The concept behind Snugly Pjs, aside from providing children with “the purest and finest breathable organic cotton” is that using prints with a healthy food theme will build a healthy awareness and interest on the part of your child in eating healthy foods.

Each New Jammies Snuggly PJs Includes a New Jammies Book - “Fruits and Veggies”, “Counting My Fruits and Veggies”, “Tales From New Jammies Land”. A very healthy idea and a practical one. If you decide to buy more than one vegetable/fruit print then your child can pick his favorite healthy food to go along with whichever PJ he is wearing that evening. Cut up some tasty bananas and settle down with your toddler as you share the “Fruits and Veggies” New Jammies Book.

Prints available include: Bananas, Apples, Blueberries, Carrots, Peas. The Snuggly PJs come in sizes: 12mos, 18mos, 24mos, 2T, 3T, 4T, 5, 6. You can purchase these unique pajamas for $35 at NewJammiesShop.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.

The only reason I never used one of these “wearable blankets” when my children were babies is that I just didn’t know about them.  If you’ve never tried the Halo SleepSack™ Wearable Blanket, I’d suggest you do.

First of all, it carries the recommendation seal from First Candle/SIDS Alliance abd it’s made from flame resistant polyester - so it’s safe for baby to wear! Secondly, this soft microfleece garment is trimmed in silky satin, zips downward (safely away from baby’s fingers) and comes in Soft Sky Blue and Pale Peony.

The Halo SleepSack™ Wearable Blanket comes in sizes NB (5-10lbs), S(10-18lbs), M(16-24lbs) and L(22-28lbs) and costs $33.50 at HannaAndersson.com.

I am expecting my third cold weather baby, and I have learned that sleep sacks are an absolute must.  They are much safer than blankets, and they help keep babies feeling cozy and happy at night.  I have just discovered the great sleep sacks made by the French company Kaloo.

The Lilirose Sleep Sack is absolutely adorable.  You can tell just from a picture that it is luxuriously thick and soft.  It is clearly made from a different blend of fabrics than most of the sacks I currently have, many of which tend to pill. It is also much easier to use than many other similar sacks, since it opens on three sides, making middle of the night diaper changes much less of a chore.

The sack is designed to fit infants up to 6 months of age.  You can purchase one for $59.99 at MyStrollers.com.

The Moses Basket comes in a variety of materials and sizes. I like this particular style because it’s simple, roomy, and comes with an Organic Pad. This basket provides a safe, roomy, cool environment for babies to play and sleep.

This Moses Basket by Pure Beginnings comes with an organic cotton pad that is natural and more breathable for delicate skin. You can purchase it for $69.99 at Purebeginnings.com.

The Original Slumber Bear by Prince Lionheart contains an audio box with recorded intra-uterine womb sounds that will help lull your baby to sleep. It was invented by a doctor and has apparently been used in hospital nurseries for the past 25 years. Of course the natural sounds of the womb would be the best lullaby for baby.

The Original Slumber Bear by Prince Lionheart can be placed beside your baby or attached to the crib railing. The audio box is removable and can also be attached to the crib railing or stroller - wherever it’s needed. Price: $37.99 at PrinceLionheart.com.