As a new parent, it can be a little overwhelming deciding what items to arm yourselves with upon your little one's arrival. While I'm not yet a mother myself, I am "Auntie Heather" to 13 nieces and nephews. So to tackle this topic, I pooled my resources. I posed the question "What were your fab finds before and after you had your little one?" to the best mommies I know…
1. A chic bag. Skip Hop City Chic Diaper Tote - Perfect for the chic mom on the go! (visit retailers website for store locations) 2. A battle of the sexes. What Gender will your little one be? Find out with the Chinese Gender Chart (courtesy of thebump.com) 3. A good read. Great Expectations: Your All in One Resource for Pregnancy and Childbirth. One of my girlfriend's highly recommends this book to any expecting mother, available at amazon.com 4. A way to tell the world. A chic, yet classic personalized birth announcement from Take Notice Card Company. (www.takenoticecards.com) 5. A personalized item. Personalized Burp Cloths and Clothing from Etsy. A cute and creative way to accessorize your new addition. 6. A Natural Approach. Make your own baby food using a food processor, like the Magic Bullet Express (recipe ideas and tips) 7. Reusable diapers. BumGenuis - Reusable Cloth Diaper Set (available at Target).
