Packing vivid picture clarity and filled with scenes of your smiling toddler, Pandigital’s touch-sensitive, 8-inch PanTouch ($169) is sure to brighten the mood of any room. Those who’d prefer something more feature-rich might try Kodak’s WiFi-enabled, 10-inch EX1011 ($249.95), which empowers easy wireless picture retrieval and actually plays MP3s too. Should you simply desire a way to show off your bouncing baby boy or girl at social gatherings, however, Digital Foci’s Pocket Album keychain ($29.95) is easily transportable and holds dozens of photos, viewable on a colorful 1.5-inch screen.

These days, a digital video camera is also a must, allowing you to preserve sporting events, family reunions and picnics for future generations to come. While you could go all out on a high-end model like JVC’s GZ HD-40 ($1299), which can archive 50 hours of high-definition video on its 120GB hard drive, we advise a more practical approach. A range of one-touch, pocket-ready budget camcorders such as the Vado ($99.99) and Flip Mino ($179) offer 1-2 hours of storage at standard resolution, making them an affordable, practical choice for everyday use. Provided you won’t be shooting in low-light conditions and favor the jump to HD, Kodak’s Zi6 ($179) and Aiptek’s HDV21X ($199) additionally prove welcome alternatives, offering 720p and 1080p resolution filming, respectively.

Vital Online Resources
Last, but not least, take advantage of essential online resources to seek help or advice with any child-rearing questions you might have. BabyCenter boasts a wealth of insight on developing newborns, while Education.com features both helpful parenting advice and tips for connecting with kids, planning meals and prepping for exams or college. Moms will also adore the wealth of health and developmental info to be found at iVillage, while FamilyFun offers desperate Dads countless activities to keep kids entertained. Finally, sites like Big Fish Games and iWin.com also promise instant relief in the form of brief, downloadable desktop amusements for all ages at the end of a long, stressful and, of course, always-heartwarming day.

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