The WiggyRoll ($29.95) is one of those items that are just so “duh” after you start using it. It’s the first blanket designed specifically for use with infant carriers. It tucks into your carrier with zero overhang, and the detachable fastening system allows you to take it on and off without waking up baby. Tuck their legs in, pull the blanket over and let ‘em go in cushy fleece comfort. Seriously, where has this been all our lives?!?
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Age Design HiLo Chair
The last time you swiveled in your chair, Dad, you were drunk and you spun off. If only you had the HiLo High Chair from Age Design ($298.99). This amazing high chair converts to an under-the-table chair with one swivel. (Take your child out first, please.) It’s safe for kids 6 months to 6 years, and fortunately, since you’ll have it for years, it also LOOKS great with any décor. Just stay off, DAD…
Car Seat Rain and Wind Cover
You can’t keep them in a bubble, but the Car Seat Rain and Wind Cover from Sasha’s ($32.95) is the next best thing! This super-tough cover is completely translucent for two-way vision, fully ventilated, waterproof, rated at 67.7% blockage of UVA/UVB rays and compatible with all canopied car seats. Not that we encourage strolling in a monsoon or blizzard, but peace of mind is worth everything, right? And bubble wrap is just too much fun to pop…
Bee Backpack
It’s not just the bees knees. The Bee Backpack from ModMama ($23) is the whole damn bee! On their back! This adorable backpack will have them buzzing from hive to hive, getting ooohs and aaahs at every turn. There’s no shortage of room, or of precious, so load up with books and snacks and watch ‘em score…mega cute points.
DiaperBuds
Good things come in small, individually wrapped, vacuum-sealed packages. DiaperBuds ($1 for 2, $6.99 for 8, $18.99 for 24) are gen-u-wine full-size diapers, tucked into an individual pouch that takes up 70% less space than a free-floating diaper. Seriously! They’re perfect for anytime you’re on the run: no need to lug around a loaded diaper bag anymore. Just stick a few diapers in your pocket and go! Diaper blowouts should always be so easy.
Gummy Stick Teething Stick
Teething sucks. Make it better with Gummy Stick Teething Stick Gum Massager. ($10) This two-pack of teething sticks features ergonomic handles for easy grip, and gentle nubs to massage sore gums. The handle feels like a toothbrush (early practice!), and the anti-choke feature prevents over-insertion and all the joys that can result. Naturally, the sticks are BPA and Phthalate free, so you can feel good about what you’re shoving down their gob. For them, and for you.
Buzz B Battery Operated Nail Trimmer
Don’t even THINK of using your death-grip nail ripper, pal. Use the Buzz B. Battery Operated Trimmer ($25) instead. This beauty, which runs on one AA battery, has two power settings and four cushioned pads: two for infants, two for toddlers. It utilizes a soft, gentle oscillation, guaranteeing a safe, scream-free trim. And unlike your bargain-basement hacker, the Buzz B. won’t rust or spit out nails you cut last year. Sweet!
BuggyBagg
Anything less would be uncouth. Or something like that. BuggyBagg ($59.95) is the ultimate safeguard against the outside world! This is essential gear for grocery shopping: plop the bag in the cart, plop Jr. in the bag and sanitation and comfort are in the bag. It’s plush and quilted, 100% washable and loaded with diaper bags, cup holders, toy loops and all the essentials you’d hope for. And you were just going to sit them down on a bare cart?!?
I’m a Little Monster Backpack
I’m a Little Monster…a Little Monster Backpack ($25), that is! And this monster isn’t scary at all. This durable pack is full of monstrous fun, with plenty of fabric appliqué monsters (cute ones!) to scare off the playground blues. It’s a breathable, spot-washable backpack with three pockets, and it’s a perfect toddler size. Add on the lunchbox (sold separately) for a full monster package. No fear!
Birikino Miao-Miao Quilt Set
The Birikino Miao-Miao Quilt Set ($400) is all about whimsy, so you may miss the quality! The Miao-Miao nursery collection is all hand-crafted out of sustainable materials, so you can feel good about furnishing their room with these pieces. This three-piece green and white quilt set is made by Italian artisans with 100% cotton outer shells and polyester fill, with hand-sewn embroidery. This is high-quality whimsy at its finest.
