BabiesRUs.com is currently offering 25% off all of its Parents of Invention brand baby slings, including The Ultimate Wrap (pictured). This deal is only offered online, not in their brick-and-mortar stores, but they are also offering free shipping on these slings. You can view the entire line of slings on sale at BabiesRUs.com.

Serena & Lily’s baby slings have become go-to items for celebrity moms such as Jessica Alba. Their simple style and organic cotton fabric make them perfect for eco-conscious parents on the go. I am in love with this new peacock design. The embroidery is gorgeous and the bright colors really stand out against the crisp white background. This sling is available in three sizes. You can purchase one for $129 at SerenaAndLily.com. It would make a very generous new baby gift.

Any parent who has ever visited an online parenting discussion forum knows all about the superior brand of mommy who knows it all and does everything perfectly. I was recently flabbergasted by a post in a community I belong to accusing stroller users of being lazy and unnatural when babywearing is clearly the way to go. Since I am a fan of both options, depending on circumstances, I tried to stay calm (and remember how lucky I am that I can afford these options). The conversation quickly degenerated into much finger pointing and a discussion of which modes of carrying a baby are really babywearing (wraps and ring slings) and which are dangerous and unnatural ways of suspending a baby for the mother’s convenience (Bjorn baby carriers).

Now, I have used all three of these. I don’t feel one is superior. I use the Bjorn fairly frequently, and I don’t believe it is hurting my baby’s spine. Neither, by the way, does our chiropractor. I would continue to recommend this carrier to new parents, and try to take online comments with a grain of salt. If you wish to join me in my selfishly unnatural child suspending ways, you can purchase one on sale for $49.99 at AlbeeBaby.com.

Here is an imaginative, mom-designed product that can replace a number of bulky items cluttering your home and car. The Tendatot, available in a number of fun prints such as this “Russian Stack Dolls” model, functions as a diaper bag, shopping cart cover, carrier, and more. Each bag comes with a changing pad, a matching bib, ties for attaching toys or a binky, and pockets for holding all the necessities of life on the go with a baby or toddler. The product is made in the USA.

You can see how this innovative product works and purchase one for $379.99 at TendATot.com. While the price may seem steep, it isn’t bad if you consider all that it can replace. With small children around, the reduction in clutter alone is worth a little extra cost.