We all know what new parents really want is more sleep! But since the gift of rest is nearly impossible to give, give them a gift that make their lives a little easier. These innovative gifts for parents just might be better than some extra zzz’s.
Walk-O-Long
The Walk-O-long provides comfort, security and freedom of movement while babies are taking those first, critical steps and later it helps them learn motor skills of going up and down stairs. Parents can now help prevent bumps, bruises and tears and worse injuries. When they start to get a little older it can then be used to help them learn how to ice skate and roller skate, bicycle ride and much more. It is the ultimate supportive learning device for your little ones as it’s proven itself time and time again. For more on the Walk-O-Long, click here.
Maternal Whispers
Help new parents get some extra sleep with the innovative Maternal Whispers CD, from the makers of the Miracle Blanket (see below). Maternal Whispers is the only baby sleep CD to actually mimic the familiar soothing, rhythmic sounds a baby hears from inside a mother’s womb as opposed to the sound of an ultrasound machine.
Unlike other sleep CDs claiming to use “rhythmic womb sounds” – which are actually simple recordings of a baby’s “single-thump” heartbeat as captured by an ultrasound machine in a doctor’s office – Maternal Whispers truly mimics that familiar “double-thumping” of a mother’s heartbeat. When coupled with the Miracle Blanket, which provides a feeling of that snug security reminiscent of the womb, this CD will provide newborns with a more natural and peaceful sleep environment than one ever thought possible. More importantly, a restful baby equals happy parents!
Miracle Blanket
Baby blankets sure are cute, with their baby animal designs and colorful fabrics, but not many of them can truly meet the needs of vulnerable newborns and their equally overwhelmed parents. Enter the Miracle Blanket, a true swaddling blanket that secures and comforts your baby to help it (and you) sleep at night. The Miracle Blanket also makes breast feeding easier, and it comes highly recommended by doctors, nurses, doulas, and parenting resources. For more on the Miracle Blanket, click here.
Baby Bandolier
Now even Dad can look cool carrying around baby items with the Baby Bandolier – There are three choices…
Their largest, sturdiest model has deep diaper pockets and 20
percent more room for your longest, most demanding trips. Extreme Conditions is perfect for travel with or without baby. In Dapple Gray with Sleek Black piping.
From PDA to cell phone to diapers and snacks, everything’s got
a spot in the sporty and chic Urban Sherpa. Look smart in Sky Blue and Silver with Sleek Black piping.
Perfect for the shorter trip, the lightest, most easily maneuvered
model holds all your essential kid and parent gear. In Sleek Black with Pumpkin highlights. All are around $35.00.
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Santa Sing-A-Long
One of the great joys of the Christmas season is celebrating the holidays with Christmas music. Some of the first songs children learn are Christmas carols. From Joy to the World to Frosty the Snowman…even people who never sing a note the rest of the year look forward to sharing these wonderful old songs, so filled with tradition and happy 
memories.
Enlisting the aid of an authentic “Singing Santa,” along with four enthusiastic young elves and a few “guest” helpers, “Santa’s Sing-A-Long” – a new DVD from Magic Tree Productions – teaches kids of all ages how to sing out the Christmas spirit. The DVD features the words and music of 15 traditional Christmas carols, plus one brand-new “holiday standard,” The Magic Tree of Christmas, a song written just for this DVD and sung by the Magic Tree himself.
This DVD is more than just songs – it’s fun for the whole family. While teaching his elves – and his viewers – the words to the songs, Santa also explains to his four young elves the real meaning of Christmas. The Night Before Christmas, a specially-illustrated edition made just for this DVD.
The 42-minute Santa’s Sing-A-Long features the lyrics and music of 15 of the greatest holiday .Santa’s Sing-A-Long DVD – or the music-only CD/ROM version – is available from Magic Tree Productions at for $17.99; a CD/ROM music-only version is also available for just $11.99 – or both together for just $29.98.
