$6 Organization Bin for Baby Tub!

 I have found the PERFECT tub for my almost 6 month old. We have used a bath sling seat since his birth, and it worked out great until he hit 5 months old and decided to sit up out of it. I have been searching for something where he can sit up completely in the bath because he is the happiest sitting on his own. I think it's his way of asserting independence, but who knows. I've seen many posts on Pinterest where moms have put toddlers in a laundry basket, but I needed something that would work for a 6 month old. Ya know, something not too big or short where he could lean back and NOT fall into water because of the extra space - or to keep him from diving head first into the water going after a toy that's just a bit out of reach.

I just happened to be perusing the aisles of Big Lots (and scored some seriously awesome deals on Christmas items) and came across this storage bin organizer. It's perfect because he can't stick his arms and legs out of the holes in the bin and it's the perfect size to keep him upright when he gets lazy. (NEVER leave your child unsupervised in the tub.) An added bonus: it keeps all his toys within reach so he's entertained the whole time! Happy bath time! -Meg

Reuse that crib mobile!

So, my son is just over 5 months now and has started acting like changing him on his changing table is some sort of personal attack. I have met many mothers through online outlets who have never used their changing tables, and if this is you, then maybe this post is completely irrelevant. But for me, I have used my changing table since DAY ONE. I mean, I have a son and with that comes a fire truck hose of urination for the first few weeks (not to mention the other stuff that makes its way out and ALL OVER anything in the vicinity). I'd rather have the pee, poo, medicine/spit-up, etc. that makes its way out of baby land on the changing pad cover than my comforter, carpet, etc. It's just easier to clean!

Anywho, back to the real focus of this post - my son is getting older and stronger and more curious. He has hated being placed on his changing table lately and has resorter to turning himself over while I try to diaper him or tugging on my hair even though I have secured a toy to a slat on the changing table.

Then the other day while I was rearranging his room due to the onslaught of Christmas gifts and purging the millionth bag of clothing/shoes/accessories he has grown out of, I found myself with an extra crib mobile. I love this mobile. It's simple. It has four little animals - a giraffe, owl, elephant and turtle - with a little chevron touch here and there. It's a wind up and plays the classic lullaby. It's nothing special and I absolutely love it (got it at Target:)). I started looking around his room for a place to put the mobile because I wasn't ready to part with it yet. Then it struck me. Let's add it to the changing table! It'll help distract him (maybe) and can still be incorporated in his room!!

Well, turns out one full crank of the mobile lasts about as long as a diaper change and he just loves it! And just couple of cranks later, he's lotioned and dressed after a bath without the fuss! Here's a pic of him admiring his mobile even after I've changed his diaper!