Crib or Bassinet? Which is better?

I have had a lot of my girl friends having children lately? Sereval of them have asked me which do I think is better. When you kids are younger I recommend going with a bassinet. This gives the child a more secure feeling because he or she was used to being inside a tight living quarter for the last nine months. I have also figured out that when you swaddle your child and lay him on his back to sleep in a bassinet there is less room for him to move in. Therefore reducing the likelyhood of a SIDS related death. If you choose to go with a bassinet I strongly recommend the Safety 1st Nod A Way Baby Bassinet. I loved it. It was an excellent product. The built in viberates helped to sooth and lull my son the sleep.

However, if you decide to go with a crib I recommend the Graco Lauren 4-in-1 Crib n Changer Combo. It is amazing. The crib can convert to toddler, daybed, and full-size bed when needed. It was super easy to assemble and it is easy to clean. Now I will admit that this crib is a bit pricey, $429.99, so you know. However it is well worth it. My son is five now. We had gotten both the crib and the bassinet before he was born. My son still has this bed. It is converted ito a Toddler bed at the moment. This beautiful crib surprisingly still looks as gorgeous as it did the day we got it home. 

Disclaimer: I am just a mother that has used these products before with my kids. I am not a paid spokesperson for these companies and have not recieved any money for my opinions about these products

What to take to the hospital when you have a kid

I decided that since I have a lot of friends becoming first time mothers that I would make a list of important things to take to the hospital. I hope it also helps other first time mothers.

Car Seat- this let's you bring your child home for the hospital

Baby Outfit - size newborn this gives you something to take pictures of your baby & also bring the baby home in

MP3 or IPod - have this completely loaded with tons of relaxing music

Camera - to take pictures of your little bundle & this joyous time in your life

Hard Candy - this keeps your mouth moist

Lip Balm - this will keep your lis from drying & cracking

Socks - this will keep your feet from getting cold & help keep you comfprtable

Overnight Pads - this is because you will bleed after giving birth to your child

Cotton Briefs or Hi-cut underwear -
Breast Pads - this will keep the leaking to a minimam

Nipple Cream - this helps prevent your nipples from cracking due to breast feeding

Brip Clothes - this is due to the fact that  your baby will spit up

Blankets - these baby blankets come in handy for swaddling your newborn bundle of joy