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4. Shopping Cart Covers – Few places are there as many germs as in shopping carts. In fact one University of Arizona study found that shopping carts are about as contaminated with germs as public restrooms. Protect your little one and take a load off your mind with a shopping cart cover. A good one will cover the entire cart and can be put in or taken out with one hand. Available in a variety of fabrics – ranging from babyish to fashionable – they can also be used in public highchairs, public strollers and swing sets.

5. Stroller Blankets –The corner of a blanket running along the ground through mud puddles and slush. Baby’s toes or feet hanging out. Sound familiar? Traditional blankets rarely work well in strollers because they’re the wrong shape a size. Stroller blankets overcome these problems by creating a cocoon for your little one to snuggle into.

6. Car Seat Blankets – Like stroller blankets, car seat blankets keep baby completely covered so mom doesn’t need to worry about baby staying warm. For newborns in a detachable carrier, they even eliminate the need for a snowsuit because they are available in such warm materials. As baby grows they can continue to be used as extra warmth on those really cold days.

7. Lullaby CDs – Nothing tests a mom’s patience more than a baby that won’t sleep. Today’s variety of lullaby CDs created specifically to lull babies to sleep are the perfect solution. Programmed from specific knowledge about what brings on sleep in babies, they are a quick and easy solution for the baby that refuses to fall asleep.

8. Healing Herbal Products – Just like the herbal remedies that are available for adults, there are also new products that use the healing power of herbs to soothe and heal baby. Available in a variety of products, from all natural lotions and diaper creams to sachets of herbs that do everything from promote healing to induce sleep.