Oshkosh Kids Dress (similar) | H&M headband
I can’t believe our little sweet pea Elise is 6 months old. To say time is passing fast is an understatement, but it is just the best thing ever to be her mama!
Today I am sharing some of our favorite things we have been loving these past 3 months. This list might all seem a little random, but it’s real life and what we use on the daily.
Places We Love for Clothes
When buying new clothes for Elise, I almost always buy her a size ahead of what she is wearing. It has worked out great for us so that she gets more wear out of the items. Right now she is just growing out of 3-6 month and starting to wear 6-9 month. I found it a little overwhelming to buy her clothes at first because you are basically growing a wardrobe from nothing, but now I have the hang of what we like/what works for the weather we live in (Bay Area moderate weather).
Zara is a great place to find fun trendy clothing for your little that doesn’t break the bank. I love that they have items that look more timeless and aren’t all the cliche pink color. They are still having their sale so be sure to check that out!
A few of the items I recently purchased at Zara: striped tee, floral tee, ruffle cardigan, (other items I purchased are already sold out)
Jamie Kay is a New Zealand brand that I just recently ordered from. The quality of the clothing is incredible for the price. I won’t lie we are on a budget like most and trying to find pretty clothes for her without spending an arm and a leg can be a challenge, but this brand has beautiful, unbelievably soft clothing at a reasonable price. The colors and prints are timeless. I am in love with this brand to say the least.
A few items I grabbed from Jamie Kay: cotton legging, cotton cardi, bodysuit
H&M has incredible sales where you can get super cute items real cheap. Below I have linked some for you.
Old Navy has cute items. I grabbed a bunch of their printed onesies back when they were just $3 a piece. They run sales all the time so you can score pieces for really cheap here as well. The items have held up great through all the washes we have put them through. Also, who doesn’t love a cute flowery onesie?
Pajamas
I’m all about fun pajamas that don’t break the bank and are also super comfy for Elise. We love Burt’s Bees for this. They have the cutest PJs and they run sales all the time which is AHmazing. Elise is just growing out of the 3-6 month size for reference.
Bath Time Products/Moisturizers
I am a fan of Everyday Shea products. They use Ethically Traded ingredients that are handcrafted with no synthetic fragrances and are paraben free which is important to me when finding products for her delicate skin. I use the Lavender Lemon Shampoo and Body Wash (16 oz). I haven’t had to buy a new shampoo since she was born. We give her a water bath/wash her hair every night and use the soap on her skin every 2-3 days so it doesn’t dry out.
Elise has super sensitive skin, to the point that if I use certain lotions or detergents it turns blotchy and bright red. The Everyday Shea Lavender Lotion has been a lifesaver for us. It’s gentle on her skin while still moisturizing.
The other moisturizer that has worked wonders for her skin is California Baby Calendula Cream. I use this when she has drier patches of skin and on her legs. It has been a game changer for her skin and we have tried just about everything.
Activities/Toys
Elise is a busy bee these days and loves to play with her little toys. Her favorites right now are this elephant and giraffe. They hook onto her stroller or car seat making it super easy to take them on the go. She loves the bright colors and different textures.
I grabbed this Indestructible book for her when we were on a trip back to Omaha and she thinks its the greatest thing ever. She has crinkled, chewed and pulled on it.
For teethers, we love this Sophie La Girafe ‘So Pure’, this cute cactus, and MAM mini cooler teether.
Elise loves to spend time in the Fisher-Price Rainforest jumper a good friend of mine recommended. It also helps to have her distracted so I can make dinner or do a few quick things in the room with her. Also, watching her in it is super entertaining. She is a little ham.
These are just a few of the things we are loving right now. Please let me know if you have any questions about any of the products. If you are a new mom or soon to be, I hope this helps give you an idea of some of the things you may be looking for at the 6-month stage!
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