6 Products You Need For Seamless Sleep Training

Hey guys! I shared on my insta stories that we’ve been working with a sleep trainer to help with Ollie and I’ve already learned so much! I’ve shared a few tips on stories that she’s shared but I also wanted to put together a post with the products she recommended for sleep training so you can shop directly.

SIZE TWO BOTTLE NIPPLES

If you are bottle feeding, Around 3 months old, start transitioning to larger bottle nipples (size 2). I completely forgot this one since it’s been over 5 years since we did this with Beckam, but getting a bigger nipple size makes sure they are getting enough food during the day. The bigger nipple size has already made a huge difference in how much milk he is getting!

BABY MERLIN’S MAGIC SLEEPSUIT

This sleepsuit is supposed to be the best to help them transition out of the swaddle. Ollie is only 3 months old and rolling, so once they start rolling you need to Start transitioning out of the swaddle, but because he’s on the younger side he still has the Moro Reflex so this helps him that.

WHITE NOISE MACHINE (ON SALE)

Noise machines are a must but one thing I didn’t know was that you shouldn’t use the ocean or rain sleep settings – they actually stimulate the brain! This one has multiple other settings and is on sale right now, too!

LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL

Our sleep trainer also recommended using lavender essential oil. Another option is lotion with lavender, or you can also mix lavender essential oil with your baby’s favorite lotion. Make sure and check with your pediatrician before using 🙂

NIGHTTIME DIAPERS

Not only should you be using overnight diapers, but when they start sleeping longer size up one size – you still want it to fit snug around the waist but there will be extra room/absorbency to get through the night.

PAPER BLACKOUT SHADES

One major thing I learned was to feed Ollie right after he wakes up. You should feed them in a dark, distraction-free space so Jess, our sleep trainer, recommended these if you don’t have curtains or black out shades. They aren’t high end looking but do the job for a good price point.

Let me know in the comments below if you guys have any more questions! I also shared a ton of tips on sleep training on my Instagram and made a sleep training highlight that you can watch here. I shared the above on stories and it was so good I couldn’t help but post here too.

XX, Christine

xo, Christine

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The Most Flattering One-Piece Swimsuit Brand Under $100

DETAILS: COLORBLOCKED SWIMSUIT (COMES IN 9 COLORS – UNDER $100) – $10 OFF WITH CODE: CHRISTINE10

I’ve had this style for years and love! I own it in multiple colors – so comfortable and functional which is a must for the beach.

DETAILS: WHITE MESH DETAIL SWIMSUIT (COMES IN 6 COLORS – UNDER $100) – $10 OFF WITH CODE: CHRISTINE10

You guys have heard me talking about Summersalt for a couple years now – I just got some of their newest pieces for my trip to Hawaii and wanted to share! They are hands down one of my most-worn one-piece swimsuit brands. They are super functional and comfortable, so they are especially perfect for our family beach trips when I know we’ll be super active (and even more so now that Ollie is in the mix. 🙂 Below are my latest favorites!

DETAILS: POLKA DOT SWIMSUIT (UNDER $100) – $10 OFF WITH CODE: CHRISTINE10

The ‘Something Feminine’ Suit: When I saw this swimsuit I immediately thought of wearing this dress in Paris. Just add a sun hat and oversized sunglasses and you’re in for a major Audrey Hepburn moment. I love the classic polka dot paired with the one shoulder ruffle and the design is super comfortable and wearable. (Even passes the beach day with baby test and that’s saying something haha.) It’s also under $100 and comes in 3 more colors.

DETAILS: CUT-OUT SWIMSUIT (UNDER $100) – $10 OFF WITH CODE: CHRISTINE10

The ‘Pretty Peek-a-boo’ Suit: I love the colorblocking on this suit! It makes it feel so high-end, especially in the black and white, and the peek-a-boo cut out is the perfect detail. It’s also under $100 and comes in tons of colors.

DETAILS: DEEP PLUNGE SWIMSUIT (UNDER $100) – $10 OFF WITH CODE: CHRISTINE10

The ‘Subtly Sexy’ Suit: Obsessed with the deep V of this swimsuit! I got it in this pretty green color scheme but also love it in the classic black. Summersalt makes it super easy to buy even if you are new to their brand – they are super transparent about upper support and butt coverage for all of their suits so you can find the one that’s right for you but also all of their fabric has great compression so it keeps you in place better than a lot of other swimsuits I’ve worn. (Also comes in 7 colors and under $100.)

DETAILS: PALAZZO PANTS (UNDER $100) – $10 OFF WITH CODE: CHRISTINE10

The Perfect Pant: I also had to add these palazzo pants in both black and leopard and they are a must-pack for any beach trip! Not only are they the cutest swimsuit coverup, they also double as a pretty pant to wear out to dinner with a strappy sandal and a sleeveless or long sleeve bodysuit or with a cropped tee if you are running around town during the day. This one comes in 6 different colors/prints and they are all so good – I think the striped pair is next on my wishlist. They are also great quality and take up next to nothing in suitcase space so it doesn’t hurt to pack a couple. 😉

Below are a few more new Summersalt styles I’m excited to try! Make sure to use code: CHRISTINE10 to get $10 off your order!

XX, Christine

xo, Christine

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Answering The #1 Most Asked Question About Our House

Hands down the question I still get most in my DMs is about the flooring we put in our house. We went with wood flooring for probably 90% of the house and did Mara and Wes’ bedrooms and the theater in carpet.

Below are details along with pics to give you an idea of how it came together throughout the house:

WOOD FLOORS: MOHAWK TECWOOD VINTAGE ELEMENTS 7″ IN WINTER OAK

Flooring was one of the things I spent the most time picking out, since we had so much wood throughout the house I did sooo much research and probably looked at a thousand different flooring samples. We wanted to do engineered wood. It’s more cost effective than hardwood but still gives that gorgeous look of wood. I finally decided on their Tecwood Vintage Elements 7″ in Winter Oak and I am so happy that we did! It’s the perfect color – not too light or too dark – and has that perfect balance of warmth without reading too yellow/orange. It has looked so pretty with all of our finishes while we were building and pulling in furnishings and rugs, etc has just made me love the floors even more. They’ve also held up great so far – I know it’s still early haha but between the kids and Mio weighing in at 120 lbs, I’ve been impressed with how great the floors have done so far.

BEDROOM CARPET: MOHAWK SMARTSTRAND SILK NATURAL SPLENDOR II IN MOONBEAM

For Mara and Wes’ bedrooms I went back and forth on whether to do wood floors or carpet and we ended up going with carpet to add a cozy feel that I loved. (Especially since we added Mohawk’s SmartCushion rug pads to make it extra soft, which is great for kids) Mohawk has so many color options and different options depending on how much traffic you think a room will get, etc. so it makes it super easy to find exactly what you’re looking for.

THEATER CARPET: MOHAWK SMARTSTRAND FLAWLESS VISION IN MYSTIC SKY

For our theater room, I knew I wanted something super durable – I was already having visions of popcorn and drinks and who knows what else getting spilled on the carpet 😂 so I went with Mohawk’s SmartStrand Flawless Vision line. It’s super durable and has a subtle design plus it’s low profile so it handles traffic really well. They have tons of color options in this one too.

Hope this helps for you guys asking about flooring details! If you have any more questions about the house, drop in comments below.

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Mohawk.

xo, Christine

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