This Selecta Treno Toddler Road and Rail System is a little train lover’s dream. Made in Germany entirely of wood, it brings back memories of simpler wooden train systems of yesteryear. 17 tracks are included, some curved, some straight, and all have train tracks printed on one side and a road printed on the other - so your toddler can use this with trains or cars. Such versatility in a toy will provide hours and hours of enjoyment for your child.

One engine with a squeaker, one carriage, one freight wagon, 9 stacking blocks, and one conductor are also included in this set. Safe velcro couplings connect the train. The colored paint on the wood is made from non-toxic, water-based dyes.

What a Christmas gift this would make! Recommended for ages 1 1/2 years to 5 years, the Selecta system is available for $135.50 at BabyNaturopathics.com.

I can think of a couple of ways off the top of my head for sharing your little “heartthrob” via the Summer Infant Deluxe Prenatal Heart Listening System. Not only can you listen to your baby’s wonderful heartbeat, you can also record it.  Once the heartbeat is recorded you can download it to your home computer and attach it to an email announcing your due date. When the baby is born and you start downloading all those digital pics to your computer, you’ll have a very unique soundtrack for baby’s first slide show.

But best of all, you have a personal way of connecting with baby in the womb. Just think, you could hear his/her little heartbeat each night before you go to sleep. How comforting that would be. It’s priced at $24.99 (sale) at Amazon.com.