Ahhhhh, sleep. Glorious sleep. It's something taken for granted by us all... until that first night (and every night there after) with our newborn bundle of joy. Luckily the little cuties are worth it and there are some great products out there to help them sleep better so mommy and daddy get more sleep too. It really goes without saying why these items will be some of mom and dad's favs!

The Snug and Tug Swaddle Blanket from My Precious Kid is a real life saver. This blankie makes swaddling easy and swaddling makes baby comfy and cozy like in the womb... and that makes for a baby who enjoys his sleep. The Snug and Tug is super soft and stretchy and really cute. It has a unique inner "pocket" that baby goes in, then it snugs up as you wrap it around and attach with velcro. You and baby will both love this one!

Merino Kids Go Go Bags from BabySleepBags.com are one of the most innovative types of sleep sacks out there. It's the world’s first baby sleep sack made of merino fabric, which readily absorbs and releases moisture to regulate baby’s body temperature so they don’t overheat or wake up cold. One product is all you need for newborn through two years old! Plus it's 100% natural, renewable and biodegradeable. Not only is is great for sleeping in the crib, but it also has slots that allow for comfy perfect temperature sleep in a baby swing, carseat, stroller, you name it -all buckled in snugly!

Another top notch baby sleep item are Cloud B's LullaBags. These are available as part of Cloud B's award-winning sleep system or on their own. This sleep sack has a unique zipper that curves around the sack for easy diaper changes in the middle of the night that won't disturb baby one bit. LullaBags are super soft and comfy too. Of particular note, the Pointelle Cotton LullaBags. They're made of softly textured breathable cotton - made for keep baby the perfect temp all year round. No need to buy different ones for a different time of the year. Use coupon code exbb-0509 for a 15% discount off your purchase through June 30th.

HALO makes a cool line of 100% organic cotton sleep sacks. Simple, gender neutral designs compliment the organic material. The sleep sacks are lightweight so baby doesn't overheat in the summer, but they keep out drafts and keep little ones snug. You should never use a blanket in a crib with babies. That's why sleep sacks are so great for little ones once they outgrow or reject swaddling. 

Conair Sound Therapy Sound Machine lets baby (and parents) get a good night sleep by providing a relaxing, lulling sound and drowning out other noises. It has 10 different sounds and they are great! I love the ocean waves and thunderstorm modes best.

Personalized Pacifiers from MyPacifier.com provide the much needed comfort little ones crave and at the same time are so fun with your little ones name on them. Extra added benefit for little ones in day care! These are nice quality pacis with several designs and colors. They're really awesome and so unique without being expensive, which makes for a great gift.

Paci-Partner is an infant positioner and pacifier prop. It was invented by a mom and two dad team of medical professionals. It’s made to keep pacis in place and at the same time keep newborns in place. When they get older, the Paci-Partner can be used as a lovey too. This is a really neat idea.

The Papasan Swing by Fisher-Price has been a life saver for me. I used it with both of my girls and it had them sleeping through the night by about five weeks old until they were about six months old, which is when we moved them into a crib. We kept this near our bed so we could keep an eye on our little sleeping beauties. It's soft and has two positions - one for newborn sleeping and another for sitting up when baby is older and just wants to pay or relax in it.

Spacebabies Baby Bed Blocks from One Step Head can be used on cribs and beds to slightly incline them. This helps children with colds, stuffed noses and earaches. The incline helps kids get much needed rest and is much safer than using pillows and other objects in a crib or young child's bed. These can also help little ones that have reflux sleep better.

Twilight Turtle from Cloud B is a must have for every baby's room. It's a soft and lovable nightlight that sprinkles stars on the walls and ceiling in green, blue or amber (your choice depending on baby's mood). This turtle is so friendly and comforting. My daughters have one and love it so much. I'll be buying another one for my new baby's room, as there's no way they'd part with theirs. Cloud B also makes several other night time friends that help with sleeping. Use coupon code exbb-0509 for a 15% discount off your purchase through June 30th.