Let’s face it, when babies sleep better, parents sleep better. The adorable Sleep Sheep by Cloud B attaches to the side of baby’s sleeping area and plays four soothing sounds: Mothers Heartbeat, Spring Showers, Ocean Surf, and Whale Songs. Winner of several industry awards, including the National Parenting Council’s Seal of Approval and the iParenting Media Award, the Sleep Sheep is plush and very cuddly, so it immediately gives a restless child something cuddly and calming to hold on to. The Sleep Sheep creates a kind of white noise that blocks out the other surrounding sounds, so babies can be lulled into sleep. Check out all the great reviews this soother has been getting! A Win-Win for baby and for mom and dad!

Snap-N-Go Strollers make no need to disturb your baby during the transition from car to stroller. Just snap your baby’s car seat into this stroller frame, including a nice parent tray and large storage basket and off you go. Great part about these strollers are they designed to accommodate most infant car seats so no need buying a specefic brand or worrying about if you have another child down the road. This lightweight stroller has an easy, one-handed fold that makes it simple to stow, even with a child in your arms. We bought this for our 3rd baby and we know it will greatly help us get our infant inside quickly when needing to pick up our older kids from school, etc. It takes up very minimal space in the car and we think it is a must have and a great gift to anyone with a new baby! Especially great for travel!

So this may be the first year that your little guy or gal will get to have his or her own stocking. Here are a list of great items that are fairly inexpensive and something we’re sure your little one will have fun jump starting their christmas with. Keep in mind, these are also great items to travel with too!

Diaper Bags can totally make or break a travel experience with your baby. You want something that is comfy to carry around and easily accessible. Not too bulky, but has a place for everything you may need quick access to. Having it organized is one of the easiest ways to turn an average diaper bag into a great diaper bag.

We recently realized the importance of having a great diaper bag when we lost a vital set of keys. For months those keys went missing and we just assumed we had left them somewhere. I was in a store and my son needed a snack to keep him occupied while I finished up my shopping. I reached way down into the side pocket looking for the snack and wah-la, our car keys that we had been missing were now found! Along with the keys, were several pacifiers, cheerios and a baby spoon. Lesson to learn: Clean and organize your diaper bag often!

Diaper kits are a new trendy and great easy grab when just needing to make a quick diaper change. My husband also said that he would not carry something that looked like a purse, so keep your man in mind when buying the right diaper bag. He wants to feel like a “dad” with a diaper bag, not a “mom.” Also, we have a smaller diaper bag for quick short trips and then we have a larger one to tote along on bigger trips or one’s we may need a little more stuff on. Happy diaper bag shopping!

The Holiday Season is upon us and that means lots of traveling! Whether it’s to your cousin’s house just a few miles away from home or Grandma’s house several hours away, having the right baby gear to keep baby happy, comfy and entertained is a must. One of the greatest things we use to bring with us to my mom’s house was a great portable Play Mat Entertainer that kept our baby entertained and created their own little space.

Also, a Pack n Play or Travel Bed is a great thing to have when needing a place to nap a baby whether it’s in a hotel room or a friend/family members home. When flying with a baby, having too much stuff can get overwhelming. Finding the right baby gear can help and keep your load on the lighter side! A great light weight stroller can be a life saver! Also having a comfort item or something that your baby is familiar with from home will help your child transition to a new environment and unfamiliar people.

Check out my earlier post about Holiday Traveling with Baby.

Hitting the road or airways soon with your infant? Below are a list of great traveling items to help make feeding your baby easy and simple. Warming a bottle can be tricky at times, and once your baby is on baby food and solids, you’ll want to keep some snacks handy to keep your little one entertained and comfy. Check out these items that we think are well worth the money spent to make your traveling experience with your little one a great one!