I have to admit that I have a bit of a bare bones philosophy when it comes to baby gear–I have no desire for every surface of my house to be covered in my son's paraphernalia. And honestly, I think a lot of new parents simply fall victim to very clever marketing campaigns that make them feel guilty for not purchasing all of the latest and greatest items for their little ones. Needless to say, my favorite baby products–those that we have used on a daily basis over the past three months–are not particularly fancy, however they are all especially practical and affordable. Check them out here and be sure to come back tomorrow to find out which products you absolutely don't need.