In the coming months, my IRIS USA, Inc. Comfort Carry Laundry Baskets ($35) became the ideal place for my baby to sit and play with a few toys. Its corners perfectly supported her in a seated position before she was quite ready to hold herself up independently. Every morning after I had fed, changed, and dressed her, I plopped her into the basket with a handful of toys to explore. As for me, I settled myself on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee and a good book.