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Comparison is the thief of joy. I’ve spent too m Comparison is the thief of joy. I’ve spent too much time this past year comparing my life to others highlight reels. It’s been such a hard year for me living abroad, in and out of quarantine, juggling 3 babies, missing my family. This adventure is nothing like we pictured but that’s ok. Sometimes life has a way of working out the way it was meant to be. This year I’m focusing on a few goals for myself... 

** travel more. Even though we can’t leave Hong Kong, there is still so much here to see and do. Looking forward to more family adventures this year and sharing more of our day to day on IG

** workout. Getting back into shape will make me feel better and be a better version of myself mentally for my babies. Also drink lots more water. 

** live in the present. I’ve spent too much time worrying about when life will return to normal and planning for the future that I haven’t enjoyed living in the moment as much as I should be 

** post regularly. I realized it’s ok to spend a little time for myself on my phone each day for my own sanity. Being home alone with 3 littles is hard and having a little “me time” is important. Looking forward to sharing more of our time abroad and growing my blog this year 

What are your goals for the new year? http://liketk.it/35Ui8 @liketoknow.it #liketkit #LTKNewYear #LTKstyletip #LTKunder50
The best thing to come out of 2020 ❤️ couldn’t let the year go by without finally sharing Weston’s birth story. It was the birth story I always dreamed of and more. So thankful to have gone on this incredible journey one last time ❤️ #lastbaby #naturalbirth
Only 3 more sleeps until Christmas ❤️ Baby Wes Only 3 more sleeps until Christmas ❤️ Baby Weston is the best thing to come out of 2020 and we can’t wait to celebrate our first Christmas as a family of 5. Such a magical time with the little ones ❤️ http://liketk.it/34pgD #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKbaby #StayHomeWithLTK #LTKfamily
What a difference a year makes. My baby girl was s What a difference a year makes. My baby girl was so little! We were supposed to be flying back to the US this week to spend the holidays with family but due to covid restrictions we are staying in Hong Kong this year. I’ve been feeling so sad about it for weeks. This time of year is always tough living away from family but this year is especially hard since we haven’t been able to fly home in a year. At least we have sweet baby Weston to celebrate this year! Christmas with 3 littles will be magical ❤️ http://liketk.it/345ah #liketkit @liketoknow.it #StayHomeWithLTK #LTKbaby
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! It’ Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! It’s been a crazy year but I am so thankful for our health and for these sweet little faces 💗💗💙 http://liketk.it/32jPe #liketkit @liketoknow.it #StayHomeWithLTK #LTKfamily #thanksgiving2020
How is it Thanksgiving week? And how is this sweet How is it Thanksgiving week? And how is this sweet boy almost 3 months old already? Time is flying by! Schools are back to remote learning in Hong Kong so juggling 3 littles is crazy busy but I love it! We have a pretty good schedule so that’s the only thing keeping me sane right now. Will be sharing Weston’s schedule and what’s been working for us soon! ❤️ http://liketk.it/31ZQv #liketkit @liketoknow.it #StayHomeWithLTK #LTKbaby #LTKfamily
What a year this has been. Picking up and moving t What a year this has been. Picking up and moving to a new country, having a 3rd baby, dealing with a world pandemic. It’s not at all what we planned when we decided to move to Hong Kong. We thought we’d be traveling around and really experiencing Asia. We’ve had to cancel so many trips this year including our trip back to the US for Christmas to visit family and it makes me so sad. I’ve been homesick for months and so ready to travel again. Where do you want to travel to when you can? We’re trying to visit Japan, Thailand, and Singapore and I can’t wait to make it back to Paris one day.  #wanderlust #traveltheworld
My baby boy 👶🏼💙 10 weeks with my little a My baby boy 👶🏼💙 10 weeks with my little angel and time is flying by. I’m so excited for Weston’s first Christmas. It’s always such a fun memory with babies. I’m anxious to see how they celebrate in Hong Kong too! I’m completely done my kids Christmas shopping and I put together a little gift guide for all things baby on my blog. Linking everything here too. Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? http://liketk.it/31rMf #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKgiftspo #StayHomeWithLTK #LTKbaby
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Best Newborn Essentials for Small Spaces

October 15, 2020 LIFESTYLE

 

 

I am by no means a newborn expert, but since this is my 3rd baby, I kind of know what you need right away and what you don’t. I feel like with your first baby everything is so overwhelming and you think you need everything, or everyone is trying to sell you on things you must have… but by your 3rd, you realize you don’t need much at all in the beginning.

I brought quite a few things with me when we moved to Hong Kong since I still have a 17 month old. I also brought a few of my favorite newborn products “just in case” since I always kind of hoped we’d have a 3rd baby somewhere down the road. Sharing all my must haves here for you mamas!

Doona Carseat and Stroller– So this is new to me! I’ve actually been wanting one of these for a few years, especially for travel, but due to the price, I never ended up getting one. When we lived in San Diego it was very easy to just use my Uppababy Vista stroller where the infant carseat just snaps right into the base and you are ready to go. But since living in Hong Kong we do not have a car and rely on Uber and taxi to get around the city anywhere we cannot walk to. We needed something easy to get in and out of a car as quickly as possible and this product is perfect as it turns from a carseat to stroller in seconds. Totally worth the money and will be so nice once we can start traveling again.

Solly Baby Wrap– Hands down my most used baby product from both my prior pregnancies. I am a huge fan of baby wearing and this one is so soft and something that I used every single day. I used the same wrap with both of my girls and just bought a new neutral one for baby boy. I know wraps can be a little bit intimidating at first but if you follow this company on Instagram they have videos and tutorials to teach you how to tie it properly. Highly recommend this though!

Snuggle Me Infant Lounger- This one is actually new to me for this baby. I’ve read such good things about the Snuggle Me and also Dock-a-Tot I wanted to try one out for this baby. The Snuggle Me was the only one that would ship to Hong Kong that’s why I ultimately decided on this one. I really needed somewhere to be able to lay baby that is safe and since I was not able to bring my Mamaroo Swing I thought this was the next best thing. I love how it can fit babies up to 9 months and can be brought along when you travel too!

Halo Bassinet- Love this bassinet for baby! I have one I used with both of my girls and I’m so bummed I couldn’t bring it to Hong Kong with me. We knew before moving here that we would be living tight so I couldn’t bring anything with me that would take up too much space… plus we had no idea we’d be having a 3rd baby at the time we moved. I love the swivel feature and it was so handy for those middle of the night feedings.

Comotomo Bottles- I have tried a bunch of bottles through the years and these are the best ones I have found. My girls took to them right away and they are so easy to clean. They come in a 5oz size for newborn and 8oz size for a few months in.

Uppababy Vista- This is my favorite stroller! And trust me I have a bunch of strollers, just ask my husband haha! I know this one is not really for small spaces, but I love how smooth it rides, it has plenty of storage, works perfect from newborn through the toddler years and can easily transform into a double stroller or add a ride along board for a 3rd. I’m so sad I have only been able to use this one once since moving to Hong Kong because it’s much too big for Asia. But if you are in the market for a stroller that will grow with you, invest in this one!

Uppababy Bassinet Stand- So this one goes hand in hand with the stroller. One of my biggest worries when we found out we were pregnant is where is baby going to sleep. Since I couldn’t bring my Halo Bassinet with me to Hong Kong, and we only have a small 3 bedroom apartment, I knew I needed something small that would fit easily in our room. Luckily Amazon could deliver this to me and the bassinet I already had with my Vista stroller made a perfect place for baby to sleep in the beginning. Another thing I loved about this is that you can purchase THIS hamper insert to use with the stand after baby is grown out of the bassinet so you can reuse the stand. It folds up nice and small for storage too.

Ergo Baby Carrier– Could not live without this. Especially living in Hong Kong where it’s pretty much impossible to use a stroller unless you stick close to home or take a taxi to somewhere indoors. We already have one for London but since we needed a 2nd one for this baby I decided to get this newer model since you do not need an infant insert. This is something we will be using everyday.

Portable Noise Machine- This is another little gem I couldn’t live without. We got our babies adjusted to a noise machine right from the beginning and now we have them in each of our girls rooms plus one in our room. We have the full size versions too but left them in the US since they are not compatible with the plugs in Hong Kong. The mini ones plug into a USB so they are very handy to travel with too.

Babyzen Yoyo Stroller– I told you I was obsessed with strollers! We bought our Yoyo for the girls before we moved to Hong Kong since it folds up super small to store and it fits as a carry on when on a plane. We love this stroller and it’s the only one we can use while living in Asia. I love how it also has THIS infant adapter so it can grow with your baby too.

Barefoot Dreams Baby Blanket– Everyone’s favorite blanket but in a baby version! It’s seriously just as soft as the regular size blankets but so adorable for babies! London has the blush leopard one and carries it around everywhere. So I picked up this sand one for baby too!

Baby Bjorn Bouncer- I do not have this product yet, but friends of mine in Hong Kong have it and love it for their babies. It folds up super small and it’s great for small spaces. I’m sad we didn’t bring my Mamaroo Swing but again, we had to be careful what we brought with us due to space and electrical plugs.

Angelcare Baby Bath– I’ve had this little bath tub since my first baby and used it all the time when my girls were little. I’m glad I brought mine with me so I can use it for Weston too. When I travel I take this with me and turn it upside down in the suitcase and just pack clothes in and around it. It’s pretty small so it stores easily too.

Ryan & Rose Pacifier– So neither of my girls really took to a paci but I always try them just in case. I heard really good things about this specific brand so I got one to try and so far this is the only one Wes will take. They make different ones for different stages too so I think it’s worth trying out.

Footed Onsie- I know there are sooo many footed onsies out there, but I found this one on Amazon and love it so much. It’s a nice thick material, but very soft and very good quality. I actually have it in a few colors because I love it so much. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a good quality basic for baby to wear over and over.

 
 

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Comparison is the thief of joy. I’ve spent too m Comparison is the thief of joy. I’ve spent too much time this past year comparing my life to others highlight reels. It’s been such a hard year for me living abroad, in and out of quarantine, juggling 3 babies, missing my family. This adventure is nothing like we pictured but that’s ok. Sometimes life has a way of working out the way it was meant to be. This year I’m focusing on a few goals for myself... 

** travel more. Even though we can’t leave Hong Kong, there is still so much here to see and do. Looking forward to more family adventures this year and sharing more of our day to day on IG

** workout. Getting back into shape will make me feel better and be a better version of myself mentally for my babies. Also drink lots more water. 

** live in the present. I’ve spent too much time worrying about when life will return to normal and planning for the future that I haven’t enjoyed living in the moment as much as I should be 

** post regularly. I realized it’s ok to spend a little time for myself on my phone each day for my own sanity. Being home alone with 3 littles is hard and having a little “me time” is important. Looking forward to sharing more of our time abroad and growing my blog this year 

What are your goals for the new year? http://liketk.it/35Ui8 @liketoknow.it #liketkit #LTKNewYear #LTKstyletip #LTKunder50
The best thing to come out of 2020 ❤️ couldn’t let the year go by without finally sharing Weston’s birth story. It was the birth story I always dreamed of and more. So thankful to have gone on this incredible journey one last time ❤️ #lastbaby #naturalbirth
Only 3 more sleeps until Christmas ❤️ Baby Wes Only 3 more sleeps until Christmas ❤️ Baby Weston is the best thing to come out of 2020 and we can’t wait to celebrate our first Christmas as a family of 5. Such a magical time with the little ones ❤️ http://liketk.it/34pgD #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKbaby #StayHomeWithLTK #LTKfamily
What a difference a year makes. My baby girl was s What a difference a year makes. My baby girl was so little! We were supposed to be flying back to the US this week to spend the holidays with family but due to covid restrictions we are staying in Hong Kong this year. I’ve been feeling so sad about it for weeks. This time of year is always tough living away from family but this year is especially hard since we haven’t been able to fly home in a year. At least we have sweet baby Weston to celebrate this year! Christmas with 3 littles will be magical ❤️ http://liketk.it/345ah #liketkit @liketoknow.it #StayHomeWithLTK #LTKbaby
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! It’ Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! It’s been a crazy year but I am so thankful for our health and for these sweet little faces 💗💗💙 http://liketk.it/32jPe #liketkit @liketoknow.it #StayHomeWithLTK #LTKfamily #thanksgiving2020
How is it Thanksgiving week? And how is this sweet How is it Thanksgiving week? And how is this sweet boy almost 3 months old already? Time is flying by! Schools are back to remote learning in Hong Kong so juggling 3 littles is crazy busy but I love it! We have a pretty good schedule so that’s the only thing keeping me sane right now. Will be sharing Weston’s schedule and what’s been working for us soon! ❤️ http://liketk.it/31ZQv #liketkit @liketoknow.it #StayHomeWithLTK #LTKbaby #LTKfamily
What a year this has been. Picking up and moving t What a year this has been. Picking up and moving to a new country, having a 3rd baby, dealing with a world pandemic. It’s not at all what we planned when we decided to move to Hong Kong. We thought we’d be traveling around and really experiencing Asia. We’ve had to cancel so many trips this year including our trip back to the US for Christmas to visit family and it makes me so sad. I’ve been homesick for months and so ready to travel again. Where do you want to travel to when you can? We’re trying to visit Japan, Thailand, and Singapore and I can’t wait to make it back to Paris one day.  #wanderlust #traveltheworld

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