1. Swaddle Angel: This supremely soft French terry swaddle gives a perfect fit every time thanks to cozy arm pockets that keep baby’s arms in a more natural position. The leg pouch allows for natural hip movement and features a zipper for changing.

2. Swaddle Angel Burp Cloth: Munchkin’s burp cloth makes the rectangular versions seem positively square. Contoured with a neck cut-out to lay over the shoulder, it also folds up into a pocket to keep messes wrapped up.

3. Swaddle Angel Blanket: Say hello to your swaddle, stroller blanket, nursing cover and “tummy time” mat in one. With corner loops that fit onto the stroller or onto mom’s neck, this blanket does it all.

Ah…now that should make motherhood easier right from the jump.

Available at Babies R Us. Learn more at munchkin.com.

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Leaving square and round cushions in the dust, Colette Bream’s star-shaped pillows go way beyond what’s obvious or expected.

Perfect for that unique nursery or kids’ room, Colette Bream’s pillows work great on their own or as a complement to her organic toddler bedding. Available in muted tones like charcoal, fog, french grey, cream, glacier and tickle pink, these cotton pillows are handmade in the USA and feature a cool raw edge.

And since they’re shaped like stars, there’s always the chance they may inspire your little ones to nap a bit longer. Hey, a mom can dream!

Available at etsy.com.

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We say, let them make their own toys…it’s easy with Makedo’s Box Props.

Designed to turn regular cardboard boxes into cool toys, Box Props come in kits ranging from pet and monster faces to roadsters and fire engines. Each kit includes reusable parts and Makedo’s trademark Scrus that kids can use (and reuse) to attach parts to boxes and turn them into fun toys.

You know what they say, give kids a toy and they play for an hour…teach them to make toys and there’s no telling how long it will be before you hear that good old “mom, mommy, mommy, mom, mommy…” song again.

Available at mymakedo.com.

Now that your daughter is your new bestie, celebrate in true twinsie fashion with these Mommy and me jewelry designs:

Juniorbeads by Chewbeads: The famous line of chew-friendly mommy jewelry has now come out with a matching line for girls. Just like the mom’s fab version, Juniorbeads are 100 percent silicone and contain no bpa, pthalates or lead.

Adorn512: Available in sets of two, Adorn512 whale necklaces can be personalized with your names or any word up to eight letters—so you and your boo can be as matchy matchy as you like.

A Charmed Impression: These adorable birdie necklaces come in sets of two, three and four…because when it comes to mothers and daughters, the more, the merrier.

Available at chewbeads.com, adorn.512.com and etsy.com. Get 25% OFF your adorn512 purchase when you enter promo code “alistmoms” at checkout.

But we think you’ll forget all about it when you see these super soft, organic cotton blankets personalized with your baby’s sweet little name.

Petunias: Available in eight charming color options, ranging from “Classic Boy” to “Girly Girl,” Petunias Baby Blankets turn the world’s greatest name into a bold, graphic print that will not only broadcast your terrific taste in baby names but in baby accessories as well.

Merle and Velma: This keepsake blanket designer lets you choose whether to get the standard Personalized Keepsake Blanket or go for the whole magilla with a Personalized Birth Story Keepsake Blanket that will artfully display your child’s name, birth date, birth weight and a slew of other fun facts you never knew could look so cute.

Available at etsy.com and merleandvelma.com.

Whether you’re a long-standing member of the frugal group or just thinking about joining their thrifty ranks, you’ll appreciate the genius of the Buggypod Smorph 2 not only for the money it will save you, but for the convenience it brings.

A clip-on foldaway sidecar, the ultra-portable Buggypod Smorph 2 instantly transforms any single stroller into a slim, lightweight double. So when those toddlers get tired and pull the old limp noodle routine, just attach the Buggypod and nip that tantrum in the bud.

Now that’s getting more than you bargained for.

Available at wayfair.com.

1. Fabric
2. Fit
3. Style

If you knew all that without even thinking, you are a T-shirt connoisseur and just the sort of person who would go crazy over Ever/After Clothing.

Coordinating basics for moms and dads, girls and boys, kids and babies, Ever/After clothes are perfectly fitted and come in a variety of cool, cazh styles that are just as comfortable at home as at a kiddie mocktail party. As for the feel, prepare to be impressed— these clothes are made from the kind of ultra-soft lightweight Peruvian pima cotton that makes people want to hug you just a little longer.

Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Available at everafterclothing.com. Get 10% OFF your entire purchase with coupon code ALISTMOM.

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Thought you’d have to be well into your AARP membership before you’d ever hear these words come out of your little rascal? Well, think again.

With the CTA Digital Kids Drawing Easel for iPad, you can turn your tot into an artist-in-residence and yourself into their reclining muse slash model.

CTA Digital’s two-in-one easel has a dry erase marker board on one side, for the usual sketching and drawing, and an iPad holder case on the other. Designed to hold iPad 2, 3 and 4, the case rotates 360 degrees and is the perfect way to get kids even more excited about the many drawing and coloring apps at their disposal—so they can practice their art skills while you chill.

Available at amazon.com.

You used to think you had that Marilu Henner super-memory. Then you showed up for girl’s night in your bunny slippers. Turns out there really is only so much room in your brain…and with stuff like Farrah Abraham taking up valuable real estate, you may not want to take any chances with important things like feeding your baby.

The Benbini mommy watch covers your bases in style.

Featuring two rotating bezels—one for marking minutes, the other hours—the Benbini is custom-made for people who need to remember when they started or finished a task a.k.a. breastfeeding moms. There’s even a left/right switch that you can flip to remind you which side you fed on last. Available in three trendy colors, the Benbini is the cutest way to keep track of baby’s feeding, nap and medicine schedules.

Available at bbraithwaite.com.