All The Perfect Little Pieces {Win $100 from Mustela and BlogHer}
It doesn’t matter that he’s my third baby, and I’ve already done this newborn thing twice before. It doesn’t matter if it’s 2am and I’m exhausted. It doesn’t matter if his tiny fingers are ripping all the hair out of the back of my neck. He’s an itty bitty miracle.
When I’m nursing him, the hairs right behind his ear gleam like they’re made of copper. It’s the only time I am really sure he’s going to be a ginger, since the fuzz that grows in a perfect imitation of his father’s hairline on top of his head is white-blond. When he’s sleeping he makes sniffling snorfling noises and says “mmmmm” and “oooooo” and “eh eh eh eh eh” when he’s having mysterious baby dreams. I can no longer sleep without those noises, or I wake up in a panic that he’s TOO quite or TOO sound asleep. I cover his chest with my palm and feel every rib at once as they move up and down with his breath.
His ears are like tiny monkey ears on the outside, covered in a light layer of fur, and seashells on the inside, pearly pink and smooth. I can’t stop touching them while he’s sleeping in my lap, because I know in just a few weeks poking him is going to wake him up. When I’m feeling stressed, I smooth the tiny M that Linc gets between his eyes or the lines on his forehead or the little creases he gets by his eyes. His baby skin is so soft, but so incredibly sensitive.
I first heard of Mustela a few months ago when I was photographing a newborn for a client, and I couldn’t stop smelling their baby. Then a friend suggested it when I mentioned Linc’s cradle cap was acting up. Now I’m the one recommending it to friends for all stages of motherhood. The 2-in-1 Hair & Body Wash is a tear-free, soap-free gel, specially formulated for the delicate skin of babies, but is great on the older kids too. It rinses very easily from Caroline’s hair and truly is tear-free, so there’s no more fighting when it’s time to wash it out.
But our real favorite is the Hydra Bébé Body Lotion. It’s so thick and smooth without being greasy, and absorbs very quickly even on just-washed baby skin. My hands are softer than they’ve been in years just from applying it to the kids. And I have been applying it to all the kids – on Caroline’s eczema-like rough patches, on the rash Evan gets from wiping is face on his sleeve, and on poor sensitive Linc, who gets a new case of baby acne or cradle cap or heat rash every day. They all love the lotion and you should see Linc smile when I’m rubbing it into his adorable chubby baby cheeks.
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My favorite thing about the newborn stage are the squishy cheeks and how perfectly cuddly they are!
My favorite part is snuggling a teeny tiny human. So warm and cuddly. I’m so looking forward to that again!
The milk-drunk coma that comes after nursing. I can’t get enough of it! And the curl-into-your-body-almost-boneless newborn cuddles, of course.
The hand curl around momma’s finger! P.S. We discovered Mustela in Paris and have loved it ever since.
Being stuck under a sleeping newborn, unable to do anything but sit there and enjoy it
My favorite newborn moment is baby’s first bath.
My favorite part is lying on the couch and holding my baby in my arms as he sleeps.
tweet https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/519639866867318785
My favorite newborn moment was when my son first held his new baby sister; sweet moment :)
tweet https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/519823087085187072
My favorite newborn moment is baby’s first smile
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/519862187146219521
I love when my babies have grabbed my hands with their fingers.
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/519879239214968833
I have a photograph of my daughter at a day old on her daddy’s chest, lifting her head up. We were amazed by how strong she was. I think that was my favorite.
My favorite things are 1) the delicious newborn head smell and 2) the tiny squeaky noises.
My favorite newborn moment is when they gaze into my eyes.
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https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/519907539811438592
Those cute little fingers and toes!
My favorite newborn moment is when they start to laugh, the giggling always captures my heart.
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/lil_lady_dz/status/519925622198386688
My favorite moment is when they smile at you!
My favorite moment is when they grab on tightly to one of your fingers.
My favorite newborn moment is when they first try to open there eyes. It is usually so bright on their little eyes so they blink a lot. Too precious! Thanks for the opportunity to enter.
Tweet: https://twitter.com/HeartnSoulmom/status/519995583021735936
My favorite moment is when my oldest tried to nurse on my bare-chested husband! OK that was my second favorite. My real favorite was this tiny little sigh of content after nursing.
My favorite moment is bonding while nursing, that’s when I get to hold the baby all to myself with no interruptions :)
Twitter post: https://twitter.com/Yakamo3x3/status/520113223165837312
My favorite newborn moment is when eye contact is made for the first time. Hopefully in a hospital bed. There are so many stories about babies being born in cars and lawns, you never know.
My favorite newborn moment is when my son opened his eyes and smiled at me and cooed! It was so cute!!
https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/520205946283233281
definitely my fave moment is the first snuggle with baby pryfamily5@gmail.com
I tweeted https://twitter.com/dapryz5/status/520402024509091842 pryfamily5@gmail.com
So sweet! My favorite moment was the first time I saw my kids. :)
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Favorite moment: having him fall asleep on my chest. He’s 3 months old and doesn’t do it anymore. I miss it!
https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/519945686805405696
The first day in the hospital when they look you in the eyes.
My favorite moment was the first purposeful smile “Hey! It’s Mommy!”
My favorite newborn moment was when I first held my daughter, Chloe, in my arms. I cried tears of happiness and joy!
My favorite moment is when the doctor or nurse hand you your baby for the first time!
My favorite newborn moment is when you get to hold them for the first time and they look you in the eyes!
I tweeted! Thank you for the chance to enter!
https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/521313586950336513
I remember when my sister was an infant and first started smiling…sooo cute!
tweeted
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/521386654255161344
My favorite newborn moment was my baby’s first smile and laugh.
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/521462840851329024
My favorite newborn moment was when my baby tried to grab my hands and fingers. Those tiny movements really touched me.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/521502353225048065
My favorite newborn moment will be when I have a newborn :).
PS: the Caroline/Linc pics are adorable!
https://twitter.com/yesnofilms/status/522105592895119360
My favorite newborn moment is the first time you get to hold your child in the hospital and he/she looks up at you and you two make eye contact..
second would be the hand hold.
Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/522172983268216832
When my baby is deep asleep and her mouth is widdddde open :)
My favorite moment? When her little fingers meet mine. So touching, seriously! I love every minute of it!
https://twitter.com/momstriedtested/status/523223237615165440
https://twitter.com/momstriedtested/status/523223237615165440
My favorite newborn moment was definitely watching my baby sleep
tweeted
https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/523597470584938497
The first time I successfully nursed my son was my favorite newborn moment. The nurses in the hospital told me not to bother (yep!) but I wouldn’t give up and finally, he caught on and we continued for 19 months! I hope it works out quite as well with the new one coming soon!
I love holding my baby for the first time. words cant describe especially when you’ve waited like 9 months for this little person and you hold them for the very first time!
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https://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/524281484195020800
When my baby first smiled.
https://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/524565625981517824
My favorite newborn moment is nursing for the first time, such an amazing bonding experience and introducing baby to siblings!
My favorite newborn moment is definitely nursing. I loved it!
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/526134421292740608
when my son gives me the biggest smile in the world.
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/527260162872967168
Holding my babies for the first time were moments I will never forget. It’s the best feeling in the world.
Tweet
https://twitter.com/clc408/status/527785143243530240
Can’t wait to share these moments when we have children!
When I was watching my newborn sleep like a baby.
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/rhoneygee/status/530613529208836096
the first time you hold them for sure.
When my baby was given to me to hold for the first time.
I’m amazed by the first sound they make.
The 1st time you hold them.
https://twitter.com/618mom23boys/status/530933626125299712
I loved their first giggle
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/531126940367740928
The night time cuddles when the baby finally falls asleep
My favorite newborn moment is when my little one looked at me after he was given by doctors 8 months ago!
I tweeted it: https://twitter.com/carabao62/status/531263686984605696
Thank You for the great giveaway!
the time holding my nephew my heart just melting he is still my baby
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/531521736505040896
When that tiny hand and those tiny fingers close around mine in a confident grip that says I know who you are, you’re my mother…that just melts my heart and really steels my protective instincts.
I love the reaction to my baby’s first bath. It is interesting to see how they like it!
My favorite newborn moment is cuddling and staring into those big baby eyes!
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
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For my middle child I loved when I would put her in this one outift and she would always have alittle brown toe sticking out!
My favorite moment – coming out of the delivery room with my daughter next to me – I felt such big love!
thank you
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I would have to say the smile
https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/534006564638568448
The first smile!
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/535975663497248768
seeing my son’s first smile
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/535976270274637824
My favorite newborn moment is the first time I hear them cry during delivery. It absolutely takes my breath away and leaves me choked up!
Link to tweet:
https://twitter.com/catholicfanatic/status/535994268058259456
Thank you!
I don’t have children, nut my favorite Newborn Moment was when my cat “Micky” gave birth to four kittens; her mother, Christmas, jumped into the box and aided her, licking the babies clean.
My favorite newborn moment is when he smiled for the first time.
The birth of my daughter
My favorite newborn moment is bringing my baby home for the first time.
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/536628338727464961
Thanks so much.
I loved the middle of the night feedings when the house was quiet. It was just me and the baby!
tvollowitz at aol dot com
I love the first smile.
my favorite moment is bringing them home for the first time
i posted a tweet here:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/536671714751418368
I love that first smile.
Oh my, so many moments to choose from. My favorite is nursing them for the first time when everyone has left the room, dark, quiet peaceful and all i could hear was them coooing and makeing those sweet little noises, . . . . so content.
Tweet : https://twitter.com/Katnett63/status/536731197322579970
I remember holding my child for the first time.
I love the 1st time being alone with them after birth when you get to check out their little fingers and baby feet and fall in love :)
My favorite moment is when they smile at you.
austma7@aol.com
It has to be bath time, the soapy smell and the baby powder smell… Ah Memories
My favorite was nursing. I loved that special one on one time. Thank you!
I love the smell of new babies.
the awe of there learning an growing
My favorite newborn moment was when my baby smiled for the first time.
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https://twitter.com/clc408/status/536870374210682880
My favorite newborn moment is baby’s first smile
https://twitter.com/NICKIEISIS3/status/536910301187547136
My favorite moment was seeing the first yawn.
Oh my gosh, ALL of them! lol Even the midnight feedings… except you have to wait until they’re older before you really appreciate that. My very favorite newborn moments are just holding the baby while they’re sleeping. So tiny and sweet! :)
Tweeted :) – https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/536995777852104704
My favorite newborn moment was when our babies really saw me for the first time.
My favorite moment is whey they’re asleep and make cute little coo noises.
The best newborn moment is when they open their eyes and look at you for the first time.
the first smile was my favorite newborn moment
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my favorite newborn moment is when my older kids meet the newest member of our family.
https://twitter.com/neenee_is_me/status/537275610096087042
My favorite first moment is that cute little first smile
WHEN I SEE THEM SMILE OVER EVERY LITTLE THING.. GOTTA LOVE IT!
TWITTERED https://twitter.com/kytah00/status/537480345080188929
I love their first smiles
thanks for the giveaway
Love that first smile!!!
After bath time-new baby smell.
The favorite first moment was when my little one was crying at just a day old and he heard my husbands voice and immediately stopped crying and coo’ed at him. He recognized his voice, which I doubted was possible, but my husband would lay next to my belly each day and talk to “his son” about all the things he was going to teach him. He probably coo’ed in agreement to all of the mischief his daddy had planned for him before he was even born.
My favorites were feeding my baby for the first time.
My favorite moment was the first smile.
My favorite moment was that wonderful feeling when they are laying on your chest and I could just smell their sweet head.
My favorite newborn moment was always their first smile it always melts your heart
https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/538409538819350529
https://twitter.com/mgoss123/status/538462165275930624
First smile.
I love seeing a newborn baby smile. It always puts a smile on my face.
My favorite newborn moment is seeing it for the first time.
tweet https://twitter.com/TraceyAgrella/status/538503191466610688?lang=en
There is nothing like that first moment with a newborn head snoozing on your shoulder. It’s such a sweet moment!
coriwestphal at msn dot com
Tweet: https://twitter.com/coriwestphal/status/538522071089680384
coriwestphal at msn dot com
when they look at you and smile and giggle
My favorite newborn moment is snuggling together to take a nap.
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/538561439644921856
My favorite newborn moments was when my daughter fell asleep in my arms. I love sleeping babies.
My favorite newborn moment is the innocent smiling!
https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/538688974382829568
When my babies looked me in the eyes for the first time, it’s so amazing to finally see who has been kicking and doing gymnastics in your belly for the last few months :)
My favorite newborn moment is when the nurse first handed my daughter to me the way she looked right into my eyes, it was beautiful :)
Tweet https://twitter.com/JAIVIANSMOMMY/status/538776610766589952
The first smile while she was staring up at me. It melted my heart! My littlest is 3 months old already, slow down baby girl!!
Burping a baby over my heartbeat!
their first smile :)
having a girl after 3 boys
My favorite new born moment is when they look at you and smile for the first time.
their first laugh
My favorite moment…was the first time she smiled when I came into the room…and I knew she knew me…what a delicious feeling
https://twitter.com/angel320/status/538871271686029313
I love their first smile and laugh!
I tweeted about the giveaway as @tmt121172 on 11/29/14
My favorite newborn moment is right after their first bath when you hold them and smell the sweet scent of baby shampoo.
I Tweeted: https://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/538876451013935104
My favorite newborn moment is their first smile.
https://twitter.com/ajoy1332/status/538886734205829120
Freshly bathed baby smells.
I love the first little giggle
my favorite is when you know they can see you finally
My favorite newborn moment is definitely cuddling her while she sleeps!
The first smile.
The first smile is my favorite!
That baby is so adorable. I look forward to having kids of my own some day <3
My favorite is the moment you realize they know you, remember you, by a look or smile.
cuddling!
My favorite moments were always snuggling late at night.
Getting to told them.
I love the first smile
my favorite is snuggling
My favorite newborn moments are when I snuggle them close in a wrap and they drift off to sleep with our heartbeats and breathing synchronized.
My children are 17 years apart, so my son’s big sister was present when he was born. Just minutes after he was born and in my arms, my daughter said something from across the room. Immediately my newborn baby turned toward his sister. Then my husband standing next to me said, “He knows your voice.” Baby boy turned right toward his dad’s voice. Amazing moment!
tweeted – https://twitter.com/dmarie824/status/539055829970714624
The first smile of course !
My favorite times are seeing my baby smile and laugh! :)
My tweet https://twitter.com/AurelieRed/status/539066578180923393
My favorite moment is baby’s first bath
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/539093293141737472
I love when they wrap their whole little hand around one fiinger :)
I do not have kids of my own, but I have a TON of nieces and nephews. One of my fav memories of them is when my twin niece/nephew first came home from the neo-natal unit. They literally fit in the palm of my husband’s hand!
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/539105068578926593
My favorite newborn moment was the first time I could tell my baby recognized me.
eswright18 at gmail dot com
Tweeted
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/539112083099357184
I love those first smiles.
My favorite moment is when your baby grabs your finger and holds it.
I loved my baby’s first smile.
https://twitter.com/missyreinhardt/status/539147923842293760
@missyreinhardt
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https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/539148119661756416
My favorite newborn memory is when they first smiled.
I would say their first smile and sleeping on my chest
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
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tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
my favorite newborn moment was the first laugh
The first smile.
My favorite newborn moment is when they smile for the first time!
Finding out he weighed 10 pounds (urg). Thank you
No kids, but I like how tiny their fingers and toes are.
Thanks for the contest.
https://twitter.com/slehan/status/539216523445796864
my favorite newborn moment is when i first hear that cry after delivery! its such a moment that will be with you forever
https://twitter.com/wblack1125/status/539217314856464384
When they first smile at you and you know it’s not just gas ;)
sellcrystal2 at yahoo dot com
I love the first hugs…when they wrap those little arms around you. So sweet!!
https://mobile.twitter.com/shiebs24b/status/539247051393875969
I just miss holding and snuggling a newborn.
I LOVE the newborn arched back!
https://twitter.com/channynn/status/539797894400733184