Taking a break from blogging about virtualization, storage and disaster recovery, I thought I’d blog about the other big part of my life these days, baby management. My Wife recently gave birth to twin girls back in October and the road traveled so far as been quite challenging, but rewarding.
I have discovered along the way many cool “baby accessories” that are out there to assist in your daily baby activities. Now I will be the first to admit that most of these accessories are luxuries and not requirements, but I’m all about cutting some corners in order to make a happy, healthy and sleepy baby.
As I have grown to rely on these new toys in my life, It’s hard to imagine my Parents having to survive taking care of yours truly without these cool toys.
How did they manage?
So here it is folks, the first list, in no particular order, of some accessories that have made both my Wife and my life much easier:
- Munchkin Deluxe Bottle/Food Warmer
Man it’s nothing like throwing a bottle already topped off with formula into this warmer at 3am and having a warm bottle ready to go in a matter seconds, love it!
- Wipes Warmer
We use the Prince Lionheart model. Maybe a luxury item for the babies, but it keeps the nasty off my hands and let’s face it, who wants to shock their baby in the middle of the night wiping their bum with a cold wet wipe? I sure as heck don’t. By the way, I told my Wife once they out grow the baby wipes I’m hijacking this for myself so I can keep my adult wipes warm.
- Diaper Genie II “Elite”
My girls are cute, but they can be the source of some foul and disgusting things, aka the smell of dirty diapers. I don’t know about you, but the last thing I need is competition in improving the aroma of the house, that’s my job.
Best part about it, hands free baby!
Nothing remedies the cacophony of irritated or tired babies like a pacifier, but what happens when he or she decides to rebel and spit that paci out on the floor? No fear, first year pacifier wipes to the rescue. Sure the 3 second rule may apply when the Wife isn’t looking, but nothing like being able to safely clean those pacifiers, teething toys and bottle nipples in a hurry. I also recommend taking these on the go, nothing like being prepared.![]()
- Arm & Hammer Diaper Bag dispenser
Must admit I thought this was going to far until we took the girls for their 1st doctors visit and we had to take off a stinky diaper. Where do you throw the dirty diaper? Of course the answer is obvious, in the closest trash can. But what if you are at family or a friend’s house and want to avoid the embarrassment of adding a new aroma to the ambience (yes, I now it smells like roses); quickly pull out one of these handy disposable bags and presto, dirty diaper gone and no bad smell left lingering in the air. Not only will you make avoid blushing with this accessory, but you can also check off your environment friendly deed of the day. Best part about it, the dispenser attaches to almost anything including strollers, diaper bags, even your laptop bag.
