Baby Gear & Gadgets
Chew on This
Designed to “soothe and amuse,” Silli Chews Baby Teethers are made with food grade silicone, free of BPA, PVC, and Phthalates and are dishwasher safe. Several adorable and colorful designs to choose from. Fun Zone Inc. $9.99 www.sillichews.com age: 3+ months
Splish Splash
Specialty retailer, giggle has launched its own line, Lotions & Potions featuring bath time essentials made with the most gentle ingredients for baby’s skin. We like the Shampoo & Body Wash which has a fresh and light scent leaving baby...
Cuddle Up
Snuggle Baby by Manhattan Toy is the perfect cuddly companion that comes in three designs: Bear, Bunny or Lion. The soft plush doll is dressed in comfy jammies, just like baby, and comes swaddled in an adorable sleep sack. So...
Best in Glass
Parents needn’t worry about harmful chemicals leaching into baby’s drink with Baby Bottles by Lifefactory. The bottles are BPA/BPS-free and made with quality, thermal shock resistant borosilicate glass with a silicone sleeve for an easier, non-slip grip. www.lifefactory.com 4oz...
Keeping it Clean
Lil’ Placemat™ by Mastrad Baby gives a whole new meaning to “clean eating.” The BPA free and Phthalate free mat provides a sanitary surface for mealtime and has a pocket that holds cutlery and also catches those runaway crumbs. Rolls...
Breathe Easier
If you are an allergy sufferer like me, you’ll surely appreciate the Dyson Pure Cool (www.dyson.com, $499.99), which removes 99.95% of harmful airborne particles by trapping them in a high-efficiency HEPA filter. In other words, the gunk we breathe that...
Not Your Typical Diaper Bag
Practical and functional, the Hastings Bag by Paca Pod ($130, www.pacapod.com) is the ideal travel companion for any working mom. It serves as a diaper bag, messenger bag and backpack all rolled into one and comes equipped with a flat...
Go with the Fllo
One stand-out carseat at the ABC Expo in Las Vegas was Fllo, which was introduced by Canadian carseat company, Clek earlier this year. This sleak and fashionable convertible carseat is compact and has a narrow footprint (you can fit three across in...
Super Sippies
Nalgene, the maker of reusable bottles and containers that are safe for families and great for the environment, has come out with a new line of kids' sippy bottles that are extremely durable, spill proof, and like their other products are...
Use Your Noggin
More than a rattle, NogginStik Developmental Rattle ($21.99, Ages birth to 18-months) is a developmental milestone-maker that taps into the abilities of babies from birth by introducing eye tracking through an innovative 3-color changing light. Tap the rattle and NogginStik’s friendly...
Smooth Ride
Fashion meets function in the Britax Affinity Stroller ($699). This refined, innovative design combines exceptional comfort and durability with thoughtful details and sophisticated styling that can be customized to reflect your personal taste as a new parent. Mix and match...
Watchful Eye
The AC1200 Video Movement & Sound Monitor by Angelcare for Smartphone ($299) goes where no monitor has gone before. Parents can simply download the Angelcare app to turn their Smartphone (iPhone/Android), tablet or iPad, even their computer into a monitor...
Sleep Soundly
A perfect bedtime soundtrack featuring musicians from all over the world. Instrumental Dreamland by Putumayo ($14.98) includes classics like “Brahms’ Lullaby,” “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and “What a Wonderful World” and showcases the diverse sounds of the harp, acoustic guitar, piano and...
Cover Up
High school friends-now-moms Lili Yeo and Linsey Ebuen joined forces to invent baby mittens that actually stay put on baby’s tiny hands. These adorable eco-friendly Guavamitts (Price: $12/pair, $22/two) are 70 percent bamboo and 30 percent organic cotton. Velco closure offers a snug fit,...
We Gotcha Covered
Lay down a clean play surface wherever you go with the Monkey Mat ($39.99), perfect for beach outings, camping and picnics. Folds into a portable pouch with a convenient strap that fastens to strollers, backpacks or other outdoor gear.
It’s in the Bag
Both stylish and practical, sugarSNAP Files ($42-$52) are individual lightweight bags with easily identifiable tabs that fit neatly in your purse, diaper bag or briefcase. Choose from the pre-labeled Classic Files, customize yourself with the Me+Mine Collection.
Blend, Baby Blend!
The Designer 625 with Wildside Jar by Blendtec ($454.95), a 30+ year-old company making industrial strength blenders right here in the USA, does everything. In addition to blending, it juices, grinds grain, coffee and meat, stirs up sauces, kneads dough, makes...
Just Born® Wear-A-Blanket® by Triboro Quilt Manufacturing Co.
Designed for your baby to sleep safely and you to sleep soundly , the Wear A Blanket ($14.99), keeps baby covered and cozy for more restful sleep in any season, without the risk of a loose blanket. Unique design allows...
Just Born Deluxe Swaddle by Triboro Quilt Manufacturing Co.
Support baby’s head and back with the Just Born Deluxe Swaddle ($29.99). Head support ensures proper positioning and provides relief to back of head. The Cradle Support Pad™ Helps add confidence when holding and lifting the baby, along with greater...
HALO SleepSack Swaddle – 100% Cotton Muslin
The Halo® SleepSack® Swaddle ($30) replaces loose blankets in the crib that can cover your baby’s face and interfere with breathing. Its adjustable 2-in-1 swaddle wrap immobilizes your baby's arms to prevent the "Moro" or startle reflex. Now available in...
Crawler by Ollie & Bess
The Ollie & Bess Crawler ($42) features back snaps for easy changing! It is made in the highest quality pima cotton and available in twelve exclusive Ollie & Bess Prints. This luxury layette item is simple and chic and will...
Boppy Custom Fit Total Body Pillow by The Boppy Company
The new Boppy Baby Chair ($54.99) was designed to go from floor seat to table seat. The Boppy Baby Chair passes all US safety standards and includes a three-point harness for baby and chair attachment straps. Folds down for easy...
Babymel Soho Messenger by Babymel
The utilitarian Babymel Soho Messenger ($115) is made from a lightweight nylon, contrasting orange wipe-clean lining and has a durable rip-stop base. The sporty tote features two top handles, multiple interior and exterior compartments, insulated bottle pocket, a padded orange...
Grab a Chic Companion
Enough with scrambling to find a tissue pack at the bottom of your handbag. Uber Mom’s stylish and reusable Wipebox MINI ($6.99) is ideal for anyone on the go.