1. A Maxi Cosi Kiskadee high chair so freaking fancy, all your friends will be like, "Woah, where'd you get such a pretty high chair?" It has a 360-degree rotation, so you can swivel your little bundle of joy in any direction needed. 

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As your little one grows and develops, easily transition through the modes: High Chair with Infant Recline, Upright with Tray, Upright without Tray, Infant Booster Seat, Toddler Booster Seat (no tray), Child Stool, and Two Kids at Once (Child Stool and Booster Seat).

I absolutely adoreee this high chair. I've tried two others during my daughter's first month of eating solids, but this one was by far the best one I've tried. It's super comfy for her, incredibly secure, and the 360-degree swivel makes it easy for me to face her in whatever direction or tilt I need. 

I have gotten endless compliments about this chair over the last few months. Literally every time someone comes over, I watch as they fall in love with it. Not only is it gorgeous, but the material is super easy to clean (which you NEED when you're starting to feed solids). Overall, I highly recommend!!

Get it from Nordstrom or Maxi-Cosi for $499 (available in two colors).

2. A playpen, you will be thanking your lucky stars you had the foresight to buy when your little one starts rolling. And this way, you won't have to live in fear about baby-proofing literally every corner of your home when your baby starts crawling — you can just plop them down here! And while you're at it, scoop up a mat so your baby can be as comfy as possible.

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This playpen has probably become my most used product since my daughter started rolling. She used to spend most of her day on a play mat prior to this on tummy time, but once she started getting more mobile, this was no longer an option, considering how much I feared her rolling onto the tile or slamming onto the furniture. This playpen changed the game.

It's super easy to assemble and has a little side door with a zipper so that when your little one starts crawling, they can easily go in and out as they please. I absolutely love this playpen and the comfy mat I purchased for it. I just toss in some toys for my daughter, and she happily spends hours rolling, crawling, and playing. 

Get it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in six sizes, two colors, and with or without a mat).

3. And a travel crib and play yard so your baby can relax, no matter where you visit. Don't spend the entire time at your friend's home watching your crawling/rolling baby in fear of them going somewhere they're not supposed to, touching things they shouldn't, or putting something in their mouth. This playpen is easy to fold, easy to carry, and easy to pop open.

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Note: The bassinet is sold separately. It also comes with its own mattress, so no need to fear your little one getting hurt while rolling around.

Say hello to the one thing I basically never leave my home without. This travel play yard has a permanent place in my van trunk, so that no matter where I go, I'm always prepared. I can rest easy every time I visit my parents, family, or friends — if my daughter falls asleep or gets too restless for me to hold, I can simply pop this open and she has an instant bassinet and play yard! Plus, it has a large side zipper, so you don't have to lean deep into the playpen to take your baby in and out.

Get it from Newton Baby for $299+ (available with or without a bassinet).

4. A Woddle smart changing pad because anything that helps make those middle-of-the-night changes easier is a blessing straight from a wishing star. This baby does it all: tracks their weight (!!!), has a night-light with customizable colors, a warmer to keep them toasty, a noise machine to lull them to sleep, it records their diapers and feedings, AND has an app that can control it all! Woah, it's almost too useful.

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I LOVE my Woddle changing pad. My daughter is one who requires at least one middle-of-the-night change, and this baby makes it so much easier. The night-light built within it is perfect but not harsh or jarring, so I can keep the lights shut off in the room while still being able to see what I'm doing. The warmer keeps her all nice and toasty (perfect for those cooler nights) while I undress and change her. The scale is super useful so I can keep track of her growth between doctor visits, and honestly, it's also perfect for letting me know when to size her diapers up. The noise machine keeps her comfy so that my clumsy self doesn't wake her up when I inevitably drop a tub of Aquaphor. It's literally perfect. ❤️

Get it from Woddle Baby for $299 (originally $350).

5. A Baby Breeza all-in-one food maker and steamer to save you literally hours of your time and hundreds of dollars over the course of your baby's feeding journey. Just chop up some fruits or veggies, toss 'em in here, and with the click of ONE button, this machine will steam, blend, and puree your little one's food to the proper consistency. It even comes with a recipe book that'll let you know which veggies you should prepare at each month's milestone.

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It comes with three reusable food pouches (perfect for taking a meal on the go) and a recipe book.

Say hello to my lil' lifesaver. So my daughter is just about coming up on that "first food" milestone, and I was stressing about how to make some healthy purees for her since I didn't want to rely on any store-bought mixtures (those prices will quickly add up). I very, very quickly realized that making baby food took a lot more time than I was willing to give: steaming the veggies on the stove, draining the water, blending the food and praying that I'm getting the consistency right, and then washing what ends up being a Mount Everest-sized pile of dishes. 

But then I got this handy-dandy machine, and thus my food-prep routine was forever changed. All I have to do is chop up the ingredients, and with the single press of a button, it'll steam and blend it to the perfect consistency. This machine can whip up four servings, so I only use this (thus only having to wash and clean it) once every three to four days. I LOVE this!

Promising review: "Love this machine! I made homemade baby food for my first baby using the stovetop and a blender, and this just makes everything so much easier and WAY fewer dishes. It cleans up easily in the dishwasher and steams the food well before blending automatically. I have twin infants and a toddler, so the more hands-off I can be with food prep, the better. All I have to do is prep the food, fill the container, fill the water reservoir, and turn it on. Definitely was worth the cost." —Jacquie

Get it from Amazon for $129.99.

6. A Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced that automatically mixes, heats up, and dispenses baby formula so you're not stumbling through the kitchen in the middle of the night trying to remember if it was 2 or 3 ounces of water per scoop of formula. 

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BuzzFeed Shopping writer Heather Braga says: "The number one item I simply could not live without is the Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced. Literally, I would happily spend my last penny on this product because it has made that much of a difference in my life. 

It’s essentially a Keurig for baby bottles. It has the capability of mixing formula with the proper amount of water and dispensing it at the *perfect* temperature for the baby. It has a button on it so I can easily choose how many ounces I want for my son’s bottle, depending on how recently he’s eaten. Sometimes we need only 2 ounces instead of 4 ounces, etc. The bottle settings stayed in place, so when my baby was screaming (he used to get very hungry!) I just had to place a bottle under the dispenser and hit the “start” button. It was so easy, I was literally able to do it with one hand while holding him. 

The spout has to be cleaned every four bottles, which I used to do with hot water and a paper towel, and the water needed to be refilled once a day (like a Keurig). Other than that, all I had to do was ensure the formula container was filled. My husband set it up like a baby bar cart in the nursery so we didn't have to stumble down our stairs to the kitchen while bleary-eyed and half asleep in the middle of the night. It really is a godsend, and I don’t know what I would have done without it!"

Get it from Amazon for $179.99.

7. A Munchkin bottle warmer so you don't have to play the guessing game of trying to figure out, "How hot is too hot?" It is compatible with most bottle brands, so this will not only get their milk/formula to the ideal temperature but is also perfect for warming up some baby food once your little one starts eating solids. 

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I've used and tried probably five different bottle-warming brands in my journey to find the perfect one — and this brand has won by far. This perfect device warms, sterilizes, and thaws! My favorite part is that it has custom settings for precise heating, so your milk/formula will always be the perfect temp. PLUS, it keeps your bottle warm after it heats up, so the milk doesn't overheat if you're like me and get distracted in the middle of getting your little one's milk ready. And once my daughter started solids, I even used this to heat up her purees!

Get it from Amazon for $44.97.

8. A Baby Buddha sterilizerto stop you from having to juggle a tea kettle full of boiling water. This will save PLENTY of time as it sterilizes AND dries your bottles or breast pump parts — meaning you no longer have to wait for the water to boil, sit around at least 10 minutes, and then take them out to air dry (which takes foreverrr). In just 30 minutes, you can have perfectly clean pump parts and bottles all ready for your little one's next feeding.

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Sooo I literally love this thing. Like any new parent, I was having a ton of difficulty with washing, sterilizing, and drying my breast pump parts in between feedings (and juggling all of that with a newborn and learning how to be a mom). This appliance saved me. I could focus on actually being with my child and quickly just toss all my bottles into the machine and start a cycle for them to be safely sterilized and dried — and knowing that it'll take exactly 30 minutes allowed me to be able to go around and do my chores without hovering in the kitchen waiting for my pumps to dry.

Promising review: "This is the easiest thing to use, and I WISH I had this when my son was tiny after our NICU stay. After handwashing our pump parts and bottle parts, I will put them in our sterilizer to dry and then sterilize them immediately after. The storage function is one of my favorites — that allows our bottle-feeding supplies to stay safe overnight. This is the easiest thing to use until we need them for prep the next day!!! Seriously, such a game changer for pumping and bottle feeding families!" —Bethany M.

Get it from BabyBuddha for $199.99 (originally $249.99).

9. A folding indoor playset with a slide (that you can convert into a climber), and a baby swing (you can convert into an infant one)! This playset is so much fun, and will have your kids running around and burning all that energy without having to actually trek outside to a playground. Plus, when the guests are due to arrive, you can simply fold this up and put it away.

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Um, hi, hello, I LOVE THIS!!!! I recently got this playset, and let me tell you: GAME. CHANGER. My daughter is still pretty young, but she's been lovingggg this baby swing. No longer do I need to trudge out and find a park three times a day — this is the perfect solution for a little one who loves to run around.

My house is the new hot spot for my nieces and nephews, thanks to this. They literally beggg their parents to come to my house so that they can have fun on the swing and slide, without needing to actually go outdoors to a local park. 

And when I had guests come over for a dinner party just a few days after I first got this, I was super happy when I realized how easy it was to fold up and stick it into a closet. I literally almost cried tears of joy. If you have a little one, you need this ASAP.

Get it from Avenlur for $249 (originally $349; available as an outdoor set).

10. And a Little Big Playroom ball pit because your kiddo deserves to feel like they basically live at Chuck E. Cheese every day of their life. This comes with 200 colorful, uncrushable balls and a soft-sided "pool." It's super lightweight, which makes it easy to move around, but it is sturdy, so you don't have to worry about any of your bigger kids crushing it as they happily thrash around in it. AND it's lowkey aesthetic?? L.O.V.E.

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Little Big Playroom is a family-owned small business that sells a variety of kids' items like ball pits, slides, and furniture — they've had their own daughter test every single product they've made!

I have this and I absolutely adoreee it! My daughter has so much fun playing around in this, and honestly, it definitely gives me the time to whip up dinner as I watch her sink into the pool of balls. She is incredibly and thoroughly entertained by it for ages. Plus, I place it underneath her slideso she can slide into the ball pit — who needs an amusement park when you have this at home? 

BuzzFeed writer Mal Mower also loves this: That's my daughter (above right) going absolutely *wild* on her 37th ball pit game of the day. I live in an apartment. I thought getting this would be a huge mistake, and I did it anyway. I have never been happier to be wrong! My daughter LOVES this. Whenever she's in it, I can easily sit on the sofa and take a breather — she's fully entertained on her own. And yeah, she throws the balls out of the pit. And that potentially problematic habit? It keeps her entertained for ages. She'll even run around the apartment putting them back. Best time suck I ever did see. 

Promising review: "We got this ball pit bundle for my son’s first birthday, and he absolutely loves it. It’s nice and soft but keeps its shape nicely. I do wish it came with more balls, but other than that, it’s great!" —Katelin E.

Get it on sale from Little Big Playroom for $186 (originally $248; available in four styles).

11. An Ingenuity swing that is sure to be your saving grace, as it gives some semblance of peace to all you tired parents who desperately want some time to themselves. It has five speeds, two reclining positions, and soothing melodies with a light show! 

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My daughter absolutely adores this swing! I've tried other brands that move side to side, but my daughter prefers the back-and-forth swinging of this device. I place her in the swing, and it keeps her incredibly entertained — until it eventually rocks her to sleep. Absolutely an amazing purchase!

Promising review: "I'm not one to write reviews, but I had to for this thing to hopefully save some other burnt-out parents. This thing works WONDERS. I have an extremely picky baby who wants to constantly be held and take contact naps (but hates baby carriers). Trying to get anything done during the day was exhausting and impossible. We had borrowed a smaller Graco swing from a friend, but the only way she liked it was to FLY back and forth, and I didn't love that. I wanted to try a swing that goes side-to-side, and I liked the added benefit of the mobile with this one. My only issue with it is that it's HUGE and takes up a large amount of our living room, but I get that it has to in order for the base to be sturdy enough to move side to side and rotate 360. Honestly, a complete game changer and totally worth the investment. She loves it, regularly falls asleep, and I get some of my sanity back. Definitely recommend!!" —Jocelyn Allen

Get it from Amazon for $139.99+ (available in five styles).

12. A Fisher-Price kick-and-play pianoto entertain your baby for months and make tummy time a lot more bearable. They'll love all the bright colors as they have fun kicking the little piano and playing with all the dangling toys — giving you plenty of time to finish up that meal you've been cooking without worrying about your baby needing your immediate attention.

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Reviewers even say that the attached mat can easily be tossed into the washing machine and the dryer, which is pretty essential for your kiddos, as they tend to spit up on everything. 

My daughter LOVES this thing, she's been using it since she was six weeks old and is still absolutely fascinated with the little ball she keeps hitting. It's amazing how long she'll spend playing around on the mat and kicking that little piano — giving me time to cook dinner, wash dishes, or simply scroll on my phone in peace.

Promising review: "I was so skeptical because really, who needs another noisy light-up toy in their home? But the pretty, not obnoxiously colored play mat we used for my son just wasn't holding my daughter's attention, and she screamed for me to hold her constantly. I figured I could buy this and return if she didn't care for it, but ultimately, she loves it! My toddler loves it too! He turns it on and dances to the songs. It does play the same few songs on a loop, including the ever-popular purple monkey in a bubble gum tree song, which can get pretty old pretty quickly, but with both kids loving it, I can tolerate it. If you bought that beautiful play gym that matches your home decor and your kid just doesn't care about it, try this. It may give you some much-needed time for the baby to hang out somewhere other than your arms. Assembly is so easy, and your baby will be playing in no time." —Monika Lobbell

Get it from Amazon for $57.23+ (available in three colors).

13. A baby monitor and camera so you can keep an eye on your little one snoozing away while you and your partner enjoy date night (until their cries ultimately interrupt a few hours in). With night vision, two-way talk, and 355-degree camera movement, this is the perfect camera to be able to monitor everything that goes on in your nursery.

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I personally have a monitor with two cameras so that I have the ability to watch my baby both upstairs and downstairs. You can move around the camera, so it's literally perfect if you have a little one who likes to move around midway through the night.

Promising review: "Absolutely love this baby monitor! Living out in the boonies, our internet always goes in and out, and I love not having to worry about it during important times. I love that I can move the camera if I need a better angle without having to physically move it around myself. Very simple setup and easy to use, even for people who aren't tech-savvy. Battery lasts all night and through the morning. Speaker works great. The clarity on the screen is great, even in night mode. Overall, one of the best purchases I've made for my baby and me. I will be gifting these as well as recommending in the future." —Samantha Barcena

Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available from one to four cameras). 

14. Or an Owlet Dream Sock Duo because you deserve to have peace of mind while you fall asleep — without waking up every other hour to check and make sure your baby is still safe and breathing. This comes with four socks you can charge and use throughout the night to track and monitor your baby's sleep patterns, oxygen levels, and heartbeat through the Owlet app. It also comes with a camera so you can monitor your baby soundly asleep in their crib. 

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As a new mom, this dream sock has given me such peace of mind as I sleep through the night. Before this, I would find myself waking up so often just to check on my daughter and make sure everything was okay. This sock records her sleep and allows me to see and save her sleep patterns every night so I can make sure she's getting enough snoozes. Plus, the camera is awesome since I can monitor her from my phone!

Promising review: "Being first-time parents is hard enough without the constant worry if your baby is breathing and sleeping. The Owlet gives my husband and I peace of mind. The Owlet comes with two pairs of socks for both left and right feet. It also has the mounting clips that are easy to attach to the wall of your baby’s room. The camera has a temp and humidity feature that is super helpful. It even alerts you if the room goes above or below a certain temp or humidity limit. Lastly, the sock helps tell you when your baby falls asleep and when they wake up, which we found important to make sure she’s getting the most adequate amount of sleep. Her pulse ox (heart rate and oxygen) is constantly reading and will alert you if it drops. Definitely worth the money." —Stephanie Stone

Get it from Amazon for $369+ (available in six colors).

15. The all-too-famous Diaper Genie to protect your nostrils from the whiff of your kiddo's diaper during changing time. Just toss the dirty diaper into the pail, and you'll be amazed at how quickly the odor gets under control, so your whole house doesn't smell like the product of your little one's blowout. 

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Just step on the foot pedal, drop the diaper, and lock it in for that odor to disappear! It has double air-tight clamps to prevent the smell from escaping, so you don't have to worry about airing out your cute little nursery every time baby needs a diaper change.

It comes with a refill that can hold up to 270 diapers, and more refills can be bought on Amazon!

Promising review: "Thank goodness for the diaper genie and keeping the diaper smells contained. With two under 3, we use a lot of diapers every day; my house doesn't need to smell like it. It's tall and thin, so it fits in the corners and out of the way. The gift that keeps on giving." —Maggie Thompson

Get it from Amazon for $53.23 (available in three colors).

16. An Ayla & Co diaper bag that can hold everything you need for your baby in absolute style! This makes an amazing addition to your registry since not only is it practical, it's incredibly fashionable, so you won't feel like your diaper bag is clashing with your perfect outfit.

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This bag comes with a reusable snack bag, stroller straps, a vegan leather changing pad, a reusable wet bag, an insulated and removable bottle/snack pouch, and a removable and washable inner lining.

I ADORE this bag — I literally get compliments on it wherever I go. Not only is it super cute and doesn't clash with any casual or fancy 'fit I wear, it holds literally everything I need. There's a slot for wipes, a place for diapers, and an insulated pouch that clips inside the bag and can be removed — which is PERFECT for bottles that need to be kept at the perfect temperature. Plus, it zips open completely, so it's incredibly easy to locate anything you need. L.O.V.E. 

Promising review: "I'm nearing my due date for my first baby and researched a lot of different diaper bag options. I kept finding myself drawn to the quality and functionality of the Ayla bags, and I'm so glad I ordered one! The vegan leather is beautiful, and the numerous pockets make it easy to organize everything. I'm particularly impressed by the zip-out liner and the ease of switching from backpack to messenger carry. I'm so excited for my Ayla bag to accompany me on years of adventures with my daughter!" —Brittany Roseberry

Get it from Amazon or Ayla & Co for $219 (available in five colors).

17. Or a tote diaper bag, basically no one will think is secretly stuffed with diapers, burp clothes, onesies, and bottles. It's cute, has many compartments so you can keep your baby's things organized, and even has a removable pouch. Plus, it has two insulated pockets for bottles, a detachable pacifier holder, a cushioned changing pad, *and* a padded shoulder strap.

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This diaper tote is so cute, I literally use it for anything and everything. While it's usually stuffed with diapers, bottles, and onesies, I end up using it for things like my laptop and books, even when I'm not traveling around with my daughter. It has a removable organizer so I can quickly find things I need, or quickly transform it from a diaper bag to a work bag. 

No longer do I need to sacrifice style for practicality. Just because I'm a mom doesn't mean I'm not still fashionable. 😎

Promising review: "As a working mom, oftentimes you have to sacrifice style when searching for a tote bag that can function as a baby, travel, and work bag. That was not the case with this bag! This tote not only provides an ample number of pockets, a removable organizer, a changing pad, and a small pouch that can attach to the strap, but it also has impeccable style. Not to mention the fabric and hardware seem sturdy and of high quality, adding to the luxe feel of this bag." —Ana K.

Get it from JuJuBe for $160.

18. A Momcozy wearable breast pump to free up your hands while you get your kiddo's next meal ready. Now you can finally cook dinner, clean up, rock your baby to sleep, or even lounge around to watch TV without worrying about holding up a manual pump. 

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I don't think it's dramatic to say that my postpartum journey was changed when I switched to these wearable pumps. During the first few weeks after giving birth, I was using a combination of manual and electric pumps — both requiring me to sit still for 15–30 minutes as I attempted to pump as much milk as possible. Since I was trying to pump every two or three hours, I was spending a good chunk of my day attached to a machine, which didn't exactly leave much time for chores or even relaxation. And then I got the Momcozy pumps. 

These slide perfectly into my nursing bras and allow me to go around cleaning up, cooking dinner, taking care of my daughter, or simply just lounging in front of the TV. I've even worn these pumps around Disney and while walking around the mall! 

The battery life is amazing, and I've gotten more milk in less time than my hospital-grade electric pump! It comes with four flange sizes (17/19/21/24mm) so you can find the perfect fit, and an exquisite storage handbag! Plus, it connects to an app so you can track how much you're pumping and for how long! Highly recommend!

Promising review: "I bought this for my second pregnancy and holy moly, it’s a game changer. This pump is easy to use, clean, and doesn’t pull on my nipples. I literally threw out my Elvie pump after my first use of this (Elvie is trash). Battery life is amazing too! I was able to pump four times a day for two days before needing to charge it. Highly recommend this pump." —J. Williams

Get it from Amazon for $135.99+ (available in two colors and a two-pack). 

19. A famous, luxurious Cybex Priam stroller that's basically the Rolls-Royce of strollers. It's spacious, it's super comfy, it's freaking gorgeous, it fully reclines, *and* you can face it backwards or forwards. Get ready to get stopped by parents everywhere just so they can ask, "Where did you get such a pretty stroller?"

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This stroller is super customizable — you can mix and match the metal of the stroller as well as the color, so you can choose the perfect combination for you. 

Say hello to the greatest stroller on the market. Now, I've tried a LOT of different strollers out in my journey of motherhood and aunthood. Probably at least one from every major brand. Never, in all my life, have I ever seen a stroller as amazing as this one.

So right off the bat, it's just ridiculously pretty. Seriously, it's so luxurious that I get stopped every single time I go out by random strangers asking me about it. It just feels like I'm walking around with something precious and beautiful. It's sleek, it has quality stitching, and the rose gold frame is so pretty and eye-catching, I can literally spot it from a great distance. But not only is it gorgeous, it's also super sturdy.

I recently took this stroller to a four-day convention, and man, oh man, did it hold up beautifully! I was driving my daughter through hallways, bumpy alleyways, potholes courtesy of Baltimore, and even on a wooden harbor. No matter where I was, the drive was so ridiculously smooth. It has a ton of storage and a cup holder, so I was able to carry around a bunch of shopping comfortably.

This is a stroller I know I'm going to comfortably use until my daughter is at least four years old, so it's definitely worth the investment. She has so much space in the stroller, and it can be reclined whenever she needs a nap. The wheels are amazing and can be used on all different types of terrain. The storage space is huge (which is amazing for me because I love to shop, heck, I'm a professional 😉), and you can even choose to get a bassinet or car seat attachment if you have an infant. Literally the perfect stroller.

Promising review: "Cybex Priam is incredibly easy to use on different terrain. Easy to move around and pack in my car. Baby loves it! Best choice I ever made for my baby as a first-time mom!" —Monica

Get it from Cybex for $1,849.85 (available in a variety of colors and customizations).

20. And a Cybex Coya travel stroller so your stroller doesn't get damaged or — heavens forbid — lost when tossed around in your airport's baggage claim. This is the perfect travel stroller to have once your little one is able to hold themselves up since it can easily be compacted, has a built-in carrying handle, can fit in a plane's overhead compartment, AND is customizable. Luxury meets convenience. 

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This travel stroller is super customizable — you can mix and match the metal of the stroller as well as the color, so you can choose the perfect combination for you. 

I love this stroller with every fiber of my being. Now, there may be other travel strollers that are cheaper out there, but believe me, none as comfy and as luxurious as this. Driving this around the airport when I went to NYC, I'm not gonna lie, I almost felt too fancy. My daughter was comfy in the stroller the entire time (and I'm the type of traveler that's there at least a solid three hours early), which is actually super impressive considering she's currently in the "fight for freedom all day, every day" stage.

Traveling with a baby is hard, and if this is your first, you're definitely gonna realize pretty darn quickly how difficult it is when compared to your pre-baby life. This stroller has made it so easy for me. I don't have to worry about the airline sending my checked-in stroller to the baggage claim (thus forcing me to carry a heavy baby for like half an hour), nor do I have to worry about it getting damaged when tossed with other luggage. This easily folds, has a carrying handle built in so I don't have to worry about bringing a separate carrying case, and is super easy to open up when it's time to exit the flight. I can't state enough how much I love this.

Get it from Cybex for $599.95 (available in a variety of colors and customizations).

21. A Nex Playground — you don't have to actually exit the home to make sure your kids are burning all the energy they need to. This console (which is fully controlled by motion play rather than a remote) is toddler-friendly and comes with five super fun starter games, with more than 20+ games in the library available if you get their Play Pass. The Nex is great at tracking, no matter how tiny the player is, and has so many fun AND educational games!

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I ADORE my Nex Playground. Not only is it great for toddlers (my nieces and nephews spend hours playing little education games), but it's also so fun for adults. There's this Barbie Dance game that I am not ashamed to say I've spent literal hours playing with my husband, mother, and even three year old niece. 

It's crazy great at tracking people and movements. I only use the remote to turn on the game, but from there all I need to do is use my hand to choose options and start the games. It doesn't matter how tall or tiny the players are, the Nex camera is able to track your movements accurately so adults and children can play alike.

Promising review: "First, as a UX and graphic designer, I love the design of everything about the Nex Playground. Opening it was easy, and setup was understandable and easy for anyone. The onboarding was fun and creative. I wish there were more games in the catalog, but the games available were definitely worth the buy. This is great for apartment living and during the cold winter when your toddlers can't go outside; it solves many sensory issues. Keeping my kids active and keeping me in shape at the same time with a variety of creative activity games is amazing, and it makes for great family game nights. If you are looking for something fun for your kids that keeps them active, this is the buy for you. As a father of two toddlers with autism, I can honestly say this brings me back to when I had an Xbox Connect as a kid and I am happy my kids will be able to experience what I experienced. Looks good with my other systems." —louis

Get it from Amazon for $249.

Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.