Best Baby Products to Invest In & Reviews

I don't want to sound obnoxious but after shopping for #1, #2 and now #3, I like to recommend moms-to-be some of these great items.

Of course you need the baby essentials:
Baby layettes - Kicky Pants from US are great. They are super soft and organic. Get the newborn set to try. Zutano has cute prints too. #1 wore mainly organic but #2 wore from gifts.
Toiletries - Recommend California Baby Calendula and diaper cream.
Feeding - You can read here
Formula - Holle and Babynat (tried other organic ones)
Carseat - Aprica and Britax
Breastpump - Avent and Medela

These are my new investments for #3

Arm's Reach Original

I used the mini version but found that baby quickly outgrew it and it was just stored in the storage room until I decided to give it away. I liked the original size better and it can transform into playard later on. With Arms Reach, I just easily transfer baby into the cot easier than Graco ones and I can see how's baby doing when I'm lying down. I had to have it shipped from US, HK only carry the Mini version. 4years ago, the Mini was found in some baby stores..

Brest Friend

#1 and #2 was on Bobby pillow but I gave it up. Brest Friend offers more back support and I like it how baby can do her flash nap before remembering that she's hungry. #3 sleeps in between so I lay her down on Brest Friend and continue on the next when she shows signs of hunger. You can find it in Metro and Baby Empire in Jakarta.

Medela Freestyle

#1 I used Avent Isis and that time only the polycarbonate was available. #2 I bought the new BPA-free Isis. #3 I decided to invest in duo pump and after getting good reviews from friends, I bought the Medela from Takashimaya Baby Fair and its great. It does the auto switch to different rhythms and I find it very soothing. I had thought the cups compared to the silicone petals of Avents will be uncomfortable, but it isn't so.

Simple Wishes

Buy this if you have duo pump! I use Pigeon standard neck glass (hand-me-down from #1) and Avent glass bottles (use the converter rings) and it still hold up. Of course I wouldn't want to have heavy bottles to weigh my chest down but if you use the plastic bottles, you can walk around the room freely.

Little Giraffe Swaddling Cloths

#1 used Kiddopotamus swaddle and a lot of from ITC local made Nary brand swaddling cloth, which #3 still uses them too. However, Little Giraffe's swaddling cloths are so beautiful, soft and versatile, I smile when I swaddle and carry #3. Of course, the blankys and blankets are equally divine. #1 and #2 cannot part with the 'Pekys' (nickname of the blankys by my adorable niece, whom is same age as #1). Even my husband loves to cuddle up with the XL throw. They are expensive but its a worthwhile investment.

Avent Natural Comfort Pump

I haven't receive this item yet but will send my review after receival and usage.

Baby J's Nursery Room

Decorating Baby J's nursery took months (along with other part of my apartment). As I get very particular with design perspectives, I went into details to explain to my baby furniture designer. Looking through many websites for nursery designs, here's my moodboard sort-of...I wanted a combination of fresh, classic and semi-girly room. Nothing too heavy for my baby girl. I love our apartment room aesthetics and how there's plenty of sunlight into the room.

The apartment came with walk-in wardrobe but with new baby and many other future children in mind, I thought of keeping the walk-in wardrobe as storage for baby toys and others.

So I designed (with designs from my sister-in-law's and other inspirations) Baby J's armoire and dresser table.

Visualizing the room layout with furniture

Wall adorned with wall stickers from Ettoi (bought in Agachan Baby store in Seoul). I had fun sticking the walls and I still smile whenever I open Baby J's door.

Crib big enough to become daybed in future. Sofa given by my parents and was reupholstered was supposed to be in my living room but we expected many guests to visit Baby J so we placed in the nursery. Flower bumper and diaper holder (hung on the crib) from Cotonnier.

Table and chair design inspired from Arginton.

Armoire to last for years :) Orange bin bought from I Wanna Go Home store serves as diaper pail too.

Corner sofa hidden behind crib, good coverage for nursing times and now for tired daddies to nap while babies play on. Knit cat pillow by Bla Bla Kids bought from Paper Tree. Curtain trimmings by Robert Allen and other fabrics from Internia Asia.

Clouds 3D

This is becoming my favorite room after the living room of course. I feel so much at ease with the clouds on the walls and ceiling. We have designated this room as our changing room and in future our baby's room. We think it will be nice if the baby can stare at fake clouds rather than blank white ceiling.