For our family, cosleeping meant the difference between sanity and total sleep-deprived, brain-fog meltdown. Simply put, Sabine slept better when near us. I slept better when she was near us. Middle-of-the-night nursing sessions were easier with her in close proximity. It made for a happy family all around. The First Years Close & Secure Sleeper is a great tool for new parents with co-sleeping babies. It uses a soft "wall" around baby's head to prevent baby from rolling into parent, and parent from rolling into baby. The foot wedge can also be used as a sleep positioner and the Close & Secure Sleeper can be used until baby is able to roll over unassisted. It is currently 36% off at Amazon, on sale for $42.

The Honeywell Ultrasonic Humidifier is also on sale at Amazon for $34, 63% off the regular price. Cool mist humidifiers such as this one are really vital when you have a baby with a cold. The moist air helps baby breathe and, since the mist is cool, there is no risk of steam burns as with traditional vaporizers.

Nursing pillows can also be valuable. The CozyMe Retro Nursing And Infant Development Pillow is one such pillow that boasts a few added features. This particular pillow has a flattened area in the curve that aids with tummy time. It also comes with a wedge that can be placed in this flattened area to help prop up baby for self-feeding or assist with sitting. The pillow comes in several cute patterns and is on sale for around 40% off, or about $30 at Amazon. - Jenn