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Real life guide to baby boys and parents needs the first 18 months.
By an Amazon.com customer
Fisher-Price Papasan Cradle Swing -  Nature's Touch N1973Fisher-Price Papasan Cradle Swing - Nature's Touch N1973
Fabulous - cuddly, versitle movement options, good sounds, reasonable battery life and easy to clean. It's a little big, but every baby I know loves it and it's attractive. Others models with similar motion had come along since, but this is the original.
Boppy Bare Naked Expandable Miracle Middle PillowBoppy Bare Naked Expandable Miracle Middle Pillow
Buy new: $29.99
Yes, you really do need one - Moms & Dads will use for breast and/or bottle feedings, you can use to cradle baby as they are learnign to sit up, you can use as a prop for tummy time, baby can use as a pillow when they are older for floor play and book reading. At 18 months, we still use ours for all sorts of things. Get a couple of covers so one is always clean and ready.
Cloud b Twilight Turtle - Constellation Night LightCloud b Twilight Turtle - Constellation Night Light
Buy new: $18.49
Wonderful nite light from day one, and a very durable bedtime toy/friend as baby gets older. Ladybug is available too. Just buy one and give it as a gift, too.