Books about pampering fun, music and a mother-son journey; a stroller, carseat and carrier for little ones and American Girl’s Girl of the Year make up our collection of favorites this month.
Blaire Doll, 2019 Girl of the Year:American Girl’s Blaire Wilson is a chef in training at her family’s bed-and-breakfast in upstate New York. She comes with the “Blaire” paperback book by Jennifer Castle. $140, ages 8+ Eternis S: This all-in-one car seat boasts a steel-reinforced frame, three-positon reclining headrest and sensors that alert the caregiver of unsafe situations, including a child unbuckling the seat or extreme temperatures. $379.95, birth-120 lbs. Aptica Stroller:This luxury Italian-made stroller will grow with your baby to 55 pounds and features a one-hand folding while the seat is facing inward or outward, a large basket and extra zip-fastening storage compartment. $599 Pursuit Pro Baby Carrier:This soft, flexible carrier features seven pockets large enough to fit diapers and bottles, plus pillow-soft shoulder straps and a slideable sternum clip. $150, birth-24 months Girls’ Home Spa Lab:The lab includes 50 recipes for DIY natural body care products, craft projects for relaxation and yoga routines. $16.95, ages 9-13, storey.com Ditty Bird Musical Books: Push the button on each page to hear one of the six fun tunes sung by children. $16.49 each, ages 1-3 “Dreamers” by Yuyi Morales:Morales has created a picture book about her journey with her son from Mexico to San Francisco, celebrating the gifts that immigrants bring into a new country. $18.99, ages 4-8 TLC Kritters: are all about surprise reveals and promoting love and nurturing for these adorable squishy Kritters. Collect them all. $9.99, ages 6+