Sleep time to play time: Gear babies love

A Few Of Our Favorite Things

For the first couple years of life, babies are simply sleeping, eating, playing or needing a bath Â– sometimes all at once. Here are a few of our favorite finds for baby -- the little ones love them and they make our lives easier. It doesn't get much better than that!

Sleepy time

Twilight Ladybug by Cloud b ($39.00) projects a starry night onto baby's ceilings and walls.

Sheep music box doll ($53.99) is soft and cuddly to keep baby company in the crib. Pull the cord and it plays a soft lullaby.

Fisher Price Soother & Glow Seahorse ($19.99) glows just enough to help baby drift off \to sleep with lullabies and soothing sounds of the ocean. After 5 minutes, music and lights d WubbaNub Plush Toy Pacifier im and fade for a gentle night's rest.

WubbaNub Plush Toy Pacifier (12.95) is a BPA & phthalate-free pacifier attached to a soft plush toy. Easy for baby to grab and cuddle.

Fisher-Price newborn rock and play sleeper ($43.51) unique portable sleep seat for newborns rocks gently with a push from mom. Includes a soft elephant toy with rattles and textures.

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