The Baby Bjorn is a wonderful product! We originally had bought a cheaper version...bad move! Sometimes you get what you pay for! Both of my babies loved being held close - but due to their size, slings just weren't a comfortable option. 
Where else but IKEA can you find 2 bibs for $3.99? These smock-like bibs work wonders controlling the mess. My child hates to wear bibs - but these velcro at the neck making it near impossible for him to get off. The little pocket catches almost everything dropped. A really great buy!
Charlie's Soap is guaranteed to be the best laundry liquid you've ever used! I will completely vouch for this brand of soap. We bought it specifically to wash our cloth diapers because we were told that it rinses clean and will not leave residue behind. What's the big deal - you don't want diapers that are not absorbant! We now wash all of our clothes with this soap. It's great. 
I cannot say enough about this pump!! I bought it because it was recommended to me by my hospital's Lactation Consultant and it is worth every penny. I used this pump for 14 months, 5-6 times a day, and had absolutely NO problems with it. If you plan on breastfeeding or pumping, this is definitely the pump to go with. After only 2 or 3 months you will have saved as much money as this pump costs from NOT having to buy formula. 
My husband ran across this book the last time we were in Borders Books. It is a wonderful bedtime book to add to your nightly bedtime routine. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is really precious to read. A bedtime must-have!
