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Read our latest picks for baby!
by Jenna McCarthy |
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a safer sleep blanket
Everyone sleeps better when baby is tucked in safe
and sound.
As tempting as it may be to wrap your newborn in plush blankets to go to sleep,
experts believe that skipping the soft bedding helps reduce the risk of SIDS
(sudden infant death syndrome). On chilly nights, the BeddieBye Zip-Around Sleep
Blanket keeps baby warm while eliminating the possibility of fabric covering her
face. Adjustable shoulder tabs ensure a snug, safe fit, while lightweight,
flame-resistant fabrics and the sleeveless design reduce the risk of overheating
(another suspected SIDS culprit). Baby already asleep? Simply unzip the
BeddieBye, place baby in the center, and zip it up around her. (The zip-around
feature makes it great for quick diaper changes, too.) Available in pretty
pastels, in microfleece or new terrycloth for spring. Choose from three sizes for
babies from 6 to 24 pounds.
$12.99 to $15.99 (depending on size); at kiddopotamus.com..
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wee one sun protection
Now you can protect baby's skin from the sun safely and easily - from
day one.
Most pediatricians recommend avoiding sunblock on babies less than six months of
age unless absolutely necessary. The reason? Sunscreens are made of chemicals,
and-with the advent of drugs administered via patches-we now know definitively
that what we put on our skin gets inside our bodies. colorescience Sunforgettable
brush-on sun protection is an all-natural, crushed-mineral formula (with
micronized titanium dioxide and zinc oxide) that has an SPF of 30 and is safe and
effective on delicate newborn skin. The invisible, weightless powder has
full-spectrum UVA/UVB protection and lasts for up to six hours in water (without
reapplying!).
$45 ($30 for two powder refills); at colorescience.com/dynamic.cfm
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rest-easy arms control
Keep 'em under wraps and you'll get great naps.
Until your baby gains control of her arms and legs, flying limbs can prevent her
from falling asleep (and make feeding even more of a challenge). They'll probably
show you at the hospital how to swaddle her-but it takes a while to perfect the
burrito-wrap, and if you don't get it snug, your little Houdini will be out in a
flash. Designed by two moms (naturally), the Sweet Roll Swaddler is as darling as
it is brilliant. Simply lay the Swaddler flat and slip baby's legs in first, then
close one flap at a time, securing with the Velcro tabs. The separate-leg design
makes it convenient and painless to transfer a sleeping baby to a stroller,
carrier, or car seat. Swaddlers come in a rainbow of plush velour, cotton, and
terry fleece fabrics in two sizes, for newborns or babies up to 4 months old (or
until she can roll over).
$42 (includes shipping); at sweetrollswaddler.com
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