We have been crushing on their products for a long time starting with the Sheep Sleep, which helps babies sleep with four soothing sounds (such as a mother’s heartbeat), and attaches to the outside of baby’s crib.

Now that some of our little ones are a bit older, we are currently crushing on their adorable Twilight Turtle. This nightlight shoots beams of lights from his shell up onto your child’s ceiling creating a magical starry night sky.

For kids that may be afraid of the dark, this is a perfect way to comfort them. It includes eight different constellations such as The Big Dipper – what a cool way for them to start learning about stars! (This nightlight also comes as a Ladybug or Sea Turtle.)

Special Offer: Cradle readers will receive 18% off all Cloud B products. Visit Deals & Discounts for your coupon code.

A typical middle-income family with one child in the U.S. will spend an average of $13,590 on baby’s first year alone. But you can get better value, and still buy high-quality, safe products without spending a bundle.

How?

The trick is to do your homework and research products before you shop online or step foot in the baby products superstore. Get in the know before you start shopping…

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BuckleyBoo offers developmental toys for the little ones – plush animals designed with brightly patterned ribbons and different styles of buckles to play with and explore.

Developed by a renowned child psychologist, Dr. Jane Ross, these toys are intended to promote skills such as problem solving, small motor, and visual scanning in children from 15 months to 4 years. If you have an infant at home, check out their BuckleyMobile and other small toys to use in the stroller or while playing in their crib. (Editor’s note: Please remove all toys from the crib during sleep time.)

Cute and clever!

Special offer: Cradle readers will receive 20% off BuckleyBoo products!

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It’s a perfect way to personalize your own necklace, from sterling silver or gold dipped charms, gem birthstones, ID tags or cutout pendants. Put on your creative cap and do a little mixing and matching!

Plus, it’s 20% off! Visit our Deals & Discounts to get your coupon code. (And see what other discounts we’re offering!)

Fashionista, have no fear!

Turn your favorite tote into a handy dandy diaper bag with The PouchMISS.

Simply slip into your bag, and voila! You can organize diapers, wipes, ointments, toys and more right in your beloved handbag. And along with the many compartments (to hold both baby items and your own personal items), it also comes with a change mat and 2 insulated pockets for bottles.

Special offer: Receive 20% off The PouchMISS.

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Logitech is offering some fabulous specials on some of their webcams and headsets to Cradle readers. Check it out!

20% off the $99.99 MSRP Portable Webcam C905

20% off the $99.99 MSRP Webcam Pro 9000

20% off the $129.99 MSRP Vision Pro for Mac

15% off the $99.99 MSRP Clear Chat PC Wireless Headsets

15% off the $49.99 MSRP Clear Chat Pro USB Headsets

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Who could blame you? New parents have enough on their plate – scrapbooking about baby ain’t the easiest thing, especially when you’re sleep deprived or just in a basic haze from new parenthood.

Enter lil’grams. This online site makes it easy and effortless for modern moms and dads to capture and organize all of those adorable moments and milestones in your little one’s life. It’s a convenient and creative way to keep your baby’s book updated.

Here’s what we’re really crushing on: With each new entry, a “Grams” will be delivered to family and friends – these are little updates or messages on the milestones or latest happenings of baby. It’s a super cute way to keep interested parties in the loop.

Updates can include photos and videos… and family & friends choose when and how they want to receive them (email, mobile, Twitter, web, etc.). It’s private – only you and those invited by the parents are able to view – you have total control over your privacy settings.

And… of course your baby is the cutest in the world, right? lil’grams has launched a ‘Baby On Board’ tour – they want to meet the most adorable babies out there to possible feature on their home page and in future projects. For more info visit…

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Special offer: Cradle readers will receive a 15% discount when joining lil’grams. Enter the code CRADLE at checkout.

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Here’s why we’re crushing on it:

• It’s easy to put on – belt it, snap it and you’re good to go.

• Baby can be worn facing you or facing out.

• It feels ergonomically comfortable – it rides on the hips so there’s no back or shoulder strain.

• It comes in all kinds of lovely colors, prints and eco-friendly fabric.

• And, it’s lightweight and streamlined – great for traveling!

Plus, celebs are crushing on it too. Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba, Julia Roberts, and Nicole Kidman are all fans!

Special offer: One lucky Cradle readers will win an Orange Blossom Baby Carrier (Retail value: $99.95). To enter, visit The Cradle’s Baby Carriers – A Comparison article, and name one of benefits of using a baby carrier. Email the answer to thecradlecrush@thecradle.com with the subject line: Belle Baby Carrier Entry. Winner will be selected in a random drawing. This promotion will run from 8/12/09 – 8/16/09. Drawing date: Monday, 8/17/09. One winner will be notified on Monday, 8/17/09. See official rules.

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Not the winner? Visit The Cradle’s Deals & Discounts to receive 20% off any web order with Belle Baby Carrier.

No more dilly-dallying around searching for the perfect bib. Dilly Dally Chic has got it going on!

Why are we crushing on it? Because baby won’t be able to pull it off – as many babies are known to do – during messy mealtimes (or play time, painting time… any kind of kid time!).

Plus, it’s fully reversible with a new pattern on the opposite side, stylish, extra-absorbent, and it really protects baby’s clothes.

Special offer: One lucky Cradle reader will win a Dilly Dally ‘Georgie-Porgie’ bibbie (Retail value: $35). To enter, visit The Cradle’s How to: Feed Baby Solid Foods article and name one of the foods that baby should avoid eating in the first year. Email the answer to thecradlecrush@thecradle.com with the subject line: Dilly Dally Entry. Winner will be selected in a random drawing. This promotion will run from 7/16/09 – 7/18/09. One winner will be notified on Monday, 7/20/09. See official rules.

Not the winner? Visit The Cradle’s Deals & Discounts to receive 20% off all regularly priced items at Dilly Dally Chic. Offer ends July 31st.

We’ve got a crush on their classic baby carriers and coordinating totes and hats. (Why not go that extra matching mile, right?)

Aside from their fun and funky fabrics, this carrier has a lightweight aluminum frame, a padded waist support and a 5-point safety harness. Both parent and baby will be comfortable and safe… and will look super cool hitting that farmers market or hiking trail.

Special offer: Cradle readers will receive 10% off all orders. To get your coupon code visit…

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