Trendy Bows & Lifesaver Pacifier Clips

Having a baby girl is a blessing! It also gives me an excuse to make the cutest accessories of all time for her! And of course I have to share Bella's style with all the other mini fashionistas 💕

Spring is right around the corner! Bellakdesign has released these amazing pinwheel bows for Spring, just in time for Easter! Choose to have it as a clip, headband or hair tie! 3 for $12 or choose all 6 for $20.

Another favorite accessory that is a must have and is such a lifesaver are pacifier clips. BellaKdesign has these trendy clips 2 for $12. I have one attached to her car seat for when we are driving and she wants her binky I can just reach over and find it easily & safely! There so cute too that they match up perfectly with all her outfits...

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Happy Baby= Happy Mommy!

When you wake up in the morning & realize you didn't get up once during the night two things run through your mind 1. Is my baby okay!? And 2. Holy crap I got a full 8 hour of sleep (or more). My baby is 8 weeks old and has been sleeping from 7pm to 7am, sometimes it will change from time to time. The first month has been great with cuddle time and lovings! Now is the time to get them on a schedule.

Establishing a schedule is huge! What may work for one baby may not work for another! After reading blog after blog and different baby aps, this is what works best for us! So by all means switch it up! 

Day & Night:

Teaching your newborn the difference between day and night makes a huge difference at bed time and at nap time. During nap time go about your daily routine, where at night keep the house quite and dim the lights. If we don't go anywhere I still try to change her into "day" clothes so she knows we're ready to start the day! Soon enough they will know the difference!

Nighttime routine:

Ours is simple- 

Bath: I use soap every other day so it doesn't dry out her skin.

Fresh diaper: The diaper is huge, once your baby is able to go longer stretches between eating you don't want a overfilled diaper to be the one thing to wake them up. I love every type of diaper from Luvs to Huggies. Just make sure you have a diaper that is extra absorbent!!!

Clean P.J.'s

Swaddle: I still swaddle my 8 week old but each baby is different! 

Bottle: make sure they finish the entire bottle!!!

Bedtime :) 

So many people and articles say try not to rock your baby to sleep because they will expect that every time there ready to go to bed or even nap. Try to put your loved one down while there sleepy but still awake, this way they learn to fall asleep on their own! 

When you hold them every minute of the day it becomes second nature, and will expect to be held ALL the time (and you won't be able to get anything done). During the day I don't hold my daughter as much and let her play on her play mat, she's more content and helps with her development! 

As long as you keep the same routine around the same time it will give your baby security and know what to expect! Believe me your sleepless nights will come to an end (eventually).

Sara's Closet: Forget the rules, if you like it, wear it!

This is one of my favorite outfits that is perfect for a casual day out! Add a cute pair of heals to dress this outfit up :)

Every women should have these staple pieces in her closet : dark skinny jeans, leopard print flats, chiffon button up ((love army green)), and the perfect rose gold watch & accessories! 

A bible for new mommys :)

As a new mom I have so many questions about everything to do with my little one. I found a list of diagrams that is a bible for new moms! It has everything from CPR, feeding, teething and much more!

BEST diagrams for mommys to live by!

Tone it up- workout at home :)

I absolutely love the Bravo show Tone it Up. Here is an at home workout I love to do.. It's the perfect workout and can be done anywhere :) enjoy!!!

Top registry items every first mom should own...

As a first mom I automatically thought I needed everything Babies R Us had on their shelves as well as Target! With Bella being close to a month old I think the following are must haves for every first mom!

Boppy Pillow

I use mine for everything! It's so convenient for feeding whether you bottle or breast feed! You can use it all the way up to 8 months (it's great to have around when napping too).

Swing 

This is a savior! It fits your newborn perfectly and gives them the feeling of being in your womb. Better than a bassinet, my swing has three ways to swing, music, and other noises. Bella will sleep through the entire night in the swing, and is entertained when I need to do stuff around the house! 

Pak n Play

Mine has two levels, one higher up for newborns then the normal level for when they can start standing. Ours came with a sound attachment, mobile, and my favorite a detachable bassinet! This is one thing you must have especially when you start traveling with your little one!

Other favorites I can't live without:

Breast pump (stock up on storage bags)

Swaddling blankets

The perfect bottle (when you find the right one stock up)

Happy Monday!!

I love this quote. We all start a list a mile long of New Years resolutions and projects that we want to accomplish; but in all honesty we start the list but how many people can say they can mark something off it?! Taking the smallest step in the right direction will lead to you accomplishing more than you expect :)

Being a new mommy..

Not only does your new baby need to adapt to this new world, as a new mommy you need to learn to adapt to their world. There are so many new sounds and sights your baby takes in and can become overwhelming. 

:: face it, it's called crying-and no your not a bad parent.

:: of course your baby is the most adorable baby you have ever seen

:: don't worry-baby poop is suppose to look like that

:: your baby will sleep through the night when you least expect it, Of course. 

For Bella when she is fussy and I did everything I can think of the best way to calm her is laying her on my chest and relaxing. When your stressed they can sense it. So turn on your favorite movie and enjoy cuddle time!

Top ways to soothe a fussy baby