#13 in 2013 w/ Kelly H and Kelli H

Hi friends! If you'll remember from Friday's post, Kelly H from Houtz House Party and I are starting up a monthly linky with lists of our very favorites in certain categories. Here's the line up we have going:

But here's the catch- we want to hear from you too! As I mentioned in Friday's post, I've learned so much from other bloggers and I want to learn from  you as well. So please add your posts to the collection so we can see what you love!  (PS as a fun incentive for this month's link up only, we'll be offering a $5 Amazon Gift Card to a random entrant after entries have closed! sweet!) PPS It doesn't have to be a new post either! If you've already done a post like this, go ahead and link it up! 1.) Aquaphor

Forget other "official" diaper rash creams, this is the best stuff we've found. When our son Landon spent time in the NICU as a newborn, this is what they used for him and my aunt, who's a nurse, also recommended it. It almost always works to clear up diaper rash over night. 2.) "Shoe" socks

Besides being super cute, these are the ONLY socks I've found to stay on babies' little feet. The brand pictured are a little more expensive than regular socks, but if you aren't losing one every other day, these probably come out cheaper! And as an added plus, if your husband refuses to put shoes on a baby, (ahem), these are the perfect compromise. And did I mention they're cute?

PS you can also get other brands at Burlington Coat Factory for a really good price, which are the ones I actually use the most. 3.) A boppy

Especially if you plan to breastfeed, this one is indispensable (in my opinion). It makes holding the baby easy and also protected my c-section incision from baby's kicking feet. You can also prop up baby on the pillow for short periods of time to allow for a different position if they're tired of lying flat. When baby is learning to sit up, you can sit the baby in the ring, so if he or she topples over, the Boppy catches them. 4.) A baby wrap/carrier

If you read my blog regularly, this is no surprise! (I'm giving one away! Go enter!) I am really bummed I didn't have one of these wraps with my first 3 kids. It's just really snugly to have baby against me while I'm around the house or out and about. It really is a favorite. 5.) Nursing Gear I have always used Lanisoh products- their cream and nursing pads are the best. But I also just found out in this pregnancy about nursing clothes! Wow, they make a difference in nursing in public. I have this dress from Motherhood Maternity and I love it. It makes nursing in public a breeze. So now it's your turn! Link up your favorite baby products and visit others so we can learn from one another! I will visit every link entered. hashtag: #13in2013 Disclosure: any purchase through links to amazon will result in a small commission for me, but I assure you I really do love all these items!