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The baby gear shopping guide that includes the best strollers, diaper bags, baby carriers and more from Huggies, Playtex, Pampers, BOB Sport and more. Plus, our favorite single, double and travel strollers
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Fashionista
(fa-shn-'ee-sta): a super-stylish mom who appears to choose form over function, but is savvy enough to achieve both. Skip Hop loads its Studio tote with thoughtful diaper-bag features, from insulated bottle pockets to hidden adjustable stroller straps. You'll carry this bag past the tot years.
The First Years Wave Stroller
PRETTY (NOT PRICEY) PRAM! The First Years Wave stroller looks like a Mercedes but performs like a Range Rover. The sleek bassinet transforms into a stroller, and with an easy twist of the handlebar swivels rear-facing to front-facing and back again. It's also compatible with several infant car-seat models from The First Years as well as Chicco and Graco.
This padded pod by 4 Moms
This padded pod by 4 Moms is a bouncer, swing (with five settings) and digital entertainment center (plug in your iPod), all wrapped into one mamaRoo.
Boon Snack Balls
Boon Snack Balls keep your Goldfish from becoming gold flakes and your diaper bag crumb-free.
Tommee Tippee's Closer to Nature pacifiers
Tommee Tippee's Closer to Nature pacifiers don't just look good, but support baby's palate too. Design and color options make for easy coordinating with baby's outfit.
PACK AND PUMP!
The Medela Pump in Style Advanced breast pump is a self-contained unit, meaning it -- and all the accessories you'll use for away-from-home pumping -- fits inside the sleek black Metro Bag.
STYLISHLY SAFE!
The Maxi-Cosi Mico infant car seat has side-impact protection and a five-point harness system, plus a cozy newborn insert. But it's those sleek lines that had you at first look.
Mamas and Papas Go Eat high chair
Who says baby's dining throne can't complement your decor? The Mamas and Papas Go Eat high chair flips-and-folds for easy storage.
The JJ Cole Collections diaper and wipes caddy
The JJ Cole Collections diaper and wipes caddy with changing pad keeps your supplies handy and looking good too. Pictured with Seventh Generation diapers and wipes, Johnson's baby lotion, Boudreaux's Butt Paste and Carter's receiving blankets.
REMIXING A CLASSIC!
This ain't your mama's rubber ducky. Boon's Odd Duck, a hip spin on the classic quacker, comes in four cool styles, and all are PVC-, phthalate-and BPA-free.
Techie
('tek-ee): a parental unit who must have the latest and greatest technology. Side effects include more time, less trouble and a happier baby. HANDS-FREE HOME VIDEOS! Equal parts camera and Bluetooth, the Looxcie headset stores up to four hours of video. Upload clips directly to Facebook or YouTube.
Oxo Candela Tooli
Oxo Candela Tooli is an LED nightlight that's cool to the touch and can stay lighted for eight hours (or 16 episodes of The Big Bang Theory).
Summer Infant Sleek & Secure color video monitor
The cell phone-sized Summer Infant Sleek & Secure color video monitor has a 2.5-inch color LCD screen and night vision that turns on automatically when the lights go out.
The NUK Healthy Start training toothbrush set
The NUK Healthy Start training toothbrush set gives a teething tot a soothing massage and gum cleaning at the same time.
Baby Einstein Lights & Melodies
The Baby Einstein Lights & Melodies Discovery phone has light-up buttons, animal sounds and a spinning globe, and says phrases in three languages.
MAM silicone pacifiers
Super-soft MAM silicone pacifiers have generous air holes to keep baby's skin dry.
Diaper Dude Messenger II
The cool, masculine Diaper Dude Messenger II has 10 compartments, a removable phone holder, and a magnetic flap with a diaper-bag checklist underneath for newbies.
Boon Scrubble
Boon Scrubble is a sponge for the 21st century. The three interchangeable bulbs and textured attachments give a thorough cleaning. For a splash of silly, fill Scrubble with water and use as a mini squirt gun.
Graco 1-Second ear thermometer
Find out if your baby has a fever in a flash with the Graco 1-Second ear thermometer. The backlit display means easy nighttime reading.
Sporty
('spohr-tee): an on-the-go parent often spotted pounding the pavement behind a jogging stroller, hiking hills with a baby carrier or teaching her tot a few baby-friendly yoga poses. Let your baby explore the world at your level in a BabyBjorn baby carrier. Comfy and ergonomic, it snaps on in a flash.
Chicco Liteway
Don't let your stroller slow you down. The ultralight aluminum Chicco Liteway folds flat, and (how cool is this?) the storage basket converts to a sling tote.
The NUK EZ cup's
The NUK EZ cup's ergonomic design and anti-slip handle help keep baby from losing her grip -- even in the midst of dad's morning jog.
Fisher-Price Time for Sleep monitor
Crank up your Pod and hit the treadmill. If baby wakes up from his nap, the Fisher-Price Time for Sleep monitor will let you know with a flash.
Skip Hop Swipe wipes case
The Skip Hop Swipe wipes case snaps on anywhere -- so you're always prepared.
Skip Hop Dash Deluxe Edition bag
The Skip Hop Dash Deluxe Edition bag boasts easy access bottle pockets and special grips to hook this baby right on your stroller.
BOB Sport Utility stroller
Go ahead, take your BOB Sport Utility stroller to the beach or on a hike. Its suspension system is designed to glide over rocks and sand.
Tommee Tippee's travel bottle and food warmer
Have a baby who demands warm milk? Tommee Tippee's travel bottle and food warmer will keep him happy whenever, wherever.
JJ Cole Collections Technique Bag
JJ Cole Collections Technique Bag, with pacifier pod
Huggies Wipes Travel Pack
Huggies Natural Care Baby Wipes, Fragrance Free 16-Count (Pack of 4)
Munchkin Designer Diaper Change Kit
Munchkin Designer Diaper Change Kit, Colors May Vary
Aden + Anais Classic Collection Muslin Swaddle Blanket
Aden + Anais Classic Collection Muslin Swaddle Blanket four-pack
Playtex Ortho-Pro Silicone Pacifier with Snap 'n Clean Sterilizing Cover
Playtex Ortho-Pro Silicone Pacifier with Snap 'n Clean Sterilizing Cover two-pack