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Celebrity moms’ favorite products

Insider Trading

We asked eight famous moms with babies and toddlers to tell us about us the five products they can't live without—and why they love them.

Shannon Miller: Olympic gymnast
1. Nap Nanny "A great product for babies with colic or acid reflux (like my son). It keeps baby at a 30-degree angle."
2. Baby food grinder "Making your own baby food is all the rage these days . . . and with a baby food grinder, it’s not nearly as difficult as it sounds."
3. BabyPlus Prenatal Education System "A great way to start the learning process early."
4. Miracle Blanket "An awesome way to swaddle, for parents who can’t get other blankets tight enough." 
5. White noise machine "We live in a condo, and with this machine my son was able to sleep through construction on the floor above!"

Nicole Sullivan: Actress (Rita Rocks, Shit My Dad Says), Jenny Craig spokesperson
1. Jenny Craig "I shed 35 pounds of baby weight in four months. Need I say more?"
2. Pevonia  "Their skin cream helps get rid of all the wrinkles you get from not sleeping for months."
3. Isabelle Grace "I wear her Signature Mini Tags with my sons' initials every day, so my boys are "with" me even when I'm at work."
4. Serena & Lily Market Sling  "I get compliments on it ALL the time. It makes me look cooler than I am."
5. Cybex 2.Go "I tried all the baby carriers out there, and this one was the best on my back.  I walk three miles with it every morning, so I guess you could say it's responsible for my small butt."

Candace Parker: WNBA star
1. Yo Gabba Gabba DVDs "Lailaa loves this show, and no matter what airport or hotel we are in it always manages to grab her attention. I never leave home without these DVDs!"
2. JJ Cole Original BundleMe "With us being in Russia in the dead of winter, this proved to be a life saver! It is extremely convenient and easy to go from place to place without the hassle of undoing coats, unbuckling, or waking up your precious bundle of joy."
3. Boppy Bare Naked Pillow "Nursing is a wonderful experience. However, it is not the easiest thing to do sometimes. This product makes it easier on your back and more comfortable. Later on, the same Boppy can be used to prop up your baby before he/she is able to sit up on their own."
4. Bumbo "Before Lailaa could sit up well, she loved sitting in her Bumbo watching television."
5. Snuggle Nest "Our lifestyle is one that is on-the-go. One thing I used whether I was at home or away, was this co-sleeper. I liked the luxury of having her close for night time feedings."

Renee Baio: Actress, founder of the Bailey Baio Angel Foundation
1. GoodNite Lite "It's a night light with a sun/moon face that lights up blue for the moon and yellow for the sun. It helps teach your child when to sleep and when to wake."
2. Crayola Mini Twistables Crayons "They come in a 24-count pack. No need to ever sharpen these crayons, all you do is twist them. They are wonderful for on-the-go."
3. Zoomooz Knee Pads "They are wonderful for those little knees and the sounds of monkeys or ducks as your little one crawls are hilarious."
4. Oopsy Daisy High Chair Hair Care "It's an all-natural, rinse-free shampoo that doesn't leave a sticky residue in your child's hair. I use this product about every other day because Bailey feeds herself and likes to put food in her hair, yuck!"
5. Step 2 Flip & Doodle Easel Desk "Bailey plays with this every day. It comes with tons of storage space, and a stool. You can used washable markers on it, and the fold-down feature is really great for putting puzzles together."

Maxine Bahns: Actress (Broken, What Would Jesus Do?, The Mentalist)
1. Natural Mat Organic Crib Mattress "Honestly, I had another mattress in Madison's crib, but this was given to me as a gift and she has never slept better—12 hours a night."
2. BOB Stroller "I have logged many miles on my BOB and Maddie is always super happy, cozy and comfortable. Not to mention I can fold it up with one hand while I hold my coffee in the other."
3. Pediped Footwear "I wish my baby could go barefoot forever, but since it’s not practical I have found the next best thing. Pediped shoes do not restrict little growing feet and they are actually as good as going barefoot.  Maddie lived in her pink Hannah boots this winter."
4. Simply Divine Botanicals "These products are for mommas. You can use them throughout your pregnancy as well. They are all natural and organic and they work.  The Creme de Rose is divine and the Amazing Face Rejuvenating Moisturizer is incredible."
5. Alternative Apparel "My good friend Greg Alterman owns this company, and has perfected the burnout tee. He makes it in every shape and size.  I wore the tunics, cardigans and leggings throughout my pregnancy and now I live in the Harem pants, burnout tees and cropped leggings.  The cotton is so soft, washes great and each piece is unique.  Not to mention the prices are amazing."

Kerri Walsh: Olympic athlete
1. Basq Resilient Body Oil "I will use this product for the rest of my life. It's luxurious, non-greasy, wonderfully hydrating and it smells fresh and clean."
2. Boogie Wipes "My son absolutely hates when I wipe his nose. Boogie wipes makes this so much more bearable for him and way easier for me. They come unscented, or in "menthol," which I love."
3. Dr. Laura "She's very conservative, so be prepared for that. But her advice on parenting almost always hits home for me. She's no non-sense, cuts the B.S., and keeps seemingly complicated issues simple."
4. Murad Environmental Shield line "Skin cancer is the leading form of cancer in the US, and I want to be around a long, long time for my kids. The collection not only protects against daily sun damage, it actually reverses damage you already have."
4. Phil & Ted Sub 4 Jogger "They were nice enough to give me one of these to try out before the release. It looks like a super high-end road bike—sleek and fast. A definite must-have for sporty moms."

Elizabeth Sanchez: Host of A Place of Our Own
1. Homedics SoundSpa Lullaby "Great for getting the kiddos to sleep. I must admit I use this to help me sleep too."
2. Diapees and Wipees "Because I hate taking a big diaper bag everywhere."
3. Mabels Labels "These are great when your child is a pre-schooler and needs a label for everything. They also gets kids used to recognizing how their names are spelled."
4. Hooter Hiders "The best covers for nursing in public."
5. Coastal Cuties Bath & Body  "I Especially love the Orange Creamsicle Tear Free Shampoo."

Alysia Reiner: Actress (Sideways, Speed Grieving)
1. Nature Babycare "It's the greenest disposable diaper out there, the fit is great, and no one seems to know about them!  You can get them at diapers.com—my husband's favorite part."  
2. Plan Toys "I get giddy on the Plan Toys website—eco-friendly, developmental, great design, makes mama feel goood. I got a ton of them for Liv. (Right now she is mad for her walker with blocks.)"
3. UPPABaby G-Luxe "We travel a bunch, especially recently with Speed Grieving on the festival circuit, so a lightweight stroller is key. The UPPAbaby is the lightest in the USA and they have  a great enviornmental policy."
4. Cleanwell Hand Sanitizer "The other key thing for me when it comes to travel is cleanliness."
5. Om Aroma "One thing I did when I had Liv was try to clean up my skin care (so if she wet-kisses my skin, it's all organic!)

  
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