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March 19, 2024

Things We Like: Baby Items

We love these baby items for travel, when you’re on-the-go and for organizing!

Be sure to enter to win one of our giveaway items by October 31st (enter under the “Giveaways” tab on the front page and click on “October 2018 Giveaways”: the Fit2 2-year Rear-facing Infant & Toddler Seat, Wisenet BabyView Eco, “Indestructibles” Baby Books and Easy Baby Travelers.

Fit2 2-year Rear-facing Infant & Toddler Seat – $279.99 (chicco.com)
This safe and comfortable infant/toddler car seat has a 2-stage base that converts from infant to toddler position so it makes it easy when baby grows! It makes it easier for parents to follow the AAP recommendations to keep baby rear-facing until they reach the recommended height and weight. It reclines, has a level, 7-position headrest, ultra-padded harness, shall I say more?

Wisenet BabyView Eco – $179.00 (wisenetlife.com)
It’s energy-efficient, comes with lullabies and even a unique Feed Timer for those busy parents (or sleepy parents) to set reminders for feeding time. Talk to your baby using the Two-Way Talk feature and keep track of the room temperature to make sure baby is comfortable.

Touch & Discover Sensory Turtle – $19.99 ages 3 + months (vtechkids.com)
Baby needs entertainment on those long road trips, and mom and dad can only sing so many songs and play peek-a-boo so many times – this sensory-friendly turtle gives parents a hand and plays peek-a-boo too! It’s cuddly and teaches baby to explore different shapes, textures, sounds, and colors to help stimulate baby’s senses and fine motor skills.

Learning Friends 100 Words Book – $17.99, ages 18+ months (leapfrog.com)
Your little tot will be ready for the spelling bee after one road trip with this book! He can explore the colorful pages and hear each animal sound when he touches the page. The animals not only say appropriate toddler words, they give baby/toddlers some fun facts and sound effects, too. Baby will know his 100 words before you can say, “Are we there yet?”

“Indestructibles” Baby Books – $3.60 + (indestructibles.com)
Pull them, throw them, slobber on them, bite them … not destroying these books, no way, and that is why parents love them. No more worries over taking back a damaged book to your local library, just get baby’s favorite Indestructible book and you’re in the clear! So kick your feet up and enjoy the ride as you let your happy baby flip through the pages.

DocATot Deluxe + Dock – $195.00 +, ages 0-8 months (dockatot.com/collections/deluxe-plus)
Need a place to dock your tot when you’re on-the-go? This portable and lightweight bed is for the multitasking parent or any parent looking for a safe and comfy place to let their baby rest, play or lounge. It’s even great for tummy-time and diaper changes. Want a different style? Doc-A-Tot has other covers to match your taste. All filling materials are sourced from world-leading suppliers with hygienic and non-toxic properties.

Easy Baby Travelers – $20-80  (chicexecs.com
A great product for new and experienced moms alike. Moms if you’re traveling, this just might be worth it. It’s a brand that organizes your diaper bag and keeps every item accounted for and organized. So when you go to make your travel check-list, no need to check it twice, this Easy Baby Traveler does that for you with it’s organized departments: Four Change Me (diapers, wipes, and ointments) Dress Me (extra clothes) and Feed Me (formula, birp clothes, cold bottles, bibs or food). More good news, it’s grandma and daddy friendly!

bblüv Döse Multipurpose Stackable Containers – $9.99 (bbluvgroup.com/product/bbluv-dose-multipurpose-stackable)
Carry along baby’s snacks, juice and more in this stackable and interchangeable container. It can fit in your diaper bag, purse, cup holder, anywhere, plus it’s easy to clean and sterilize. You won’t have any trouble organizing your baby’s snacks! It has three compartments, each with a 4 oz. storage capacity and a nifty funnel cap for mess-free, easy pouring. This cool gadget is dishwasher (top rack) and BPA free.

bblüv Nidö 2 in 1 Travel & Play Tent – $89.99 (bbluvgroup.com/product/bbluv-nido-2-in-1-travel-play-tent)
Keep baby comfortable and entertained wherever you go! This lightweight “pop-up” travel play tent is compact and light, easy to fold and unfold so you can bring it along for the ride, plus it’s perfect for the beach, park or even the playroom! Baby can comfortably nap or play inside or outside. It’s even equipped with a removable mat for easier cleaning and comes with three entertaining baby toys. The Nidö fabric has an anti-UV coating (SPF 50+) to protect baby’s skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays from the sun, and it protects from wind and sand. Baby will also be protected from mosquitos with the canopy and retractable mesh cover.

About the Author

Amanda Hayward

Amanda Hayward is editor of this publication. She is from Cincinnati, Ohio, and a mom of three with one on the way. If she's not writing for Cincinnati Family, you'll find her running, juggling kids, teaching group fitness classes and cooking up healthy recipes.