The jumpers were originally wool which is one of the most environmentally friendly fabrics that exist. Wild roaming sheep, warm and breathable fabric and composts at the end of it's life, oh and wool absorbs and traps carbon while it grows.
the one thing i would correct/add to the video is that baby/toddler items often get recalled so whenever you see something second had it is always best practice to verify them against recall lists. also, for car seats they expire because of use stress and become less safe, and less safe for baby, so always check expiry dates
My best cloth diapering advice is to figure out how hard your water is!! There are ways to treat your water and avoid buildup in your cloth diapers. Of course, no worries about that if you're going to use a washing service or something. Edit to add: Pocket style cloth diapers were the best option in my experience.
One thing we did differently was not using a crib. A friend shared with me the idea of a Montessori toddler bed. I was able recycle some wood from my father’s workshop and build one for my son. He went right from cradle to toddler bed to low twin. So we avoided modern plastic elements and the possible dangers of a crib. Not for everyone but it was great for us. Also - we did exactly what you talked about with a dresser and a changing pad on it. He still has the dresser - he’s 22 😊
Good on you for reading up on cosleeping before your baby is born. The vast majority of people do wind up sharing a bed with their baby and the biggest dangers come when people don't plan ahead for that reality. We wound up cosleeping most of the first year with a sidecar crib (so she had her own space when she wanted it, and sometimes she did). She now loves her room and happily sleeps alone most of the time.
The Owlet baby monitor that goes on baby’s foot that monitors vitals during sleep was something my sister LOVED with her second kid. Masimo Stork has a similar monitor as well. It was a game changer for my anxious sister to know an alarm would sound if baby’s vitals dropped.
Congratulations! 🎉I’m a teenager from Russia) and l enjoy the way you look at our world. You videos are fantastic and I’m happy that I have an opportunity to watch them. I always care about our environment but your deep knowledge in this sphere really inspires me to do more, to learn more, to engage peers in this activities. I’m convinced that together we can make our world a bit better and reduce the harmful impact on our environment❤ Love
Congratulations, I'm so happy for you! One of my biggest tips is buying used clothes (or even gear-not car seats IMO, at least from stores-but swings, bouncers, etc.). Thrift stores, I don't know if there are any in California but there are baby/toddler specific consignment stores called Once Upon a Child that I really like. Not only gives New Life to older outfits but keeps money in the wallet which is important for me specifically but also I don't feel there's any need to waste a lot of money on brand new pretty things that get spit up and pooped on. Not to mention grown out of really fast. Cloth diapers, I'm sure you're already onto that though. Glass bottles *Written before watching the the full video
Congrats again Bonnie, won’t be long until the little angel is here! My sister is a Midwife and doesn’t encourage co-sleeping but says the sleeping environment itself may increase the risk of SIDS more than anything. At the end of the day you have to do what’s right for you and your baby, all the best with the birth! 💛
Sorry new to the channel..lol. I also heard that it's more dangerous with my first baby...etc...i did it the entire time. I still let her sleep in our bed. She's 8 now. I am currently pregnant with a baby boy. I don't plan on doing anything differently.
Hi Bonnie, one tip with the strollers - I have no idea if you would want to have a second baby further down the track or how far apart they would be, but just consider if you need to get a stroller that can be made into a double stroller down the track 😊 Very excited for you! Let all of the opinions wash off your shoulders, and do what feels right ❤️ True story: we had this lovely fully furnished nursery set up and ready to go when baby arrived - we barely used it for the first 3-4 months haha. Definitely no rush to get that done!
Congrats! I was just speaking to someone who was able to have a pain free birth without meds. She did the whole shabang of mindful exercises and breath work and said it was an awesome experience compared to her first child ♡
Anectodal non-expert advice: my 2 year old daughter coslept with us for her first 5 months and it made things easy and non stressful during nighttime feeds and changes. We transitioned her to a crib and it was smooth and painless. Definitely would recommend
Wow! Bonnie make super duper interesting videos! I had to subscribe. I love how you just be yourself in your videos and enjoy making them. You are truly the best youtuber! Btw, I’m a huge fan of you! Congratulations on the baby!
This was so lovely to watch you getting so excited, it reminded me of having my first baby 15 years ago! It wasn't quite so easy to be eco back then but we tried our best. We bought a full set of washable nappies second hand, they were fantastic and we used then for 2 babies. Top tip, especially if you plan on having reusable wipes too, is have a couple of lidded buckets around the house (we had one upstairs and one downstairs) for the dirty ones, and also, essential, is a waterproof, sealable sack/bag for when you're out and about to bring dirty nappies home. We did find a disposable brand that were eco enough to pop into our own compost bin at home, they broke down really well, handy to have a packet incase you get poorly and can't keep up with washing, or go on holiday etc. We had the little nightdresses/shirts with no legs!! So convenient for middle of the night nappy changes. We co slept too, so convenient. Have you thought about slings? So nice to keep baby close, bonding (especially for dad) and you can get on with things, I swear some days I wouldn't have been able to brush my own teeth without a sling! 😂
Congrats Bonnie! My third baby is currently 4 months old. We have cloth nappied all of them and my favourite inserts are stretchy flats and any insert made of bamboo or cotton. Wool covers are a great option too. We always did second hand clothes. They are in them for such a short time that most newborn second hand clothes are basically brand new. Editing to say be careful with keeping bubs in a capsule in either pram or car seat for long periods of time as it can restrict their breathing. A pram that can lay flat is better than a capsule/car seat attachment.
Hanna Andersson makes lovely organic cotton baby clothes....in cute prints with match with me.... my kids are grown ups but these are what I give to friends who are having babies... Congratulations!
I definitely suggest starting with disposable nappies. We transitioned to cloth nappies around 8wks (gradually; only started night nappies around 6mo). It is overwhelming having a newborn so don’t put any extra pressure on yourself! Also, I really suggest buying a new car seat. They are very susceptible to damage (even the slightest car crash) and for safety reasons it is much better to get a new one.
My kids are adults but I loved cloth diapers. My favorite were using wool covers that didn’t need washed all the time. With my granddaughter we love bamboo clothing. It’s so nice for their skin
Kit and kin do eco friendly, sustainable, disposable nappies for when you need convenience and they're the same price as a pack of pampers. Congratulations and enjoy your pregnancy, it goes so fast and once they're here it goes even faster!! Also moses baskets are helpful because you can bring the basket downstairs in the day but be prepared they outgrow them so fast 😅 xx
Congratulations! My oldest is 9 years now, but we used the grovia diapers with him for about 6 months and liked them a lot. We cloth diapered at home, and then used disposable out and about or traveling. Our second and last child, we didn’t cloth diaper at all and that was ok too.
They make bassinets that you pull up to the side of your bed and that side comes down on the bassi. I used one myself and it was so helpful to have my baby near me but not actually on our bed. It made breastfeeding easier on that end.
I'm due in September so this was perfect timing! I've been so overwhelmed with all the "stuff" that baby "needs" and navigating this new world. Also, congrats on your own pregnancy!
We co-slept with both our babies and I think it's the only thing that makes sense to be rested as a parent. People have co-slept with their babies for most of human history, so it's the most natural thing in the world. We put a baby bay next to our bed to prevent them from falling out and to have some storage for nappies and stuff 😅 congrats again! You're going to be a great mum 😊
Hope you and your family are doing good bonnie! ❤️ Cant wait to hear back from you guys or see another video 🙂 definitely excited about the go gently tv show can't wait
I have a toddler and in the last 18 months I have worked out the 2nd hand shops in the area that have great kiddie clothes, great toddler toys, great toddler books & also parent/nursing friendly clothes. 2nd hand shops have way more interesting clothes!
Oh yay Bonnie this is SO exciting!!! Clothing wise if you’re looking for great longevity. T-shirts & shorts. Especially once they’re over the 4-6 months age. My boy was still fitting into his super stretchy 3-6 month shorts at 2 years old. His t-shirts I buy them 2 sizes up (oversized look is SO cute & easier to take on & off in general) & he can wear them for a year plus. I really try to get the most use out of his clothes as possible :)
Congratulations Bonnie and Andrew on the arrival of your beautiful baby boy 🎉❤ thank you for sharing your videos with us. The hankies could perhaps be turned into triangle shaped dribble bibs. I needed several a day with my kiddos😂
We use Esembly diapers and they’re wonderful. We’ve only used the disposable diapers when our baby was first born because it is a lot of fabric for a newborn. Also, be careful with hand-me-down car seats, as the components deteriorate overtime and can become unsafe. Car seats usually have expiration dates. We got the Nuna Exec because it’s a convertible car seat so they can use it all the way through childhood without having to buy a new one.
Congratulations Bonnie! I used a diaper brand called G diapers. They have reusable and disposable inserts. Reusable at home and disposable on the go. I made my own reusable wipes. My diaper bag was from Tom bihn. I had glass baby bottles.
This comes at the perfect time! First of all, congratulations!! 😊 and second of all, I am in the beginning of my third trimester rn and baby essentials are very much on my mind at the moment, so thank you :)
Love cloth diapers! We do a mix of 75% cloth and 25% disposable. When we are at home it’s cloth and out ‘n about it’s disposable. We have la petit orse and grovia. All in ones are great but find the pocket diapers work best.
Congratulations! Quick note about your stroller and carseat choice. That Britax adapter is for you to use those car seats on a Britax stroller only. You have to buy the adapter from Nuna, and unfortunately, Nuna does not play nice with other brands. You will not be able to use the Britax carseat on any Nuna stroller. Also, I suggest looking at Joolz strollers, fantastic quality and they focus on sustainability (won't work with Britax either though).
Congratulations, two ideas from the American side of the pond, if your doing cloth diapers, perhaps consider checking out some of those portable clothes washers on temp, just to handle cleaning the soiled diapers separate or the standard washing machine to keep the mess from getting on everything else, my grandparents would use a second hand clothes washer but that's a bit much today!, second for the disposable diapers, look for a "diapers genie" to keep that mess manageable for the garbage pickup, and keep the smell down?
I went to a baby shower recently and had no clue what to get mom to be, I was recommended baby cloths all the way up to 12 months because they grow so quick and having lots of diaper sizes on hand because you want the next size up when you need it
Congrats! Cloth diapers are so gentle for the baby’s skin. My son never had a rash. One of the things I regretted buying was a crib, my son did not like it and I was always scared when he would wake up silently and try to climb it or destroy it 😅 good thing my husband transformed it into a Montessori style bed, best thing ever! It gave him more independence and it was much safer after some adaptations in the bedroom.
Congratulations!! Something we did was if you are already doing cloth diaper laundry, you can make your own little wash cloth wipes to use with coconut oil or just pre-wet for bottoms. Someone made us a stack of soft cotton squares for this but we loved them so much they ended up being used for faces and then runny noses ++ for older kids!
Best wishes! Really fun video to watch! I am a huge car seat nerd (yes, that exists😅) and the baby car seat seems great. For the next seat though, I would really recommend the BeSafe Stretch. Rearfacing until 36kg/138cm (officially to 125cm, but thats a whole other story). For maximum safety babies should at ca 6 months (or when they can sit with little support) switch from the baby car seat to the next (rearfacing) seat. Children should be rearfacing until minimum 8th birthday or when they exceed 36kgs. The moment you forward face a child you increase the risk of them dying/breaking neck/ legs in much slower speeds than when rearfacing. Good luck with everything!
bonnie im literally so excited, your new daughter/son will be such a wonderful kid. im betting right now. i grew up with four siblings, me being the oldest so im not HUGE on knowing baby stuff but if i remember any tips, ill definitely be sharing for you and other new moms/dads. i love you so much. i hope your experience is one you never ever will want to give up.
My big tip would be to buy a stroller that has the option to double up the seating should you have another child. I had 2 within 2 years and I was able to put the carseat on top and a toddler seat on bottom. It's worth investing now 😊
Congratulations!!! With both my kids I started elimination communication around 7 months (after solid foods were introduced)! Potty training is kind of hassle whenever it happens, but I find at that young age they are super receptive to being sat on the potty, singing, reading and getting used to doing their thing there! Lots of awesome EC resources on the internet and then your diaper usage goes wayyy down.
I‘m so excited for you! I actually became a mother last year (very surprisingly) and after the first year I’m soo happy still for my healthy baby. But the beginning is hard, so my recommendation is; be gentle with yourself (even if not everything is superecofriendly, like take out or so) because you will get your routine but it may take time. And the second thing I want to say is with the sleeping situation; we bought a Moses crib and while it could work so nicely with a good sleeper, my baby wouldn’t want to sleep even this far away from me😂 so I guess a babybay would be my choice now :) because my baby just slept with me in the bed then and that wasn’t too much space. Lots of love and energy for you! So happy and can’t wait for your journey to progress 🥰
There are a bunch of brands now that have grow with my baby clothes. Rompers, bottoms, dresses. Beya Made has great clothes and also a Trade Up program where you get money back once your child outgrows the clothes (if you don't choose to save them for future children) they wash the clothes, mend them and resell them.
You are doing a very smart thing by buying second hand and thinking about what is actually going to be useful. I found that my babies did not fit in newborn clothing so it might be prudent to have an extra outfit or two handy for going home if you don't have a home birth. Do what is right for you. Each person and baby experience are different no judgement here. We did a combination of cloth and disposable diapers.
This video is so cute ❤ You can hand knitt a blanket from Alize Puffy yarn for the baby. Babies really adore those blankets. My son is 2 years old and still plays with them a lot :)
I’m due next week and I wanted to share some more resources you may enjoy! GoodBuyGear is great for both used and open box baby gear. ToyCycle is also great for used toys, clothes, and baby gear. Green Mountain Diapers also make a well-reviewed organic cotton inner diaper. I ended up with both Esembly and Green Mountain Diapers to try. Bumbleride makes recycled plastic strollers - I got the Era and it’s got great reviews. I believe they’re the only brand available in the US with recycled plastic. From my research, Monte Design makes the most sustainably made gliders. I also think Bannor Toys makes some great wooden toys! I also decided to try Mason Bottles for bottles - they make a silicone bottle nipple you can attach to regular mouth mason jars! One brand I’ve found that does a ton of greenwashing is Lovevery.
I hope someone knits your baby an environmentally friendly homemade Weasley sweater, I really do 😄🥰 Congrats, Bonnie. This was adorable.
The jumpers were originally wool which is one of the most environmentally friendly fabrics that exist. Wild roaming sheep, warm and breathable fabric and composts at the end of it's life, oh and wool absorbs and traps carbon while it grows.
the one thing i would correct/add to the video is that baby/toddler items often get recalled so whenever you see something second had it is always best practice to verify them against recall lists. also, for car seats they expire because of use stress and become less safe, and less safe for baby, so always check expiry dates
My best cloth diapering advice is to figure out how hard your water is!! There are ways to treat your water and avoid buildup in your cloth diapers. Of course, no worries about that if you're going to use a washing service or something. Edit to add: Pocket style cloth diapers were the best option in my experience.
One thing we did differently was not using a crib. A friend shared with me the idea of a Montessori toddler bed. I was able recycle some wood from my father’s workshop and build one for my son. He went right from cradle to toddler bed to low twin. So we avoided modern plastic elements and the possible dangers of a crib. Not for everyone but it was great for us.
Also - we did exactly what you talked about with a dresser and a changing pad on it. He still has the dresser - he’s 22 😊
Good on you for reading up on cosleeping before your baby is born. The vast majority of people do wind up sharing a bed with their baby and the biggest dangers come when people don't plan ahead for that reality.
We wound up cosleeping most of the first year with a sidecar crib (so she had her own space when she wanted it, and sometimes she did). She now loves her room and happily sleeps alone most of the time.
So adorable to see Bonnie getting that mothering/nesting instinct! CONGRATULATIONS! So many fun things lie ahead! 👶🏼🧺🧸🧴👏🏻🥰
Congratulations on both the baby and the new show! I always find your videos so relaxing and informative. Happy for this new journey in your life ☺
The Owlet baby monitor that goes on baby’s foot that monitors vitals during sleep was something my sister LOVED with her second kid. Masimo Stork has a similar monitor as well. It was a game changer for my anxious sister to know an alarm would sound if baby’s vitals dropped.
We need more people here on earth who cares for the planet as much as you do. !❤️
Congratulations! 🎉I’m a teenager from Russia) and l enjoy the way you look at our world.
You videos are fantastic and I’m happy that I have an opportunity to watch them. I always care about our environment but your deep knowledge in this sphere really inspires me to do more, to learn more, to engage peers in this activities.
I’m convinced that together we can make our world a bit better and reduce the harmful impact on our environment❤
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Congratulations, I'm so happy for you!
One of my biggest tips is buying used clothes (or even gear-not car seats IMO, at least from stores-but swings, bouncers, etc.). Thrift stores, I don't know if there are any in California but there are baby/toddler specific consignment stores called Once Upon a Child that I really like. Not only gives New Life to older outfits but keeps money in the wallet which is important for me specifically but also I don't feel there's any need to waste a lot of money on brand new pretty things that get spit up and pooped on. Not to mention grown out of really fast.
Cloth diapers, I'm sure you're already onto that though.
Glass bottles
*Written before watching the the full video
Congrats again Bonnie, won’t be long until the little angel is here! My sister is a Midwife and doesn’t encourage co-sleeping but says the sleeping environment itself may increase the risk of SIDS more than anything.
At the end of the day you have to do what’s right for you and your baby, all the best with the birth! 💛
Sorry new to the channel..lol.
I also heard that it's more dangerous with my first baby...etc...i did it the entire time. I still let her sleep in our bed. She's 8 now. I am currently pregnant with a baby boy. I don't plan on doing anything differently.
Bonnie I am your biggest fan, I am from the Dominican Republic, there are many beautiful things for your baby, I am very excited that he is born now
Hi Bonnie, one tip with the strollers - I have no idea if you would want to have a second baby further down the track or how far apart they would be, but just consider if you need to get a stroller that can be made into a double stroller down the track 😊
Very excited for you! Let all of the opinions wash off your shoulders, and do what feels right ❤️
True story: we had this lovely fully furnished nursery set up and ready to go when baby arrived - we barely used it for the first 3-4 months haha. Definitely no rush to get that done!
Congrats! I was just speaking to someone who was able to have a pain free birth without meds. She did the whole shabang of mindful exercises and breath work and said it was an awesome experience compared to her first child ♡
I love that you are taking handkerchiefs you collected when you were younger (a kid?) and are now using them as burp cloths!
Anectodal non-expert advice: my 2 year old daughter coslept with us for her first 5 months and it made things easy and non stressful during nighttime feeds and changes. We transitioned her to a crib and it was smooth and painless. Definitely would recommend
Wow! Bonnie make super duper interesting videos! I had to subscribe. I love how you just be yourself in your videos and enjoy making them. You are truly the best youtuber! Btw, I’m a huge fan of you! Congratulations on the baby!
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This was so lovely to watch you getting so excited, it reminded me of having my first baby 15 years ago! It wasn't quite so easy to be eco back then but we tried our best. We bought a full set of washable nappies second hand, they were fantastic and we used then for 2 babies. Top tip, especially if you plan on having reusable wipes too, is have a couple of lidded buckets around the house (we had one upstairs and one downstairs) for the dirty ones, and also, essential, is a waterproof, sealable sack/bag for when you're out and about to bring dirty nappies home. We did find a disposable brand that were eco enough to pop into our own compost bin at home, they broke down really well, handy to have a packet incase you get poorly and can't keep up with washing, or go on holiday etc. We had the little nightdresses/shirts with no legs!! So convenient for middle of the night nappy changes. We co slept too, so convenient. Have you thought about slings? So nice to keep baby close, bonding (especially for dad) and you can get on with things, I swear some days I wouldn't have been able to brush my own teeth without a sling! 😂
Congrats Bonnie! My third baby is currently 4 months old. We have cloth nappied all of them and my favourite inserts are stretchy flats and any insert made of bamboo or cotton. Wool covers are a great option too. We always did second hand clothes. They are in them for such a short time that most newborn second hand clothes are basically brand new. Editing to say be careful with keeping bubs in a capsule in either pram or car seat for long periods of time as it can restrict their breathing. A pram that can lay flat is better than a capsule/car seat attachment.
Have you looked into Montessori? They do away with the crib and just have the baby on a floor bed!
Congratulations Bonnie!❤I can already see you're going to be a great mom and the baby will be happy with you.👶🍼Love,J.M.
Hanna Andersson makes lovely organic cotton baby clothes....in cute prints with match with me.... my kids are grown ups but these are what I give to friends who are having babies... Congratulations!
Congratulations Bonnie!❤❤❤❤👶🏻👶🏻👶🏻👶🏻👶🏻
Congratulations, Bonny! So excited for baby Ginny!
Congratulations Jimmy
Im from Germany and my daughter is a big big big Fan of You welcome nee Go Gently Baby 😊
I definitely suggest starting with disposable nappies. We transitioned to cloth nappies around 8wks (gradually; only started night nappies around 6mo). It is overwhelming having a newborn so don’t put any extra pressure on yourself!
Also, I really suggest buying a new car seat. They are very susceptible to damage (even the slightest car crash) and for safety reasons it is much better to get a new one.
My kids are adults but I loved cloth diapers. My favorite were using wool covers that didn’t need washed all the time. With my granddaughter we love bamboo clothing. It’s so nice for their skin
Kit and kin do eco friendly, sustainable, disposable nappies for when you need convenience and they're the same price as a pack of pampers. Congratulations and enjoy your pregnancy, it goes so fast and once they're here it goes even faster!! Also moses baskets are helpful because you can bring the basket downstairs in the day but be prepared they outgrow them so fast 😅 xx
I can really recommend co sleeping, I enjoy it so much with my third baby and wish I would have done that more with the other two❤
Congratulations! My oldest is 9 years now, but we used the grovia diapers with him for about 6 months and liked them a lot. We cloth diapered at home, and then used disposable out and about or traveling. Our second and last child, we didn’t cloth diaper at all and that was ok too.
Oh I remember those days. Congrats again, Bonnie!
Congratulations on your upcoming arrival. Motherhood is an amazing thing that will change your life for the better.
bonnie you are perfect, you deserve the worlddd!!💕
They make bassinets that you pull up to the side of your bed and that side comes down on the bassi. I used one myself and it was so helpful to have my baby near me but not actually on our bed. It made breastfeeding easier on that end.
Congratulations on your baby!
It was a very sweet video, I missed your videos 🩷🩷
Best wishes! You'll be a phenomenal parent!
We have a wet bag made from recycled pool toys! Its awesome
I'm due in September so this was perfect timing! I've been so overwhelmed with all the "stuff" that baby "needs" and navigating this new world. Also, congrats on your own pregnancy!
We co-slept with both our babies and I think it's the only thing that makes sense to be rested as a parent. People have co-slept with their babies for most of human history, so it's the most natural thing in the world. We put a baby bay next to our bed to prevent them from falling out and to have some storage for nappies and stuff 😅 congrats again! You're going to be a great mum 😊
Hope you and your family are doing good bonnie! ❤️ Cant wait to hear back from you guys or see another video 🙂 definitely excited about the go gently tv show can't wait
Ugh you are such a light!!
Congratulations on your welcoming a new family member soon! 🌻
Congrats dear Bonnie!!!
I have a toddler and in the last 18 months I have worked out the 2nd hand shops in the area that have great kiddie clothes, great toddler toys, great toddler books & also parent/nursing friendly clothes. 2nd hand shops have way more interesting clothes!
Hiya, Bonnie, gosh, congrats! So happy for you!! I love seeing you so happily glowing going on your pregnancy journey!!
Oh yay Bonnie this is SO exciting!!!
Clothing wise if you’re looking for great longevity. T-shirts & shorts. Especially once they’re over the 4-6 months age.
My boy was still fitting into his super stretchy 3-6 month shorts at 2 years old. His t-shirts I buy them 2 sizes up (oversized look is SO cute & easier to take on & off in general) & he can wear them for a year plus. I really try to get the most use out of his clothes as possible :)
Congratulations Bonnie and Andrew on the arrival of your beautiful baby boy 🎉❤ thank you for sharing your videos with us. The hankies could perhaps be turned into triangle shaped dribble bibs. I needed several a day with my kiddos😂
We use Esembly diapers and they’re wonderful. We’ve only used the disposable diapers when our baby was first born because it is a lot of fabric for a newborn. Also, be careful with hand-me-down car seats, as the components deteriorate overtime and can become unsafe. Car seats usually have expiration dates. We got the Nuna Exec because it’s a convertible car seat so they can use it all the way through childhood without having to buy a new one.
Congratulations Bonnie! I used a diaper brand called G diapers. They have reusable and disposable inserts. Reusable at home and disposable on the go. I made my own reusable wipes. My diaper bag was from Tom bihn. I had glass baby bottles.
Yay, so excited
This comes at the perfect time! First of all, congratulations!! 😊 and second of all, I am in the beginning of my third trimester rn and baby essentials are very much on my mind at the moment, so thank you :)
Love cloth diapers! We do a mix of 75% cloth and 25% disposable. When we are at home it’s cloth and out ‘n about it’s disposable. We have la petit orse and grovia. All in ones are great but find the pocket diapers work best.
Congratulations! Quick note about your stroller and carseat choice. That Britax adapter is for you to use those car seats on a Britax stroller only. You have to buy the adapter from Nuna, and unfortunately, Nuna does not play nice with other brands. You will not be able to use the Britax carseat on any Nuna stroller. Also, I suggest looking at Joolz strollers, fantastic quality and they focus on sustainability (won't work with Britax either though).
Congratulations, two ideas from the American side of the pond, if your doing cloth diapers, perhaps consider checking out some of those portable clothes washers on temp, just to handle cleaning the soiled diapers separate or the standard washing machine to keep the mess from getting on everything else, my grandparents would use a second hand clothes washer but that's a bit much today!, second for the disposable diapers, look for a "diapers genie" to keep that mess manageable for the garbage pickup, and keep the smell down?
I went to a baby shower recently and had no clue what to get mom to be, I was recommended baby cloths all the way up to 12 months because they grow so quick and having lots of diaper sizes on hand because you want the next size up when you need it
Also, we still bedshare and they are three! It’s wonderful to have them close
Congrats! Cloth diapers are so gentle for the baby’s skin. My son never had a rash.
One of the things I regretted buying was a crib, my son did not like it and I was always scared when he would wake up silently and try to climb it or destroy it 😅 good thing my husband transformed it into a Montessori style bed, best thing ever! It gave him more independence and it was much safer after some adaptations in the bedroom.
estoy tan feliz de verte pasando por esta etapa y verte tan emocionada🤍
I'm so super happy for you Bonnie. I've been following your channel from the beginning. Love and hugs to you both from Canada 💜
Congratulations Bonnie! 🤍 I'm so happy for you 💕
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Congratulations!! Something we did was if you are already doing cloth diaper laundry, you can make your own little wash cloth wipes to use with coconut oil or just pre-wet for bottoms. Someone made us a stack of soft cotton squares for this but we loved them so much they ended up being used for faces and then runny noses ++ for older kids!
Best wishes! Really fun video to watch! I am a huge car seat nerd (yes, that exists😅) and the baby car seat seems great. For the next seat though, I would really recommend the BeSafe Stretch. Rearfacing until 36kg/138cm (officially to 125cm, but thats a whole other story). For maximum safety babies should at ca 6 months (or when they can sit with little support) switch from the baby car seat to the next (rearfacing) seat. Children should be rearfacing until minimum 8th birthday or when they exceed 36kgs. The moment you forward face a child you increase the risk of them dying/breaking neck/ legs in much slower speeds than when rearfacing. Good luck with everything!
Congratulations Bonnie❤❤مبروك
Congrats on the TV show.
When my friends daughter was a teething she used terry cloth nappies when she was teething to help with the drool
Those little orange pants are so sweet 🧡 I hope they end up with red hair
I'm also looking forward to Giinie showing how she takes care of her skin with Ginie's own version of good skin care, maybe after the baby is born❤
Bonnie! I’m so Happy for you!! ❤❤❤
Congratulations
I love you so much Bonnie!
Congratulations Bonnie, I love you so much!!
You’re going to be such a wonderful mother Bonnie🥹 your baby will be blessed to have you as they’re mom❤️
Thank you Bonnie for the amazing video
You are so inspiring
Beautiful Bonnie!! Congrats! How are you preparing for child birth? Any tips? Sending you tons of love ❤😚
Congratulations guys, keep up the enviromentally friendly lifestyle. x
I'm expecting my first baby too ! Happy to share this with you !
Congratulations to both of you. 🥰🥳
bonnie im literally so excited, your new daughter/son will be such a wonderful kid. im betting right now. i grew up with four siblings, me being the oldest so im not HUGE on knowing baby stuff but if i remember any tips, ill definitely be sharing for you and other new moms/dads. i love you so much. i hope your experience is one you never ever will want to give up.
My big tip would be to buy a stroller that has the option to double up the seating should you have another child. I had 2 within 2 years and I was able to put the carseat on top and a toddler seat on bottom. It's worth investing now 😊
Congrats, Bonnie! Wish you all the best! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Congratulations 🎉
Congratulations!!! With both my kids I started elimination communication around 7 months (after solid foods were introduced)! Potty training is kind of hassle whenever it happens, but I find at that young age they are super receptive to being sat on the potty, singing, reading and getting used to doing their thing there! Lots of awesome EC resources on the internet and then your diaper usage goes wayyy down.
Best baby item before 6 months was a wrap baby carrier. used it every single day.
Love it❤️❤️
I'm so happy for you! you're definitely going to be a great mother (also slightly hope that your baby joins us gingers)
I‘m so excited for you! I actually became a mother last year (very surprisingly) and after the first year I’m soo happy still for my healthy baby. But the beginning is hard, so my recommendation is; be gentle with yourself (even if not everything is superecofriendly, like take out or so) because you will get your routine but it may take time. And the second thing I want to say is with the sleeping situation; we bought a Moses crib and while it could work so nicely with a good sleeper, my baby wouldn’t want to sleep even this far away from me😂 so I guess a babybay would be my choice now :) because my baby just slept with me in the bed then and that wasn’t too much space.
Lots of love and energy for you! So happy and can’t wait for your journey to progress 🥰
This video made me so happy 🌈🦋
There are a bunch of brands now that have grow with my baby clothes. Rompers, bottoms, dresses. Beya Made has great clothes and also a Trade Up program where you get money back once your child outgrows the clothes (if you don't choose to save them for future children) they wash the clothes, mend them and resell them.
You are doing a very smart thing by buying second hand and thinking about what is actually going to be useful. I found that my babies did not fit in newborn clothing so it might be prudent to have an extra outfit or two handy for going home if you don't have a home birth. Do what is right for you. Each person and baby experience are different no judgement here. We did a combination of cloth and disposable diapers.
Love your movies Bonnie
i really love your video Bonnie im a big fan of you and i hope all the best for your baby yeayy!❤
This video is so cute ❤
You can hand knitt a blanket from Alize Puffy yarn for the baby. Babies really adore those blankets. My son is 2 years old and still plays with them a lot :)
I’m due next week and I wanted to share some more resources you may enjoy!
GoodBuyGear is great for both used and open box baby gear. ToyCycle is also great for used toys, clothes, and baby gear.
Green Mountain Diapers also make a well-reviewed organic cotton inner diaper. I ended up with both Esembly and Green Mountain Diapers to try.
Bumbleride makes recycled plastic strollers - I got the Era and it’s got great reviews. I believe they’re the only brand available in the US with recycled plastic.
From my research, Monte Design makes the most sustainably made gliders.
I also think Bannor Toys makes some great wooden toys!
I also decided to try Mason Bottles for bottles - they make a silicone bottle nipple you can attach to regular mouth mason jars!
One brand I’ve found that does a ton of greenwashing is Lovevery.
Congrats on having your first child!❤❤
Congratulations 😍💖🎉
Congratulations! ☺
Love bonnie,I’m sure you’re going to be a pretty good mom!!!💘
congratulations, i love you bonnie