Buying my 1st DSLR, need advice please.

[StraySheep]

As a first time DSLR beginner, I have done my research on the forums and read a lot of reviews.

- Shooting Purpose: Take pictures of my 1 month old son (75%). Indoor/Outdoor gatherings with friends and family (20%). Outdoor photos of cars, still shots and at the race track (5%).
- Simple to use with preset modes for my wife to just point and shoot.

I have narrowed down to the Sony A230 or Canon Rebel XS. Besides the standard zoom lens that comes with both camera, I also plan to buy the 50mm f/1.8 lens for taking pictures of my son at low lighting.

Both DSLR are entry level, any higher level DSLR is over my buget.

I am leaning more towards the A230 because of the built in image stabilizer. But the XS has the live view feature on the LCD. Other than these, I believe both A230 and XS have very similar specs.

Please advise. Thank you.