By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards
Joolz Aer+
This stroller is designed to make traveling with your little one as smooth and comfortable as possible. Features one-hand one-second fold, a reclining seat and UPF 50+ sun hood with ventilation. $449, birth-4 years, Joolz.com
Nova Nature Baby Swing
Features five levels of gentle swaying and 10 preset melodies and Bluetooth connectivity for streaming from your smartphone. Equipped with a remote control and touch panel to adjust settings. Lightweight, portable and stylish. $190, birth to 20 lbs., JoolBaby.com
SwimWays Infant Float Spring Float with Sun Canopy
Features a soft seat with an adjustable three-point harness and wide base to ensure young infants can enjoy the water safely. $45.99, 3-9 months, SwimWays.com
Haakaa Ladybug Silicone Breast Milk Collector
The ultimate breast pad alternative. Provides a secure, comfortable and discreet fit in a variety of bras. This passive milk collector is designed to save every precious drop of leakage and let-down. Wear on the opposite side while nursing or on each breast to collect leakage whenever let-down occurs—even when sleeping. $33.49, Amazon.com
Munchkin’s Float Foldable High Chair
Equal parts modern and compact, this sleek space saver requires no tools for setup and folds down for easy storage. The adjustable footrest and five-point harness maximize safety while wooden legs and neutral colors blend in with any decor. $169.99, suitable for children under 33 lbs., Amazon.com
The Coterie Diaper
A faster wicking, highly absorbent diaper with cleaner, more sustainable ingredients. Hypoallergenic and soft-as-cashmere, it is designed to minimize leaks, blowouts and diaper rash, so babies can enjoy dry, comfortable and uninterrupted sleep. Free of fragrance, lotion, latex and 200-plus chemicals. $90/month, birth+, Coterie.com
Sense & Grow Rock & Play Shape Sorter
Differentiate shapes, recognize colors and work on fine-motor skills. This toy lets kids create their own openings to get the shapes into the sorter and teaches kids that sometimes it’s OK not to fit into a pre-established mold. $24.99, 5 months+, Amazon.com
Believe Bottoms Up
This training underwear is blowout-proof, super absorbent, sensitive skin safe, eco-friendly and nontoxic. Company donates diapers to families in need in the United States. $24.99, 12 months+, BelieveBaby.com
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