Ever have one of those arguments where your little brother tried to grub your food and you were all like “Yo, this is MY plate!” and he was all like “I don’t see your name on it!”? You should’ve had Personalized Ceramics. ($118) This 3-piece set comes monogrammed for easy identification. And yeah, it comes in three beautiful colors and is all dishwasher and microwave safe. But really it’s about marking your territory. Oh, sorry: marking your child’s territory.
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Okay, we’re not suggesting a baby bottle fight. But you could have one with Weego Glass Baby Bottles. ($18, or $61 for 4) These 9 Oz. glass bottles are sleeved in 100% non-toxic silicone for environmental friendliness and no-smash toughness. The whole thing is BPA-free, and there are six colors to choose from. Smash…er…drink away with impunity.
Get dirty and stay clean in the process with Art Aprons. ($36) These 100% cotton aprons are designed to encourage endless creativity. C’mon, how many other aprons actually come with a set of 8 crayons, in their slots on the front? Not too many, by our count. Your little Monets will love creating their own masterpiece works. You’ll love that their good clothes stay clean while they’re working.
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It grows with your wee one from infancy to preschool, so you could almost fit into the B212 Evolution from 7 A.M. Enfant ($195). But you can’t, so get yer own. The B212 Evolution is the ultimate in thermal outdoor comfort. It’ll fit any stroller or car seat for getting there, and it’s a hoodie-to-toes bag or blanket for staying warm when you get there. Versatile and sharp. For your baby. Sorry, dad.
You’ve got one on your sport-bottle of water. Get one for baby, too! The Baby Safe Cap ($5.99) is the ultimate no-mess flip-top for baby’s bottle. Snap it on any standard-sized baby bottle: the top flips away from baby, out of her way. And it’s brightly colored…y’know, so you can find it. Go ahead and flip your lid.
Time is of the essence when you’ve got a nasty diaper in your hand. Okay, there’s still time for aesthetic beauty. The VIPP 16 Diaper Bin ($335), by designer Holger Nielsen, is all about Danish design and hands-free convenience. Just kick the lid open and you’re good to go. Holds up to 5 gallons and looks sharp in the process.
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Admit it: you were afraid that having a baby would crimp your lifestyle. You were go-go-go before, living large and traveling the globe. Well, you can’t just up and go anymore, but your life has only been enhanced with baby, right? And you’re still on the go. Now you just need all the tools you can get to keep it easy.
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You need Bugaboo.
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Bugaboo strollers adjust to your travels and keep you on the go. They just may be the toughest and most versatile line of strollers out there. But don’t take our word for it. Prove it and post it. Become a Bugaboo Friend and post your travel videos.
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Check out how the Murrays get around London with their Bugaboo:
Notice any crimp in their lifestyle or ability to travel? Nah, didn’t think so.
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Bugaboo is THE stroller to navigate London, New York, L.A. or wherever your travels take you. Prove it and post it at Bugaboo Friends.
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Talk about a convertible! The Built NY Lunch Tote ($20) is both lunch box and placemat. It’s also refrigerator and oven, with two insulated compartments that keep hot and cold for up to four hours. Neoprene rubber provides ultimate stretchability, and you can store it flat or roll it up. Machine washable (not with lunch inside, however), and ready to go whenever you are. Lunch just got a lot more convenient.
Yeah, it is a diaper bag. But the Diaper Dude Dad Survivor Kit ($110) will make dad forget he’s carting around diapers and wipes. It’s much more messenger bag than diaper bag, at least in design. It’s sleek black-and-gray polyester finish earns hipster cred. But yes it is a diaper bag, and it has all the pockets and compartments you‘d expect. Hey, being a dad doesn’t mean you have to look like a father.
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You’ve got a great ride, and Junior should roll as large as you do. Enter the Priori Car Seat from Maxi-Cosi. ($199.99) This car seat will provide luxe transportation from infant to toddler, with cushy EPP foam, duel harness holders adjustable to five heights, four reclining positions and five blaringly bold finishes. Faces front or rear, and looks great with any interior finish. Not that it’s about you looking good on the road, of course…
