Esperando al Bebé

Garbella Design offers a tasty way to learn the alphabet. The "t is for taco" onesie and "e is for empanada" bib and onesie are all made of 100% cotton.

To buy: Garbella Design, $20

It's never too early to start reading to your baby; some mothers even read to their bellies while pregnant! "Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown is a classic and it's just as sweet at bedtime in Spanish.

To buy: Amazon, $11

Owls perch amongst a forest of multi-colored trees in this green, blue and grey patterned wallpaper that will add a whimsical look to baby's nursery.

To buy: Dwell Studio, $90

I know what you're thinking because I thought the same thing many years ago. Baby cologne seems absurd since babies already come with their own wonderful scent, but I received Jafra's Tender Moments baby cologne at a baby shower for my first son and never looked back! The cologne is described as a "gentle fragrance [which] mixes light powdery notes of vanilla and amber" and it's alcohol-free.

To buy: Jafra USA, $19

Music is a great way to get your baby to fall asleep, but make sure you pick something you like, otherwise it'll start to make you a little crazy night after night. The gentle lullabies from around the world found on Putumayo's Dreamland CD may be exactly what you're looking for. ("Arriba del Cielo" is my favorite track!)

To buy: Putumayo, $15

You learn so many new skills as a mother—make sure swaddling is one of them! Swaddling a baby is an art, and when mastered, can help even the fussiest infant feel secure and calm. The Miracle Blanket is one of the top-rated for swaddling and comes in multiple colors and patterns. The "Blue Circles" pattern is shown here.

To buy: Miracle Blanket, $30

Many children love to have one special blanket to cuddle. Each child is specific in their likes and dislikes, but this Aden + Anais blanket made of muslin cotton is easy to fall in love with. The "Jungle Jam – Giraffe Dream Blanket" shown here. Available in other colors and patterns.

To buy: Adan + Anais, $28

Start your baby out with Spanish basics. "B de Burro, V de Vaca" is a fun saying to differentiate the two similar sounding letters and it looks super cute on this onesie which comes in yellow or red. Got a colicky baby? Maybe the "canta y no llores" ("sing and don't cry") tee would be more fitting!

To buy: Dos Borreguitas, $22

All this talk of lullabies and snuggly blankets is making me sleepy! When it's time to rock the baby, you'll most likely be putting in long hours. You may want to forgo the traditional wooden rocking chair and spring for something more comfortable like this reclining glider from Little Castle's Linen Bordeaux Collection.

To buy: Target, $600

You think you couldn't ever forget your baby's first smile or first words, but things start to get fuzzy over the years. Put all your memories safely and creatively in a scrapbook. K&Company is a popular brand right now and they even make this "Baby Smash Folio" which comes with their famous pen/glue stick for quick creating.

To buy: Amazon, $15

Sophie the Giraffe by Vulli is deceptively simple in appearance. Made in France, the natural rubber teething toy receives rave reviews from babies around the world and is often described as a "must-have" by parents of teething babies.

To buy: Toys R Us, $25

It's perhaps one of the most classic toys of all: The teddy bear. There are so many plush toys out there but if you want it to last from one generation to the next, it's worth it to choose a respected brand like GUND which has been around since 1898. GUND has dozens of teddy bears to choose from. Pictured here is "Hubble," who measures 15 inches.

To buy: Gund, $20