mySimon Baby Care Shopping Picks

If your child's pacifier spends any time at the bottom of your purse, in that storage area under the stroller, or on the floor of your car, may we make a suggestion? Get a Skip Hop Pacifier Pocket. It's a small, simple case with enough room for 2 pacifiers, and it has a snap strap that you can attach to anything - stroller handle, diaper bag, or belt loop. So you can keep clean pacifiers on hand at all times. Available in red and black. More Skip Hop baby care products.

Don't buy a booster seat. Get the Kaboost instead. This compact, portable chair booster (the green thing under the chair on the right) raises the chair - not the child - so kids can sit at the table just like grownups. The Kaboost has spring-loaded arms that stretch and snap onto chair legs so firmly, you can move the chair around without having it come loose, and its rubberized feet prevent slipping and won't scratch your floors. With 2 height positions, the Kaboost grows with your child. And since it folds up, it's a lot easier to travel with than a booster seat.

Now this is what we call "no more tears": A plastic shampoo rinse cup with a soft, flexible edge on one side that forms a watertight bond against your child's forehead, so you can keep shampoo and water out of his/her eyes. It holds 48 ounces of water, has an easy-grip handle, and you can get it for less than $7. If it makes bath time go smoothly, it's worth every penny. We're picking up a couple for baby shower gifts.

Sometimes you need to put your baby down for a few minutes, so you can wash dishes/fold laundry/rescue the cat from the dog. This is where the BebePod comes in. Designed for babies ages 3-14 months (9-22 pounds) who can hold their heads up, this infant chair fits a baby's posture and keeps him/her safe, comfortable, and in one place, sans straps. Recommended by pediatricians, orthopedists, and physical therapists, the BebePod comes in several colors and is easy to wipe clean.

New parents and multiple baby shower attendees probably already know about Skip Hop diaper bags - well-designed, durable, gender-neutral bags for moms and dads on the go. Now Skip Hop introduces the Toolbox Diaper Caddy, the company's "answer to clutter in the contemporary baby room." Available in raspberry, blue, and white, the Toolbox holds up to 12 diapers and all the creams, ointments, Butt Paste, and baby wipes you can stuff in it.

New from Graco: The iMonitor, a digital baby monitor with crystal-clear reception, a private signal (so your neighbors won't hear you), and a range of up to 2000 feet (for people with really big houses). The iMonitor comes with rechargeable batteries, a docking station, and a compact parent unit with a belt clip for portability. You won't win any fashion awards, but you'll be able to keep an ear on your baby. More baby monitors.

The Juvenile Product Manufacturers Association recently gave an innovation award to the iCrib, a compact crib sound system with an integrated nightlight that soothes your baby to sleep. The iCrib works with most MP3 players, letting you choose 15, 30, or 60 minutes of your favorite Bad Brains, Minor Threat, and Black Flag lullabies. Choose from 3 modes of play: Music only, lights only, or a full-on rave with both lights and music. The iCrib fits easily onto most cribs, and has a volume limiter that protects baby's ears.

"Honey, where's the Butt Paste?" When Brad Pitt mentioned in an interview that Shiloh has some Serious Diaper Rash, People magazine asked readers for help. They received a deluge of email recommending Boudreaux's Butt Paste. A mixture of zinc oxide, castor oil, mineral oil, boric acid, paraffin, and petrolatum, Boudreaux's Butt Paste is more than just a diaper rash ointment - athletes also use it to prevent chafing. Boudreaux's Butt Paste goes on and comes off easily, smells a lot better than it sounds, and is a lot of fun to say out loud.

Wow. Who knew a baby bouncer could look so cool? The bentwood Svan bouncer, designed for babies up to 30 pounds, is a stylish and natural alternative to ugly mechanical bouncers. The fully adjustable seat lets your baby recline for naps, sit up for feedings, and lounge anywhere in between. Tap it gently with your foot to rock your baby to sleep, or let your baby bounce on his/her own. The Svan's padded seat is machine washable, and the bouncer folds up for easy storage. More Svan baby products.

Designed for kids ages 1-4 who have outgrown baby booster seats, the Baby Smart Cooshie Booster Seat is made of light density PVC foam, so it can stay in place on a wooden chair without straps. And as the name implies, the Cooshie is a lot softer on your little one's backside than a hard plastic booster seat. The easy-to-clean Cooshie comes in several different colors, with a convenient tote bag so you can take it anywhere. More booster seats.

Keep your baby safe on your next airplane ride with a Baby B'Air flight vest. Designed for infants and toddlers and worn like a vest, the Baby B'Air provides an extra measure of protection - and peace of mind - by letting you buckle your child onto your own lap belt during flight. So the only thing that goes flying during "unexpected turbulence" is the bottle. Note: The Baby B'Air has not yet been approved by the FAA for use during takeoff, landing, or taxiing.

Teach your little boy good bathroom habits with the Peter Potty, the world's only flushable potty trainer. Little boys like the Peter Potty because it's easy to use and makes them feel all grown up. Their parents like the Peter Potty because it helps eliminate messes and reduces potty training time by 6-15 months. You can mount the Peter Potty to the wall or the floor; no plumbling required. If only it taught little boys to put the seat down too... More potty training supplies.

Baby has never been so chic, now that Dwell has scaled down its modern geometric patterns to baby sizes. Dwell's super-soft, machine-washable crib sheets, towels, pillows, blankets, and more are so cute that we're wishing they came in adult sizes (the sheets, not the babies). Browse their collection for fun mixing and matching of patterns and colors. Compare prices on the latest limited edition Dwell bedding for adults.

Designed for babies up to 25 pounds, Graco's new Silhouette Swing has everything you need to soothe, entertain, and protect your baby: 10 classical songs, 5 nature sounds, a removable mobile that doesn't require extra batteries, 2-speed vibration with or without swing movement, a 5-point harness to keep baby secure, and a flip-up tray that makes it easy to get baby in and out. Of course, the best thing about the Silhouette Swing is that it lets Mom have both arms back for a while. More baby swings.

New from Graco and Baby Einstein: The Discover & Play Pack 'n Play, a portable play yard that combines a full-size removable bassinet, removable toy gym, and Baby Einstein Activity Panel for hours of fun and stimulation either at home or on the road. The Activity Panel captivates babies with dancing lights, plays 4 classical melodies re-orchestrated specially for little ears, and introduces your child to numbers. More play yards.

Attention parents: Graco has designed the high chair of your dreams. It's called the Contempo, and - get this - it requires no assembly. Better yet, it's adjustable for various table heights; has 3-position recline and a dishwasher-safe tray; and comes in several easy-to-wipe-clean fabrics. Best of all, it folds so small it easily fits into tight spaces like your pantry or the side of your refrigerator. So you can have your kitchen back between feedings. More high chairs.

You've probably seen some of their bight-colored neoprene totes for wine bottles. Now Builty NY is making baby bibs and bottle totes for moms on the go. Available in a couple sizes, the totes stretch to fit bottles, juice boxes, sippy cups, and more. They insulate and protect drinks, and their handles conveniently snap onto strollers. Best of all they're machine washable. Compare prices on Built NY wine and lunch totes.

Calling all new parents suffering from sleep deprivation: Kolcraft and Sealy have joined forces with the Tender Vibes soothing mattress, which vibrates gently to soothe your baby to sleep. The vibrations gradually turn off, but there's also an on/off button. The plush sleeping surface has a protective cover that inhibits bacterial growth, and the mattress fits toddler bed frames too. More cribs and bassinets.