Life Savers
the ones you can't live without.
Baby Bjorn Travel Crib
This travel crib was recommended to us and we recommend it to everyone. Light weight, easy to assemble and break down and compact in size, no other travel crib comes close to the ease an flexibility of this baby. Ask around to see if your crew has one they aren't using. I can honestly say we've gotten our moneys worth if you do need to make the investment.
ErgoBaby 360 Carrier
Baby wearing has been an essential part of having multiple kids at the same time. I've even worn these front back. I would highly recommend buying one that has forward facing abilities. I also recommend the mesh or sport versions because it can get hot when you are skin to skin with your little one. This one is essential if you have help, which I hope you do. They are easy to put on and adjust for anyone. I also baby wrapped and loved it but I found it intimidating to most people who were helping us and the ergo was a no brainer.
Nest Cam
This is the baby monitor we use and recommend. It connects to your wifi and an app on your phone so you can access the feed from anywhere. Everyone we have recommended this to loves it, and we have enjoyed not having to worry about being accountable for a baby monitor screen, its battery life or singularity. We also relish in knowing that when our children outgrow the need to have this in their room, we will be able to mount it on the back door to keep track of sneaking out ;-)
Collapsible Cart
Hands down the most used product in the line up. Beach, farmers market, walks, loading wood, hauling leaves, this baby has done its job time and time again. Its not intended to pull children, but we do it all the time. Pull up the center tab and it collapses in half to a flat pack into any car. You can find a variety of colors and sizes online. The image shown is the one we have. If you're a heavy beach goer, I would recommend getting the one with the bigger wheels as it seems to do better on soft sand. Also if you are a stickler for safety, radio flyer has a version with seat belts.
Nutri Ninja Pro
This is the most basic version of a Ninja. I also know people who have the bullet, and I think that it is a comparable product, so no need to rush out and get a different brand name if you already have this in the pantry. We have a traditional blender at home and a food processor, but I tell you, I take this thing out more often than any other appliance in my house. Its super simple and easy to clean. Whether I'm making the kids a smoothie or whipping up a salad dressing, this little friend and I have a great working relationship.