short sleeve body suit  |  maxi skirt  |  bracelet cuff  |  bracelets  |  lipstick – angel  ||  swaddle blanket  |  harper stripe outfit  |  headband

Since we found out that we were having Harper, I’ve been on the search for a really good recliner. We bought a lazy boy recliner over 10 years ago when we had Hunter, but it was time to finally update after four more babies. I asked you all on Instagram what your favorite rocker + recliners were. Most people said they did nursery gliders, but we knew we wanted one that reclined. Not a huge Lazy Boy and I wanted it to look really modern. I searched for weeks and finally read all the reviews and compared a ton and we ended up going with the Monte Design recliner + glider.

nursery room details:

glider  |  crib  |  crib bedding  |  pink fur pillow  |  ivory fur pillow  |  pattern pillow  |  wool rug  |  baskets  |  ceiling light  |  wall art  |  tree  |  side table  |  small pink pot  |  pink flamingo   |  gold giraffe

I rounded up the top four rockers/recliners that you all recomended + suggestions from friends, and more. I think getting a rocker/recliner is definitely an investment piece!! So before buying, I would think about how much time your going to spend in the chair. I was willing to pay a bit more because I knew how much time we spent in out last rocker.  I love to nurse in it, rock my babies to sleep and hold them when they are sick and need to be upright. We wanted to be able to kick back and sleep like we have done with all our other babies. We pretty much lived in our Lazy Boy and I knew it would be the same for this chair as well. Plus our little people love to cuddle up in it and read stories… so for us it is a timeless piece.

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Monte Design: I love this one (this is the one we have). It fully reclines and I love that it is a recliner + a glider in one chair. We went with leather because it wipes up nice and I love the modern look it gives. Plus it’s really comfortable!

Oilo Glider:  I love the big arms and that the sides go up high around your head so you have something to rest your head on. I was able to try this rocker out for the shoot for a few weeks. I really liked the glider aspect of it, but we knew we wanted a recliner as well.

Pottery Barn Kids: a lot of people said they like this one. I tried them out in the store and really liked them. They were super comfy, soft, and I loved the fabric options! But again it came down to we wanted one that would fully recline.

Target: Here is a not as expensive one for those people who aren’t ready to invest in a rocker yet. This one is a glider + a recliner like mine. I love the modern look to this one!

Really in the end TEST them out if you can. Go with what your budget allows. I would much rather have a cheaper crib and spend more on my recliner that I can mover from room to room and use after baby. Also, read reviews but don’t always go strictly off of those — because again everyone has their own opinion. haha. And remember if your going to have more babies buy the one you love and you know you’ll use the most. That is my suggestion. I wanted this recliner with Houston and went with a way cheaper option and I was kicking myself the whole time!!

xx – kails

room design: oilo  + photos: corissa ann

rock n play + here  |  blanket  |  baby nightgown  |  bow  

I’ve been getting a ton of email + questions on how to get your baby on a sleep schedule. I’ve done a few blog posts in the past on our favorite sleep products, and one about sleep training Houston + a few more. But today I thought I’d share just a few of my favorite tips on how to get your baby on a sleep schedule. Now by all means I am no expert but these are just some things I have learned with my five babies.

favorite swaddle blankets HERE + HERE

make sure baby is fully fed + burped : I personally think the best way to start baby off to a great sleep or a full nights rest is to make sure they are fully fed annnndd burped. This seems to be my babies biggest hangup — when they’re not burped ALL THE WAY. My babies usually have a couple of burps and seem to  be bit more gassy. So if I just hold them upright and wait an extra 10 minutes after their feeding they can usually stay asleep without any gas bothering them. I’d much rather spend an extra 10 mins after feed then them waking up in 45 minutes because of the tummy ache.

dim lights + sound machine : dimming the lights or closing the shades helps cue sleep time. Plus who wants to sleep in broad daylight. haha. The sound machine. I like to use one to help drown out noise. BUT to also get my babies used to constantly hearing noise when they sleep. My older people can live + play and I don’t have to worry about the baby waking up.

swaddling : is a huge thing at our house + I like to think of myself as the master swaddler around here! The tighter the better – really. Swaddling contains baby’s flying arms and helps them feel safe and secure. (gives them “boundaries” to push from and makes them feel like in the womb again) You can see more why I loved swaddling so much + learn how the correct way to swaddle HERE.

stick to the same routine : this is more with bedtime but  it helps with naps too. At night I like to wipe my babies down or give them a bath, change their diaper, feed them and of course swaddle them. Doing the same thing in the same order every night, helps baby start to learn the cues at bedtime. I also like to make sure there’s a sound machine.

try to be home when it’s nap time : (or wear a wrap) I always try to make sure I’m home around nap time. It is hard, but most days my babies sleep is more important then running errands. I know newborn sleep so much that it’s nearly impossible. My babies always sleep better at home versus on the go. Plus, when they’re being put down at the same time every day in their own bed with all the cues above I feel like they start to recognize nap time and bedtime a lot faster.

I hope some of my tips and tricks I’ve used for my babies over the years might be able to help some of you with your little ones. These might not work for everyone but they worked for us and our babies. Getting baby on a sleep schedule is not an easy task.  If you have any suggestions or tips you’d love to share I’d LOVE to hear them. Thanks for all your encouraging support here in this space + I always love hearing back from all you guys!!

xx – kails

blush t-shirt  |  white jeans (sold out) similar + here ||  baby pajamas  |  headband  |  snoo

outfit  |  bow  |  dock a tot | or here

swaddle sack  |  bow  |  binki

gerber pouches  |  top  |  jeans  |  necklace + here  |  purse  |  rug  |  couch  |  art  |  tree  |  baskets 

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Lately, Houston doesn’t want any help eating whatsoever!! If you’ve seen my IG story, you know exactly what I’m talking about. It makes for some messy meals! I have loved these pouches for on the go and when we travel. But now Gerber has come out with these new Smart Flow pouches!! I’m a little OCD about my van being clean and hate food in there, but with all the long trips we’ve been taking lately we’ve had to have snacks in the car and it always ends up being a mess, so these help me not worry about Houston.

I never let food go anywhere in the house besides the kitchen, but sometimes I’ll allow these pouches because I know they wont make a mess. They’re also a lifesaver if I need an extra 30 mins to get things done!

These are just a few of our favorite things about the new Smart Flow pouches. The Smart Flow spout is so much nicer because it is now designed to control the flow. I love it because it keeps more food in the toddlers’ tummies and less everywhere else. It also helps give your littles a little more independence.  And the new Smart Flow spout also has softer sides and round edges that are gentle on your little peoples mouths.

Want to get in on the fun? Share your very own #PouchWin on social media to be a part of the family and show your adorable little one using the all-new Gerber Smart Flow™ spout. Love you all + let me know your favorite flavors!!

xx – kails

in partnership with Gerber