FAVORITE STROLLER: everyday, definitely the Bugaboo. For outdoor
adventures, I like the Valco Runabout. For a good lightweight
stroller, I'm a big fan of the Maclaren Quest.

FAVORITE BOARD BOOK(S): I really like the books Sandra Boynton writes.

FAVORITE STORE FOR BABY: Janie and Jack, my guilty pleasure!

FAVORITE STORE FOR YOU: Confessions of a true lip gloss addict, Sephora.

FAVORITE MATERNITY STORE: Gap

FAVORITE DIAPER BAG(S): Skip Hop, Loom Marsupial, Haiku

FAVORITE NEWBORN TOY: Pacifier!

FAVORITE 6-12 MONTH TOY: Anything that can go in the mouth!

FAVORITE 12-18 MONTH TOY: Little People or just household stuff, like
a bucket of water.

FAVORITE 18-24 MONTH TOY: Crayons and anything to play make-believe
with...cell phones, cooking utensils, paint brushes, etc.

FAVORITE 2 YEAR + TOY: Not there yet but I can see finger-painting being a big hit

BRAND OF DIAPER: Huggies

FAVORITE SLING : Hotsling, and I really want to try an Oopa Sling.

FAVORITE BABY VIDEO: For educational purposes, the Signing Time!
series is wonderful. For fun, we enjoy the Wiggles.

TODDLER VIDEO : For me- Happiest Toddler on the Block, for my toddler
- anything with Ernie in it!

TOP 5 MUST-HAVES FOR NEWBORNS: Lots of crib sheets for those late-
night leaks, swaddling blankets, bouncy seat, a good stroller with
full recline, and

FAVORITE NEWBORN GIFT TO GIVE: Nice diaper bags stuffed with handy
goodies

FAVORITE FIRST BIRTHDAY GIFT TO GIVE: For the child of a good
friend...loud, noisy electronic toys to drive the parents nuts! For other children...fun books, cd's, and cute clothes.