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Ten Baby Products We Couldn't Live Without

Nested returning to the airwaves (so to speak) means that our daily email newsletter is back as well. The tell-tale sign for us that the email is being sent out successfully: The number of automated Out-of-the-Office replies that popped up in our inbox. The neat part of these automated replies is the reason behind them -- women planning and being on maternity leave!

So for all those new moms (and moms-to-be) out there, we present our list of Ten Baby Products We Couldn't Live Without.

Mustela Diaper Wipes
The redness down south doesn't always mean diaper rash. Just switching diaper wipes can do the trick of reducing redness. In our house, the switch to Mustela Wipes made all the difference in the world. For $10 a pack, they're a bit pricey. Tushies, a cheaper alternative to Mustela, seems to work almost as well (not as wet though).

BinkLink pacifier clip
When you're finally ready to bite the bullet and look nipple confusion straight in the eye, you'll need something to keep that pacifier somehow connected to your baby. We love the BinkLink because it is not only a piece of baby jewelry that always makes people smiles, but its sturdy construction puts parents at ease.

Tissue Paper Pom-Poms

We like the idea of hanging tissue paper pom-poms from the ceiling of a nursery or kid's room (or maybe as decoration for a baby shower). They're lightweight so you don't have to worry about them coming crashing down on baby and easy and inexpensive to make.

Over at marthastewart.com, there's instructions on how to make these tissue paper pom-poms with your own materials. Or, you can buy the kit with all materials including.

And on a similar note, according to Craftzine, a new issue of Martha Stewart Kids is on newsstands now.

Children's Book Shower Bookplates

We sure love the idea of a children's book-themed shower where guests are asked to bring a favorite childhood book of theirs as their gift. Sure, you may not end up with the bottle warmer you actually need, but you're certain to receive gifts that hold a certain amount of sentimental signficance to your guests.

A downside of the book shower? The person who will receive most pleasure from the books isn't yet born and will probably have a difficult time recalling who gave which book and why when thinking back on his or her in utero memories.

That's why we created these Gifted Bookplates to go along with the books you'll receive as gifts. The bookplate serves both as a space to note who gave the book as well as a place for the gift-giver to leave a special message for the baby.

CatBird Baby Carriers for Stylish Parents

When shopping and trying out baby gear, we know it's quite easy to get overwhelmed by all the bells and whistles that are considered product "features". Sure, you understand theoretically why a day planner pocket might be useful attached to your already ten-pound baby carrier, but, seriously, how many times are you really going to use it?

That's why we're drawn to the simplicity of CatBird Baby's line of baby carriers based on the traditional Mei Tai structure. The carriers can be worn on the front, back or hip and will accommodate a newborn to a 35-40 pound child. That means you won't have to worry about tossing aside the CatBird carrier when your tot reaches that twenty-three pound milestone. And the simplicity of the design not only makes it versatile when carrying, but also makes it a compact item that can easily roll-up into your diaper bag.

Although if the simplicity and quality construction were enough to win us over, it's the unique and hip fabrics that make us really admire and lust after the CatBird Baby carriers.

Truly Free Baby Shower Game Printouts

If you're planning a baby shower, you're probably pretty aware that some of of the online resources for baby shower games and the baby shower game printouts are kind of, well, shady. Between pop-ups galore, link farms or misleading "free" labels, we've become frustrated with the quality of games out there. And don't even get us started about the crimes committed with atrocious clip-art!

Here at Nested, we've taken baby steps (get it, baby steps) to help you throw a classier shower and have created two completely free, printable shower games for you and your guests to enjoy. No cheesy clipart and just straightforward downloadable pdfs that won't take over your computer with one wrong click. To spice the printouts up, print them on cardstock to match the colors of the shower or the mommy-to-be's nursery.

The games, we think, are pretty fun too: