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  As the parent of a newborn, I was naturally terrified of the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). According to the American SIDS Institute, babies should sleep on their backs in their own crib, never in your bed. With our newborn, my husband and I used the Halo Bassinest Swivel Sleeper, Essentia Series, which was easy to set up and use and...

  I don't usually let my daughter play with the germ-covered toys in doctors' waiting rooms, so I bought a popular waiting room toy for her to play with at home. I love that the Battat Wooden Activity Cube will grow with my daughter. We started using it when she was 9 months old, and she's 14 months now.  The play cube has a...

  A toy box is a must to keep kids' spaces organized, especially if you don't have a designated playroom.  The Melissa & Doug Wooden Toy Chest holds 8.25 cubic feet of toys, so a lot of my daughter's toys fit inside, and it keeps our living room looking at least somewhat organized.  Little fingers won't get pinched with a lid that stays open...

  The Mockingbird Stroller has multiple clever design elements that alleviate common frustrations among parents caused by their current strollers. The modular design of the stroller and accompanying accessories make it suitable for use in all seasons, myriad conditions, and with kids of many ages. The direct-to-consumer business model used by Mockingbird also allows the company to sell its strollers at a price that...

  Not many toys endure appropriate from birth through toddlerhood. Most of the toys my 16-month-old had as an infant are already packed away.  Baby Gund's Flappy the Elephant animated stuffed toy was a baby shower gift that was a hit then and is still one of my daughter's favorite toys. The enduring interactive toy sings and plays peek-a-boo, but it's also incredibly soft...

The smartly designed Munchkin Raise Toddler Fork and Spoon Set ($4) has been a mealtime constant in my home for more than a year. The utensils are designed so the tips don't touch the floor when toddlers drop (or fling) them. This toddler fork and spoon set has made mealtime with my son easier. I like it so much I've even started gifting it...

LunchBots makes bento boxes starting around $20 in a variety of sizes and configurations.  Sometimes I struggle with including variety in lunches and snacks, so the preportioned compartments encourage me to be creative about what I pack. I love that these containers are stainless steel and that you can also get colorful inserts and covers so kids can personalize their box. They're also very...

The Babyletto Jubilee 3-in-1 Convertible Metal Crib ($479.20) is one of those rare pieces of baby furniture where you don't have to sacrifice design for practicality. With its solid construction and ability to convert from a crib to toddler bed or daybed, it could easily take your child from birth through kindergarten. The functionality of this crib for a short mom is amazing. I'm...

Monica + Andy makes GOTS certified organic clothes for babies and kids in unique and stylish prints. It sells the clothes individually or bundled together as Birthday Boxes for $150.  The Birthday Boxes are full of clothes including dresses, leggings, jeans, sweatshirts, and shirts, depending on the box you choose. They're fun and simple gifts for babies and kids, and they make shopping a...

Convertible car seats can save parents money since they can be used from when your child is born until toddlerhood.  The Britax Boulevard ClickTight (324.99 on Amazon) is a comfortable and safe option for my daughter and it's the only car seat she likes using. It fits in our small car and SUV, although it does crowd the front seats in the small car.  I've returned...