We are about to enter year 2 with Gabriel, I am both excited and scared out of my mind. Tantrums have already begun and they are pretty impressive to say the least. So before we officially kick of year 2, I wanted to take the time to help out my fellow mama's by writing down some of my favorites.... note: there is no specific theme and if you really need one I guess you could say "things I love"?
The hits of the first 2 years:
Best TV Show: Yo Gabba Gabba
I know there is plenty of research on TV's effects on children.... And I'm not discounting any of that, all I know is Gabe loves the show and the message on it is always a kind on (plus is very musical and being a music freak myself I love that my child is watching something that supports creativity). Warning: the songs will be stuck in your head!
Best Toys:
Fisher Price Dog: They can walk them around Gabe also really enjoys imaginary play with the dog, such as feeding and petting.
Phone: There are many options out there which ever one that you choose you will get a kick out of your little one pretending to call loved ones.
Keys: The ones with noises are always better they feel like mom and dad!
Keep in mind it's the little things and simple things, sometimes all it takes is a bowl and spoon to keep them content for hours. Also switching out toys every week or so helps keep them new and fresh!
Best feeding/snacks items:
Snacks:
-Raisins (easy to keep in your diaper bag for snacking)
-Hard boiled eggs (make before hand and keep in the fridge, my little one is an egg lover, bonus they are very healthy even for you to snack on)
-Fruit: pouched fruit is easy for on the go, fresh of course for at home, and canned fruit for back up in the pantry
Feeding:
-Munchkin Formula dispenser (used when I was weaning off of breastfeeding it was perfect for travel)
-Munchkin Snack Catcher (hands down best for early snackers)
-utensils with a longer handle when you are the one feeding them as for when they start feeding themselves shorter handles work a lot better (prepare yourself for a mess because they have to do it for themselves to learn)
-The First Years make a Take and Toss line perfect for errands and travel
Best Diaper Bag: I didn't start out with a backpack diaper bag but it has turned out to be my favorite because it keeps your hands free when you need them for holding the little one.
What you need when entering toodlerhood:
1. Patience
2. The art of distraction (know when to just simply change the activity)
3. A supportive partner
seeing as I still have pregnancy brain I know I will think of more favorites along the way and I promise I will add them on to future posts!
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