Jen Cutts

The Philips Avent Comfort Manual Breast Pump is easy to use and clean, and it has good suction. It's an ideal pump for occasional and on-the-go pumping.

The Natursutten Original Ortho Pacifier is a 100% natural rubber pacifier with a one-piece design. It's free of BPA, nitrosamines, PVC and phthalates.

The MAM Night pacifier features a glow-in-the-dark shield, an anti-slip nipple texture, and a carrying case doubles as a sterilizer.

The Playtex Binky Silicone Pacifier has a classic design and a silicone nipple shaped to mimic mom's nipple. With a lower price point, it's budget-friendly.

The Dr. Brown's PreVent Contoured Pacifier features a patented air channel and orthodontic design, plus a contoured design that's gentle on baby's face.

The Philips Avent Soothie pacifier has an orthodontic design and is made of a single piece of BPA-free medical-grade silicone.

The Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Pacifier is a reversible orthodontic pacifier with a round nipple similar to a bottle nipple.

Sunlight Lemon Fresh Liquid Laundry Detergent is a lemon-scented laundry detergent with above-average cleaning power and a mid-range cost per load.

The Philips Avent SCD630 Video Baby Monitor has all the features you'll want in a compact monitor, without a lot of the extras that increase the price.

Arm & Hammer Liquid Laundry Detergent, Clean Fresh is a budget-friendly scented detergent with a lower-than-average cost per load and good performance.

The Motorola MBP36XL 5" Portable Video Baby Monitor has clear picture and audio, is simple to set up and has above average range.

Compliments Original Liquid Laundry Detergent impresses with its cleaning and stain-fighting power. It has a mild scent, and is free of dyes and phthalates.

The Philips Avent Anti-Colic plastic baby bottle is a simple four-piece bottle designed to help reduce colic symptoms, gas, burps and spit up.

Thinkbaby Baby Bottles are a BPA-free plastic baby bottle that's also free of many other chemicals, such as phthalates, BPS, PET and nitrosames.

The MAM Anti-Colic Baby Bottle features a venting system in the bottom of the bottle to prevent air from mixing with breastmilk or formula.

During her home birth, this mom expected to feel coached, supported and reassured. But, mostly, she felt alone and scared.