Baby Svoboda Ideas

Sooo ...This baby will be coming very soon and I must say, it is very hard to believe. Zach and I, however, have nearly no baby stuff in this house. So ...it has begun. The baby shopping, exploring, and pondering. We are discovering, we are very much so not the "traditional" type of parents when it comes to the things we want for our little one. We of course want the very best but with GREAT style : ). We are loving the modern twists they have put on all the baby necessities out there. Here are some of the things we have been looking at and absolutely love!

The Crib:
When it comes to the crib, we definately want something modern, practical, and convertible. We just couldn't decide on white, espresso, or a walnut color. So ...when we found this crib, we knew it was it! Modern, and duo-toned. Plus it converts and grows with your child!

 

The Stroller:

This has been a hot topic between the two of us lately. I thought we had a decision made on this. But we started looking more and have come to 3 choices. We are very torn between two of them especially! The Hauck Malibu Stroller and the Maxi-Cosi Foray Stroller. They are very similar, but the Hauck has the bassinet/pram option (which I love!), and the Maxi-Cosi is just a little bit better quality. I cant find a bassinet option for it though, which is very upsetting, because this stroller seems to be our favorite other than that. The Maxi-Cosi can be forward facing for your baby to see the world, or the seat can face you so you can see your little one. If any of you have an opinion or experience with the bassinet option on strollers, please share! I've heard both sides. Some people say they love it, especially if their baby is born in the summer because of long walks outside or outdoor events. And some say they never got much use out of it and it wasn't necessary. Opinions? The last option ...which is a highly unlikely stroller for us because of the crazy price ...is the Orbit stroller. It has AMAZING style with amazing features. It turns 360 degrees and it's car seat is one of the safest out there. But, like I said ...it is mainly coming down to the Hauck and the Maxi-Cosi.

Feeding:

For feeding, I am definatlely hoping to nurse. As long as this baby cooperates : ) But Zach and I still want him(Zach) to be able to have the feeding bonding time with the baby. So I will be  pumping so he can bottle feed as well. We did our research and have decided on stainless steel bottles. Bacteria free and unlike glass bottles, they are unbreakable! We found a brand of bottle called Pura and think they will be perfect! 

Diapers:

We are also hoping to go green with diapers! I found a brand of re-usable diapers called GroVia and they seem great! If anyone has any other suggestions, please let me know! I thought GroVia has a great selection.

 

Swaddling:

A friend of mine told me about something called a Woombie. She said it was one thing she definately recommended for our newborn. I checked them out and they seem great!  Absolutely, we are getting one!

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So this is just the start ....We still have many, MANY more ideas. But that was just a few. Please share any advice or thoughts on shopping for baby necessities! We would love your input : )