My Taco Bout Twins Baby Shower! (and must-have registry items)
It was a baby shower to remember! Being surrounded by my girls to celebrate the arrival of these twins in full-fiesta style was everything I envisioned and more. Thank goodness the weather cooperated allowing us to be outside and dance the day away in the sun with music, margaritas (some virgin of course) and many treats! A few of my besties came together and pulled off some very special surprises like the amazing decorations and having a professional photographer-my girl Becca-come to shoot the party. I’m so grateful to have these photos as they capture the day perfectly. You can find her stunning work here.
Hot tip: always have a bubble machine at outdoor parties for an extra highlight of fun-especially for the kiddos running around! And remember, when it comes to decor- more is always more 🙂
I went to high school and have been been best friends with some of these girls for over 15 years so having them all in one place together made me the happiest mom-to-be in the world. Even though I don’t have any siblings, I know that these babies (and Hudson) will be loved immensely by some of the best aunties out there. It is incredible to think of how far we’ve all come, and knowing that the best of our lives is still ahead.
When it came to opening presents I got a little overwhelmed because I’m so uncomfortable sitting in one position for any reasonable length of time, but Hudson was such a good boy and really helped me get through them. Keep scrolling to see my Top 12 must-have registry items below!
Must-have items on my baby registry
Further to my Baby Gear + Essentials Guide, I wanted to provide a Top 12 list of my must-have registry items to account for some of the smaller necessities. If you’re living in Victoria, my local store of choice for distinguished nursery furniture, parenting accessories and baby apparel is Momease Baby Boutique and you can find many of the following items there or linked to my Amazon favourites.
For a more complete checklist of baby registry items, here is a convenient guide to download compliments of Momease. For my Top 12 list, click the titles below to find a more elaborate description of why each item holds a valuable place on my registry!
1. Haakaa
Simply suction to your breast and let the pump do the work for you as it draws your milk, allowing for hands-free efficiency.
2. Bibs Pacifiers
JUST restocked and is incredibly popular. Get them while they last!
3. Lou Lou Silicone Bib
A molded, catch-all pouch and easy, wipe-down surface makes for quick cleaning.
4. Dr. Browns Bottles
Helps reduce feeding problems – these bottles are known for reducing colic, spit-up, burping and gas.
5. Copper Pearl Baby Burp Cloths
Copper Pearl prides themselves on making high quality products that always look great on babies, moms, or in your nursery. Ultra-soft 100% cotton layers and great patterns to match any mood.
6. Halo Sleep Sacks
Use over regular sleepwear to take the place of loose blankets
Unzips from the bottom for easy diaper changes. Generous sack design allows room for kicking, but cannot be kicked off so baby stays warm all night.
7. Bonds Wondersuits
Extremely sought after. 5 Reasons you will love them:
- Two way zipper – allows busy parents to quickly change diapers by opening the bottom half only.
- Hand Cuffs – No more scratching.
- Feet Cuffs – Out for grip on hard surfaces, in for warmth.
- Fun Prints – Keep your kid looking good!
- Flexible Sizing – open hand and feet cuffs to allow for extended usage as they grow… no more cutting the feet off their favourite sleeper!
8. Keekaroo Peanut Changer Diaper Changing Pad
The Keekaroo is unlike any other diaper changing pad! Its strong outer shell makes it impermeable to ANY fluid, so clean up is easy.
9. Skip Hop Tropical Paradise Play Mat
There’s four ways to play on this activity gym: Overhead, Tummy Time, Seated, On-the-Go Soother- all on a comfy play mat with tropical artwork and peek-a-boo crinkle leaf. This baby activity gym has a two-arch design with mesh canopy and built-in baby mirror.
10. Lovenest Pillow by @babymoovcanada
Patented pillow to prevent flat-head syndrome
The Original Since 2005: Created by well-known pediatrician Dr. Manuel Maidenberg, the Lovenest has proven for over a decade to play a key role in babies’ healthy skull development
11. Nosefrida
It’s maybe a little strange, but a nasal aspirator that actually works. Doctor invented and recommended, the NoseFrida is 100% hygienic due to the 4 included filters. A fabulously reviewed necessity!
12. Britax Back Seat Mirror
The visual reassurance you need while driving. This back seat mirror pivots to view your rear-facing baby at any angle while allowing installation to adjacent vehicle head restraints. Designed for safety: lightweight, shatterproof mirror has been crash-tested to ensure safety in the event of a collision.
As always, thanks for following along this twin pregnancy and motherhood journey of mine. Any day or week now, I look forward to celebrating the arrival of these babies and I can’t wait to share the experience with each of you.
Love, Momma Mills xx
