Wearing Baby: The Moby Wrap

I wore my first baby occasionally but since I had my second child in June I fell in love with baby wearing and decided that a great carrier/wearing apparatus is a must have.

Overview of the Moby
For newborns to approximately 4 months or so I think the Moby is the best option. It is, essentially, a long piece of stretchy cotton that you wrap strategically around yourself creating snuggly pockets for your infant. There are multiple options for different holds for your baby; my favorite was the "newborn hug hold" and then as she got bigger the "hug hold."

LeapFrog's LeapPad Explorer

I'm going to start off with a bang, this was one of the hottest toys this Christmas and it's easy to see why. My son (3 and a half) loves it and won't put it down!

Overview
This is a learning tablet recommended for users aged 4-9. In my experience a savvy 3 year old will do just fine with it as well. It comes with 4 apps and has built in memory for a multitude of eBooks, learning games, videos, etc.  Many games can be purchased in store or online as well at LeapFrog's app store where all of the software is available for purchase, 100+ learning adventures.