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Solly Baby & Babies Don’t Stay Little

November 17, 2015 by Aliesha

Sweet little babes don’t stay little for very long, that’s one thing I know!

These days of lots and lots of snuggling and babywearing (long as they may feel at times) are so fleeting. It won’t be long before he’s learned to climb out of his crib. I’m enjoying these moments today when he still falls asleep in my arms.

I love the precious times when his soft, sweet-smelling newborn head is nestled so close to me in my soft Solly Baby wrap. He is so cozy.

These days where he wears little sleepers all the time and always has a bit of milk on the corners of his lips will be gone in a moment. Soon he’ll be wearing jeans and sneaking cookies off the counter, but not for now.

Now I’m cherishing wearing him close to my heart, wrapped in a buttery-soft wrap, gently kissing the top of his head at every opportunity. I am his favorite, and I love it.

Thankful, thankful for these beautiful days of newborn hair cowlicks, baby coos, and soft infant sighs as he snuggles his head under my chin and falls asleep. Bliss.

Disclosure: I received a blogger discount when I purchased my Solly Baby Wrap. All opinions are my own.

Covered Goods Nursing Cover Review

October 13, 2015 by Aliesha

If there’s one item in my “baby arsenal” that has gotten more compliments than any other, it is my Covered Goods Nursing Cover! This product is actually four products in one, which is super awesome! I could probably sell these to my friends and to random strangers… that’s how many comments I get about it! I love all of the versatility (and the fact that I only need one item for four uses). The buttery-soft fabric rolls up quite tightly so it takes up very little space in my bag.

Here are the four different uses!

Way #1 – Nursing Cover

I love how this cover actually covers everything! My back and sides aren’t exposed while I’m nursing in public, but I’m easily able to see Theodore and keep eye contact with him while he’s nursing. It’s also very lightweight, so I don’t worry about him smothering in there.

Way #2 – Scarf

Yep… this can be worn as a cute scarf! Just twist it around your neck the way you would any infinity scarf, and you’ve got a lovely accessory! This is a nice way to keep the cover handy for nursing sessions.

Way #3 – Cart Cover

If you’re worried about germs on the shopping cart (gross!), just slide your Covered Goods Nursing Cover over the seat and buckle your tot in like normal! Jude was happy to model this for me at the store last week.

Way #4 – Car Seat/Stroller Canopy

I love that I don’t need to carry around another product… I can just use my Covered Goods Cover as a car seat or stroller canopy! It’s great for protecting their little faces from the sun, bugs, or wind. It’s easy to peek in on Theodore. Plus, it just looks pretty!

The exact Covered Goods Cover I have is floral, but you can check out all of their patterns (including their brand-new fall collection) right here!

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Disclosure: I received a Covered Goods Nursing Cover in order to facilitate this review/showcase. All opinions are my own.

Dream Diaper Bag: Review of Lily Jade Shaylee

October 9, 2015 by Aliesha

Well, it finally happened. After four kids, I found the perfect diaper bag! I don’t know why it took me so long to find my dream diaper bag, but I’m glad I stumbled across Lily Jade! The bag I have is from Lily Jade’s brand new collection, and it’s called Shaylee (in color: brandy). It is made out of beautiful brown leather and has gorgeous gold hardware and a pretty little tassel. From the looks of it, you would never guess it is a diaper bag! But when it comes down to functionality, Shaylee has all other bags beat. It has so many wonderful details and features and I’m excited to show them to you!

Shaylee can be worn three ways: crossbody, backpack-style, or as a tote. And changing your mind about how you want to wear it is a snap! For the tote, simply carry it on your shoulder using the tote straps. They are a great length and don’t slide. For the crossbody style, there is a longer strap that can be attached and adjusted for your perfect length. And for the backpack, simply slip the long strap through the loop on the back of the bag and clip the ends of the strap at the bottom.

The backpack conversion feature is the one thing I never knew I always wanted! If you’ve ever tried to wrangle kids, load up a car, or carry other bags while also trying to keep your diaper bag from sliding off your shoulder and bonking a little one in the head, you will love this feature too. I wasn’t sure at first if I would even wear the Shaylee as a backpack all that much, but I’m finding I love it SO much!

Update: I learned a new way to anchor the backpack! So much more secure! See it here, shown on Elizabeth.

On the outside of the Shaylee bag, there are two zippered pockets on the front and one in the back. I use the front ones for my cell and for my lip gloss (things I need to access quickly). Inside the main zippered portion (which glides open so easily!) there are three pockets (one that zips) attached to the main bag as well as a key fob (YES! I’m forever losing my keys in the bottom of my bag…but no more!).

If you’re not familiar with Lily Jade bags, then you may not know about their most awesome feature. The “baby bag” portion of Lily Jade bags snaps in and is completely removable (and machine washable) so that your bag can function as a diaper bag for now, and as a normal purse later. I really love that if I spill something inside the baby bag, I can just pop it in the washing machine (gentle cycle) and call it a day! The spacious baby bag matches the inside of Shaylee, which is a cheery red. There are countless pockets of varying sizes so that you can organize your bag in an enviable way. It even comes with a padded changing pad (which I’ve already used several times!). I love how multi-functional this bag is!

I will be doing a post soon about what I carry in my diaper bag and how I organize it with my Lily Jade Shaylee. So I’ll definitely share more interior shots in that post!

Update: Here is that post!

Lily Jade’s Shaylee is hands-down my favorite bag, and believe me when I say I wear it even without kids in tow! (Which isn’t all that often, but hey, I’ll be ready!)

Learn more about Lily Jade here, and follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Update: Read my NEW review of Lily Jade Elizabeth in Camel here!