Nipple Shields, Spit Up and Burp Cloths

Baby K didn't really spit up in her early days, but because she arrived at 37 weeks she had difficulty latching on so I was using a nipple shield. If you've ever had to use one, you know it makes for extra messy feedings. I found out pretty quickly that we had a burp cloth deficit in our house (and that breast milk stains). I needed to buy more or I was doomed to be scraping together loads of laundry every day so I could wash the few I had.

It's winter in MN, who wants to drag a newborn out into the snow and cold to buy burp cloths? Not me. So back to Amazon I went...seriously, it's starting to look like I have an Amazon problem! After a little searching, I decided to purchase three different kinds.

It must have been fate or maybe mother's intuition because right after they arrived on our doorp step, Baby K started spitting up after pretty much every feeding. The lactation consultant said she probably has a bit of reflux, again due to her near term birth and the fact that she is taking more milk now. We are going through 4-5 burp cloths every day. Add together burp cloths, the clothing changes for both us, plus the boppy cover changes (thank goodness we have an extra) and you have a new momma spending some extra time down in the kind of icky basement of the house we are renting while building our dream home, doing crazy amounts of laundry. No need to scrape together loads anymore, now I can't keep up. Umm...I will say that the elevated washer and dryer in our second floor laundry room in the new house will be so appreciated. I already warned JZ that he will likely catch me sitting on the floor in there crying tears of joy.

Where was I again? Oh yeah, burp cloths. On with the reviews....

Gerber Pre-fold Cloth Diapers

What you say? Cloth diapers are not just for diapering? No way! These pre-fold cloth diapers work fabulously. I sprung for the organic ones just because. They're soft, absorbent and relatively reasonably prices, especially if you don't buy the organic ones. Regardless of brand, cloth diapers are a great burp cloth option.

New Momma Jomma rating: 5 stars

Gerber Flannel Burp Cloths

These are more expensive than the cloth diapers, even the organic ones, and dare I say, the exact same thing. They are a bit stiff and not quite as soft. I won't buy more...the girly prints definitely not worth it.

New Momma Jomma rating: 3 stars

Under the Nile Cotton Burp Cloths

Ok - these guys are EXPENSIVE and honestly, they are maybe/kinda worth the money. They are huge, super soft and really absorbent. I feel extra good wiping the curds off of Baby K's sweet little face with these. I won't buy more because of the price, but these are almost always in the dirty laundry because I reach for them first. A nice little splurge for yourself and a wonderful, luxurious gift for an expecting or new mom.

New Momma Jomma rating: 4.5 stars - I'd rate them 5 stars if not for the price

The Greatest Bassinet!

We're renting a house right now while our new home is being built. There are two bedrooms on the main level and the master bedroom is upstairs. I knew from the start that I could not possibly have our brand new Baby K sleeping on another level when she came home, so I began the search for a bassinet. As soon as I saw the Contours Classique 3-in-1 bassinet at Babies R' Us, I knew I had to have it.

I loved the flexibility the Moses basket lent us for bringing Baby K downstairs with us, and the changing station is ideal for our current arrangement. Who wants to trapse downstairs in the middle of the night to do a diaper change? We all know that changing the baby on the bed is dangerous territory. The storage baskets are perfect for extra diapers, extra sheets and other supplies. I will say that the changing station option is great, but could be designed better. However, it's incredibly useful and makes those middle of the night changes pretty convenient.

The pad in the Moses basket seemed a bit thin and flimsy, so we purchased a bassinet mattress and it fits perfectly. Baby K is almost 4 weeks old now and this item has been the best purchase we've made by far. I love it and my sweet Baby K seems to dreaming away happily each and every night.

New Momma Jomma rating: 4 stars because of the flimsy pad that needs to be upgraded