New Year’s Eve. Party time. Excellent.

But not even the sound of 50 kazoos can drown out your baby’s cries. (Talk about a buzz kill.)

Quiet the munchkin down with a custom-made rocking chair by Jason Lewis Furniture. The famous Chicago designer creates the elegant, sturdy chairs in his Ukrainian Village workshop using traditional joinery techniques.

Each is hand-built one at a time using your choice of walnut, cherry, oak, mahogany, or maple wood. Upholstery is customizable, too, so the chair’s sure to blend in with your decor.

And silence your little noisemaker.

Jason Lewis Furniture, 437 North Wolcott Avenue, suite 203n (312-738-2507). To see styles, go to jasonlewisfurniture.com.

SPARKLE
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
What: Kick off 2008 with a display over beautiful Lake Michigan.
Why: A bang-up job.
When: Mon., 7 p.m. & midnight; Tues., 7 p.m.
Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., at Lake Shore Dr. (312-595-7437).

SNOOZE
Dozin’ with the Dinos
What: Sleep over in the company of Sue the T. rex, plus flashlight tours of other exhibits.
Why: Go down in prehistory.
When: Fri., 5:45 p.m.
Where: The Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr., at McFetridge Dr. (312-665-7400).

SNUGGLE
Mairzey Dotes Baby Blankets
What: Vintage and classic collections have retro-looking paisley and cowboy motifs.
Why: You love warming trends.
When: Anytime your babe’s cover is blown.
Where: Online at mairzeydotes.com.