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Jennifer Lane

Must Have Items from Birth To 2-Years-Old

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18 Aug

It’s hard to believe in just 2 months Madeline will be 2-years-old! It seems like just yesterday I gave birth to her.  Each and every day is a new adventure, and I feel so grateful.  She is the boss… and I’m okay with that!  As a new mom, I was searching for must have items for when Madeline was born… and still am always on the hunt for things she might enjoy.  So I thought it might be helpful to share Madeline and mommy’s must have items from birth to two years of age.  So grab a cup of coffee, because this is going to be lengthy (but hopefully helpful) for all my momma friends!

Feeding

I breastfed Madeline until she was 6-months-old.  I used and loved the Spectra Breast Pump because it was a closed system which made it stay clean and was super compact and small.  We used the Dr. Brown’s bottles in both the small and larger sizes.  We started off with the smaller size and as she got older transitioned to the larger bottles.  This set was a nice starter set because it comes with both size bottles.

Around 6+ months we offered Madeline our table food as she was eyeing it! I was on the hunt for a pretty highchair and came across the ever so chic Mima Moon 2G Highchair.  Sure I could have gone with a standard highchair, but I looked at it as a piece of furniture that she would be in multiple times a day and last a long time. Madeline still sits in it now, so I would say it was worth the purchase! As of recent, she also has been loving her booster seat so she can sit at the table with us to eat and it’s super convenient to bring over to family parties and gatherings.

She really wouldn’t eat solid food at all until she turned 1-year-old so do not be discouraged if your baby is pushing food away from you! I recall hearing stories of other moms feeding their 6-month-old the exact same dinner they were eating, and at first I thought maybe I was doing something wrong.  I wasn’t.  Each baby is different, and some just need/want a little more time than others.  So, Madeline was pretty much eating all mashed food and these Sprout Organic pouches were a lifesaver! I appreciated not only the convenience, but also knowing that Madeline was getting the protein and nutrients she needed.

By her first birthday she was eating more solid food.  I always have applesauce pouches in my bag for an on -the-go snack along with a trail mix that I change daily, which usually consist of pretzels, animal crackers and dried strawberries.

Sleeping

Madeline has A LOT of energy and is VERY active at all times, so sleeping did not come easy for her! In fact, Madeline did not nap at all until she was about a year-and-a-half!! She had a fear of missing out and just wanted to PLAY, PLAY, PLAY! Since she didn’t nap, we had/have her on a pretty strict bedtime routine (which I am happy to do another blog post about if you like).

Up until she was about 6-months we swaddled her using the Halo SleepSack Swaddle . I tried wrapping her in the pretty swaddle blankets but they didn’t comfort her in the way the Halo Sleepsack Swaddle did. What I found to be really helpful to soothe/calm her was watching/listening to Baby Einstein Seadreams Soother.

She is now wearing PJ’s and a Halo SleepSack (basically a pseudo blanket) and has to have all her ‘friends’ in her crib with her (meaning her favorite stuffed animals: Corduroy, Elmo, BigBird, and her ever so loving and helpful Wubbanub pacifiers)!

Madeline’s Favorites Toys

Puzzle: Melissa & Doug Puzzles

Blocks: First Builder Blocks (basically extra large Legos)

Stickers: Melissa & Doug Sticker Books

Car: Little Tykes Cozy Coupe

Doll Stroller: Baby Doll Stroller

Mommy Essentials

Highchair: Mima Moon 2G Highchair

Booster Seat: Booster Seat

Stroller: Stroller: Mima Xari 

Carseat: Carseat: Nuna Rava Carseat 

Rocking Chair: Rocking Chair in Linen Blush

Blankets: Coziest Blankets 

Where I buy Madeline’s Clothes

 Janie + Jack

Gap Kids

Nordstrom Baby/Kids

Little Me

Amazon Baby/Kids

 

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I was born a fashionista… you would think I was wearing a hot pink tulle skirt and a cropped lace blouse, size: newborn. That’s how far back my passion for all things fashion goes — for as long as I can remember. Ever since I was a little girl the creative fashionista fire in me has burned bright, and as I sit here today I have that same spark sizzling on and on….

I think of my style as romantic and feminine — but also creative and accessible. I like to be bold and creative with my outfit choices, styling pieces that one may not think would work with another piece. I believe that confidence comes not only from within, but also how you present yourself on a daily basis. When you walk out the house wearing a cute outfit that you feel good in, you are bound to smile! I hope to give you the confidence to put on that pleated skirt that’s been sitting in the back of your closet and feel like a million bucks prancing around in it!

I hope to instill that same confidence in my precious little princess, Madeline. Taking after her mommy, she already loves playing dress up – and you better believe that she always has a smile on her face!

I have had the pleasure of working with brands such as: Amazon, Anthropologie, Banana Republic, Christian Louboutin, Henri Bendel, Rent the Runway, and REVOLVE Clothing to name just a few. I have been featured in Crain’s Chicago Business, InStyle, and on WGN-TV.

If I give you just one idea for styling an outfit that makes you feel like a million bucks, then I will consider my work a success.

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Where I Shop

  • Nordstrom
  • Shopbop
  • Asos
  • Neiman Marcus
  • Revolve Clothing
  • Net-A-Porter
  • J.Crew

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