January 2021 Editor’s Picks

It's wintertime, which means the kids are indoors even more than before (if that's possible), so it's time for us to pull out all the entertainment stops. That's why we're so obsessed with this gorgeous ball pit. The makers of the cutest inflatable pools around have just released this equally chic inflatable ball pit that's velvety to touch on the outside and comes with 500 crush-free balls for all the fun. And the sophisticated colors it's available in (we're crushing on this mint version) are just an added bonus.

Since we're all (still) home more than ever, why not make your bedroom a true place of serenity where you can actually zen out? This gorgeous diffuser easily complements any decor and is small enough to fit on a bedside table. It humidifies dry air as it releases the scent, and there's even a soft night light at the bottom that you can leave on or off. Treat yourself to a set of essential oil combinations that bring serenity, energy, or even relaxing sleep back into your life.

This is it, mamas. The all-in-one baby machine we've been dreaming of. It's an adorable night light, diffuser, cool-mist humidifier, and sound machine all in one. That's right — no more plugging in multiple devices! There's also the option of a traditional white light or three levels of a gentle red light that's been shown to improve melatonin production (aka help with sleep!). And instead of traditional white noise, the bear is preloaded with the much-better-for-little-ones pink noise. The Sleep Starter Set also comes with Organic Sweetest Dreams Essential Oil.

This gorgeously illustrated book by former teacher Joanna Ho tells the poetic story of a little girl who realizes her Asian eyes look different from those of her classmates. What she does realize, however, is that they are similar to her sister's, her mom's, and her grandmother's — all strong, loving, wonderful people in her life who each have their own legacies. Lessons about self-love and being proud of one's roots are sure to connect with kids from all walks of life.

Raise your hand if you've tried a million different planners only to give up on them by March? Well, look no further for THE ONE. We're obsessed with the gorgeously minimal cover as well as how completely customizable this planner is. You can select from a a variety of daily/weekly layouts and even add in custom pages for meal planning, budget planning, health tracking, social media projects, or even a book tracker. And don't worry that it's past January 1: You can set the planner to start and end on whatever date you want!

We're in love with these gorgeous heirloom quality boots for tots. The vintage-esque shoes are handcrafted leather and come in a variety of tasteful hues as well as patent leather for a bit of flair.

Mom hack: Make "special treat" time an immunity-boosting time as well. We're loving these genius (and yummy) elderberry lollipops that are chockful of vitamins C, D, E, and A, and zinc among other immunity-boosting nutrients. Don't mind if we do.

Don't forget to memoralize all those days you spent in 2020 at home, in nature or at a drive-by birthday party with a yearly memory book. We especially love how easy Chatbooks makes the whole process — not to mention the adorable cover options. You can link up to your Instagram account or phone's photo roll and just start clicking and selecting images. Since it's just one image per page, there's no complicated messing around with layouts required. The books start at just $12.

We love easy-to-take-along snacks that our toddlers will actually eat. That's why these organic yogurt smoothie melts have been a godsend. They come in yummy flavors like Carrot Raspberry, Mango Carrots, and Beets ’n’ Berries, and have no added sugars, all contained in a genius resealable package. You can buy a variety 6-pack for $29.99.

It's cold/flu/COVID-19 season, so if you don't have one already, invest in a quality no-touch thermometer, so you won't have to wake anyone up in the middle of the night or scramble looking for those little plastic ear covers we're always misplacing. We especially love how quick the reading comes up on this version — just one second! You can also use it to quickly measure the temperature of bathwater or milk/formula to make sure it's safe for baby. Genius!