Alyssa Milano Loves...

On her official blog, new mom Alyssa Milano shares her favorite products to use with her baby Milo Thomas, who was born this August.



An avid tweeter, Milano shared the news that she was having a boy with her fans, as well as thanked them for their well wishes upon his arrival, saying "My heart has tripled in size. I love him more than all the leaves on all the trees."

These are some of the product she "can't live without":

Prince Lionheart Warmies Warmer

Wubbanub Infant Pacifier

Mommy's Bliss Gripe Water

Aden + Anais Muslin Swaddles

Arm's Reach Mini Co-Sleeper

She also uses products like:

Baby Wearing Wrap

Swaddle Sack

Also on her blog, she shares some of the other brands and companies who "were so supportive during [her] pregnancy", including:
Avent
Baby Bjorn
Baby K'tan
Bebe Au Lait
Bugaboo
Cocalo Couture
Fisher Price
Graco
Little Giraffe
MamaRoo
Mustela Skincare
Noodle & Boo
Orbit Baby
Petunia Pickle Bottom
Robeez
Puj
Stokke
UPPAbaby

What are your favorite brands?

We Asked... You Answered: Newborn Must Haves

On our facebook page, we asked "What baby product would you consider 'a must' in newborn care?" You answered with a ton of great suggestions!

Seven of you said you can't live without swaddle blankets, Aden and Anais was the most popular brand. Three people recommended baby mittens to keep baby from scratching with their 'too tiny to cut' nails. A few parents highly recommended having a travel play yard/bed; Graco Pack N Play and Nap Nanny were top choices. A couple of you said you can't live without your nursing pillows; Boppy and My Brest Friend were the most used brands. And two parents said they have to have a baby carrier, such as Ergo and Baby Bjorn.

Other top items were:

• Diapers, whether cloth or disposable, having something to contain the poo is a must I would say
• Burp Cloths, unless you don't mind wearing spit up every day
• Footie sleepers with snaps (my baby lived in these) one piece to cover every inch of delicate baby skin, and snaps make for easier diaper changes
• Sleep Sacks, for swaddle hating babies
• A Complete Baby Care Kit with nasal aspirator, nail file/clippers, medicine dropper, etc.
• Gripe Water for gassy tummies
• A Crib Tent, especially if there is toddler aged siblings in the mix who like to 'share' with baby while they are sleeping
• Lanolin cream for nursing moms - I would also add bra pads to this list as well

Sarah Gilbert of Wallet Pop adds an infant car seat, a bed with a water proof matress cover, and lots of books, as well as a baby carrier like many of our customers recommended.

~Alena