Young parents are all too familiar with the struggle to find quality diapers, strollers and other essentials for their new babies. With store aisles chock full of the latest gadgets, products and children’s toys, it can be difficult to know which to choose. Here are 10 highly-rated products and toys for young families.
SWIV Stroller + PIPA urbn Infant Car Seat Travel System
This ultralightweight infant car seat weighs only 7 pounds and installs using an advanced pipaFIX rigid latch. The baseless installation feature is integrated into the car seat, allowing for secure installs in seconds when moving from car to taxi or rideshare. The stroller features a lightweight carbon fiber reinforced aluminum frame, button-activated 360-degree swivel wheels and a three-position height-adjustable handle for customizable strolls.
$1,300, birth-24 months, nordstrom.com
The Diaper by Coterie
Highly absorbent, fast-wicking, soft and made with 25% plant-based materials, this diaper provides up to 12 hours of leak protection and is made without fragrances, dyes, parabens, latex or chlorine bleaching.
$90 for monthly delivery, ages birth+, coterie.com
Snuggawugs
A sweet collection of adorable plushies from ebba that include their own baby counterpart. Each new huggable friend is soft and cuddly.
$24.99+, birth+, auroragift.com
“Lantern in the Dark: Songs of Comfort and Lullabies”
This 12-song collection from seasoned singer-songwriters Edie Carey and Sarah Sample will touch your heart. The album provokes feelings of comfort and joy while providing a sense of soothing compassion.
$20, all ages, sarahsample.com/merch
Rainbow Alligator
Crafted from PlanWood, a unique and sustainable material made from surplus sawdust and wood scraps, the alligator’s head and tail move up and down when pulled along by the string, creating a playful click-clack sound as the alligator “dances.” Finished with water-based paint and non-formaldehyde, e-zero glue, this toy is thoughtfully designed with safety and sustainability in mind.
$30, ages 12 months+, plantoys.com
Jool Baby Ready Step Go Potty Ladder
An innovative potty-training solution designed to support children of all abilities, including those with unique developmental needs. The ladder provides support through its high back configuration and strategically placed handles. Its adjustable height mechanism ensures adaptability across different body types and toilet configurations. The foldable design offers practical convenience for families seeking a reliable, portable solution.
$34.99, ages 18 months+, joolbaby.com
Holidays All Year with Pomp, Snow, and Cirqueumstance
As December ends, best friends POMP, SNOW and CIRQUEumstance wrap up Christmas and prepare for more holidays around the world—from Lunar New Year and Ramadan to Passover and St. Pat’s. This colorful book highlights many beautiful traditions.
$17.99, ages 4+, shop.pompsnowandcirqueumstancel.com
Littlest Pet Shop Disco Nights Play Pack
Get ready to groove with this festive set featuring three bobblin’ pets who are all set to boogie under the bright lights of the disco ball. The pack comes with seven fun accessories—including funky glasses, a microphone, a trophy and an elevated disco ball with spinning platforms.
$14.99, ages 4+, littlestpetshop.com
Lite-Brite Touch Mini
Light up your day with endless fidgety fun with this new portable, compact twist on a classic toy. Featuring 25 light-up buttons in seven different colors, it gives kids three addicting games to play, including Lite-Tac-Toe, Lite Remember and Lite Dot-to-Dot, perfect for sparking creativity on the go.
$9.99, ages 6+, basicfun.com
GiiKER Super Ludo
In this adventure, be the first to navigate all three crafts through the finish zone. Partner up with a friend or compete as a team. Experience six thrilling cosmic surprises that randomly trigger with every roll. Turn any game night into a bit of magic.
$65.99, ages 6+, giiker.com
Elena Epstein is the director of the National Parenting Product Awards. NAPPA Awards has been celebrating the best in family products for 35 years. For more product reviews and gift ideas, visit nappaawards.com.
