Gizmos for Babies

The VTech Rhyme & Discover Book™ makes reading impossible to resist! Baby will play the nursery rhyme songs and stories again and again to see and hear the light-up smiling face that giggles each time a page is turned. Plus, as babies play with this colorful, interactive book, they learn new words and develop important motor skills. With all the opportunities to slide, turn, press and play peek-a-boo, this wonderful learning toy truly transports your child into the exciting world of reading fun.

Recommended price $14.99 at VSmileshop.com.

Your child won’t have to count sheep to fall asleep any longer!

The Sleep Sheep On The Go by Cloud B soothes the little ones right into nap mode with gentle nature sounds. A must-have for today’s busy parents, this adorable companion easily attaches to car seats and strollers with a Velcro strap. Now you can drive in peace! It plays four nature sounds, including gentle stream, spring showers, ocean waves, and whale sounds. Soft and cuddly, the Sleep Sheep has a pushbutton sound selection with volume control and two sleep timer options: 23 and 45 minutes.

Recommended price $17.12 at Amazon.com.

How many times have you heard “uh oh” from the backseat because your child dropped his/her snacks or sippy cup? I know I have heard it too many times! With the Kiddie Kangaroo, you won’t have to hear that phrase again!

Kiddie Kangaroo is a fantastic storage system that keeps cups, toys, bottles, pacifiers and snacks within the reach of little arms and hands. Simply thread the Kiddie Kangaroo through the center buckle of your child’s car seat or stroller seat and slip your child’s items into the collapsible pockets. When your child drops his/her bottle or toy, he/she can just reel it in.

Recommended price $19.99 at Kiddiekangaroo.com.

Wow! This tumbler looks just like mommy and daddy’s travel coffee mug!

The Coolster Tumbler is a next generation spill-proof cup that is designed for your older toddler or preschooler, who is outgrowing their baby sippy cup. The lid has no spout and the cup is insulated to keep drinks cool and fresh. The Coolster Tumbler uses the patented Playtex SipEase Valve to eliminate messy spills. The easy grip shape flat lid is insulated to keep drinks cool and fresh longer. The Playtex cup lid is interchangeable with all Playtex cups with valve storage feature - no losing valve in the dishwasher. Comes in assorted colors.

Recommended price $14.99 at Amazon.com.

Babies love to mimic Mommy and Daddy. So why not teach them to vacuum?!

The Hasbro Playskool Crew Dusty (the rolling, rough-and-tough) Vacuum Cleaner comes alive with animation, realistic sounds and fun activities. Just like a real vacuum cleaner, it even includes a drop-down handle for those hard-to-reach spots! Free-rolling wheels activate 30 fun phrases and realistic vacuum sounds. Dusty’s eyes move as he rolls around and there’s even lint that swirls around inside the vacuum. Sturdy, durable construction means it can withstand a young one’s enthusiastic play.

Recommended price $19.99 at Amazon.com.

You are in a crowded place. Your child decides that he/she doesn’t want to be in the stroller and doesn’t want to hold your hand either. They don’t want to be held because they want to run, run, run! You try to hold them - wiggle, wiggle. Wiggle, wiggle, squirm. You are exhausted and your child is beginning to feel like they weigh 500 pounds. Here is another option…the Eddie Bauer Harness Buddy!

The Eddie Bauer harness/backpack provides a fun, friendly and cute way to keep kids close in crowds. Parents hold on by the bear’s tail, which latches on to the backpack securely. The backpack buckles in front for easy on and off. Zippered back pocket holds toys and other treasures. Straps adjust as child grows. For ages 18 months and up.

Recommended price $9.99 at Amazon.com.