Saturday, January 31, 2009

To Baby Shower Invitees...

Hi Everyone!

If you're reading this, then you were probably invited to the baby shower my family is throwing for the wee-one and me. Thanks for stopping by!

My Mom has been asked numerous times now what Matt, Baby and I need, or would be able to use... We decided not to register anywhere for the baby, but due to a unique living situation we do have some unique needs, so Mom asked that I write about some things that would help us out once baby decides to arrive!

Because Matt and I are living in a teeny-weeny efficiency apartment right now, we have major space issues. Our apartment is basically one open room, with a bathroom...so we're not going to be able to use any large baby furniture. We also probably won't be needing any baby toys, etc. as we have literally zero storage space.

Here is a little list of ideas that would be helpful to us and the baby...

* Portable diaper changing pad, (something that could used on the bed or the table...)
* A play pen, with an infant basket-insert
* Plastic storage containers (the kind that slide under a bed, or the stackable drawer types would be great.)
* A small portable bouncy chair that vibrates
* Nursing pads
* Lanolin and/or Vitamin E Oil
* A "Boppy"
* Bottles
* Diapers/wipes
* Diaper rags
* Diaper rash cream
* Baby tub (something to fit in the sink...)
* Baby soap/shampoo (the more natural the ingredients the better!) :)
* Wash cloths, baby towels
* A temple or ear thermometer
*Light baby clothing for the summer months (I'm thinking sizes 3 mo. up to 9 mo. to get us through June to September...)

While it's not really a pressing necessity, we would like to be able to purchase a rocking chair or glider, like this one at Target. If anyone would like to contribute to the rocking chair fund, that would be great!

Also, I would love to be able to purchase a couple of products from New Native Baby - a sling carrier and diaper bag. Any contributions towards these purchases would also be a blessing to us!

Thanks for your support and love for our growing family as we welcome the newest Freyswick. :) We love you guys, and can't wait to celebrate with you at the shower.

xo