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Diapers, check! Formula, check! Sanity? TBD! When you’re traveling with a baby, it’s anyone’s guess how “relaxing” your much-needed vacation is going to be. But there is something you can do to up your chances of a blissful babymoon: Stay at a resort with baby care! Whether that means a hotel that gives you a full-time “Vacation Nanny” (it’s a thing!) or a resort with a kids club that’ll take the under-two set, staying at a hotel with dedicated baby care will help you get the rest and relaxation you deserve.
This dreamy resort on Fiji’s second-largest island welcomes you with a foot massage and the most friendly staff we’ve ever met. Traditional thatched-roof bures are where you’ll stay during your visit and you can choose from ones that offer a separate room for the kids or a single large room where your whole family can spread out. The on-staff marine biologist presents an impressive program to teach you all about the creatures who inhabit the turquoise waters offshore and there are daily cultural activities that teach you about the Fijian people. Venture out on daily snorkeling or kayaking excursions, or take lessons to become scuba certified during your stay so you can explore the deeper waters.
Baby-Friendly Perks: The resort’s Bula Club is truly the star of their offerings. One-on-one nanny care is provided to babies aged 5 and under from 8 am-6:30 pm. Kids 6-12 have an assigned buddy group of up to five kids that they can stay with during the same hours. Care during the dinner hours is offered in your bure until 9 pm. All of this care is included with your stay and it is highly flexible to support each family’s needs.
The massive Bula Club facility is just a short walk from the reception area and features a dedicated area where little ones can nap, kitchen facilities, water play areas, a playground, sports courts, and so much more. An amazing bond is formed between the caregivers and visiting children, and families regularly return to the property and request the same nannies and buddies year after year. We even witnessed a few tears shared between kids and their buddies when leaving the resort!
Grown-Up Amenities: Spend your days lounging by the pool or book a Koko Rapture massage where you are massaged with fermented cacao paste and wrapped in banana leaves. The property also offers a number of special activities that can be booked at additional cost like a visit to the nearby chocolate farm or a brunch at the property’s private island. Definitely go on the waterfall hike; it’s gorgeous!
What's better than a tropical beach vacation? A tropical beach vacation with a nanny to take care of your kids. At Jamaica's Franklyn D Resort and Spa, a private "Vacation Nanny" is included with the cost of your stay. That means if any time of day (between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.) your kids need someone to keep them company—i.e. any time you want some time for yourself to enjoy the spa, beach, pool, or explore the nearby town of Runaway Bay—there's a nanny for that! The resort describes the Vacation Nanny as "your family’s vacation assistant who is happy to take care of your family's every need." Um... Yes, please! Want some family time? When your nanny isn't helping you with the kids, she can tidy your suite, wash dishes, do laundry and restock the fridge.
Baby-Friendly Perks: As if the nanny thing wasn't really all you ever wanted, the resort also has a kids club (with its own bunny petting farm!), game room, beach, pool, and waterslide to entertain your littles. As for lugging your baby supplies—Don't! Cribs and bath supplies can be provided, as well as kid-friendly meals.
Grown-Up Amenities: The all-inclusive nature of this place means that all meals, drinks, and snacks are included, as are activities including glass-bottom boat tours, booze cruises, biking, water sports, and snorkeling.
Located in the heart of Baa Atoll on a secluded reef island with idyllic ocean views, powder-soft white sand, and unique marine biodiversity, Vakkaru Maldives is a timeless resort sanctuary. The resort features 113 luxury villas and suites, five restaurants, two bars, a wine cellar, and an over-the-water spa.
Baby-Friendly Perks: The property has a Parrotfish Club where children under the age of 3 can participate with a parent or babysitter. Guests can hire a team member for $30 per hour to take care of a toddler and they have their own little room and bed to take a nap in. Highlights of the club include yoga, mat weaving, kite making, a treasure hunt, an origami class, coconut making, henna tattoos, and much more.
Grown-up Perks: You're in relaxation mode when you visit this property but if you want to have a more active day, there are tons of options. Enjoy scuba diving with PADI-accredited instructors, snorkel with hawksbill turtles, or spend the day deep-sea fishing.
This all-inclusive Caribbean island paradise has everything a family needs, with 21 restaurants, 15 bars, 10 pools (including a 45,000-square-foot waterpark!), and a 12-mile beach that'll make you want to be barefoot for days. As is the case in all Beaches Resorts (there are three of them), expect appearances from Sesame Street characters, as well as a bevy of activities for kids of all ages, including water sports, tennis, biking, swim-up soda bars, and a kids camp.
Baby-Friendly Perks: The Kids Camp program at Beaches Turks & Caicos is open every day, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with an infant program (for the 0-2 set), a toddler program (ages 3-4), a navigators program (ages 5-7), an adventurers program (ages 8-10), a tweens program (ages 11-14), and a teen program (ages 15-17). As for the infant program, it offers luxurious, climate-controlled nurseries filled with cribs, strollers, high chairs, rocking chairs, and everything your little one could ever need. Meanwhile, those older sibs can enjoy the Junior Golf Club, Kids scuba program, Pirates Island waterpark, Sesame Street Caribbean Adventure (where kids do crafts, cooking, and activities with the Sesame Street gang), and the XBOX Play Lounge.
Grown-Up Amenities: While you're not out enjoying the expansive white sand beaches (voted the "World's Best Beach" by TripAdvisor), how about kayaking, paddle boarding, or scuba diving in those clear turquoise waters? Or, grab a beach cruiser and explore the resort's five unique villages, each of which have its own theme. Did we mention it's all-inclusive? That means all meals, drinks (including beer and liquor), most activities, nightly entertainment, kids camps, fitness activities—even taxes, tips, and gratuities!—are included.
Martinhal's flagship resort is located within a protected natural park directly on its own beach inSagres—an area known to be the most south-westerly point of Europe and one of the Algarve's best-kept secrets. Sagres is a charming unspoiled beach town surrounded by dramatic coastal scenery, lighthouses, and the best beaches in Portugal. Idyllic for families and multi-generational groups, the resort combines hotel suites and villas.There are37 stylishly designed hotel rooms, including Beach Suites, in addition to 155 villas with their own kitchens, living rooms, washer/dryer amenities, and many featuring their own private swimming pool and gardens.
Baby-Friendly Perks: Parents with infants will love the seamless 'Baby Concierge' service that allows them to take a step back in family travel planning and leave the hassle to the welcoming Martinhal staff. Everything is handled from being able to pre-book baby equipment: potties, thermometers, socket protectors, door protectors, baby baths, bottle warmers, safety gates, changing mats and more, free of charge. For parents checking into any Martinhal Resort with babies - The Baby Concierge proactively sets up the room in advance with a few core items without you even having to ask such as a bottle sterilizer, hypoallergenic dishwasher liquid, whole milk in the fridge, baby bowls and silverware, a crib with sheets/bedding all prepared, and a highchair. They also give you a little welcome pack featuring a stuffed toy of the fox mascot of Martinhal and more.
Grown-Up Amenities: Parents can unwind at the Finisterra Spa, take advantage of the excellent windsurfing conditions, or spend the day hiking around the area's gorgeous coastline.
A true and authentic beach getaway, Sandos Playacar is situated in a private gated community just a short bike ride from the heart of Playa del Carmen. With white sand beaches and enchanting turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, this all-inclusive resort ensures that each guest, no matter their age, can enjoy activities from sun up to sun down.
Baby-Friendly Perks: Family-friendly and accommodating to parents with kids of all ages (no matter how young!), Playacar offers individualized and after-hours care for babies and kids, with their private babysitting service that can be arranged with the concierge with just a 24-hour notice for an additional fee. The resort is also home to an incredible Kids Club with 2 children’s pools, a puppet theater, a playground area, a tree clubhouse, crafts, sports, and more, which operates from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. For older kids who want a cool place to hang out (parent-free!), Playacar also offers a Teen Club for 13 to 17-year-olds, complete with arcade games, a mocktail bar, a dance floor, and more.
Grown-Up Amenities: For the grown-ups in the group, Sandos Playacar offers an adults-only section, a full-service 22-cabin spa, a professional-grade stage that has played host to world-renowned musicians for nightly shows, amazing ocean-front pools, beach access, and so much more. It is also home to 16+ restaurants and bars, offering a huge variety of food and beverage experiences that range from international cuisine and gourmet dining to beach snacks, buffets, swim-up bars, and more. Not to mention its 10 bars and cocktail experiences, all of which are included under the all-inclusive guest package.
Set on a white sand beach facing the Andaman Sea, this family-friendly beach resort offers guests an idyllic setting in one of the most picturesque places on Earth. Located just 20 minutes from Phuket International Airport, guests look out onto the beautiful Phang Nga from accommodations that are second to none in this part of the world. These range from lofts all the way up to five-bedroom beachfront villas. Luxurious accommodations are accompanied by innovative Thai cuisine and a rejuvenating spa.
Baby-Friendly Perks:The Explorer's Club and Aleenta Phuket-Phang Nga Resort & Spa was designed to offer youngsters the perfect place to learn, play, and explore. The ‘Learn and Discover’ program offers a variety of fun, age-appropriate educational activities for children aged from six months up to five years that will help develop toddlers’ simple communication and friendship skills, such as blowing bubbles, finger paint art, and clay modeling. A professional nanny service is also available (with extra cost) for parents looking to relax and enjoy time together.
Grown-up Amenities: For family adventures to remember and to learn more about the destination itself, bicycles are available to explore the ancient temples, hidden waterfalls, and local markets of Phang Nga. Movie nights also allow parents to experience the resort’s fine dining while children enjoy the latest cinema hits.
Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France offers spacious suites, many with two bedrooms, interconnected and with their own private swimming pools. Parents can rest assured that everything their baby needs will be available when they arrive including highchairs, baby cots, changing tables, and bottle warmers. The property's culinary team is on hand to create purees or specific dishes catered to the children’s dietary requirements, while local favorites make an appearance on the a la carte menu, including mahi-mahi with rice and exotic fruits. As a memento from the Maison, each family will receive a personalized embroidered sleep suit to take home with them.
Baby-Friendly Perks: The property offers a Baby Bonding experience (for an additional fee) that includes a baby body massage by an expert therapist to promote relaxation and bonding through skin-to-skin interaction, with a private session for the therapist to help parents learn the safest technique for massaging their own baby. Mothers can also receive a New Mother Ritual, a calming and soothing massage. For budding water babies, the program includes the baby's first swimming lesson with guidance for safe and fun-filled water activities. Plus, Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France offers Aqua-Osteopathy for babies, a unique and gentle therapy treatment performed in warm water.
Grown-Up Amenities: Parents can enjoy face and body treatments at the esteemed Cheval Blanc Spa and then relax by the ocean for a meal of local delicacies.
With its varied roster of included activities—and established kids clubs to entertain littles of all ages—Club Med has been bringing family entertainment to the beach vacation since 1967. And this huge Dominican coast resort is no exception.
Baby-Friendly Perks: Punta Cana is one of a selection of Club Meds with a dedicated “Baby Club” (offered at an extra charge), which means babies 4 to 23 months will be pampered by a team of baby-whisperers all day long (there’s night care as well if you need it). To make sure babies are safe and learning at their own pace, the Baby Club is split into walkers and non-walkers, with equipment, books, and early-learning toys suited to the age. And, the resort will also provide all the gear you need, including a baby bathtub, bottle warmer, changing table, crib, and stroller—all of which will be waiting for you in your room on arrival (you just have to give advance notice).
Meanwhile, if you’ve got older kids, they’ll be having adventures to remember, with flying trapeze classes, arts and crafts sessions, tennis lessons, games and tournaments, nightly performances (one of which will be starring them!), archery, playgrounds, and pools.
Grown-Up Amenities: The fun’s not limited to the littles! Grown-ups can partake in one of the more than 60 included activities, including paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing, snorkeling, beach volleyball, crafts, archery, pool aerobics, flying trapeze, and nightly entertainment. Want to relax? Enjoy a cocktail by the pool, a massage by the beach, or a fine meal in one of three restaurants. And, let’s not forget, this is the tropics! There are plenty of beaches and warm, crystal-clear waters to explore in and around the resort.
As the only private beach resort in Los Cabos, this elegant 57-room seaside resort has luxury down to a science—but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t care about the well-being of its youngest guests. The hotel treats babies and toddlers with the same world-class service as it does its grown-up guests, and will provide everything from full-size cribs and bassinets, baby monitors, sleep machines, bottle warmers, baby bath supplies, and toiletries—as well as extras like stuffed animals and a handcrafted Mexican gifts at turndown.
Baby-Friendly Perks: This resort with baby care works with local agencies to provide bilingual nannies trained in first aid and CPR (for an extra fee). Older kids (ages 4-11) can enjoy a roster of included activities—from beach play and yoga to ice cream making and piñata parties—at the kids club.
Grown-Up Amenities: Enjoy excursions into the Sea of Cortez, with experiences that include deep sea fishing (and the kitchen will cook your catch when you get back!), yacht cruises, and whale watching. Or stay on land and try a tequila tasting, curated wellness experience, private cooking class, or horseback ride on the beach.
If the winter blues are making you long for sunny days and warmer weather, a Jamaican vacation won't disappoint! Warm all year round and dry in the winter months of December through May, Jamaica is the perfect destination for winter or spring break, with the all-inclusive Grand Palladium offering enough amenities for babies and kids to make the trip a breeze for families of all ages.
Perks for Babies: For toddlers 1 to 3, there's a kids club open every day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. where kids can play and learn while parents rest easy knowing they'll be called if anyone needs a cuddle. For little swimmers, there's a waterpark offering slides, shallow entries, a lazy river, and sprinklers. Babysitting can be arranged for infants under 1.
Grown-Up Amenities: With four huge pools (one with a swim-up bar!), be prepared to lounge poolside with pina coladas while your littles play the day away—or relax on the protected beach with turquoise waters lapping at the sand. And, all food and drinks are included, so indulging is A-OK! Want to escape your escape? The resort is strategically placed between Jamaica's two most popular towns, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, so you can find local restaurants, stores, and attractions within minutes. Back at the resort, included amenities include kayaking, snorkeling, windsurfing, fitness classes, nightly entertainment, tennis, and mini golf.
Snow more your style? Families will love this ski-centric family club, which makes sure lessons, lift tickets, and ski rentals—plus flights, transportation from the airport, meals, accommodations, kids programming, and childcare—are included in the cost of your stay. Don’t worry about bringing baby gear, either: Club Med will provide a baby bathtub, bottle warmer, changing table, crib stroller—and many other extras you might need. These are all the reasons it’s at the top of our list of best resorts with baby care.
Perks for Babies: Babies as young as 4 months old can spend the day at Baby Club Med, a specialized environment just for little snow bunnies, where babies are grouped in either “walker” or “non-walker” groups so that the play is appropriate for their developmental stage. Sensory play and music are the name of the game here—including letting kiddos out into the cold (carried by caregivers) to experience the wonder of snow first-hand. If you’ve got older kids, drop them off at the kids club, where kids as young as 4 can sign up for ski lessons.
Grown-Up Amenities: The best part about this club is that you can drop off your kids and hop straight onto the slopes of the Massif de Charlevoix ski area (it’s a ski-in, ski-out location!), with majestic slopeside views of the St. Lawrence river. New to skiing? No problem! Lessons are included in the cost of your stay! When you’re all skied out, there are other winter sports including snowshoeing and dog sledding.
This gorgeous beachfront boutique resort is the only Dominican Republic hotel to get a stamp of approval from Relais & Châteaux, an elite association of luxury hotels around the world. But luxury doesn't have to mean kids aren't welcome. They definitely are! Parents can relax by the infinity pool or bask in the warm, tropical breezes while kids play in the free kids club, splash in the pool (supervised by lifeguards), play on the playground, or enjoy the private beach in the company of sitters.
Perks for Babies: For $325, you can get the VIBabies Package will provide your baby or toddler with baby supplies (including a portable crib, toys, a changing table, bottle warmer, play table, playpen, baby monitor, baby bathtub, snacks & juices, and beach accessories), plus two hours of private babysitting per stay. Kids also eat free from the kids' menu. Additional babysitting can be provided for a fee.
For older kiddos (ages 4-12), there's a kids club located on an artificial lagoon, with a massive replica tree house equipped with a mini spa for kid manicures, pedicures, and hairstyling—as well as a video gaming area, mini kitchen, mini buffet area, bathrooms, and a central area for play and storytelling. Private babysitting is also offered for an extra charge on request. There are also a ton of toys for kids to use freely, including water pistols, kayaks, body boards, sports balls, assorted floaters, floating hammocks, and board games.
Grown-Up Amenities: With the resort's luxurious junior suites offering a walk-in closet and a private pool and patio, you may not want to leave your room! But if you do, you'll be able to choose from a plethora of goodies, from an 18-hole golf course and luxury spa to horseback riding, three restaurants, and two bars. The resort can also arrange private day trips, including helicopter and private jet excursions to see the area's beaches, tropical forests, and turquoise waters from the sky.
Resort with Baby Care in Greece: Sani Beach Resort
Sani Resort
Voted the "Best Family Hotel in Europe," Sani Beach offers a baby club that'll keep your tots entertained and safe while you enjoy the turquoise waters and seaside luxury of this sprawling Mediterranean resort. Need supplies? The resort will provide upscale wooden cribs, bedding, hangers, a night light, mosquito net, bed rails, video monitors, feeding and bathing supplies, toiletries, and potty training items.
Baby-Friendly Perks: Worried about your jet lag? Take advantage of a complimentary session at Carol Mae Consulting, where you’ll learn how to adjust your children’s sleep and routine to make the most of your stay. Parents seeking a little solo time can drop their babies off at the baby club, which has three sessions daily for babies as young as 4 months (with a three-to-one ratio of adult to baby); meanwhile, private nannies and nighttime babysitters are available for an extra charge. There's also a fenced-off sandy area on the beach where qualified staff can watch your baby on the beach for up to 30 minutes while you pop into the sea (you don't even need advance notice for this!). Baby swimming lessons are available, too, if you think now's the time to get your tot treading.
And, don't worry about bringing jars of baby food on the plane; Sani hotel chefs will prepare delicious homemade baby food from fresh local ingredients—with dishes like sea bass puree, Mediterranean vegetable puree, and fruity puree on the menu. All of the hotel's restaurants also have toddler and kid menus.
Grown-Up Amenities: Set sail on a complimentary morning or sunset cruise, relax on one of the resort's seven beaches, take a complimentary yoga class on the sand, or enjoy any of the resort's 40 restaurants and bars that offer Greek traditional cuisine and Michelin star dining. Want to stay active? There's archery, paddle boarding, beach sports, tennis, a treetop ropes course in the adjacent forest, and nature walks.
If having kids hasn’t dulled your sense of adventure (because, really, why should it?), a trip to this pristine 37,000-acre ranch may be right up your alley. You'll spend your days giddying up through vast valleys, fly-fishing rushing waters, lassoing cattle (!), or just gazing up at the endless starry skies while your little ones snuggle beside you.
Baby-Friendly Perks: While this resort doesn’t have a dedicated baby club, it does have on-site nanny service available for when you want to have a romantic dinner at the resort’s upscale restaurant, enjoy the spa, or head out to the great outdoors, baby-free. For kids 3-12, the resort’s Kids Adventure Club (available for an additional fee) will take little cowboys and cowgirls on daylong adventures into the wilderness to try things like archery, geocaching, go-karting, pony rides, snow tubing, and sapphire hunting.
Grown-Up Amenities: Horseback riding, hiking, and exploring the sweeping wilderness is the big draw for most Paws Up-bound travelers (plus the fact that it’s super fun for kids of all ages!). In the winter, enjoy sleigh rides, dog sledding, and snowmobile rides—plus horseback riding in the snow. Warmer months will have you riding your horse through rushing rivers as well as trying a treetop ropes course, mountain biking, kayaking, paddle boarding, jet skiing, and fishing. At the end of the day, enjoy delicious “rustic ranch” cuisine made with local ingredients, then get cozy in the elegant accommodations (which include everything from upscale safari tents to luxury homes and a secluded three-story tree house that will make you want to go Swiss Family Robinson forever).
If a high-end vacation experience is what you're after (and can afford), the Bluefields Bay Villas offer everything you might want, from your own personal butler to a private villa big enough to host even large families. If the mesmerizing blue-green waters, fine white sand beaches, and gourmet Caribbean cuisine don't seriously tempt you, the all-day nanny service might!
Baby-Friendly Perks: Up to nine hours a day of private child care is included in your stay. And, with villas spaced so far apart that you won't see a neighbor nearby, your kids can giggle, babble, and cry as loud as they want. As for supplies, the resort can provide any baby furniture (crib, high chair, bath, etc.) you need, as well as prepare fresh baby food for your little foodie.
Grown-Up Amenities: Butler service, nannies, private chefs, a personal concierge, and your own private house—this place will make you feel like royalty If you feel the need to leave your villa (one of which has its own private island and beach!), you'll have access to sea kayaks, sailboats, Hydrobikes, standup paddle boards, snorkel gear, a tennis court, and staffed seaside lounging areas. After a long day of relaxing, go home to your pristinely kept villa and enjoy a freshly prepared meal in the privacy of your own dining room.
If you like the idea of someone tending to all your baby’s needs, this luxury all-inclusive resort is at your (baby’s) service. Upon check-in, a dedicated “Baby Concierge” will help you secure any gear or meals or nanny services—including whatever you don’t want to drag from home (like a crib, stroller, baby tub and toiletries, bottle brush and sterilizer, pacifier, or pool floaties). Gourmet baby purées are prepared by executive chef Guillaume Morance, and all rooms have a kitchen that includes a coffee maker, microwave, cooktop, and full-size fridge, so you’ll feel at home right away. All that, and you’ll be vacationing in a white sand paradise, where the Yucatan jungle meets the Caribbean sea.
Baby-Friendly Perks: Want to throw your baby a first birthday party any grown-up would swoon over? Try the “Mi Premier Fiesta” package, complete with authentic piñatas. There’s also a “Baby’s First Haircut” package if you want your baby’s tresses to be trimmed for the occasion. Got older kids? There’s an on-site Kids Club for kids 4-12, with things like water balloon fights, stone painting, board games, and a mini disco to keep everyone happy and busy.
Grown-Up Amenities: Park yourself by the pool, where you can get food and drinks delivered all day long. Another goodie: Room service is available (and included!) 24 hours a day, so when you need that glass of wine at the end of a long day at the beach, don’t be afraid to order it. This is an all-inclusive resort, after all, which means 24-hr suite service, top-shelf beverages, and all taxes and gratuities, plus Heavenly Beds, jacuzzi tubs, and private terraces with plunge pools. There’s even a 10-course tasting menu paired with wine. . . .all included!
Read Tinybean’s in-depth review of the Granda Velas’ sister hotel in the Puerto Vallarta here.
For a Real Splurge: Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica
Four Seasons
Who says having a baby slows you down? For parents who want more than just the typical beach vacation (and who don't mind paying thousands of dollars for a few days in the lap of luxury), this 2,300-acre Costa Rican jungle-seaside resort will take good care of little explorers while you traipse through the forest, zip-line over treetops, or surf the waves.
Baby-Friendly Perks: No need to carry a pack-n-play or a highchair through customs; the Four Seasons will provide all the baby basics, including a crib, high chairs, and bath amenities. And while your baby will be happy sitting on the beach in your arms, the hotel has its own staff available for babysitting (for an extra charge) for those times when you want to go out and explore all the surrounding rainforest has to offer (babysitting requests need to be made in advance). Older kids can meet kids from around the world at the kids club and teen center, where they'll have organized adventures of their own, including guided nature hikes or surf lessons taught by members of the Costa Rican National Surf Team.
Grown-Up Amenities: Book a spa treatment at the award-winning spa, take a zipline tour over the jungle, paddle through the mangroves, or try a monkey safari! The water more your thing? Don a snorkel or a scuba suit and explore the coral reefs off the coast, which are teeming with life and known as one of the best diving and snorkeling spots in the world.
These deals are so good, we don’t even mind that the long weekend is over and all the leftovers are gone. Looking for an insider’s guide to Cyber Week deals and early access sales? You’ve come to the right place.
Everything from stocking stuffers, housewares, and apparel to tech, cooking, subscription services, and more is deeply discounted this week, and we’re giving you insider access to the best steals so you can plan your shopping accordingly. And if you’re looking for gift ideas for everyone on your list? Well, we’ve got those too.
So get your game faces on, your gift list open, and your microwave ready for leftovers. It’s the most wonderful time of the year and all the Cyber Week deals are right here. Keep an eye on this post! We’re updating frequently!
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Why is baby stuff so expensive? Until we figure it out, these Amazon Prime Day deals are saving the day (and your money)
You already love Amazon Prime Day. We’ve already been filling our carts with all the bargains for this event, which officially runs from October 10-11, but know what’s even better? These Amazon Prime Day deals on baby must-haves. Now, we’re not discounting all the other fun stuff we’re eyeing. But baby supplies? Those are a whole different ball game. And, of course, we made sure to find the best of the best deals.
From toys to burp cloths to baby monitors, the Amazon Prime Day deals are not joking around. These are the products your little one either needs right now (hello, Prime 2 day shipping), or will need soon. And if there’s anything we know about babies, it’s that ‘soon’ comes way too fast. Plus, we’re not only scoping out the best savings; we’re also updating this list constantly with new steals, Amazon’s famous Lightning Deals, and basically staying on top of it all so you don’t have to. Hey, we know that if you’re shopping for baby goodies, you’ve already got your hands full, right? Make sure to bookmark this page and check back often!
ANMEATE Video Baby Monitor
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Digital 2.4Ghz wireless video monitor with temperature monitor, 960ft transmission range, 2-way talk, night vision, high capacity battery.
Gladly Family Anthem4 Quad All-Terrain Wagon Stroller
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Rugged all-terrain wheels & suspension, push or pull design, easily folds up, sun-, wind-, and rain-repellant, multiple cup holders for parents and kiddos, infant seat adaptor available separately so it can be used from day 1.
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From sound machines to tracking apps that’ll help you log everything from feedings to milestones, these are the apps every parent needs
Becoming a parent means you’ll be relying on an entire village to help you navigate the world of babies and kids. Lucky for you, there’s a whole slew of apps from infant to school years to help along the way. From managing and sharing baby photos with family and friends to connecting with a new community of moms, here are some of the best parent apps.
Tinybeans: Family Photo Album
The Tinybeans platform was founded by entrepreneurs with young kids and offers parents a private space to share photos, milestones, and other moments with their children amongst family and friends in a private social network. The app is a modern-day baby book at parents' fingertips that helps save them time, with the primary advantage for parents not having to give away ownership of the images and videos they post. The app itself also includes additional privacy features not typical of larger social media sites.
Available on the App Store and Google Play, Free / Paid $7.99/month or $79.99/year.
Peanut
Peanut is a social networking app for current and soon-to-be moms so they can connect with other mamas. Sync up with women in the same life stage to share tips like how to keep kids entertained and balancing work and life. Peanut has also created a resource for users to contact those around them using free Community Postcards. Simply use the code HERE4YOU to get a 20-pack with free shipping. Fill out the postcard with your contact information and marl which services you can spare time to help out with like late night chat sessions or help with collecting supplies in your community.
BusyKid, the brainchild of a father of six, is the world's first online platform that allows kids to earn, spend, invest, and save their allowance. It's a virtual chore chart, really. Parents upload chores (based on age) to the app and to each kid's profile, the kids check off the ones they've completed, and then they're paid via the app. It's possible for kids to make charitable donations, invest in stock and stash away for big purchases.
Available for download from the App Store or Google Play, $38.99 (after the free trial) for a year for the whole family.
Moshi Twilight
With calming audio stories and guided relaxations, Moshi Twilight helps kids find a healthy nighttime routine. The stories are set in a dreamy world, and the lulling voices help little dreamers nod off. Perfect for kids learning to sleep through the night, or how to sleep alone, this award-winning parent app is worth downloading.
Now that your sweet bundle has arrived, you'll want to know where the best bargain on diapers and food can be found. That's where Basket comes in handy. This crowdsourcing app searches nearby stores to see which one carries your total cheapest list. By allowing you to compare online and in-store prices (which vary from 30 to 40% each week), you'll be able to decide where to spend your hard-earned cash.
When it comes to tackling family health and wellness, proper preparation and education are often more than half the battle. The British Red Cross has developed a clever app, Baby and Child First Aid, that’s chockfull of useful video tutorials and easy-to-follow advice that cover what to do when various ailments or medical crises arise. The app also lets parents record their child’s medication needs, and includes a list of tips and a handy checklist. While the emergency numbers in the app are for UK users, the information and advice are useful to anyone, anywhere in the world.
If you haven’t yet, you are going to be taking hundreds of pictures. In a week. Here’s how you’re going to manage it: Babypics. Capture all the precious moments, mark them with beautifully crafted artwork and words. With an array of custom features, including filters and milestone markers, you can create, save, share and order prints with just a tap.
This HD- quality video and baby monitor for your phone, tablet or computer allows you to hear every noise, stream live video and even comfort your baby remotely.
Not sure what medication is okay to take when you are pregnant or nursing, or how much? MommyMeds app from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center will help you figure it out. Just search or scan the barcodes of thousands of medications, both prescription and over-the-counter and find clear, drug and safety recommendations and ingredients.
Visiting grandma but forgot the baby monitor? No problem. Download the Cloud Baby Monitor app and put your iPad, laptop or iPhone next to your little love. Then use your partners iPhone or another device as the parent unit for secure streaming of your hopefully sleeping baby. It will also send you notifications of motion or sound changes. Want to attempt to soothe Baby from afar? Use the app to play lullabies, white noise or talk to Baby. This app is also a great sub for those times when your regular monitor is out of range (we mean working in the garden people, not running out to the grocery store).
With more sounds than the average white noise machine and go-anywhere ease, the White Noise Baby app wins our vote for drowning out outside sounds when Baby is trying to snooze. It includes 20 soothing ambient sounds to help you—uh, we mean your baby—snooze. Choose from options like traditional white noise to “truck ride” or “vacuum cleaner,” there is something to soothe all sleepers. There is even a timer system that slowly fades audio in and out so you can sneak your phone back once baby drifts off and if you leave your device in the nursery, you can set it up to come back on when crying is detected.
Sprout Baby is a do everything baby app. Not only will it keep you posted on the latest developmental feats your baby should be going through at every stage, but also it lets you track your baby's specific milestones with photos and journal entries and track everything from feedings to growth. You can also track health records and generate a report to share with your doctor during visits.
Find Trusted Baby Advice at Your Fingertips with BabyCenter
When you have a baby, suddenly everyone from your mom to the lady at the grocery store is an expert. BabyCenter’s Your Baby Today app puts their (less annoying) expert advice in the palm of your hand. No need to thumb through heavy books, this app keeps you on top of important developmental milestones, health and safety advice and even suggests age-appropriate activities for each week. Now who’s the expert, huh?
Breastfeeding can be complicated enough at the start. Did they latch? Football or cradle hold? Which side did they eat last? When did you eat last? Nipple confusion? How about mom confusion. Don’t stress. The Baby Nursing app tracks their latest feeding time, which side and for how long they ate, bottle feeding records, sleep and more. It logs all the information in handy dandy nursing history logs, which you can share with your doc (or whomever else cares to ask) and look like a total pro.
The WebMD app includes a lot of the same features other baby apps do: sleep tracker, diaper tracker and a feeding/nursing tracker. But the big difference here is the content. The app is a fantastic resource for new parents featuring a wealth of medically-approved content on week-by-week development, milestones, doctor visits, emergencies, baby care and more.
The newborn stage is all about eating and sleeping (and pooping). So the Eat Sleep parent app tracks all of that for you in detail. Log bottles and breastfeedings. Clock in times that baby sleeps and wakes (you may even start to see a pattern one day!). And watch those dirty diapers to ensure your little is eating enough.
If you'll be pumping a lot, whether back at work or at home, Milk Maid will help you stay organized. Not only does it track when, how much and how long you're pumping, but it also can calculate whether or not your current stash will cover your next business trip.
You take dozens of photos daily, or maybe even hourly, and for those priceless keepers, giving them a quick edit will make them even better. Snapseed is an easy-to-use photo editor even for not so savvy users. Quick swipes can adjust brightness, contrast, color and more. This parent app can also rescue any money shots that just happened to be taken in bad lighting.
A lot of parenting is timeless, but baby supplies and tech just keep getting better
Whether you’re a brand new parent or a few years in, we’re constantly on the lookout for baby supplies to make everyday tasks easier. Anything that gives us time back for ourselves and allows us to be more present for our families is a win in our books, so we’ve brought you our list of some of the best tech for babies out there that does all that and more! This is the gear that you might not even know you needed, but these baby supplies and tech is about to change your life.
eufy S340 Smart Sock Bundle
eufy
Baby monitors have come a long way, and the Smart Sock Bundle from eufy proves it. You get alerts when your babe is awake or fussy both through your phone and through the included base. The Smart Sock keeps track of your baby's real-time sleep data, including heart rate, sleep status and movements, and provides daily sleep reports—all without having to pay a monthly fee. Plus, the 2K resolution camera allows you to check on your little one anytime. eufy S340 Smart Sock Bundle ($449.98)—Buy Here!
Baby Brezza Pro Advanced Formula Mixer
Baby Brezza
Imagine this: a fresh bottle of formula with no measuring, no mixing, no problem. Sound good? The Baby Brezza mixes formula and water with the tap of a button with fully customizable sizes from 2-10oz, three heat settings, and a water-only dispensing feature. It works with virtually all brands of baby formula and all bottle designs. Over 8,000 reviews rate the Baby Brezza 4.5 out of 5 stars. Baby Brezza Pro Advanced Formula Mixer ($177.06)—Buy Here!
Baby Brezza Smart Soothing Mat
Target
Designed by a maternity nurse and baby crying expert, the Baby Brezza Smart Soothing Mat is the only one of its kind that mimics the sounds and motions of the womb, which turns on your little one's self-soothing and sleep impulse. Use the free app to operate via Bluetooth and customize the Soothing Mat's settings. Plus, it's light and portable, so you'll never have to be without. Baby Brezza Smart Soothing Mat ($99.99) Buy Here!
This is a level of baby bathing we not-so-secretly would love for ourselves, too. The rotating shower arm plus soft-feel sling cradle your wee one and can be removed as they grow. The handheld shower head gives you full control and offers a massage to soothe and calm little ones. The First Years Rain Shower & Baby Spa Tub ($69.99) Buy Here!
Nanit Pro Complete Monitoring System
Nanit
The Nanit Pro Complete Monitoring System includes everything you could possibly need to monitor your infant's every move. Including the pro camera, wall mount, portable multi-stand, small sensor-free breathing band, and Smart Sheet to track growth! It also includes two-way audio, and the split-screen feature allows you to to see and control more than one camera simultaneously in-app. Nanit Pro Complete Monitoring System ($343.90) Buy Here!
TruBliss Evi Smart Bassinet
Target
This bassinet does it all. No, seriously. From ambient light, to sounds, to rocking, to even connecting to Alexa, Google Home, or the app, it does it all.TruBliss Evi Smart Bassinet ($399.99)—Buy Here!
Tiny Traveler Portable Video Car Baby Monitoring System
Tiny Traveler
We've bought more than one of those backseat mirrors and honestly, we just don't love them. This car baby monitoring system takes car safety to the next level. With up to 4 hours of battery life, night vision, and split-screen monitoring, you'll wonder how you lived without it. Tiny Traveler Portable Video Car Baby Monitoring System ($269.99)—Buy Here!
Smart Weigh Comfort Baby Scale
Smart Weigh
One of the most important indicators of baby's health is their weight, and this smart digital scale lets you stay on top of it! It's perfectly designed for your little one and offers a 44lb. capacity. Almost 3,000 Amazon reviews rate it 4.3 stars, so you'll feel good adding it to your baby supply list. Smart Weigh Comfort Baby Scale (34.99)—Buy Here!
BlueSmart mia2 Intelligent Baby Feeding Monitor
Target
You may have been keeping track of your little one's feedings using a notebook by the rocking chair, or trying to rely on your memory (hello, Mom Brain), but this Intelligent Baby Feeding Monitor takes all that off your plate. It automatically records feeding portions using its baby-safe silicon sleeve that fits on almost any regularly-shaped bottle and syncs to the BlueSmart Baby Tracker App. BlueSmart mia2 Intelligent Baby Feeding Monitor ($99.99)—Buy Here!
The noise detection on the Sense2Snooze Bassinet responds to baby's cries and adjusts soothing settings like motion and sound to gently encourage them back to sleep. It also includes dimmable lighting and built-in wheels so you can relax them in any room of the house. Graco Sense2Snooze Bassinet ($319.97)—Buy Here!
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These properties know what it’s like to travel with a baby
When it comes to traveling with a baby or toddler, look beyond the standard pack ‘n’ play most hotels provide. From hotel chains that offer luxe baby gear to resorts catering to the littlest travelers with amenities like on-site babysitting, parents can find a baby-friendly resort or hotel around the world that makes travel with a little one easier. Read on to find a great destination for your next family vacation.
Baby-Friendly Hotel Chains
Azul Beach Resorts
Karisma Hotels
Little ones can rest assured that their every need will be taken care of with their very own Baby Butler: Azul Beach Resorts will stock your room with everything from bottle warmers and strollers to baby monitors and on-site chefs will make gourmet baby food. Relax with your baby poolside while your little one lounges in a pint-size lounge bed. When the sun sets, bring your babe to the resort's story time before putting them down for the night. Then, order Wine Down service for the grown-ups to enjoy.
Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge is a hit for kids of all ages, and that includes babies and toddlers tagging along for the ride. Private cabanas are available to rent by the day in case you need somewhere quiet to nurse and nap. Some water features are designed for the youngest visitors and work well for crawlers and new walkers. Request a family package that includes Wine Down service with drinks and snacks delivered to your door after the kids are knocked out from a hard day of play.
Destination by Hyatt
Destination By Hyatt
Destination by Hyatt partners with BabyQuip, a baby-equipment rental service and marketplace offering thousands of baby gear items in more than 650 cities across the US and Canada. This partnership means that hotel guests can rent quality baby gear to use during their stays with an exclusive 10% discount on rental fees. Not only does this mean you can pack lightly for your next family getaway, but you can also get your tried-and-true baby favorites at your destination. Just about anything from cribs and strollers to bottle warmers, toys and baby monitors can be provided. Don't want to think about it too much? Book a package. Baby Quip will deliver, set up and pick up so you can kick back and relax.
Beaches Resorts
Beaches Resorts by Sandals
All stays at a Beaches Resort include care from certified nannies for infants through age two. Hire a nanny and slip away for a few hours of relaxation on the beach or plan a date night every night. Kids of all ages are welcome at Beaches’ Kids Camp, which offers age-appropriate activities for babies through teens. Guests also have access to cribs, strollers, high chairs and more. There is even a nurse on the property all day, every day.
Four Seasons
Four Seasons Hotels
Four Seasons hotels around the world make it their mission to ensure that even their youngest guests have a great vacation. Family amenities vary by location, but some hotels keep baby necessities like bottle warmers, baby monitors, swim diapers, strollers and more on hand. Some have a playroom designed just for the smallest travelers. That means you can travel lighter without sacrificing anything you need to take your baby on the road. You can also request that the hotel empties the mini bar prior to arrival and for customized baby-friendly recommendations no matter where in the world you are.
Kimpton Hotels
Kimpton Cardinal Hotel
Kimpton Hotels are boutique destinations that are just as good for families as they are for couples. Select locations partner with the well-loved brand 4Moms to provide MamaRoo infant seats, Breeze Plus playards and Cleanwater baby tubs. From San Francisco to Washington, DC, and lots of places in between, look for a participating hotel to have access to baby gear on the go without having to lug it through an airport. The Kimpton Kids program in all locations will help give you peace of mind by providing a child safety kit including outlet covers and toilet latches. They will even find you a babysitter or car seat rental if you need one!
Baby-Friendly Hotels Around the US
Kingsmill Resort
Grand Geneva & Timber Ridge Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, both offer plenty of baby gear for your room, including high chairs, cribs, pack 'n' plays and crib sheets. The hotel also partners with a rental company to provide strollers and other baby gear. Nursing moms can slip into lactation rooms for privacy. The Timber Ridge location has a zero-entry pool complete with infant life jackets and a gift shop stocked with necessities for little sunbathers, including swim diapers and swimsuits.
Kingsmill Resort
Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, VA, is a good choice for traveling babies because of the variety of accommodations they offer, from standard hotel rooms to private three-bedroom cottages. Booking a cottage means parents can put the baby to bed for the night and enjoy an evening by the fireplace or on a porch overlooking the scenic James River. There are plenty of stroller-friendly walking trails on the grounds of the resort, multiple restaurants, kid-friendly pools, a lazy river and tons of other on-site activities. That means it's possible to have a great vacation without ever leaving the resort grounds, which really simplifies travel with a baby. Kingsmill can also provide a pack 'n' play and arrange babysitting if you want a night out.
The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland In addition to having pack 'n' plays available, every baby is welcomed into the Ritz-Carlton family with a lovely soft baby blanket and mini stuffed lion, complimentary upon arrival. With spacious suites ideal for families, there is plenty of room for baby gear and enough space to make sure everyone can get some rest and relaxation at The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland. Parents who want to unwind after baby goes to sleep can order an assortment of amenities to their room, including wine and cheese, local beer and snacks.
Hilton Sandestin Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Miramar Beach, Florida, has become a beloved home-away-from-home spot for countless guests. Families with little ones are always welcome at Hilton and the resort goes the extra mile to ensure babies and their grown-ups have a great time. Sandestin will help coordinate babysitting offered by outside licensed and bonded childcare agencies. Tiny guests can enjoy the toddler pool. Babies will also have their choice of a crib or pack 'n' play so they can sleep just as comfortably as their parents.
Your wallet is getting a holiday, too, thanks to these Memorial Day sales
Memorial Day weekend. The unofficial start of summer, the time to break out the grill and cold drinks, and the perfect excuse to indulge in some serious shopping. Whether you’re in the market for a new swimsuit or just looking to upgrade your home decor, Memorial Day weekend steals are the perfect opportunity to score some serious deals. To help you navigate the sea of sales, we’ve compiled a list of the best Memorial Day sales out there.
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These are the baby monitors that will help you rest easier
Nanit versus Owlet? Miko versus Cubo? Baby monitors have come such a long way from what our parents had when we were young. They aren’t just essentially one-way radios anymore; these are high-tech gadgets that come in a bunch of choices. There are more baby monitors out there than there are sleepless nights in your future. And with so much already on your mind being the parent of a baby, wading through a million different monitor options, all promising to be the absolute best on the market, isn’t exactly easy. There are so many to choose from, and each one does something just a little bit different. That’s where we come in. We’re here to help you sort through all the best baby monitor details.
We’ve done the research and compiled a list of the best monitors on the market. From wearables to AI to the high-tech video monitors, we’ve got you covered. You can do all the comparisons right here (afterall, the Nanit versus Owlet debate is a hot-button topic in the parenting world). So whether you’re up late rocking a newborn, looking to upgrade your existing monitor, or shopping for a baby shower gift, we’ve got it all right here.
Miku Pro Smart Baby Monitor
Miku
A contact-free, real-time respiratory baby monitor, the Miku Pro tracks your little one's breathing and sleep without the use of wearables. That means babies can sleep in any clothing, in any position (both within those infant safety guidelines your pediatrician shared with you), and you can still use this monitor as your child gets older. Create customizable alerts to track movement, sleep, sounds, temperature, humidity and more. The monitor can also play white noise and lullabies to help put your little bundle of joy to sleep. Miku Pro Smart Baby Monitor ($389.98)—Buy Here!
Nanit Pro Monitor & Complete Monitoring System
Nanit
The Nanit Pro camera (available on its own or in a bundle) tracks baby's sleep metrics, breathing motion, temperature, humidity and even height while saving images on crystal-clear HD video. The complete monitoring system bundle includes the camera, a Breathing Band to monitor baby's breathing motion, and Smart Sheets that tracks physical growth. The camera comes with a wall mount; or you can snag a floor stand. You can also purchase Nanit Pajamas, which monitor baby's breathing motion in real time without wires or sensors and alerts you when your they need you. Nanit Pro Monitor & Complete Monitoring System ($379.00)—Buy Here!
Cubo AI Baby Monitor
Cubo AI
There's a lot of sophisticated technology packed inside this cute, bird-shaped monitor. The Cubo uses face detection technology to alert you if your baby's mouth and nose may be covered, either from rolling over on their tummy or having an item covering their face. Set the danger zone alert to let you know if your baby is scaling their crib, or position it around the house to know when your child is too close to the stairs or other potentially unsafe areas. A text alert pops up on your phone when Cubo detects your child's cry. And the AI is even smart enough to notice smiles and larger movements and automatically take photos of them for your viewing pleasure.
Other features include 1080p HD night vision, a wide-angle (135-degree) viewing area, 18-hour video replay, built-in nightlight, temperature & humidity gauge and 4x digital zoom. Three included stands (crib stand, floor stand, and mobile stand) means the monitor grows with your child. Cubo AI Baby Monitor ($299.00)—Buy Here!
Owlet Cam
Owlet Baby Care
This clever camera rests on a magnetic base so you can position it wherever you like; then use the included cable guard kit to secure cables out of baby's reach. There's a secure, encrypted WiFi connection to keep out hackers, but you and other loved ones can view your child on high-definition 1080p video on your phone. Set the Owlet app in Background Mode and you can hear your baby while you use your phone for other tasks. Owlet Cam ($99.99)—Buy Here!
Oma Sense Baby Breathing Movement Monitor by Levana
Levana
This breathing monitor clips on to baby's clothing to monitor stomach movements. If a lack of movement is detected, the monitor vibrates to stimulate the baby and alerts you to the situation. If there's still no movement, the monitor emits an emergency audio alarm so you can check on your baby. Cordless and battery powered, you can easily pop it in a diaper bag for overnights at grandma's house or longer trips. Oma Sense Baby Breathing Movement Monitor by Levana ($82.99)—Buy Here!
Angelcare 3-in-1 Baby Monitor
Angelcare
A 5-inch touchscreen provides clear night vision of your sleeping babe as well as an easy way to access the unit's settings. The unit in the nursery can be placed on a tabletop or the wall transmits a clear image and displays the room's temperature. The monitor comes with a wireless baby movement sensor pad to monitor baby's movement; the monitor sounds if no movement is detected for 15 seconds. Angelcare 3-in-1 Baby Monitor ($274.99)—Buy Here!
The Lollipop
Lollipop
If you're not into wearable monitors, the Lollipop is a great option. AI technology monitors your babe's breathing and filters out ambient noise like wind to accurately alert you when crying is detected. With 1080p Full HD quality, checking on your baby through the Lollipop live feed on your tablet or smartphone from anywhere you are is no problem. You can even set a border inside the camera view to track movements in your baby’s crib. If anything happens outside the border, you’ll be notified. The Lollipop ($159.99)—Buy Here!
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Move these must-have baby gear essentials to the top of your list
Let’s be honest, having a baby can definitely be an expensive endeavor. Beyond the expense of trying to bring them Earth-side, there’s all the stuff parents have to buy to ensure their new little bundle is safe, happy, and healthy. If you’re a first time parent, how to do you even know where to start? Without much experience it’s hard to know what baby gear items you’ll really need, what items are nice to haves, or what items are overrated and rarely get used. All that’s before you even think about the way the bottom line plays into your purchases. To really get that bang for your buck, we asked seasoned parents to share what baby gear they used long after the first year.
Here’s a hint at what they said: Don’t throw out that video baby monitor, and definitely buy a lifetime supply of baby wipes.
TrippTrapp High Chair
TrippTrapp’s stylish chair is definitely a staple and can be used from infancy through an adult (yep, you read that right). The sleek design is made from European beech wood, and it’s fully adjustable and durable for every stage. It has an infant add-on for them to lay down and cushions for added comfort for the other stages.
TushBaby, Safety-Certified Hip Seat Baby Carrier
The TushBaby holds up to 44 pounds and comes in handy for babies through toddlers (and even some four year olds) when they need a quick lift. This seat carrier pulls double-duty, serving as a diaper bag, with nooks and crannies to store items like diapers, wipes, your cellphone, wallet, and keys. One mom says she bought it when her daughter was 9 months old, and she still uses it at 3 years old. “Game changer,” mom Jalyn says.
WaterWipes, Plastic-Free Original Baby Wipes
Parents swear by WaterWipes. They always come in handy ,no matter what age your children are. Grownups, infants, toddlers, kids, tweens, and teens all need water wipes at some point, whether to wipe a bottom, clean dirty hands, or wipe up a mess. Plus, WaterWipes don’t have the “baby scent” and can be used for several other purposes as your child grows. Hint: We’ve even heard tell of parents using them for a quick wipe down before a meeting.
Naked Panda Baby Carrier
The Naked Panda baby carrier will hold children from infancy through elementary-school aged, and is particularly helpful for families of children with special needs. They can be customized, and they have some cool designs that are timeless so you don’t need to worry about looking good on the playground five years from now.
Insider Tip: Their “butter” model is made from velvet, so they’re comfy and cozy for both parent and child.
All parents know the struggle of finally getting your child to sleep, and then ninja rolling or army crawling out the door to ensure they don’t wake up. For most parents, this technique lasts well into their kid’s preschool years. And once they’re out of a crib and have free-range—well, that’s when the fun really begins. You have no way of ensuring they’re still snug as a bug and not running around their room wreaking havoc without having to get up and check. After finally getting them to sleep, nobody wants to risk waking them up when opening the door. Plus, who wants to get up during a binging session on the couch and interrupt some much-needed grown-up time?
Enter the HelloBaby video baby monitor. Most moms said they used their monitor until upper elementary school, and who can blame them? You won’t be sorry for purchasing a well-made, long-lasting video monitor.
A SlumberPod comes in handy when traveling at all ages and stages. Whether you’re staying in a hotel room, sharing a room at an Airbnb, or need a little help getting your kids to sleep in an unfamiliar place, the SlumberPod travels with you to provide a dark and cozy sleeping nook. And did we mention is also gives parents with the opportunity to move about the room (quietly) while the child sleeps. No more lights out at 8 p.m. for everyone when you’re on vacation. It can cover a pack and play up to a toddler cot or mattress. Or use it with a sleeping bag and pillow once the child is older.
Graco 4Ever DLX 4 in 1 Car Seat
If you’re looking for a car seat that grows with you child, then you can’t go wrong with the Graco 4Ever DLX 4 in 1 Car Seat. This seat transitions from a rear-facing harness seat for baby all the way to a booster seat that holds up to 100 pounds and every stage in between. The seat even has a headrest that adjusts to 10 different positions and a six-position recline to help keep your child comfortable as they grow.
What may seem like a silly purchase has actually come in handy for many years post-baby feeding for most parents. The Boon baby bottle rack is not only great for drying pump parts, bottles, and nipples, but it transitions to a really great sippy cup, and eventually a water bottle drying rack. It’s cute with the green color like grass, and the little trees that come with it are perfect for hanging bottle nipples, pump flanges and tubes, and even pacifiers and lids and sippy cups. Plus, it’s easy to clean. Just take it apart and stick it in the top rack of your dishwasher.
Hatch Rest+ Baby & Kids Sound Machine
Most parents will tell you that it’s super helpful to have a sound machine for your baby—especially if they’re light sleepers. The Hatch Rest+ sound machine comes equipped with an app to choose your sounds, stories, or guided rest meditations. Plus, nightlights come in handy for parents when they have to go in for those middle-of-the-night diaper changes and feedings. The Hatch sound machine provides both of these options for your baby.
Hatch also transitions into a “cue” for older kids to know when bedtime is over and it’s okay to get up. Parents can adjust the time and sound to signal it’s officially morning time (when you’re up and ready to rumble with your kid).
Nose Frida
Most parents say to themselves before having their baby, “I would never suck snot out of my child’s nose with my mouth. That’s disgusting.” But as they’ll soon find out, as parents, we gotta do what we gotta do in order to make sure our kid is comfortable and able to sleep and breathe. The Nose Frida is a perfect tool for getting that snot out of baby’s nose. It’s more hygienic than the bulbs, which harbor mold. While some parents have no problem using their mouths to help their baby, this tool has a filter and tube to make sure what comes out doesn’t go in (if you know what we’re saying). This works great for as long as your child doesn’t know how to blow their nose—or at least doesn’t know how to blow it well.
Baby Trend Expedition Stroller Wagon
A wagon can be so much more versatile, and hold more stuff, than a stroller. And more importantly, it grows with your family. The Baby Trend Expedition Stroller Wagon includes harnesses for your baby or children, then can eventually be used just to lug all of their things around. “From lugging kids, and now their stuff to the beach, sporting events, and drop offs at camp—best money spent ever,” says mom Jeanne. This model can be switched to a push stroller and also includes a UPF 50 cover to ensure your kids stay safe in the sun. And for those families who live where the mosquitoes are rampant, you can purchase a mosquito net to go around the wagon.
Many parents opt for a backpack diaper bag for its ease of use and storage options. The BabbleRoo Diaper Bag Backpack will grow with your family. It offers tons of storage for all of your baby items—like insulated pockets for bottles (or sippy cups down the line), pacifier holders, diapers, and wipes—plus storage for all the things you need to carry around as well. Then when you’re out of those baby stages, use it as a travel bag. It’s got plenty of pockets to hold laptops and other items easily.
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