Top 10 Baby Things from 2008

Happy New Year's Eve! It's that time of the year ... you know, when all kinds of best-of/worst-of lists are being compiled regarding the previous 12 months. So in honor of 2008, we thought we'd share our top 10 baby products from 2008. And by "baby products" I mean anything I consider a baby product. ;o) (For the record, the DH doesn't agree with me on some of these. He should post his own list on his blog. TIA.)

These are in no particular order, by the way ... just some of our favorites ...

1. The Little People School Bus Ride-On Toy. One of Kate's absolute favorites this year. Hands down.
   
2. Busy Ball Popper. Cammie gave this to Kate for her birthday, and it has been a major hit in this house. I have heard other parents sing its praises as well.
   
3. Pacimals. You may recall that back in April, Kate was a volunteer model for this new product. So she got one for free--and she STILL loves it. If you have a paci baby, check these out!
   
4. Membership at Zoo Atlanta. We have really gotten our money's worth with this one. I highly recommend adding the guest option so you can meet a friend there to "do the zoo." It's a great outing, a wonderful place to go to enjoy the outdoors. And if you have a membership, you don't have to worry about seeing everything in one visit. Plus, parking is free!
   
5. Urban Babies Books. I fell in love with the original title (Urban Babies Wear Black) back before Kate was born. This year, Kate has modeled an interpretation of each book in the series so far--and even received a special gift from the author!
   
6. Circo (Target) brand socks and shoes. I know a lot of people swear by some of the expensive toddler shoes--but I just cannot bring myself to pay a lot for shoes that my child will only wear for a few months. Her own pediatrician said not to spend a lot for her shoes--no joke! We have had various brands, but the ones we keep coming back to are the Circo brand from Target. Specifically, Kate's pink flower sandals and her brown Mary Janes have been huge hits this year. I also love the solid-colored Circo socks that are sold individually. We've actually tried some of the more expensive brands (bought on clearance, of course)--including Hanna Andersson, Janie and Jack, Gymboree, etc.--but nothing beats these Circo socks, IMO. Seriously.
   
7. How Fast They Grow Scrapbook Pages. LOVE this Web site. Very cool templates, excellent customer service, fantastic quality. I never thought I would want to do digital scrapbooking at all, but I am a huge fan of How Fast They Grow.
8. Little People DVDs. Kate does love her Little People. Their DVDs are her favorites.
9. Photography by Lori Gordon and Jody Williams. These two talented ladies have captured some fabulous images of our little girl this year. Check them out--you will not be disappointed.
10. Kirkland (Costco) Baby Wipes. I had heard so many wonderful things about these wipes. We love them, too!

Honorable mention: Kate's nesting blocks; Parents brand drum/music set--specifically, the drumsticks; Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets (or the CFA kid's meal in general); Hanna Andersson and Gymboree clothing--all bought on sale, of course; Kate's piggy bank toy; library story time.

So what products would be on your list? Please share!