Evenflo Advanced Embrace DLX Infant Car Seat With SensorSafe
When you're hearing story after story of babies being left in the car, it's only natural for parents to become paranoid that they'll make the same mistake. Enter this revolutionary new infant car seat that plays a series of tones to remind you that your most precious cargo is still in the vehicle. The smart chest clip and wireless receiver also work together to alert you if the baby's chest clip somehow becomes unfastened while you're driving. And, as we all know as parents, that kind of peace of mind is priceless.
Photograph by: Evenflo
4moms High Chair
The people that brought you that cult baby product, the Mamaroo, are now entering the high chair market with an ingenious new design. Anyone whose ever struggled with putting the tray back on a high chair will appreciate the magnets that simply stick the tray to the chair. But the best part? The entire tray is magnetic to work with the complementary plates and bowls (some of which will come with the chair) which means no more tossed plates! Totally genius! The chair is also made of one molded piece so there won't be pesky nooks and crannies for all those crumbs to get stuck in between. Coming early 2016, and we, for one, can't wait.
Photograph by: 4moms
Austlen Entourage Stroller
Whether you're a first-time mom or going on No. 2 (or three or four), this chic workhorse of a stroller coming in 2016 is made for you. No more complaints of small under-baskets with the Entourage, whose frame easily expands to fit an entire cooler underneath. Going to the local farmer's market? No problem! Just attach the included market tote and you've got a stroller and grocery cart all in one! Lugging Baby and your suitcase through the airport solo? Also not a problem! Just toss the luggage underneath and you're all set! Even a beach day becomes a breeze. The Entourage also converts to a double stroller with a simple click-in of the second seat (or Jump Seat, if your older child has outgrown a traditional stroller). My favorite part? The super roomy parent console which comes with—wait for it—two cup holders!
Photograph by: Austlen
Owlet Baby Monitor
Using the same technology as hospitals to check heart rate and oxygen saturation, the Owlet Baby Monitor is the latest in reassuring parents that their little one is still breathing. The Smart Sock has a little light that shines through the skin to measure blood flow and oxygen flow—just like those things they clip on your finger at the hospital! It's made to work with your iPhone, but just in case your battery dies, there's a backup Base Station that will still alert you if your baby stops breathing. It also automatically uploads Baby's vitals to the cloud so you can be informed even when you're at work or traveling.
Photograph by: Owlet
Greentom Upp Stroller
The world's first totally green stroller is here, and it's fabulous! It's 100 percent made of recycled plastic, weighs less than 16 pounds and takes you all the way from newborn to toddler and beyond, thanks to the included bassinet, full-size seat and bumper bar. The fabric is made of recycled bottles and it's super easy to fold. Another standout feature? The amazing color choices (how gorgeous is that mint?!) and the fresh white frame. The Upp is available now, so go ahead, add it to that baby registry—guilt-free!
Photograph by: Greentom
Momsense Breastfeeding Monitor
One of the No. 1 questions new moms who are breastfeeding have is "how do I know how much milk my baby is getting at each feed?" Now there's a product (and app) to help put these moms' minds at peace. Mom puts in the headphones and places a baby-safe sensor on her baby. She will then be able to physically hear the gulping noises Baby makes while eating. These acoustic signals allows the app to closely measure how much milk the baby has taken in and tracks all feeds for you. How cool is that?!
Photograph by: Momsense
Just Born Deluxe Swaddle
Just Born has launched a new line of easy-to-use swaddles that also includes a built-in headrest to prevent the dreaded flat head our pediatricians are always warning about. It also has a tummy wrap built in to help infants with gas—a feature I'm sure all moms would be ecstatic about. More pluses? Oh-so-sweet prints and an affordable price point ($34). It would make a perfect baby shower gift for any expecting mom.
Photograph by: Just Born
Fisher-Price Soothing Motions Seat
Finally, a bouncer/rocker hybrid that won't break that bank. Not only is the Soothing Motions Seat affordable at its $159 price point, the seat also mimics the movements Mom makes and gives the option of having Baby sway side to side, bounce up and down, or do both at the same time (aka the waiting-in-line-at-Starbucks sway we moms all know too well). And with a pleasing modern color palette, this is sure to become one of those go-to registry items for expecting parents everywhere. It will be available January 2016.
Photograph by: Fisher-Price
TwinGO Baby Carrier
An answer to the prayer of all moms of twins, the innovative TwinGo carrier makes it super easy for a mom to carry twins, a toddler and a baby, or even to split them into two individual carriers so that Mom and Dad can each carry one kid! Invented by a mom of twins who couldn't figure out how to easily carry both her babes, we couldn't get enough of how simple this was to put on solo and how multifunctional it is. There are even generously sized pockets on both carrier that can definitely carry more than just a key!
Photograph by: TwinGo
Nurseryworks Novella Crib
This gorgeous solid wood crib may come with a hefty price tag ($1000) but it's meant to be used from birth until … well, practically forever. Not only does the crib convert to a toddler bed, but after you think you're really completely done with it, it turns into stunning love seat complete with rose gold legs that's stylish enough to use in your living room!
Photographs by: Nurseryworks
Mimo Baby Monitor
SIDS is a top concern of all parents when they first bring Baby home from the hospital. So how to get a good night's sleep without being woken up by false alarms from other breath sleep monitors? Enter "the world's smartest baby monitor," which we also think is the cutest as well. An adorable turtle with respirations attached to the front of a cotton onesie (or a crib sheet) and wirelessly sends info to your smartphone about everything from the number of breaths Baby is taking to how many hours of consecutive sleep they slept (which EVERY parent is obsessed with). It will even tell you if Baby is still asleep on his back or if he's turned over, and the temperature of the room. (And if you have a Nest system, this will pair with it to allow you to adjust the temperature from the app!) On top of all this, the app will log all of Baby's vital sleep info for you so you don't have to.
Photograph by: Mimo
Fever Frida Thermometer
From the people that brought as the amazing (albeit kinda gross) NoseFrida comes the latest high-tech thermometer around. When Baby's sick and asleep, the last thing a mom wants to do is wake them up just to check their temperature in the middle of the night. The FeverFrida solves this problem thanks to a tiny Bluetooth monitor and patch that you place under Baby's arm, which will take and transmit their temperature to your smartphone every four seconds. If the temp ever goes above a predetermined number, an alarm will sound. How's that for smart?
Photograph by: Frida Baby
Clek Foonf Convertible Car Seat
Clek may be a new name in the car seat industry, but trust us, soon they're going to be everywhere. Not only are we loving the fresh modern design of the Foonf car seat (and the amazing color selections!), but with the recent AAP recommendation that children rear-face until at least 2, Clek has made it a priority to design a car seat that comfortably accommodates a child rear-facing until they are 4! The Foonf has also pulled out all the stops to reduce impact on the child once they transition to a forward-facing position thanks to the innovative new REACT Safety System. Another standout feature? It's narrow enough that you could fit three side-by-side in a Prius! This car seat accommodates children up to 65 pounds so it's an investment you'll be using for many years to come.
Photograph by: Clek Inc.
GB Pockit Stroller
It was all about the strollers this year, and the GB Pockit stroller was the star of the show. Literally the world's smallest stroller (it's in the Guiness Book of World Records!), this functional stroller folds up so tiny that it can fit under an airplane seat or even in your purse! Seriously.
Photograph by: Goodbaby
Mountain Buggy Juno Carrier
This stroller company has entered the baby carrier market with the innovative new Juno. It's got four medically approved ergonomic positions—front-facing, chest carry, back carry and hip carry—and a first-of-its-kind "hands through" pouch so you can still touch Baby while wearing them. One of my favorite parts are the sternum straps which connect via magnets, making it that much easier to put on. It's sleek and neutral color selections makes it an easy choice for both moms and dads. It can be used from the newborn stage (thanks to the included infant insert) all the way to toddler-dom. The JPMA Innovation Award-winning carrier is available now for $179.
Photograph by: Mountain Buggy
babySTAT First Aid Kit
Created by three moms who just happen to also be ER doctors, this ingenious first-aid kit has everything a first-time (or second- or third-time) mom could want and need for Baby's first year. In an effort to prevent the many unnecessary trips to the ER they saw every day, every kit includes detailed doctor-written instructions to handle the most commonly seen baby issues, ranging from gas to eczema to teething and even the ubiquitous first fall off the bed. The 68 included items are divided into the three categories of "ouch," "yucky," and "cranky" and also includes "red flags" to let parents know when it's really time to take Baby to the ER.
Photograph by: Three Mommy Doctors
Nenu Teether
When it comes to what our little ones put in their mouths, we can never be too careful, which is exactly why I'm so in love with these adorable Nenu teethers. Created by two product designer first-time dads, it's made with medical-grade silicone, completely free of phthalate, latex, vinyl and BPA, and 100 percent made in the USA. The longer "legs" with nubs are perfect for baby's who are teething while the round "head" makes it easy for them to grasp.
Photograph by: Nenu
Pehr Designs Storage Baskets
I'm OBSESSED with the adorable new Noah's Ark and Pom Pom line of baby products from Pehr Designs, especially the storage baskets. As any been-there-done-that mom can tell you, you can never have enough of the ubiquitous baskets to stash everything from clothes to toys to random baby gear you have to hide in a hurry. And when they're as stylish as these ones, you won't want to hide them away. Don't forget to check out their oh-so-sweet mobiles too!
Photograph by: Pehr Designs
Mastrad Drinking Caps
Why is everything French so cool? These stretchy silicone drinking caps are the answer to every mom's prayers when dining out (or even in) with their baby. They come with either a nipple, a spout or a straw and will fit over most traditional glasses. The lids even come in a convenient carrying case, making them perfect for on-the-go meals to prevent pesky spills and leaks.
Photograph by: Mastrad
Lollaland Playmat
The "Shark Tank" winners that brought us the famous Lollacup, has expanded into glass baby bottles, mealtime accessories and (my personal favorite) adorable non-toxic playmats! Forget the interlocking tiles that were made of who knows what, and here's a simple and pleasing on the eyes (for both Mom and Baby) and, most importantly, safe alternative to the foam playmats of yore. Supposedly they'll be available early December, so keep an eye out for them during the holidays!
