Gizmos for Babies

Yes, you read that right. I couldn’t believe it either - but it is true! Metallica in lullaby form!

Rock the house with these timeless Metallica rock songs that have been transformed into beautiful instrumental lullabies. The soothing sounds of the glockenspiel, vibraphone, melltoron and other instruments will lull your baby into a sweet slumber. On this album, they’ll enjoy Metallica’s biggest anthems without the pesky earplugs you didn’t bother to wear growing up. Say your prayers kiddos - tonight the sandman will be gently rocking you to sleep with these essential rock n’ roll masterpieces!

There are also lullaby renditions of U2, Coldplay, Pink Floyd, The Cure, Bob Marley and The Beatles.

Recommended price $13.99 at Amazon.com.

Do you want to protect your children from unseemly germs and viruses? Of course you do. It is often hard keeping play yards clean and clear of germs when you are competing with kids’ sticky fingers and runny noses. You might visit a friend’s house or a hotel and find their play yard is less than appealing.

The Coverplayard Slipcover is a hygienic and decorative cover for portable play yards. It easily fits most standard size play yards and is great for travel, coming with a matching bag for easy storage and portability. It is machine washable and pediatrician recommended. The playful and decorative designs update your play yard for a dreamy environment.

Prices range from $44.99 to $54.99 at Coverplayard.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.

Never have a wet mattress again!

This all-in-one crib sheet is the epitome of ease and convenience. Instead of needing a separate sheet, waterproof pad, and mattress pad, parents can just use one Ultimate Crib Sheet. This fantastic nursery bedding accessory combines absorbency, comfort, and wetness protection in three layers: a sheet on top, soft padding in the middle, and vinyl next to the mattress.

Installation requires simply snapping the sheet’s four corners onto crib bars, making this quick-change bedding ideal for those middle-of-the-night accidents. You don’t even have to remove the bumper guard!

Measuring 52″ x 28″ Basic Comfort’s crib sheet will fit all standard crib mattresses, and its 50/50 cotton/polyester blend means you can machine wash it. As with any time saving product as brilliant as this, buy two: one for the crib while the other is in the laundry.

Recommended price $14.98 at Amazon.com.

KidCo PeaPod Plus Travel Bed (whether for an infant or big kid) is perfect for around the house or for travel. It is its very own portable bedroom with many features to enhance its use. With 50% UV protection the PeaPod Plus becomes the ideal solution for outdoor naps. The inflatable air mattress helps protect from the cold, hard surfaces both inside and out. The sleeping bag unzips complete to form a one piece sleeping bag. It also features 4 adjustable wind screens to go along with its UV protection. A large front zipper panel allows quick and easy access in or out of the PeaPod Plus Travel Bed from KidCo. The slick, easy design makes it ideal for storage and use at the drop of a hat.

Recommended price $71.99 at Amazon.com.

For the first time ever – a complete “tagged” wardrobe for little ones! Now there are Taggies to LOVE and… to WEAR! Unlike any other clothing apparel available for babies, the interactive Sleep n’ Play collection offers a child the tactile, developmental and visual stimulation of Taggies in a truly unique clothing ensemble. Five beautiful styles, each with tags galore and in the very softest of cottons, is thoughtfully coordinated to the Taggies line. Available in three sizes, beloved Taggies are ready to “wear” day and night! It’s an infant apparel revolution! Each outfit arrives with a very special finished wooden hanger!Available in 0-3 months, 3-6 months & 6-9 months sizes and in many different patterns.

Recommended price $20.00 at Babybungalow.com.

When you need to distract your baby you need more than just a rattle. That’s why Fuss-No-More™ is so helpful at that time. It has a cheerful smiling face with big red teething ears to make it easy for your baby to hold. It vibrates, has flashing lights for eyes, and plays music.3 big easy-to-press buttons let your child choose vibrations, flashing lights, music, or all three. The vibrations may be a new sensation that will captivate your baby, the classical music will help enhance your baby’s development, and the flashing lights will keep your baby’s interest. It also has a safety mirror on the back because all babies love to look in the mirror, and a hole in one ear for easy attachment to a stroller.

Fuss-No-More™ was invented by a physician and is a winner of the Dr. Toy Best Vacation Children’s Products Award. For ages 3 months and up.

Recommended price $12.99 at Minitots.com.

This soother is so amazing, it will even sooth mom and dad to sleep!Bring the peaceful serenity of a rainforest right to your baby’s crib. The glowing waterfall has mesmerizing motion to help lull your little one to sleep. The water falls gently into a pool where there’s a playful, bobbling fish and plenty of bubbles. A friendly monkey and frog play peek-a-boo in the leaves. The Peek-A-Boo Waterfall Soother lets you choose up to 18 minutes of classical music, lullabies, or rainforest sounds, with or without softly colored lights that pulse gently on and off. Includes power and volume controls. Attaches easily to any crib. Age birth to 36 months.

Recommended price $26.39 at Amazon.com.