When actress Maxine Bahns isn't training for triathlons, teaching prenatal yoga to private clients, or working on a film (next up: Broken), she's finding empowerment and inspiration in being a mom to her one-year-old daughter, Madison. Maxine's favorite brands: Angel Dear, Leapfrog, Bob Stroller, Pediped, Natural Mat.

When Renee isn't spending family time with her husband, actor Scott Baio, and their 2-year-old daughter, Bailey, she's working to spread awareness of the importance of Comprehensive Newborn Screenings through the Bailey Baio Angel Foundation, which she and Scott founded after their daughter was falsely diagnosed with metabolic disorder GA1 at birth.

As the founder of Jeneration PR, Jennifer has her hands full spreading the word about her beauty, fashion, and lifestyle clients. After hours, Jennifer is having a blast planning a nursery for her first baby, due in April 2010. Jennifer's favorite brands: Little Giraffe, Dwell for Target, Skip*Hop, Kicky Pants, Splendid Littles. Tip: "Before you create a baby registry, hit up new-mom friends for their suggestions—lots of moms keep detailed lists of what they bought. StrollerTraffic's Checklist is also a great place to start." Follow Jennifer on twitter.

As the Senior Editor at Brides.com (and FROM "I WILL" TO "I DO" blogger), Anne is always on the lookout for cool, stylish stuff for brides. Now with her baby girl Rebecca Belle in tow, Anne has expanded her research addiction to include fabulous items for babies and kids (lucky us). Anne’s favorite brands:  Trumpette, Melissa & Doug, La Petite Ourse de Miniman, Obaibi and Skip Hop. Tip: “If you’re using powdered formula, always carry a bottle filled with water . . . just in case.”

Amy is the founder of BigPicture PR, and a resident of the SOMA district of San Francisco, where she, her husband John, and their daughter Carolina (born in March, 2009) live in a historic loft—making her daughter an official urban 'loft' baby. Amy & Carolina can be seen strolling on the Embarcadero Saturday mornings on their way to the Ferry Building Farmer's Market to scout out organic fare. Amy's favorite brands: Oeuf, Quinny, Tea Collection, Serena & Lily, Lamaze, Born Free. Tip: Plan your nursery before the pregnancy hormones kick in . . . otherwise, you may find yourself changing your mind a bit too often.

As the Internet Marketing Manager for Mass Audubon and contributing editor to Body + Soul magazine, Hillary spends most of her days looking for ways to get outside and live an ecofriendlier life. It’s no big surprise, then, that her daughter Abigail (born in 2008) has a thing for organic blueberries. Hillary’s favorite brands: Seventh Generation, Melissa & Doug, Happy Baby, Zutano, Stonyfield. Tip: "Making your own baby food is a whole lot easier if you cook up a big batch and freeze individual servings in an ice cube tray." Follow Hillary on twitter.

When Betsy isn't writing features for glossies, she's doing the Murray Hill playground circuit with her daughters, Julia (born in 2005) and Brooke (born in 2009). Betsy's favorite brands: Victoria Kids, Sophie Catalou, American Apparel, Restoration Hardware baby & child, Circo glitter ballet flats and Simply Shabby Chic linens at Target. Tip: "Use baby powder (rather than wipes) to get playground sand off your toddler's hands."

As a partner at the PR firm Roc Media, Lyndsey's job is to stay on top of trends in the luxury market. If Lyndsey is buying or using something for her two munchkins (Olivia and Jaxson), then trust us—you want it. Lyndsey’s favorite brands: Splendid Littles, flora and henri, baby Havaianas, Inca swimwear, Born Free, Leap Frog, Restoration Hardware baby & child. Tip: "Your kids may not have the words to participate in the conversation just yet, but their ears are always always tuned in, so watch what you say—especially when discussing teachers, your children’s friends and their mothers."

After trading the buzz of Manhattan for South Florida's sunny climes, Paige now splits her time between publishing InsiderBeautyBuzz.com and cruising around with her son, Sawyer (born in 2008), whose transportation of choice is a Step 2 Whisper Ride. Paige's favorite brands: Gold Rush, Splendid Littles, Amy Coe, Burt's Bees, Melissa & Doug. Tip: "Keep an old cell phone in your diaper bag to avert a meltdown."

When Titania isn’t browsing the baby boutiques in Buckhead or trolling Whole Foods for organic treats, she and her son Jackson, born in 2009, are usually walking in the shade of Ashford Park’s dogwood trees. On the working mom front, Titania keeps busy creating jewelry for Tig’s Closet and managing the social media aspects of Baby Gooroo. Titania’s favorite brands: Haba, Under the Nile, BornFree, Mish Boys, Boon, Pottery Barn Kids. Tip: “Always have two spoons handy at mealtime—one for baby to play with, and one for its intended use.”

As a fashion and beauty publicist, Karly can’t help being the first to know about emerging trends and cool brands. Her older daughter Sage, born in 2006, won’t leave the house without her Disney Princess backpack and her pink Chanel Glossamer #43 lip gloss. Karly’s favorite brands: Lili Gaufrette, American Apparel, Disney, Ikea Kids Toys, Amy’s Organic. Tip: “The embroidery kiosk at the Citi Corp building in Midtown will monogram anything, from American Apparel cardigans to your Bugaboo canopy.”

Known to some as "The Doritos Girl," actress Ali Landry is also host of Yahoo's Spotlight to Nighlight, a celebrity participant on the ABC series Superstars, founder of children's clothing line Belle Parish—and most importantly, mom to two-and-a-half-year-old Estela. www.alilandrylife.com

April is a SAHM extraordinaire who arranges her closet by color and fabric and hosts Greenwich's swankiest Stella & Dot parties. Her daughter Ella was born in 2007, and has a wooden, toddler-size Vespa you can only get in Europe. April’s favorite brands: Burberry, Lily Pulitzer, Aster shoes, Crayola Washables, Marie-Chantal, Le Toy Van. Tip: “Buy an inexpensive umbrella stroller for traveling—the airlines are not keen on replacing the Bugaboo after it’s been smashed to pieces by baggage handlers.”

When Caroline isn’t running her business, Goldfish Marketing Communications, or writing her popular food blog (whippedtheblog.com), she’s hunting down sensitive-skin products for her red-headed daughter, Vivian. Born in 2008, Vivian watched her first Elmo video on Caroline’s iPhone. Caroline’s favorite brands: Nature Babycare, Glamour Mom, Stokke, Shoo Shoos, Earth’s Best Organic. Tip: “Put an extra pair of underpants over girls’ tights to keep them from sagging.”

When Cara isn't strolling L.A. streets, people-watching with her son Ellis (born in January 2009), she's spreading the word about the beauty, lifestyle and fashion clients she represents through her PR and marketing firm, Clover Worldwide. Cara's favorite brands: California Baby, Aden + Anais, Dwell for Target, Angel Dear, Munchkin. Tip: The outer packaging bags that hold many of the blankets and toys you receive as gifts can be reused as great diaper bag organizers.

As the publisher of this site, Tara spends way too much time trolling the Internet for cool baby stuff. Her daughter Greta was born in 2007 and spelled the word UGG on the back of her little boots when she was 16 months old. Tara’s favorite brands: Tretorn, Ruby&Myrtle barrettes, Pink Chicken, Haba, Kidfresh. Tip: “Buy shoes that are a half-size too big, and dress your toddler in Nix Baby socks (super thick and retro-cute) until the shoes fit with normal, thin socks.”

As the author of Green Chic: Saving the Earth in Style, Christie knows a fab eco-friendly baby product when she sees one. These days, she’s working on a book about postpartum fitness . . . luckily her daughter Ellie, born in 2009, loves hilly San Francisco walks and chillin’ at mom and baby yoga. Christie’s favorite brands: Oeuf, Kate Quinn Organics, Coyuchi, Burt’s Bees, UPPAbaby. Tip: "Though it’s hard to resist, don’t talk to your baby at all—not a peep—during middle-of-the-night feedings. Keep it dark and boring, and she’ll go back to sleep a whole lot faster." Follow Christie on twitter.

Former model (Calvin Klein, Victoria's Secret), founder of popular family food blog Weelicious, and mom to Kenya (two-and-a-half) and Chloe (10 months).

After spending 12 years in New York City as a beauty publicist for Clinique and Chanel, Khrystine unexpectedly found love, quit her job, and settled down in Paris, where she and her husband are expecting their first bébé, a boy, in October 2010. When she’s not busy trying to figure out the difference between American and French sized cribs, or desperately seeking iced coffee, Khrystine is searching for the best baby stores and brands France has to offer. Khrystine’s favorite brands: Eye Spy, Stokke, Oeuf, Petite Bateau.  Tip: Put some charcoal at the bottom of the diaper pail to help absorb the odor.

As a Branding and Design Consultant and contributor to Style Curator, Shermalee’s business is to keep her finger, head, shoulders, knees and toes on the pulse. The ex-New Yorker now finds herself traversing the hills of San Francisco with her 2-year-old son, Simon, and 6 year-old-daughter, Margot. Shermalee's favorite brands: Zara Kids, Hape, Tiny Toms, Marie-Chantal, Container Store. Tip: The Babyphone App converts your iPhone to a baby monitor by calling a house phone (or any other number) once it detects a baby crying.

Actress Alysia Reiner has appeared in just about every show on television, from The Starter Wife and 30 Rock to The Sopranos and Law & Order. Alysia’s film credits include Sideways, Speed Grieving, and The Vicious Kind. She lives in NYC with husband David Alan Basche and their one-year-old daughter, Livia.

A former television news producer, Jamie is now the founder of Milkstars, a line of super-cool nursing tops for new moms.  Her daughter Julian, born in 2008, enjoys playing with the fabric swatches for her mom’s business. Jamie's favorite brands: Trumpette, At Home, See Kai Run, Ergo, Quinny. Tip: “Go ahead and splurge on adorable clothes for your kid, but don't be afraid to cheap out on the PJs: some of my favorites for my daughter were purchased at—gasp!— Costco.”

As host of the PBS parenting hit, A Place of Our Own (and mom to 3-year-old and 5-year-old girls), Elizabeth Sanchez certainly knows a thing or two about preparing little ones for school life.

Harlan is a hedge fund marketer, so it makes sense that she kept her new-baby shopping list in an Excel spreadsheet (with tabs). Born in 2008, her son Aaron had his first BlackBerry when he was just 5 months old. Harlan’s favorite brands: Marks & Spencer, Polo, The Flip, Retrofit Baby, World Snack Board Books. Tip: “When your baby is still too small for the high-chair, try feeding him in the stroller—it’s the perfect angle for those first rounds of sweet potatoes and squash.”

As the owner of Dolce Parties, Liz has planned events for Oscar winners, Park Avenue brides and, yes, a President or two. Her first book, “Crash Into Me: A Memoir” is due out in early 2010. Liz has a 6-year-old daughter and a son Leo, who was born in 2008 and got his first taste of the Capitol lifestyle when his mom used to hike the “Exorcist” steps in Georgetown for prenatal fitness. Liz’s favorite brands: Erbaviva, Barefoot Dreams, Bloom, Oeuf, Old Navy. Tip: “Wrap a cold piece of mango, watermelon or other soft fruit in a piece of fine cheesecloth tied in a knot for your teething baby.”

Since the birth of her daughter Eloise in March 2009, Carolyn has been juggling play dates and baby yoga with drumming up new business for her company, 624 Public Relations. Carolyn's favorite brands: Born Free, BOB Stroller, Boon, Luna Lullaby, Serena & Lily. Tip: Find a great group of moms and schedule weekly play dates, so the babies can interact and the moms can trade secrets. Follow Carolyn on twitter.

Amy is the founder of SMARTY, an LA-based community and resource for entrepreneureal and freelancing women. She was also the founding editor-in-chief of Ladies Who Launch and co-author of Ladies Who Launch: Creativity and Entrepreneurship as a Lifestyle. Her daughter Fiona, born in 2008, is already fascinated with her mom’s desk. Amy’s favorite brands: Ikea, John Derian, Under the Nile, Melissa & Doug, Target. Tip: “If you work at home, be with your baby for solid chunks of time rather than trying to work and play simultaneously. It’s better for your productivity, for your child’s development and the best scenario for your sanity!”

Best known for her role in Wildfire, actress Nicole Tubiola is also a co-founder (along with her husband, One Tree Hill's Kieren Hutchison) of Baby's Belly, a service that delivers freshly prepared baby and toddler food in Los Angeles. Nicole was inspired to start the company after the birth of her son Quinn, now 2.