10 Pieces That Grow With Your Child

Super Boost

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Go from mealtime at the table to playtime on the floor with this useful seat. It starts as an infant seat that supports your little ones as they learn to sit up by themselves. Then it becomes an entertainment station with toys to engage your child, and finally transforms into a booster seat for sitting at the table.

To buy: Babies "R" Us, $50

A Growing Chair

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Move this chair to different heights for your growing child. It comes with an adjustable footrest, as well as a tray for use as a high chair and a restraining bar for when baby is ready to join the family at the table. The bar can then be removed and the chair used for children up to 100 pounds.

To buy: Mutsy, $199

Five for One

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Transform this 5-in-1 crib into a toddler bed, daybed, desk or play table. The crib assembles under two minutes (seriously) and is made from sustainable materials, including bamboo.

To buy: gro, $1,390

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Cool Cubes

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From nursery to teen nest, these awesome cube bookcases are a great investment. When you have a baby, the cubes can hold colorful square containers, perfect for diapers and toiletries. Once your little one has grown, it can convert into a bookcase and toy center, then an entertainment center for your tween and teen to hold DVDs and more.

To buy: The Land of Nod, $349

Diapers to Dresser

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Once your tyke is fully potty-trained, this changing table converts to a regular dresser (We know, we know, but it happens faster than you might think!) The piece comes in six finishes, so it’s sure to match any nursery style.

To buy: Stork Craft Carrara Two Drawer Change Table, $238

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Sleep in Style

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Not only is the Stokke Sleep cool looking, it's also incredibly practical. It starts out as a small, nest-like crib for your babe with wheels that then becomes a playpen bed with adjustable height. And things don't stop there: It transforms into a bed that can grow with your child until 10 years old. Plus, the baby bed fits through doors fully assembled, allowing your little one to nap anywhere in the house.

To buy: Stokke, $1,000

School Time

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From preschool to high school, these desks and chairs will grow with your child. The chairs fully adjust for proper ergonomic positioning, and the desks can be configured for all room setups and uses. No more hunching over the dinner table to finish that assignment.

To buy: Posture in Style, $870 and up for chairs; $1,125 and up for desks

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Triple Duty

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Convert this Rockland set from a crib to a toddler daybed and then to a full-size bed. It comes with a double dresser, which means your kid is pretty much set until college. And with free delivery to 48 states, you really can’t beat it. (Did we mention the dresser comes fully assembled?)

To buy: JCPenney, $950

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Stroller Strides

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The bassinet attachment on this stroller also works as a carrier. You can adjust the seat and handle, so it grows up with your little one (and you) easily. The rubber tires never go flat and there’s shock-absorbing rear and front suspension.

To buy: UPPAbaby Vista Stroller, $680

Grown-up Design

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This bassinet won a red dot design award in 2007. Designed by a dad for his newborn son, it can be made into a toy bin and bookshelf, and then a chair and table. It’s like getting three pieces in one. Bonus? The bassinet has storage to hold diapers and baby clothes on the sides and bottom.

To buy: YiAhn, contact sellers for pricing

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