Clockwise from top left: Candles are a classic. Your hostess will love a Soi Jar Candle in Holiday Spirit, presented in Wishwrap's stylish keepsake box, $28. Ease into the evening with something non-alcoholic for you to sip—like Sanfaustino Natural Mineral Water with Lime, which is high in calcium. Then add a cute bottle stopper to preserve the fizz, $3 at Whole Foods Market. A box of Iomoi Bamboo Pattern Pink Matches is both pretty and practical. How else will your hosts light
Thank goodness for these SleepSacks! They'll keep your little one wrapped up, warm, and asleep (at least for long enough to catch up on some rest yourself!) $25
Clockwise from top left: All bags by Radley: Medium Tao in Brown, $275 Small Islay in Orange, $165 Medium Bali Classic Tote in Ivory, $325 Large Tangiers Wallet in Red, $100
Clockwise from top: A. Tierney Toiletry Case (4 Piece Travel Collection) in Solid Lime Green, $105 Treat tender gums gently with a Preserve Ultra Soft Toothbrush, $13 for 4 Butler G-U-M Toothbrush Antibacterial Covers, $3 for 4 Alba Terra Tints lip balm in Blaze, $4 Ted Gibson Beautiful Hold Hairspray sets updos and beach hair, $11 Spritz John Masters Organics Lavender Hydrating Mist to soothe body and spirit, $16 Beauty Cosmedics Oil-Free Moisture SPF 15 protects
Clockwise from top: 1154 Lill Studio Paula Bag in Round About is the ideal size for a weekend, $200 Cris Notti Pink Windows Beauty Bag features a removable inner pouch, $70 Even with preggo brain, a Flight 001 Leather Luggage Tag in Pink ensures no bag gets left behind, $17 Slip ID and boarding docs in the Kara James Rae Wristlet in Animal Print, then use it later as a sexy clutch, $125 Get cozy with the Pambee Silk Travel Set in Milan, $88 Solidea Wonder Model
By Jeri Tulley Know Your Needs Before purchasing a car seat, think about your driving habits, priorities, and budget. Do you run a lot of errands where the convenience of an infant carrier is needed? An extra base is handy if you’ll frequently switch vehicles. For long-distance drivers, extra padding and additional safety features such as side--impact protection are worth the additional expense. When pricing seats, be aware of the height and weight limits of your options. When you’ve
Clockwise from top left: La Folie Giggle jersey-lined, hand-knit hat in Ruby, $40 Patagonia Baby Synchilla Hat in Pocket Full o’ Posies – 85% recycled, $20 JJ Cole Bundle Me Hat in Cream – made of stretch faux shearling, $7 Charlee Kat*z Creations Crocheted Chenille Hat in Khaki, $40 Oeuf Hooded Coverall Hat in Rosy Pink/Cherry Red, $45
Top to bottom, left to right: Ecobinky Natural Pacifier, $9 RazBaby Keep-it-Kleen Pacifier, $7 for 2 Munchkin Bling Knob Pacifier, $5 for 2 Playtex Binky Latex Pacifier for All Ages , $4 for 2 WubbaNub Red Dog Pacifier, $10 MAM Newborn Latex Orthodontic Pacifier, $5 for 2 Evenflo Mimi Neo Pacifier, $5 for 2 Gerber NUK Orthodontic Silicone Pacifier, $6 for 2 BornFree Orthodontic Silicone Pacifier , $8 for 2
Clockwise from top left: With the Summer Infant Day and Night Color Flat Screen Video Monitor , you can play one-way peekaboo 24 hours a day. Range: 350 feet, $177 Philips Avent Digital LCD Baby Monitor reads the temperature of the nursery and lets you remotely activate the night-light and lullaby functions. Range: 900 feet, $160 The Dancing Daisy Kid Cam and Baby Monitor comes in three nursery-friendly colors. Night-light turns on when stem is touched. Range: 300 feet,
Clockwise from top: Planet Jill Horizontal Photo Ornamentwith Ribbon, $48 Nelle and Lizzy The Double Mother Rings, $72 Imprint on My Heart Custom Baby Footprint Keychain and Heart-Shaped Key Ring, both in Sterling Silver, $425 and $45 Go Belly Go Due Date Maternity Necklace, $48 Lisa Leonard Designs Itty Bitty Hearts Necklace, $48 Things Remembered Sterling Silver Boy’s Silhouette Charm and Double Bracelet, $20 and $20