While breastfeeding is so natural you'd think it would be easy - every woman faces challenges and needs support and direction.

I have the older model - much heavier and not as breathable, this I cannot live without. Both my hubby and I use it. It's machine washable. I carry and "wear" my baby most of the day in either this carrier or my sling. Don't bother with the cheaper versions - you need all the lumbar support this provides, especially as baby gets heavier!

Attachment parenting and babycare from a trusted Pediatrician and his wife. The best baby care "how-to" manual.

Worth every penny -the only stroller you need (from birth to 50lbs) The bassinet was so helpful. I can walk or jog with it & it fits in the trunk of my small car! Comes with a sunshade, mosquito net, and rain visor. We bought the Peg Perego infant car seat that complies with this stroller for easy transition (requires a stroller adapter).

The least offensive-looking cradle swing I could find! This item helped soothe my daughter in the early months when nothing else would. Worth every dime for moments of relief when baby was tired and so were my arms!

Soft, cuddly, and machine washable (and NOT a plastic toy!)

Avalon makes great baby shampoo/wash and zinc diaper cream. I buy it by the case.

Wish I had purchased this darn thing sooner! I keep the music off but turn on the light show and sing or play my ipod while baby is in her carseat. I'm able to see her and see if she's awake or asleep.

Another great teether that isn't plastic.

Fun book with high contrast images that baby loves to look at!

I love to read these to my baby and she likes the colorful images! The Dr. Seuss of our generation.