And since nothing can use a dose of the stick treatment quite as much as the cough drop, we bring you the Lilapop.

While regular cough drops taste like bad medicine and are right up there with marbles in the chocking hazard department, the Lilapop is perfectly safe for ages 3 and up. A delicious and natural way to soothe your tot’s sore throat, Lilapops are made primarily of honey and marshmallow root extract and have no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

Best of all, Lilapops are so fun, we have every confidence that they’ll do for coughs what ice cream did for tonsillitis.

Available at lilapops.com.

The thought of those naked crib slats—just sitting there, front and center, like a big old federal penitentiary—well, it just turns your stomach.

The Oliver B Ventilated Slat Bumper was developed by an expectant mom in response to the medical community’s finding that traditional bumpers restrict proper airflow in the crib and increase the risk of SIDS. The Oliver B Bumper comes in 20 pieces, each of which ties around two crib slats, creating a beautiful, decked out effect while giving your precious a safe and soft place to hit the crib sheets.

Available at oliverbco.com.

>>GIVEAWAY ALERT: Post on our Facebook Wall about what nursery theme you’re planning to pair with your Oliver B bumper and you’ll be entered to win a 3-Piece Oliver B Crib Set (in your choice of Fuchsia, Orange or Navy), including a 20-Piece Ventilated Bumper, Sheet and Skirt!

The new, award-winning Cybex Aton makes it possible.

Not only is the Aton one of the most lightweight car seats on the market, but it’s hands-down the easiest to install. Thanks to the Aton’s revolutionary Belt Tensioner Plate (which, btw, is waaaay less complicated than it sounds), you can install the base perfectly without using any physical strength or advanced engineering. Once you’re done, just click the carrier into the base and an indicator will let you know if the attachment is right. It’s that easy.

Of course, he doesn’t have to know that.

Available at buybuybaby.com.

>>GIVEAWAY ALERT: Want to win a plush Cybex Aton Plus? Just refer a friend (or two…or three) to A-List Mom, then tell us about it on our Facebook Wall along with why you really, really want an Aton and you’ll be entered to win!

So why are you always trying to get them to nap when visiting friends and relatives? Thanks to the KidCo Go-Pod, you no longer have to squander your baby’s charms for fear of a boredom-induced crying fit.

The KidCo Go-Pod is a portable activity center that will keep your little one happy, active and working their leg muscles wherever you go. Weighing only 7 pounds, the Go-Pod collapses to fit into a yoga-mat-sized bag and sets up in seconds. We suggest you take it anyplace where you’ll want to show off your baby’s playful side.

Available at onestepahead.com. Use code AFF15P at OneStepAhead.com to get 15% of any order over $100. Expires 12/31/2011.

>>EDITOR’S PICK: Thanks to Chewbeads, the jewelry line you can actually share with your baby, new moms can wear holiday bling without worrying about grabbing, biting and chewing. Our hands down favorite gift for new moms, the non-toxic, gum and baby teeth-friendly Chewbeads look great on their own, but create an even stronger impact when layered. The more the merrier, mamas!

These days, you’re up at the crack. Lucky thing your toddler has picked up the slack, clocking in a healthy 12 hours daily. The question is, what’s that little rugrat wearing?

If it’s not Skylar Luna’s 100 percent organic striped pajamas, then it may be time for a change. The gold standard in children’s pajamas, Skylar Lunas are made entirely of soft Turkish organic cotton with absolutely no added chemicals. Available in a variety of cute striped styles, Skylar Luna will have your little ones looking like the poster kids for casual cool from dusk till dawn and beyond.

Available at opensky.com. Follow A-List Mom at OpenSky for special offers on our editor picks.

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Get 20 percent off all non-sale items and free shipping on orders of $75+ with code ALIST. Expires 12/14/12.

In the spirit of “everybody has to start somewhere,” we present the hand cut, hand sanded, hand painted and hand constructed Whale Tissue Holders.

That’s right, they’re tissue holders…that look like whales. Unique, witty and understated, these tissue box covers are about as charming a room accessory as you’re likely to find for the nursery. And we guarantee there’s no better way to give your sniffly Nemo fans a pick me up whenever they go to blow their silly little noses.

Available at etsy.com.

“Mommy, there’s a monster in my closet!”

“Mommy, I’m thirsty!”

When it comes to inventing reasons to wake you up in the middle of the night, your kids may as well be the authors of 101 Ways to Bother Mom at 3 A.M. So why not give them one less thing to holler about with the Litecup.

The ingenious Litecup is a no-spill cup that features a base that lights up with a warm glow. So not only is it easy to find in the middle of the night, but your tots can drink from the no-spill lid without having to sit up in bed and disrupt their sleep patterns—or yours.

Available at highwave.bigcartel.com.

Well, now they can. Thanks to the Sili Squeeze, even pip-squeaks as young as 10 months can feed themselves.

Completely BPA and phthalate free as well as UV repellent, Sili Squeeze is like an ingenious spill-proof sippy that dispenses fruit and vegetable purees, applesauce and yogurt when kids squeeze the body while simultaneously sucking on the nipple valve. In other words, there’s no way any Sili Squeeze contents will be getting on your floor, the clean baby clothes or your new Theory shirt.

And you’ll never have to lift a finger…or a spoon.

Available at thesilico.com.

>>GIVEAWAY ALERT: Post on our Facebook wall about what treats your tots will be eating from their Sili Squeeze and you’ll be entered to win a Sili Squeeze Combo Pack—that’s two Squeezes, one 4 oz. and another 6 oz.

Well, it’s your lucky day. Thanks to Evoz, you’ve got all the excuse you need.

The free Evoz app turns your iPhone into the most advanced baby monitoring device ever invented. Just download the app, place your old phone in baby’s room and use your swish new model to listen in—from anywhere in the world with a signal.

Too busy to keep listening? No worries, the system will call, text or email you when your baby has been crying for 30 seconds, 2 minutes, 5 minutes or 8 minutes (you choose the setting). There’s even a data tracker that analyzes crying and sleep patterns—what more reason do you need? 4S here you come.

Available at myevoz.com.

Make sure the next present opening ceremony is different with the Information Blanket, a.k.a. the coolest shower gift of all time.

The swaddle-sized Information Blanket features a non-toxic, water-based print of vital information a mother needs to keep her newborn healthy. There’s illness warning signs, a growth chart, a high temperature alert, and even a feeding frequency (FYI: 8-12 x day—now that should give the mommy-to-be something to look forward to).

And if all you’re met with is heartfelt smiles, applause and compliments, don’t worry—just slip in that for every blanket you buy, the company donates one to a baby in need in Uganda and your standing ovation will be assured.

Available at informationblanket.com.