Expensive Baby Products That Are Actually Worth It

In today’s world of social media, it’s not unusual to see influencers creating extravagant baby nurseries, showing off their luxury baby products, and doing insane baby clothing hauls. That’s just not realistic for most people. For many people, even the cost of diapers and wipes is enough to make us break into a sweat โ€” but at the same time, we want the best for our babies. So which products are actually worth splurging on? Which items should we spend a little extra on?

I’ve tested out a lot of baby products over the years, and these are the expensive items that I believe are actually worth the cost.

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Ember Baby Bottle System Plus

Ember Baby Bottle System
Ember
single icon $223.99 from Amazon
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When I received the Ember Baby Bottle System to test out, I wanted to hate it. It seemed like an overpriced luxury product that wouldn’t actually be worth it. Unfortunately, this bottle system isย amazing. My husband, who was even more skeptical than I was, tells all his dad friends about the Ember โ€” it’s without a doubt his favorite baby product.

For anyone unfamiliar with Ember, the brand is known for their temperature control smart mug, which is perfect for office-going workaholics as well as busy parents. If a cup of perpetually hot coffee isn’t enough to entice new parents, the bottle system will win you over. The set comes with two bottles, a variety of nipples and collars, the Smart Warming Puck, and the insulating dome. The Smart Warming Puck heats the bottles to body temperature, and it holds two heating cycles when it’s fully charged. The dome keeps bottles cold until you’re ready to use them.

The system is expensive, yes, but it’s absolutely worth it for what you get. Not only is the Ember Baby Bottle System perfect for running errands, visiting family, and traveling, it’s also great at home. It warms up bottles faster than any other warmer we’ve tried, which is essential when you have a hungry baby who can’t wait 10 minutes for a traditional bottle warmer.

If you’re looking to splurge on a baby product (or want to put some luxury items on your registry), the Ember Baby Bottle System is my number one recommendation.

Ergobaby Omni 360 All-Position Baby Carrier

Ergobaby Omni 360 All-Position Baby Carrier for Newborn to Toddler
Amazon
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Although you can get by without a baby carrier, they’re an absolute game changer if you ever want to have your hands free. I’ve tried a lot of baby carriers, and the Ergobaby Omni is without a doubt the most versatile one. You can use it when your baby is a newborn (minimum 7 pounds) through their toddler years (maximum 45 pounds), and there are four different carrying positions: front facing in, front facing out, hip carry, and back carry.

This carrier also has a ton of additional features, like crossable straps, lumbar support, a hood for sun protection/privacy, and side pockets to store things like your phone and keys. It comes in various colors and fabric options, so you can find something that suits your needs and style. I personally love the Breeze carrier because it has great airflow and doesn’t feel as hot on the body.

Philips Avent Premium Connected Baby Monitor

Philips Avent Premium Connected Baby Monitor
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single icon $349.99 from Amazon
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There’s a lot that goes into choosing a baby monitor. Do you want video and sound? Do you want it to have app compatibility? Do you want smart controls? Do you want music and/or white noise? Do you want it to alert you to temperature changes in the room? Do you want it to track baby’s breathing? Nowadays, there are a ton of options, and they’re not all created equal. Gone are the days of baby monitors that resemble basic walkie-talkies; we’ve swapped them for high-tech video monitoring systems.

Before we tried the Philips Avent Premium Connected Baby Monitor, we set up another monitor in our baby’s nursery. Within a week, the camera stand had physically broken and the app was malfunctioning. We’d talked to friends who had tried a number of different monitors, all with varying levels of success.

After eight months, we’ve had absolutely no issues with the Philips Avent Premium Connected Baby Monitor โ€” not only that, but we love all the features and rely on the monitor to ensure our daughter is safe and comfortable when she’s sleeping.

So let’s get into the features: The monitor works with or without WiFi, since it has a parent unit with a 5-inch HD screen; the app uses encrypted links so all data and images are protected and secure; the monitor has sleep and breathing tracking to reassure parents; the monitor has cry detection and translation (using an algorithm to translate five cries). The SenseIQ Technology tells you if baby is awake, moving, or in light or deep sleep, and tells you baby’s breathing rate, analyzing millions of pixels per second to detect motion and breaths.

Nurture& The Glider Plus

glider chair
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To be completely honest with you, I never thought a glider seemed really necessary โ€” boy, was I wrong. We set up the Glider Plus during my second trimester, and it quickly became my favorite spot to sit. With an adjustable headrest, power recline, and automated lumbar support, it’s the ultimate nursery chair. We set it up in our living room (we live in a small house in Brooklyn), and everyone who comes over absolutely loves it.

In addition to the automatic movement features, the chair also has a built-in USB, a smooth glide, a 200-degree swivel, and stain-resistant fabric (and believe me, we’ve tested the fabric). Another thing I love about this glider is the design. Gliders take up a lot of space, but they don’t have to look bulky and oversized. This one has a simple, modern design that looks great in any room, big or small.

Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro

Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro
Amazon
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This is another product my husband was hesitant about. In order to make space for the Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro, we had to move our KitchenAid stand mixer to the basement. “We’re never going to use it,” my husband complained, “it’s just going to take up counter space.” Well… he was definitely wrong. We use our bottle washer every single day, multiple times a day. The device washes, sterilizes, and dries bottles, sippy cups, pump parts, pacifiers, and more, killing 99.9% of germs with steam and drying with HEPA-filtered hot air.

Although most bottles and pump parts can go in the dishwasher, we quickly realized we wouldn’t be using the dishwasher often enough to wash all the bottles our daughter was going through. Instead, we’re able to quickly wash, sterilize, and dry everything quickly, multiple times a day. Plus, the counter space it takes up is actually pretty minimal โ€” it doesn’t use more space than an average bottle drying rack.

Stokkeยฎ YOYOยณ Stroller

stokke yoyo stroller
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This ultra compact stroller is incredibly popular among parents, especially in big cities. Once we got the Stokkeยฎ YOYOยณ, I started seeing itย everywhere. And there’s a good reason for it! It’s versatile, lightweight, folds quickly, maneuvers well, and has great storage. The stroller is perfect for six months and up, with a comfy recline and extendable shade.

For younger babies, there’s a newborn pack that allows babies to lay flat, as well as a hard-shell bassinet. Plus, there are car seat adapters to turn it into a travel system. And don’t even get me started on all the accessories, from a cupholder to a mosquito net to a rain cover to a footmuff to a ride-along board, to a bag to a parasol to skis! Best of all, this stroller is carry-on compatible, so you can take it with you when you travel.

This has quickly become our go-to stroller because it’s so lightweight and easy to use, especially in New York City.

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