We don't know about you, but we're ready for some holiday cheer after this unexpected year!

That's why we've put together a list of our favorite gifts for parents and babies alike. Whether you're looking for something fun or a new product that can make your life easier, we've got you covered. Check out our recommendations below for our favorite gifts by category, many of which are other "by moms, for moms" brands.

Sleep

We're all about maximizing good, healthy sleep! If your little one needs help in this area, try one of the following products:

• SlumberPod - Our portable privacy pod is a game-changer for travel with kids or room-sharing at home. 
• Hatch Rest+ - A nightlight, sound machine, and okay-to-wake clock that you can control with your phone!
• Zipadee Zip - This unique sleep sack keeps baby's hands covered to prevent scratching and keep your little one warm.
• Aden + Anais Security Blankets - If your baby is 12mo+ and loves something to snuggle with, these soft, muslin lovies are a great option.
• YogaSleep Sound Machine - The Dohm and Rohm are top-of-the-line white noise machines for home or on-the-go!
• MAM Glow-in-the-Dark Pacifiers - Stop the midnight paci search! These glow-in-the-dark pacifiers make middle-of-the-night wake-ups a just a bit easier.

Eat

Sometimes it feels like the whole day is prep-eat-clean-repeat. The items below are great options for cultivating an easier, more relaxing mealtime.

• Lunch Squares - This ingenious product allows you to bake, freeze, reheat and serve all out of the same container! No more shuffling between containers at every step.
• 8thePlate - Have a picky eater? Give them something fun! This plate allows your child to rotate a knob to choose what food to eat next.
• Kizingo Spoons - Your little one may not have the dexterity to successfully use a standard spoon. Designed for little one's hands, the Kizingo spoon makes self-feeding easier!
• Collapse and Go - Whether your kiddo uses a bottle or cup, the Collapse and Go makes traveling with a drink easier by saving space in your bag.
• Nibble and Rest Footsi - Easily add a footrest to your high-chair with this product which encourages appropriate posture for eating.

Care

Those everyday care tasks can improved with these fun recommendations for bath time, diaper changes, and more!

• Eli & Ali Tush Swiper - This handy contraption fits on the top of most tubes and creams and to reduce mess and waste while applying.
• Big Bee, Little Bee ScrubBEE - A silicone scrubber that can be used for bathtime and beyond, with a design that fits big and little hands alike.
• Dwypeze disposable diaper kit - A diaper, 5 wipes, a changing pad and a disposal bag in one small package that fits in your back pocket.
• Bets & Emy natural wipes - These hypoallergenic baby wipes are 99.9% water, 0.1% citrus extract, and are fragrance-free, paraben-free and U.S.-made.
• SnoofyBee changing pad - No more hands-in-the-pants during diaper changes! The SnoofyBee changing pad keeps hands where they're safe and clean.
• T is for Tame taming cream - Formulated for delicate hair, this all-natural cream can transform the silliest bed heads without stickiness or stiffness.
• Pee Pee Pants - If you're struggling with diaper leaks, potty training, or night-time wake-ups due to wetness, these moisture-wicking shorts could make your life (and your laundry load) a bit lighter.

Play

It wouldn't be the holidays without something fun, and these items fit the bill! Whether you have a little babe or a climbing toddler, we've got you covered.

• Busy Baby Mat - This silicone placemat features a tether to attach a toy. Great for the car, out to eat, or anywhere that often causes toys to be dropped or thrown. 
• Hashtag Kidz ChewBuddy Teether - A BPA-free, 100% food-grade silicone teether that fits into most pacifier cases for safe and easy transport.
• Curious Baby Cards - It can be hard to know what to do all day with a new baby. These cards provide developmentally-appropriate activities by age and reinforce milestones along the way!
• BuckleMe coat - This coat is allows your little one to be safe AND warm when traveling in the car due to the design that allows a car seat harness to be tightened under the coat, not on top!
• Tasty Tie - Never lose your baby's teether again with this teething tie that clips into any outfit and is machine washable. 
• Nugget - If you can get your hands on one, the Nugget is a much-beloved item for both play and rest for kids of all ages. 

For Mom

This year has been a doozy and you deserve some pampering too! Here are our top picks for a well-deserved gift for mom this year:

• UnBuckleMe - This handy little tool takes the pressure off of your thumbs when getting kids out of car seats. A bonus? It may allow your older child to get themselves out!
• The Vianetic Smart Diaper backpack - This ultimate diaper bag includes everything you've ever wanted, including stroller straps, a detachable changing pad, a thermal compartment and hidden pocket!
• Toddler Target - This gift is for your little one and you! A light-up bullseye that displays in your toilet makes potty training easier and a lot less messy.
• Larken maternity and breastfeeding tops - Whether you're expecting, breastfeeding, or pumping, Larken has a solution for you that's comfortable and stylish!
• SlumberPod - What most moms want? A full night's sleep! SlumberPod is a great way to keep kids sleeping, even over the holidays.

 We're thankful for you!

As we enter this holiday season, we're thankful for our families, our affiliates and our fans who have made SlumberPod a must-have item for parents across the globe! We wish you a fantastic time spent with family (even if just with those in your immediate household). Happy shopping!