Must-Have Baby Gear of 2016

DockATot

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The latest celeb must-have baby product, the DockATot can truly do it all. It's a safe and portable place for you to set Baby down for sleep, play, lounging or even diaper changes! Designed in Sweden (where all good design happens), it works for babies from the first newborn days to approximately eight months old.

To buy: $165, DockATot

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Ergo 360

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Fans of the Ergo, rejoice! The popular baby carrier can now have Baby forward-facing! Parents also have the option of the traditional inward-facing, back and hip carry positions.

To buy: $160, Ergo 360

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Lansinoh Smartpump

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Everyone and their mama knows about Lansinoh's trusty breast pads, and now they've got a brand-new high-tech double electric pump to go along with them! This revolutionary pump comes with Bluetooth capability so it can connect with your phone (via an app) and keep track of when and how long you're pumping for during each session. How cool is that?!

To buy: Lansinoh Smartpump, $170

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Doona Car Seat Stroller

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It's an infant car set and stroller in one! Every parent knows the struggle that's getting Baby in and out of the car, from car seat to stroller or unfolding a bulky stroller base from the trunk every single time. The revolutionary Doona Car Seat Stroller has wheels integrated into the actual car seat, so you can simply snap the car seat out of the base and flip the wheels down, immediately transforming it into a stroller! Just imagine how awesome this would be to travel with (no more worrying about what to do with the car seat after exiting a cab)!

To buy: $499, Doona Car Seat Stroller

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Micro Kickboard Mini Deluxe

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OK, we know this isn't for babies, but it's always fun to have something to look forward to. You've seen these cute scooters everywhere for a reason—they're simply the best. And now they have a height adjustable handlebar so even the more petite 2-year-old could ride around in ease. So if you're mulling over gift ideas for toddlers, look no further! Appropriate for tots ages 2 to 5.

To buy: Mirco Kickboard Mini Deluxe, $90

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Owlet Baby Monitor

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No more waking up a hundred times a night to make sure Baby is still breathing. Using the same technology as hospitals to check heart rate and oxygen saturation, the Owlet Baby Monitor uses an ingenious Smart Sock which 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 with a can't-miss noise 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.

To buy: $249, Owlet Baby Monitor

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Halo Bassinest Swivel Sleeper

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This totally genius bassinet allows Baby to sleep directly next to you on the bed in the safest way possible—in their own space. The stand sets up next to your bed and the swivel arm action allows the bassinet to be placed as close to you as you want, and makes it a breeze when you need to move it to get out of bed. The side wall even lowers to make taking Baby out for nursing or diaper changes super easy. The Luxe Plus version (pictured above) even comes with a floor light so you can see what you're doing in the wee hours of the night and an extra sheet and mattress pad.

To buy: $299, Halo Bassinest Swivel Sleeper Luxe Plus

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Lotus Everywhere Travel Crib

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There's a reason parents everywhere are raving about this travel crib—it truly sets up in a matter of seconds! We also love how the zip down side, allowing Mom or Dad to crawl in, or just to become a fun play space for Baby when they're not sleeping.

To buy: $190, Lotus Everywhere Travel Crib

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Stokke Tripp Trapp Chair

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The Stokke Tripp Trapp is a cult favorite for a reason. Year after year, it proves itself as one of the most versatile (and stylish!) high chairs on the market and we're loving the fresh color options. From the moment Baby starts sitting up until they're way beyond preschool, this is a chair that will last so long it may even become a family heirloom!

To buy: $249, Stokke Tripp Trapp

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Clek Foonf Convertible Car Seat

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If you haven't heard of Clek yet, you will soon. We love how 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 43 inches or 50 pounds! The Foonf has 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.

To buy: $450, Clek Foonf

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GB Pockit Stroller

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Billed as the world's smallest stroller, this functional stroller folds up so tiny that it can fit under an airplane seat or, better yet, into the purse-like carrying bag it comes with. And folding it down that small takes only a matter of seconds. You've really gotta see it to believe it.

To buy: $250, GB Pockit Stroller

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4Moms High Chair

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It's every mom's dream product come true: a high chair with a magnetic tray and corresponding magnetic dishware, effectively preventing your spirited toddler from tossing bowls of who-knows-what over the edge. Less floor cleanup is always a win for us, and we're loving the modern look of this innovative high chair!

To buy: $299, 4moms High Chair

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