Parents have struggled since the beginning of time to keep socks on their babies’ feet. Stay With Me Adjustable Baby Socks are designed to be wiggle-proof and pull-off proof. These socks feature a Velcro strap to keep the sock on your baby’s foot. Plus, when laundry time comes, you can use the velcro straps to secure the socks together, so there will be no more lost or mismatched socks! Sounds like a great idea to me. You can purchase Stay With Me Adjustable Socks for $5.95 per pair at StayWithMeBaby.com.

I really like this handmade Blue Flames Adjustable Bib by etsy seller heartnsewdesigns. The fact that it’s adjustable is great, as it will fit infants and will grow with them as they grow into toddlers. It’s a larger bib as well, measuring 14″ long, 10″ wide, with a 6″ wide neck opening.The style of this one is nice too, especially for boys. It’s not the same old cowboys or sports themes you often see on boys’ bibs. Each bib by heartnsewdesigns is made of 100% cotton and cotton flannel, and is stitched on the inside with a top stitch for extra durability. You can view all of the unique styles available at heartnswedesigns, where this Blue Flames bib sells for $5.

I’ve been a regular user of disposable swim diapers with all of my girls. Not only do I feel guilty about adding even more diapers to landfills, but I really don’t have confidence in them, even though they are “pool approved” everywhere we go. I find it suspicious that they remain very flat even after much swimming. I’d think that if diaper technology had really advanced that far, there would be no need to regular diapers to swell so immensely with size…

So, I’ve been on the lookout for a reliable, reusable, swim diaper for my infant. I am currently leaning toward this Sun Smarties model. It is made of soft microfiber with a  terry liner. They are available in several colors and can be purchased for $12.95 each at onestepahead.com. I’m hoping this will take a little of the worry out of my summer!

Every once in a while, I misjudge a product, or change my impression of it over time.  I have to say that the Kiddopotamus Swaddle Blanket is one such product.  I bought two of these when I was pregnant with my middle daughter three years ago.  I was terribly disappointed when I brought her home and couldn’t figure out how to make them work.  They didn’t seem intuitively easy to use, the Velcro seemed like a pain, and the smallest size was too big, so the edge was up in her face, which just seemed dangerous.  I gave up and packed the open one away.  I later gave the second one to a friend.

Fast forward three years and I find myself with a very fussy baby.  I pulled this out and decided to give it another try.  Although this baby was smaller at birth than the last, she is gaining weight pretty quickly, and at three weeks this is a pretty good fit.  I don’t have to worry about extra fabric being up near her face.  I also had no problem getting it on her and the Velcro worked just fine.  She is actually sleeping quite peacefully in it at this very moment.  I still wish that it weren’t made from a synthetic fiber, but all and all, I am quite glad I gave it another shot.  The company has since begun making a 100% organic cotton version which costs just a little bit more.

If you have small babies, you might not be able to use this product immediately after birth, but don’t rule it out completely.  You can purchase one for $9.99 at ToysRUs.com.  Several sizes and color choices are available.

These Adjustable Boys Animal Belts are sold separately but you might want to buy more than one - because you can never find a belt when you need one. These animal characters are so cute you’ll just want more than one. Your little guy might not fuss about wearing a belt if he gets to choose from a whole menagerie. Visit BarefootBella.net where you can purchase this item for just $8. Animal characters available include Monkey, Elephant, Tiger, and Lion in red, blue, black and tan.

There is no shortage of slings on the market these days, as more and more parents are discovering their many benefits.  I have recently seen a lot of press for pouches from Kangaroo Korner.  They were recently featured in American Baby Magazine, and have previously been featured on parents.com and in Motehring Magazine.

Designed by a mom who couldn’t find exactly the right sling for her family, these pouches are avaialble in a number of attractive prints and in a wide range of fabrics–fleece, mesh, you name it.  There are even slings that are designed for use in water.  Organic fabrics are also available.  I really like this All Season Adjustable Pouch.  I was initially drawn to it because I love the fabric, but it offers some great features.  Designed for children from birth to 25 pounds, this pouch is adjustable, so it grows with your baby and your changing shape as you take off the baby weight.  I love that this pouch has some stretch to it.  That is my biggest complaint about my current sling.  It makes a huge difference.

You can purchase one of these slings, which costs $62, or browse the entire collection at KangarooKorner.com.

As you can see from the above picture, this Little Tikes 5-in-1 Adjustable Gym will be suitable for your child throughout her first years: a traditional play gym for an infant; a sit down activity center featuring plenty of electronic lights and sounds for an older baby; a stand-up activity center with a built-in support bar for when your child is learning to stand; a play table for all kinds of creative projects for toddlers; and converts into a sturdy easel for young artists.

Versatility in a child’s product is always a plus for busy households. A child’s attention span can be quite short at times. Even with the older child, you have the option of converting the gym set into several different activities - giving you a little extra time to finish preparing dinner or that report you brought home from the office.

The Little Tikes 5-in-1 Adjustable Gym requires 3 “AA” batteries (included) and measures 21.25″ x 21.25″ x 15.5″. Some assembly is required, and colors may vary. Purchase yours for $34.93 at WalMart.com.

My daughter always had thick, long, curly hair and usually it was tied up in a ponytail or braid. This Roxy Cabana Adjustable Hat would have come in handy to accommodate her hairstyle with a secure fit. Anything to makes things simpler and easier is a plus for moms.

The hat is adorned with roxy heart buttons. It comes in toddler sizes and is available in pink only. This hat is currently on sale for $17.00 at SandboxCouture.com.

The Gucci Baby Carrier, a favorite of celebrity parents such as Gwen Stefani (above), is shaped to snugly fit baby’s body (up to 20lbs). It has adjustable shoulder straps and comes in the signatory beige/ebony GG fabric with dark brown or white leather trim.

This is a bit extravagant for the casual buyer, but if you have the means, you can purchase this item, priced at $850.00 at  Gucci.com.