 at 8:22 pm
I would love to win for my sister-in-law she is due in January. it would be so much helpful.
Diane Price · February 21, 2021 at 11:09 pm
Great list! Very useful for expecting moms out there. When I was preparing for the arrival of my daughter, I made sure to buy childproofing products for the home.