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    Hummusapien » Lifestyle » Motherhood » 6 Month Baby Favorites!

    6 Month Baby Favorites!

    Published Aug 10, 2021 · Modified Feb 15, 2022 · by Alexis Joseph · 8 Comments

    As I'm writing this post, sweet baby Max is nearly seven months old! Can you believe it? Little man is growing like a weed, laughing, babbling, starting to eat solids, and is all around just such a little bundle of joy.

    There's nothing like waking up to Bubba's melt-worthy smile and juicy cheeks every morning. Love has an entirely new meaning to me now;  and I couldn't be more grateful to be this special guy's mama.

    My favorite thing to do with Max lately is sneak in an afternoon nap cuddled up with him on the couch or outside. We were pretty adamant about him napping in the crib early on to establish a good routine, but I truly cherish our snuggles now!

    Around six months we went from five feedings (still pumping) to four. He still chugs about 8.5oz each time. He's exploring food, but still not eating much yet. Seeing him play with food has been a [messy] blast!

    Below are several items that we are absolutely loving in this phase. Share your favorites in the comments. Don't miss all my Motherhood content, including Newborn Essentials and Max's Nursery Reveal!

    Playing

    Skiphop Activity Center: This is by far Max's favorite way to play these days. It keeps him entertained forever! We have it in the kitchen facing a big window and he loves to play in there while we eat breakfast. Register for this!

    Stroller Arch: We got this late in the game but I'm so glad we did. We attach it to his carseat and the Baby Bjorn, too! Max loves playing with it while we walk in the stroller.

    Mozart Magic Cube: My mom got this for us and we play with it countless times a day. Max likes to sit between my legs and play the different sounds.

    Sophie the Giraffe: I never thought I'd rally around a $25 chew toy but Max loves nothing more than chewing on this sweet little giraffe.

    Mushroom teether: Another great teething toy!

    Wonder Wheel: We suction this to the activity center and Max is obsessed!

    Feeding

    We started baby led weaning when Max was about six and a half months and it's been super interesting! I'm going to do a separate post on this topic, but the Baby Led Weaning podcast by dietitian and mom of seven Katie Ferraro is fantastic.

    "Five Things Your Baby Should Be Able To Do Before Starting Solids" is a great starting point if you're interested in learning more.

    9oz Avent bottles: These are our favorite bottles. We used the smaller versions when he was eating closer to 6oz at a time but now that he drinks more at a time, these are perfect. The faster flow nipple is great, too!

    EZPZ mats: These are the best mats for solids because they stick to the high chair. I have three of them!

    Weighed cup + utensils: To work on self-feeding yogurt, oatmeal, applesauce etc. plus practicing with an open cup. The color of this set is fab.

    High chair cushion: We have the Ikea high chair but Max was too small for it, so this cushion changed the game. We just throw the cover in the wash as needed.

    Smock bibs: I love how these covers his arms and are machine washable. Less mess! Plus, they're super duper cute. We love this smock bib from Ikea, too

    Silicone bibs: More great bibs if you don't want sleeves. Love that they catch all the food that misses his mouth, which is 50% of it.

    Splash mat: great coverage for our wood floors, love the print, and it comes with a smock bib!

    Sleeping

    Merlin Sleep Suit: We were scared to transition Max out of the beloved swaddle but when he started coming out of it, we knew it was time. He slept like a champ in it from night one, and it's so much easier to use. We just put him in it in a diaper in the summer. Everyone we share this with is obsessed! Now that he's about to outgrow the biggest size, we're going to use the sleep sack next

    Sound Machine: We have several sound machines from this brand but this one is the one we keep in Max's room and take whenever we travel. So easy, and it's also a night light.

    Other:

    Baby joggers: I had to throw in these cute little joggers which we just got in 6-12 months. I like how lightweight they are.

    Honest diapers: We were using Kirkland diapers and Max was having blowouts constantly. When we switched to Honest, they went down drastically. They still happen of course, but not nearly as much!

    Stroller fan: Another thing I didn't think I needed until Max was so rashy and I was trying to keep him less sweaty to calm it down. With these crazy hot days, this little guy has been a life saver.

    Now tell me--what are your baby must haves?!

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Courtney says

      August 13, 2021 at 1:36 pm

      Thanks to your links, I just bought a ton of new stuff for OUR nearly-seven-month old! I have loved H&M's baby clothing-- shorts, leggings, PJs-- all so soft, hold up well, and are affordable.

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      • Alexis says

        August 14, 2021 at 12:15 am

        Yayyy! I love H&M's stuff--so cute. I feel like what I want is always sold out though, LOL!

        Reply
    2. Courtney says

      August 12, 2021 at 3:09 pm

      Well I just purchased a boatload of stuff through these Amazon links! 🙂 I have loved H&M's baby clothes-- their PJs, leggings, and shorts are great. Super soft, well priced, and hold up well! I also think the Paola Reina baby dolls are so sweet, especially for boys!

      We have lots of toys, but of course our almost-seven-month old always loves just playing with a toilet-paper roll or measuring cups! Ha!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 14, 2021 at 12:15 am

        Hahaha so smart!! Ours loves playing with Tupperware lids, LOL.

        Reply
    3. Kendra says

      August 11, 2021 at 6:44 pm

      We had the same( but older version) of the Skiphop, did you know it turns into a table with chairs!?! My mom bought us the chairs for Christmas and we are still using it at almost 3!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 14, 2021 at 12:14 am

        That is so amazing! I can't wait to use it that way!

        Reply
    4. Laura McRae says

      August 10, 2021 at 10:10 pm

      thank you for sharing all of these great items!!! i just added basically everything to my amazon cart!😆 i just had my first and i’ve been loving reading through all of your baby posts. i especially enjoy your day in the life posts. they help me see how other moms structure their days!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 14, 2021 at 12:16 am

        I'm so so glad to hear it was helpful, Laura!

        Reply

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