I'm all about supporting small business just like any other trendy wanna-be mommy blogger out there. You can find the most adorable things in those shops and I love buying them when I can. Having run my own small business, I know all too well what it means to support an actual family here in the USA with your purchases. That being said, handmade products come with a price tag. Their quality totally deserves it, but that doesn't mean that everything you buy needs to be handmade and tag-able on Instagram.
So! I put together a list of my favorite Amazon finds that are adorable and affordable!
I bought a moses basket for the new babe on the way. I think they're some what functional but also really stinking cute. It's more of a want than a need so I opted for a cheaper option instead of dropping $160+ on my dream Design Dua bassinet. I spent less than $30 on the cheapest one with the hideous green bedding and just left it out. It comes with a mattress and I can throw a white bassinet sheet or swaddle blanket in there and call it good to go.
As a baby, Caisley was totally obsessed with the Gumpdrop pacifiers even though I tried relentlessly to get her to take a natural rubber Natursutten paci. I bought another one in the hopes that this baby will be more accepting of it but I was so happy to find these Joovy pacifiers that mimic the Gumdrop style but come in clear! Neon is not my thing and that's pretty much all Gumdrop pacifiers come in. If your babe is picky, or you hate color as much as I do, or you don't want to drop $10 on a single Natursutten, these are about half the cost for a pack of two.
Then of course we need a pacifier clip. Mostly for the photos but at least these provide some actual function, right? These beaded pacifier clips are under $1. No I'm not joking.
I'm really super picky about what toys Caisley gets. Mostly because I'm the meanest mom ever but also because I want what she plays with to inspire her creativity and imagination. I absolutely love this wood percussion block toy. Yes, it makes noise... but it doesn't sing so that's a win in my book.
Another thing I love is blocks. Caisley isn't too interested in them yet but I'm hoping that comes with time. The new baby might just end up using them as teething toys I'm totally okay with that too. These wood blocks come in a set of 50 and include a ton of different shapes for under $20.
Honestly don't even get me started on the freaking clothing I can find for little girls on Amazon. Who freaking knew? Not me. I bet you my husband wishes it had stayed that way. This jumper dress and ruffle onesie are just a few pieces that I've found and love. I could totally ruin us financially just with all the clothes I find on there. I need to remember that none of this will last for very long... unless we have another girl one day!
I spent less than $50 on this knock off Fawn Design diaper bag. If you can't bring yourself to give up the brand name, props to you. I honestly just can't afford to spend $250 on a bag that carries around supplies to wipe my kid's butt.
Another bag that I love for pool outings, grocery shopping, and mostly just hanging on my wall is this straw bag with leather straps. However, I've since found the shop Fernweh Home that sells one that's totally similar (with cuter handles!) for about $10 more. Had I known that, I probably would have bought it there because like I said, I do love shopping small!
Here's a few of my favorite small shop buys!
June and January Bathing Suit
I've also been wanting one of these super cute Hedgehog Push Toys from Cardinal and Canary!
I've also been wanting one of these super cute Hedgehog Push Toys from Cardinal and Canary!
I hope you find some fun things & have fun stalking your mailman!
*Note: this post is not sponsored by Amazon. I'm truly just a fan wanting to share a few fun finds with other mamas!*
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