It is surprising to Denise and I how every time we have a child (That sounds so weird) we find that technology (or common sense) has evolved.  When our daughter Whitney was born we researched everything.  I read books about pregnancy, birth, parenting etc etc.  With our second James, we were a little less worried about his needs as we were with our own.  How are we going to deal with TWO kids.  I did all the research I could on the subject.  We had the toys, clothes and all the little stuff available. 

When we found out we were having a third child it was a little different.  We didn't research as much as just got ready.  We looked for ways to make it easy for us.  I decided that we didn't need anything but a bunch of diapers and a few t-shirts for the kid.  Easy and painless was the key.

Thanks to all our great friends and family, we received a lot of cool stuff.  One thing stands out the most though as our life line to keeping Zoe on track.  My buddy Diane Sizemore at Hip Hop Lollipop gave us a little tool that has become another member of the family.  Even the kids know it is important.   

What has made out life easier is called the  itzbeen.  When we had Whitney and James we had a little notepad with all the details about their habits.  When they ate, when we changed their diaper, when they slept.  Well the itzbeen takes care of all that for you.  It is basically a stop watch with four different timers.  It also is a nightlight and tells mommy what side she fed on last!  Basically the itzbeen is the greatest shower gift on the planet!

If you are ever trying to figure out what to get a new mother or even and experienced one that will soon have her hands full this is the gift for them.  I think the only thing that could be cooler is if they had a slick little ap for your balckberry or iphone.  If you looking for the perfect gift head on over to Hip Hop Lollipop an tell Diane you want an itzbeen!