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I’ve seen similar baby bath wraps online but these Nursery Critter Bath Wraps made me chuckle.  Your baby is not going to notice that the hood is decorated with an animal theme, but it might just make you smile.

Imagine that it’s been a long day and you’ve been at home all day with baby OR you’ve been at work at the office all day and this is the only one-on-one time all evening that you have with your child?  It’s very easy to get caught up in “getting things done” and we can miss important moments that also need to happen. So you put on one of these silly bath wraps on your baby and it just makes you smile and stop for a moment to enjoy what all your hard work makes possible - a loving and caring environment for your little ones.

Each wrap is woven of thick cotton terry and measure 31″x23″. Imported, personalization is available (add $6.50).

Price: $24.00 at potterybarnkids.com.

My girls always like to feel like they’re involved in my daily activities whether it’s cooking dinner, cleaning the house or working outside. My oldest, Zoe, has her own little stool to stand on to get up to the counter, but I’m always nervous that she may lose her balance. That’s why this Learning Tower caught my eye.

This stool has 4-sides and a roomy platform that makes me feel much more relaxed when Zoe is up on it. The best part is that this tower adjusts as your child grows! You can move the platform to accommodate your growing child so you’ll be sure to get years of use out of it.

Babyscholars.com sells this tower for $179.95.

All little girls love playing dress up and I don’t know about you, but my little ones still like to hop around pretending that they’re little bunnies! Now they can look the part too with this Bunny Poof dress-up set.

This outfit is made from white tulle with a little fuzzy bunny tail sewn in the back and comes with matching bunny ears. It comes in a variety of sizes and is easy to clean, so when your little bunny hops in the dirt you won’t have to worry.

Get this and others at poshtots.com for $49.

Style and elegance in a diaper bag is certainly a plus, but we moms know that practicality, usability, and easy maintenance are features that have to be manufactured into any baby product! The stylish look of the Grommet diaper bag caught my eye, but it was reading about the tabbed magnetic closure (no fumbling with clasps or hooks), easy-to-clean interior lining and plenty of separate storage pockets that captured my interest.

The Grommet Diaper Bag also comes with shoulder straps that can be switched to stroller mode in seconds. This designer bag by Nest (San Fransisco, CA) is 15″ length by 7″ width by 12″ height and is priced at $285. Order your bag at artebebe.com.

For some reason, little kids are drawn to backpacks. I think it might be because of the “older” kids that get to go to day care or school and they wish they could be “grown-up” too, but regular backpacks are just too big for the little ones.

That’s why I love Bla Bla Animal Backpacks. These little bags are made from thick, durable cotton and are lined on the inside with a zip closure. They come in butterfly, monkey, doggie, frog and lion designs. It’s small enough for a toddler to carry by himself, but big enough to carry a toy or snack.

These cute backpacks go for $42 and you can find them on lalaling.com.

We all know the dangers that the sun can have on our skin, but overexposure can effect other parts of our bodies as well. I learned this when I took my five-year old to the eye doctor for the first time. It’s just as important to protect your eyes as it is your skin, especially with little ones.

That’s when he recommended Baby Banz. These great little sunglasses were designed in Australia where the UV rays are extreme. They have been clinically tested and have passed some of the toughest tests around, proving that these can really help prevent serious problems.

Aside from the health benefits, these glasses are simply fantastic! They come in all different styles and colors to match baby’s outfits and have a neoprene elastic strap attached so they will stay put…even when you’re not looking!

They offer 100% UVA/UVB protection and the lenses can even be replaced with prescription lenses if your child wears glasses. It’s a smart purchase too; the sides are made with adjustable Velcro® that grows with the child! My kids love them! You can pick up a pair for $15 at babybanz.com.

Did you grow up in the ’80s? Well I did and I can’t resist this Mr. T. It will make any infant too cool. This cotton onesie has a felt appliqué of Mr. T in all his coolness. Available in white and red from infants to kids. Plus they are all handmade! Get your own for $18.00 at etsy.com.

If you’re searching for the perfect gift for an expecting mom or just want a special place to hold your sonogram pictures, this frame is for you! Specifically made for sonogram pictures, this attractive frame features the quote “A miracle waiting to be seen,” written by Ellyn Richardson.

I can’t think of a better quote to describe a baby on-the-way! This frame would be perfect for a baby shower gift or just as a treat for yourself. The neutral coloring and elegant writing makes it a perfect addition for any room in your home or office and sets aside a special place for your new little bundle of joy.

It would also be fantastic to send to the grandparents so they can show off their new grandchild in style! You can check out this frame and others at babywillows.com. They sell for $27.95.

It can be hard sometimes to find cleaning wipes that can get rid of germs and not harm our little ones. That’s why I am so glad that I found Elise’s Original Germ Fighter Wipes. Gwenyth Paltrow loves these all-natural wipes that are perfect for everthing from washing hands to wiping down that pacifier that fell on the floor outside. Even the scent is great! The organic lavender and chamolmile scent is sure to not only keep your baby clean, but relaxed as well. You can pick a set of these wipes up at elsiesoriginal.com for $10 . You’ll also find a huge variety of other baby-friendly items. Check it out!

Alright ladies, I know when you’re pregnant it can be hard to think of yourself as sexy, but with the help of Sweet Dreams’ fantastic lingerie line, you’ll be feeling like a goddess in no time! I think it’s so important that we remember that we are still attractive and pretty when we’re packing on the pounds and Sweet Dreams has made it easy with their versatile, comfortable lingerie made specifically for pregnant women. Celebrity Tori Spelling absolutely loves this line and has said that it kept her feeling beautiful and sexy even in the later months. So slap on some lipstick, do your hair nice, step out of those oh-so-comfortable maternity pants and slip into some Sweet Dreams. You can check out their line at sweetdreamsmaternitywear.com. This white cotton gown goes for $57.00.

Keep your baby looking cool and feeling comfortable with this Baby Skull & Crossbone outfit. I love this outfit because it’s trendy without being over the top (like I’ve seen with some other outfits). Designed to be just as cozy as it is cool, this white pant set is made of ultra-soft, high quality cotton with a skullbone print with silver sparkly flames coming from the side on the shirt and matching flames on the left ankle of the pants. You can get this outfit and many more like it for $37.99 at wildchildpdx.com.

I love the idea of having a diaper stacker equipped with compartments for various items, including a large sized spot for wipes containers. There’s even a handy swivelling handle for convenience with a padded hand grip for comfort. There are even inner pockets for small items, such as nail clippers. Keeping diapers, powders, change pads, and other diaper changing necessities organized in a caddy with cheerfully patterned or textured lining is especially useful for parents who travel about the house, perhaps between separate floors. Later on, once baby is out of diapers, the caddy can be used for a number of things—toys, crayons, books, DVDs, bath items, or anything you can imagine. Though I am sceptical that I could fit very many of my cloth diapers in the caddy, I’m sure I could fit at least a few along with many other things. 16.5 inches long, 12 inches wide, and 6 inches deep, regularly priced at $40.00 but with a sale price of $31.99, the Deluxe Diaper Caddy by sarabear co can be found at www.babystyle.com.

Ok, so when I first saw this, I thought to myself “why is this kid sitting in a bowl?” I was intrigued enough to read on and saw that this was no bowl, it’ was a Bilibo. What is a Bilibo you ask? Well, let me tell you! It’s actually a pretty good toy that teaches kids to expand their imagination, something that the computer generation of children seem to be lacking. There are so many things that your kids can do with this shell (that’s how the manufacturer refers to it). They can just roll around, put it in the pool, wear it like a hat, play with it in the sand…the possibilities are endless and that’s the whole point. The makers of Bilibo wanted to make a product that had no predetermined way to play with it; they wanted to leave it up to the kids, which I think is fantastic. It’s even been showcased on Nick Jr.’s Special Issue Food! Fun! Fitness!  You can get one at modernseed.com for $29.00 in a variety of bright colors.

Birth announcements from tiny prints are all the rage with celebrity parents these days. Gwen Stefani, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tori Spelling, and Ming-Na are just a few of the stars who have called upon this high end stationery company to produce memorable birth announcements. They are definitely very sweet, and come in a number of styles to suit anyone’s tastes. All of their announcements are customized with the photo(s) and information that you want to include. Most announcements range from $2-$3 each. You can customize your own announcements at tinyprints.com.