(CBS) As The Early Show Contributor Laurie Hibberd awaits the birth of her second child, she spent some time looking for things to make her life and that of her newborn much easier.

She found, as a result, fun products designed to make mom, the second baby and the firstborn child happier.

Several of the items Hibberd displayed on The Early Show were designed by moms.

Babe Ease's The Clean Shopper, $29.95
This one-piece (mom-invented) portable child seat is designed to cover the entire seating-area of a shopping cart, giving your child a comfortable cushion while keeping the germs and bacteria away from babies' mouths, hands and skin. Two handy side pockets provide parents with space for personal items, and two loops make it easy to tote toys and teethers for the tot.

For those younger ones in need of support or for the curious toddler, a safety strap helps fit the child more securely. The Clean Shopper comes in fun, colorful patterns and folds to a compact size for easy storage in a diaper bag or seat pocket of a car.

Mossworld Enterprises, Inc.'s The Snack-Trap, $4.99 to $6.99

If you are tired of picking up Cheerios and Goldfish crackers on the highchair or the car seat, Hibberd says the (mom-invented) Snack Trap is the perfect product for you. The unique cup allows small children to feed themselves while preventing spills, mess and clean-up for parents. Snacks are placed in the cup and then covered by a lid. The lid is designed to allow a child's hand to get in and automatically closes to prevent spills when the hand is removed. The Snack Trap can be used at home, in the car or on the go. Awarded the National Parenting Center 2003 Seal of Approval and the iParenting Media Award, it is sold in over 300 grocery and specialty children's boutiques and stores.

Neat Solutions' Table Topper, $10.95 (for pack of 20)

Babies like to touch things, and babies like to put their hands in their mouths. But, have you ever thought about what germs your child picks up when you are dining out? Now, Hibberd says, you won't have to. The Table Topper is a portable place mat for "on-the-go" parents, providing a sanitary eating surface for infants and small children. An adhesive strip on the top and bottom of the mat holds it in place while the child eats. Portable and disposable, the mat fits easily in a diaper bag. Table Toppers are available in a variety of colorful and fun designs and can be purchased in zip-lock packs of 8 or 20 mats. (mom-invented)

Jakki Liberman Waterproof Bibs, $15
Available at Bumkins.com
No more dried applesauce. No more awful prune juice stains. No more bleach or brightener in the wash. With these waterproof bibs, it is now possible to just wipe and go. The Velcro neck closure makes for easy on and off. Hibberd says the fun, playful designs keep children entertained for hours. The bib is long enough to catch all spills within its lengthwise pocket. Bibs comes in various sizes to grow with your child.

Mabel's Labels, $16 to $18
When children come into families' lives, life gets messy. But, Hibberd says, there is no better way to keep organized than with Mabel's Labels. When kids go to babysitters, daycare and the playground, their bottles, hats, juice cups and toys often end up getting mixed up or lost. These creative and durable labels make it easier for parent's to keep track of their children's belongings. Not only do these labels keep you organized, but they are dishwasher and microwave safe. The stick-on-labels can be used on almost any item. You can choose from sticky labels, iron-on labels and shoe labels. Mabel's Labels (mom-invented) are tough, easy to use, brightly colored and personalized to keep you and your family organized for life.

Touch of Love's Baby Massage Snuggie, $22.95
Available ate Beheresoon.com
The Massage Snuggie (mom-invented) is a unique gift for parents seeking a meaningful way to bond with their new babies. Made of 100 percent cotton, the onesie outfit is designed to nurture the baby through therapeutic techniques of acupressure massage. The outfit is decorated with instructions and symbols that direct parents to the different massage points for the baby. The parent simply chooses an area and then rubs firmly in a circular motion on the different pressure points.

Schylling's Rubber Piggy Bank, $12.99
For more information, call 1-800-767-8697
The Piggy Bank has been around for years and is still one of the best items for both child and parent. Hibberd says the bank is a wonderful way to get children excited about saving their money. The Piggy Bank by Schylling Toys is made out of rubber, making it durable and safe for children to play with. It comes complete with a detachable scarf and movable head. Hibberd says the Piggy Bank is fun for both parent and child.

Dream Pearls, $49
Hibberd says the Dream Pearls is the perfect gift to celebrate your child's first lost tooth and all those to follow. Instead of slipping some cash under the pillow, the "Tooth Fairy" transforms baby teeth into beautiful pearls. Each gift set includes a handcrafted charm bracelet made from Sterling Swarovski crystals with a sterling fairy charm attached, 12 tiny pearl charms, an organza bag for tucking under the pillow and an original storybook. For each tooth lost, the Tooth Fairy leaves a pearl that the child can then add to her bracelet - each pearl has its own clasp to make attaching to the bracelet easy. Notes are also included from the Tooth Fairy explaining to the child the idea of the bracelet and each pearl. The bracelets are available in a wide variety of crystal color choices and can be ordered online.

Bowman Hand Bags' Pendleton Diaper Bag, $168
This beautiful bag can be used as both a diaper bag and a beach bag. Stylish and practical, the Pendleton features an over-the-shoulder strap, a large inside pocket and two side pockets for items that must be accessible. To keep things organized inside, three matching smaller bags complete the set. Available in nine stripe accents, this bag is perfect for the trendy parent.

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