Clutter gives me anxiety, it's useless stuff lying around never to be used or looked at again. Before Harper was born I was determined to make our space a clutter free zone. I scrutinized everything and ultimately decided on two items that could stay in the living room. The first item is her play mat which she has adored since she was a new born. Like magic, the little animals dangling from above keep her entertained just long enough for me to finish my very much needed first cup of coffee. We have the Alphabet Zoo Activity Gym by Skip Hop and we love it because it's colorful, comfortable and has plenty for her to grab and play with. I've seen many other play mats but haven't seen another one that has compared to this one. Needless to say, it has become a staple in my living room.
The second item is her bouncer which, until about 8 weeks old, she wasn't keen on. Once she started to like the bouncer however, it became a morning lifesaver. After having fun on her play mat in the morning I put her in her bouncer in my bedroom and take a shower, unbelievably, without a crying baby. I never thought I would have a shower unassisted again until she began liking the bouncer. We have the Fischer Price Turtle days bouncer with calming vibrations. It's great because of the toy bar, the frog in the middle makes noise when you pull down on it and now that she is grabbing she loves playing with it. I am sure this is the item that helped her discover how to grab for toys and I remember her doing it for the first time. I was amazed watching her make the connection as she grabbed one of the turtles, I cried of course, my baby was growing up!
Finally, I keep a woven basket in the corner of my living room to help me wrangle all the loose toys that always seem to find their way to the floor. The basket helps keep the room clutter free but still keeps them easily accessible. You can find our basket here from Pottery Barn.
I'd love to hear your clutter saving tips and favorite play toys!
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