The Snoogie Seat is a unique, handmade soft seat designed for newborns. In the shape of a monkey, it has arms with velcro that “hugs” your baby as she reclines in the seat. With an inner cushion of cotton/polyester and a fleece removable outer cover, the Snoogie Seat is made to keep your child comfy and cozy. It also has a loop on which you can hang a child’s toy. Created by Daddy’s Design, the Snoogie Seat is available in Brown Monkey or Pink Monkey, for $49.99, at Shop.DaddysDesign.com.

I didn’t discover the beauty of infant gowns until after I had my second child.  Although they are perhaps not as cute as some infant clothes, they are very, very practical.  They certainly cut down on the amount of time and energy needed to change a diaper.  While many infant gowns are less than inspiring to look at, New for Baby offers a line of gowns that are as pleasing to the eye as they are practical.  I love this sweet, gender-neutral leaf print, and there are many other patterns to choose from as well.

Each Comfort Sleep Gown is made from combed cotton, and is tagless for your little one’s comfort.  It buttons at the neck to make it easy to get on and off, and has cuffed sleeves that you can fold over to cover your infant’s hands. These gowns are made in the USA, and come in sizes 0-3, 3-6, and 6-12 months.  You can purchase one for $18 at NewForBaby.com.

I remember one of my boys having a favorite satin pillow that he would carry around the house with him. Sometimes I would catch him hugging his pillow and rubbing the fabric on his cheek. Young children are very “tactile” and the soft, cool satiny fabric must be very soothing to them.

This Satin and Flannel Comfort Blanket by BabyAnt.com is satin on one side and flannel on the other. Flannel itself is a “comfort” fabric and can offer baby a little added warmth during the cooler weather. This might turn out to be a “must have” item for baby so you might want to order more than one so you’ll have one handy while the other is in the wash.

The blanket measures 18″x18″ and comes in Blue Gingham or Pink Gingham. Purchase yours for $11.50 at BabyAnt.com

While after two painful natural childbirths I’ve pretty much given up on the notion that any product can make my labor pleasant or even largely bearable, this Phases of Labor Comfort Kit from Lighten My Labor does seem like a nice idea. The kit includes products to soothe you through each of the three phases of labor.

The products were created by Anne Maria D’Onofrio who is both a mom and an OB/GYN nurse. It includes massage gel, linen/room spray, cooling body mist, and after baby bath tea. The set is attractively packaged in a decorated box that is perfect for gift giving. It may not take the pain out of labor, but it might help you keep your mind of the pain.

You can purchase the set for $62 at BamaBabiesandBirthdays.com.