Sometimes you just want to zip it. With cuteness! Those times call for Personalized Pacifiers from CoolPacifiers.com. ($4.99 to $9.99) You’ve got 40 styles to choose from, all the way from simple to bling, in boy blue or girl pink. And choose your message! There are 39 messages available, from “Mute Button” to “Princess” to “McDrooly” to fit any mood. Shut ‘em up sweetly.
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Baby Gear
There's never is enough help, is there? Your diapers are in a pile on the floor, you're feeding your newborn off of paper plates and you can't even remember when feeding time is. From diaper bags and dinner sets to gadgets and geegaws, you're going to need all kinds of gear for your baby. Here's our current faves.
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Primo Infant Bath
Posture is everything, especially at bath time. Start ‘em off right with the Primo Infant Bath ($12). The best way to bathe your little one is with them sitting upright, and the Primo ensures they stay up without you having to prop them against the side of the sink. No bending over for you, either. Suction cups hold the base down, and the design offers full leg and arm support. Perfect posture, perfect bath.
Pottery Barn Kids Seacliff Herringbone Messenger Bag
City gear meets beach style in the Seacliff Herringbone Messenger Bag from Pottery Barn Kids. ($129) This super-tough herringbone cotton canvas bag is loaded with all the pockets, changing pads and etc. you would expect. The difference here is style, and the Seacliff is not your everyday city bag. It looks resort town ready, even if you’re just hauling around extra wipes. Best of all, no sunburn or sand between your…ahem…toes…
Hoohobbers Personalized Diaper Bag
The only question will be what color combination. The Personalized Diaper Bag from Hoohobbers ($70) is absolutely gorgeous! Silky smooth denier nylon design means beauty and tough durability. And you can choose from tote, backpack or messenger styles, with as many sling options, for maximum portability. 45 color combos are available (see, we told you!). Diaper bags don’t get any more special.
Streamline Green Frog Clock
Froggy went a’countin’ with the Streamline Green frog Clock. ($14) This little digital gem is perfect for carrying around on the road, and it’s got all the bells and..ahem…alarms as your alarm clock. But it’s a frog. Y’know, so it’s cute and fun for your kids. Includes batteries, for you, though.
SVAT GX5201 Wireless Portable Video Monitor
Homeland Security for babies? Nah, this is spying with love. The GX5201 Wireless Portable Video Monitor from SVAT ($144.69) offers a huge bang for a little buck. 2.5” LCD screen with night vision (yes!), built-in audio with voice activation and pan and tilt. It’s a 2.4 GHz wireless transmitter, so you can carry the monitor around anywhere in the house. This is REAL homeland security. Bureaucracy not included.
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Toddler Feet Free Stroller Blanket Set
It’s like sticking your baby in a toaster – without the legal ramifications. The Toddler Feet Free Stroller Blanket Set from Napwell ($99.99) is the ultimate blanky on the go. Lay down the liner, which opens for 3 or 5 point harnesses, and throw on the blanket. Baby’s feet remain free to dangle, without mucking up the blanket, while their core stays toasty. Fits most conventional strollers. They’ll be…well, warm as toast.
gogo Kidz Travelmate
Keep the skycap away from this cargo. The gogo Kidz Travelmate from Go-Go Babyz makes traveling with baby almost a pleasure. (Hey, flying still sucks these days.) Strap your car seat into the telescoping frame and go go go. Your child gets a great ride, and you save your back and shoulders. Weighs only five pounds, and lies flat in the trunk or back seat. And it won’t get re-routed to Denver like your luggage.
Lillebaby EveryWear
You’re not a rickshaw, y’know. It’s okay to think of your comfort when hauling your baby around. The EveryWear from Lillebaby ($99.95) has you covered. It does a great job taking care of baby, also! This cotton/microfiber carrier is designed to provide ergonomic comfort for both of you. It works with baby facing you, facing front, riding on your back or on your hip, with even weight distribution in each position. Saddle up: time for a good long walk.
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Infant Bath Tub
No throwing out baby with the bath water here! The Infant Bath Tub from Potty Patty ($14.99) suctions to the sink and holds your baby secure and ergonomically upright, leaving both of your hands free for scrubbing and rinsing. The only thing you’ll have to worry about is getting splashed with soapy water. (And dad owes you a chore or two, right?)
