The best ways to get them to shut the f#*! up.

	Turn It Down This lamp dimmer switch ($12) is a must for new parents. Trust us, at 3 a.m. you will be thankful for a full spectrum of dimming capabilities.
	Chew on This Sure, $18 may seem like a lot for a teether, but once you see Sophie in action, you will understand where she gets her bite.
	Sound of Silence After our arms go numb from rocking, we turn the soothing responsibilities over to the rain forest ($19) — and never look back.
	Wood You Stop Created by a carpenter dad and educator mom, Little Alouette’s baby-safe teethers ($10-$20) are made of hardwood.
	No More Tears Three cheers for plastic. The rubber panel on this rinse cup ($10) protects eyes from soap and water, thus preventing bath-time meltdowns.

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