50 Baby and Parenting Products That’ll Make Life a Little Easier

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With an overwhelming variety of gadgets and gear on the market, you might have a hard time figuring out what the best baby products actually are. And when there’s a new baby on the way, it’s tempting to continue using the same hand-me-down parenting products that worked for older siblings or cousins. There’s nothing wrong with tradition, but so many innovative baby and parenting products now help make raising a child a little easier and more fun, too.

No, we’re not talking about robots that’ll handle all of the diaper changes but about well-designed, smart products that’ll enrich your day-to-day life as a parent by making various tasks more efficient. The parents at Best Products are constantly evaluating the latest and greatest finds, talking to manufacturers, and testing both established and new products. Here, you’ll find many indispensable items that will make life as a new parent so much easier.

Whether you're buying for yourself or giving a gift, we have you covered. Check out the 50 best parenting products that will undoubtedly make life as a parent easier below!

Turtle Baby Bath Cushion

The Nuby Turtle is a sweet, easy way to keep your baby comfortably contained in the sink for bathing sessions. Your baby will love being cradled while they get clean, too. The cushion does take a few hours to dry out, but that’s more than a fair trade, considering how soft and pliable the baby bath is.

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Infant Car Seat & Latch Base

There are few baby products as convenient as the Doona stroller and car seat. It’s essentially an all-in-one car seat with legs and wheels that attaches to a latch base in the car or fastens with a belt. And it consistently ranks among the best in our stroller testing.

The Doona is suitable for babies between 5 and 35 pounds and up to 32 inches tall. It features a five-point harness, an adjustable handlebar that acts as an anti-rebound bar, three-layer side impact protection, and a generous canopy.

Rest+ Portable Dream Machine

The Hatch Rest+ is the best overall white noise machine for many reasons. First, it’s easy to control via an app on your phone. Second, it has great sounds with a realistic quality — the rain sounds like, well, rain, not some tinny recording. It’s portable (most white noise machines are not) and has an eight-hour battery life, so you can move it to wherever baby is resting.

The Rest+ doubles as a nightlight, but you control the color and brightness. Finally, it has a ready-to-wake function that gradually increases the light to wake baby up gently.

Stride Wearable Breast Pump

Wearable breast pumps are the easiest way to pump milk. You’re not tied to a machine, and you don’t need to strip off your top. Just insert this Elvie pump into your bra, control it from your phone, and collect the milk.

It’s a hospital-grade pump, which means the suction is powerful. Thanks to the exterior motor, it’s light in your bra, not weighing it down or damaging it. The Stride is a great solution for working parents or parents with small kids they need to chase around.

Pro Complete Monitoring System

One of the most advanced monitors on the market, the Nanit Pro does just about everything. The wearable band tracks breathing, the camera monitors movement, and the smart sheets track baby’s growth. All the controls run through your device, and the Pro is compatible with iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, or Echo Show.

The camera is super high definition (1080p HD) and captures color, even in low light. The two-way speaker allows you to talk to your baby, calming them without being in the room.

Animated Flappy The Elephant Stuffed Animal

This plush is more than just a cute plaything for baby. The sweet elephant by Gund sings songs and plays peek-a-boo while his ears flap in rhythm. It’s comforting and silly at the same time. And because it’s from Gund, you know that it will last for years and years.

Snotsucker Nasal Aspirator

We understand how disgusting this looks — truly we do. But the Snotsucker will become your best friend when your child is so stuffed up that they scream their head off with frustration. Suck air in through the red mouthpiece while holding the tip of the blue tube up to your kid’s nostril.

It truly does the job quickly, leaving you with an uncongested, happy baby, though you may find it less than fun. A filter at the base of the blue tube makes sure no boogies sneak through; just remember to change it and wash the whole thing out frequently.

The Windi Gas & Colic Relief

This is a relief valve for your baby's butthole. Is it weird? Absolutely. Does it work? Hilariously well. And it’s easily one of the strangest, best baby products out there.

It really just lets them get it all out. If you have a baby who struggles with passing gas, this might be your best bet. It whistles when your kids pass the air, and that’s the sound of comfort.

Bathtime Essentials Set

Bath time can be some of the most fun you’ll have with your little one—but it also can take a toll on your body. Since comfort is the key for both you and your baby, Lalo’s Bathtime Essentials kit comes with a rinse cup, a spout cover, and our editor-favorite knee and elbow pads (the key component in this kit!).

Comotomo Baby Bottles

These simple bottles are easily some of the best baby products you can invest in. New moms and dads love these silicone bottles for how easy they are to clean and feed baby with. Because the interior and exterior are silicone, nothing sticks to them, even formula that you may have forgotten for a few days.

The Entourage 2.0

The Austlen Entourage 2.0 is a stroller in a class of its own. It's quite simply, a one-of-a-kind design that is truly built for suburban and rural living and travel. It's a single-to-double stroller that is also a single stroller with a sit-and-stand attachment, can accept most car seats with various adapters, and the wildest bit? It expands to hold bags, luggage, playards —whatever.

The weight limit on this bad boy is a cool 200 pounds, and even when the weight is maxed out, it's still a joy to push, thanks to the engineering and design that went into the chassis and wheels.

Remi Playard Deluxe 3-in-1 Portable Playard

If you're gifting a playard to a new family, you can't do better than the UppaBaby Remi playard. It's a crawl-out, easy-fold playard that is one of the most durable on the market. The playard mattress pad is designed to be breathable and easy to clean.

Push Pop Feeder

We're not going to sugar coat it — teething is the absolute worst. Getting babies to eat while they're teething can be impossible. But if you put some ice-cold fruit in this safety feeder from Frida, your baby gets relief and nourishment at the same time. And don't worry, it's made from medical grade silicone, and it's dishwasher safe.

One4Life Convertible Car Seat

There's something quite wonderful about only needing to buy something once. That is rarely the case with children, but with this car seat — it could be. It can be used from birth to age 10, converting from a rear-facing infant seat to a convertible car seat that rear and forward-facing, to a highback booster.

Our tester says, "If you're looking for value and longevity, it's hard to beat the One4Life convertible car seat. The ease with which it transitions between ages and sizes, going from rear-facing to forward-facing with just a few clicks, is truly impressive. Having additional conveniences like machine washable and dryable fabrics and dishwasher-safe cupholders is a dream. However, the true best feature is the safety components built into the car seat. The steel cage, the high-density foam, the V-shaped tether, and the ClickTight install all work together to keep your baby, toddler, and child safe."

Britax One4Life Review

Portable Baby Stroller Rocker

Sometimes, parenting means rocking a stroller back and forth for so long that it feels as though your arm will fall off—or you'll get seasick. The Rockit solves that problem. It clicks onto your stroller's handle, vibrates, and rocks the stroller for you.

Bouncer Bliss

Baby Bjorn is the OG bouncer and a favorite for good reason. It does exactly what it's supposed to do without complicating things. It's a sturdy, easy-to-clean baby bouncer that holds baby comfortably while you get some work done.

Kids Silverware with Silicone Handle

Once kids start to get the hang of feeding themselves, they get really mad when their cutlery doesn't hold up to their rigor. Elk and Friends is real stainless steel forks and spoons with ergonomic, soft, silicone handles perfect for your toddler's grip.

Our testers say, "These are the only utensils I'll use for my kids — and it's all thanks to their extra grippy silicone handles. Sure, I have others to choose from in my kitchen, but opting for Elk and Friends silverware means that my little ones can feed themselves from start to finish without losing their grip or handling, which can be really frustrating for them. They're dishwasher safe and haven't tarnished at all, even after over a year of use".

Diaper Pail

I love babies more than most, and I spend a ton of time with them. I am fully aware at the horrors that they routinely release from their bodies. No one needs that smell to linger. Thankfully, the Simple Human diaper can keeps those smells hidden. And unlike many other diaper cans, it uses regular trash bags.

Air Night & Day Baby Pacifier

If you have a pacifier-loving baby, you know the pain of losing the pacifier in the dark crib while your baby is screaming for it. You don't have to worry about that anymore with these pacifiers because they glow in the dark. Not only that, they are designed so that they don't trap saliva around the mouth, irritating the skin.

Omni Breeze

For years, baby carriers were hot, sweaty affairs, offering little in the way of breathability. Those days are long gone, thanks to Ergo. The Omni Breeze baby carrier is not only the most breathable carrier on the market, but it’s ready to go as soon as your baby is born, without additional inserts or contraptions.

It has a tuck-away UPF hood to protect baby’s sensitive skin. It’s machine-washable, and it even has an attachable bag for added convenience. Our tester noted that it’s incredibly comfortable to wear, which is saying a lot because she had a C-section just a month earlier.

Nursing Support Pillow

Breastfeeding can really wreck your posture. This pillow straps around your waist to help you prop baby at a comfortable, not posture-wrecking angle. What’s more, you can purchase multiple replacement covers so that if one is soiled, you have a backup. And honestly, it’s going to get soiled.

Infant Training Toothbrush and Teether

We can’t get over how adorable this training toothbrush and teether is. A true two-in-one, the banana teether will familiarize your baby with the concept of brushing their teeth, and it’ll serve as a soothing teether in the process.

It’s dishwasher-safe, and the gentle nubs on the brush are easy to get clean by hand, as well.

Cacti Bottle Cleaning Brush Set

A major part of parenting is washing a seemingly endless rotation of bottles, jars, and containers. Make sure your tot’s products are squeaky clean with this four-piece brush set. The cute cactus design is far from the typical brush eyesore, and the draining container keeps them within arm’s reach.

Silicone Reusable Food Bag

Whether for storing snacks or spare hand wipes, the Stasher silicone reusable bags are among the best parenting products. The secure, press-to-seal closure keeps moisture and germs out and whatever is inside fresh. It also won’t randomly pop open in your diaper bag, releasing an army of tiny yogurt bites everywhere.

RaZberry Silicone Baby Teether Toy

As your baby’s tiny teeth poke through their tender gums, you’re likely to hear a ton of whining and crying. And you’ll notice plenty of attempts to gnaw on anything in sight. The RaZberry Silicone Teether gives your little one a soft, textured surface to chew on. Bonus: It’s dishwasher-safe.

Baby Cloth Diapers

If you’re curious about cloth diapering but don’t know where to begin, Alvababy’s diapers are the ideal beginning point. This pack comes with six reusable and easy-to-adjust diapers and 12 cloth inserts. so you can figure out what fits works best. As your baby grows and their diaper size goes up, the adjustable tabs ensure the diapers will still comfortably fit them.

Silicone Plates with Lids for Babies & Toddlers (3 Pack)

Most suction cup plates are actually pretty easy for kids to beat. Not the WeeSprout. Thanks to hidden suction cups on the bottom of each plate, they stay tightly in place, avoiding a spill-over mess. As a bonus, these have lids, making leftover storage a cinch.

Nursery Humidifier

While there’s no magic product that will instantly make your baby sleep through the night, this humidifier can help make their slumbering environment more comfortable. It’s quiet, easy to refill, and clean. With its automatic shutoff, you don’t have to worry about it running even after it's empty. Plus, it's ideal for nurseries of all sizes, capable of hydrating rooms up to 500 square feet.

Canopy Humidifier Review

Manual Breast Pump

When you’re on the go and need to pump, hooking yourself up isn’t always feasible. This easy-to-use silicone manual pump from Haakaa can fit in your purse or diaper bag and takes seconds to attach — you squeeze, place it, and then let go. That natural suction power expresses milk quickly and efficiently to keep your production on track.

One-Step Baby Food Maker Deluxe

From steaming fruits and veggies to blending them up into a perfectly smooth puree, this Baby Brezza handles it. This end-to-end food maker will cut down your prep time, so you can get back to bonding with your baby. With the touch of one button, you can steam and blend diced veggies or fruits — and boom, fresh baby food.

The controls are easy to understand, and they allow for different times of cooking and textures of the outcome. It's all done with just a few buttons, making it supremely convenient.

Baby Healing Ointment

This moisturizer, specifically designed for baby’s skin, is a 41 percent petroleum formula that allows oxygen to flow and sensitive skin to heal. This concoction is perfectly safe for tiny tushies and pinch-able cheeks. And if you or your partner get chapped skin or lips, it’s perfect for you as well. Despite the “baby” in the name, it’s a real family product.

Baby Wipes

These safe water wipes contain nothing except pure H2O and a drop of fruit extract, which keeps them fresh. Use them on your baby’s tush or to clean up after messy meals. There are no harsh detergents to irritate, nor heavy fragrances to linger.

Crib Sheet Set

If sleeping on a plush cloud were possible, it would feel like sleeping on Brooklinen sheets. Introduce your tot to supreme comfort with the brand’s Brooklittles line, designed for little ones. Made to last, the cotton percale weave makes these sheets soft and breathable.

Miracle 360-Degree Trainer Cups

That awkward stage between sippy cups and regular cups is called parental hell. Ease your tot into learning how to use a big-kid cup with these raised-rim Munchkin Miracles. The space between the rim and the cup allows just enough liquid to get through while also teaching your child how to tip the cup at the right angle.

Electric Breast Pump

When you’re out and about without your sweetie, your milk production doesn’t stop. Avoid engorgement and possible mastitis with this handy, single electric breast pump from Tommee Tippee. Among the quietest breast pumps, it has five massage modes and nine pump options so you can dial in the best settings for you.

Corner Protectors

Keep your baby’s swaying noggin safe from accidental bonks without totally sacrificing your home’s decor with these low-key corner protectors. These clear bulbs have a strong adhesive interior that keeps them in place without ruining your furniture.

These aren’t just for coffee tables, either. Think about nightstands, changing tables, dressers, and even fireplaces.

Foodii Baby Food and Formula Storage

There are few things more devastating than accidentally spilling your precious breast milk. Secure the goods with these twist-and-store breast milk bags. They attach to most pumps, and are freeze- and leakproof. Plus, these disposable bags can go right into the recycle bin.

Formula Pro Advanced Formula Dispenser Machine

Here’s one bottle maker you can set and forget. The Formula Pro Advanced holds more than a pound of any brand’s powdered formula and up to 50 ounces of water, so you won’t have to refill it for days at a time.

Select the size of the bottle you need — from 2 or 4 ounces for newborns or 8 or 10 ounces for bigger babies — and press start. The machine mixes the right amount of formula and water, and you’ve got a bottle ready in seconds.

Strawberry Gel 3-in-1 Natural Bubble Bath

The only thing better than bubble bath is bubble bath that doubles as body wash and shampoo for kids. Your little one will love Dabble and Dallop’s heavenly bath gel scents (there are seven to choose from), and you’ll love that they’re made with only safe and high-quality clean ingredients.

Baby Ear & Nose Cleaner

Babies might have the tiniest nostrils, but somehow they still manage to create the biggest boogies. This handy parenting tool mines their nostrils safely. You can also use it to safely clean your tot’s ears, since cotton swabs aren’t best.

Lanolin Nipple Cream

If you’re breastfeeding, you’ll need a nipple cream that’ll keep your ta-tas looking and feeling healthy. Heal and soothe painful, cracked, dry skin with this lanolin nipple cream. Plus, it doubles as an incredible lip moisturizer. Nipples get chewed pretty raw in those first weeks, and treating them isn’t the most fun. But we promise, this really works.

NogginStik

This isn’t your average baby rattle. It’s a multi-sensory activity toy that lights up at the top and changes colors. The neck of the rattle is textured for your baby to grip easily, and the bottom part rattles and features a mirror. Babies love looking at themselves, and they love noisy toys; this helps with both of those.

Tot Tub Stoppe

For some families, an extra tub for baby is just not practical. That’s OK. Turn your tub into a baby bath with the Oxo Tot Tub Stopper. Simply place it over the drain, press to seal, and fill your tub with water. It’s easy to clean and doesn’t hold onto smells or... other things that may end up going down the drain.

3-Step Cradle Cap System

Cradle cap is simply a part of babyhood — while the scaly dry skin patches on your kid’s head can look kind of freaky at first, simple tools like the 3-Step Cradle Cap System by Fridababy can make clearing it up easy. The soft foam brush gently lathers up the soap on your baby’s head, while the flexible bristles on the other side loosen up flakey, dry skin. Lastly, the fine-tooth comb side lifts the flakes out of your babe’s hair, leaving their scalp fresh and smooth.

Wet Wipes for Face, Hand, Body & Nose

Help put a stop to the endless snot with these gentle saline wipes. Made with 0.9 percent isotonic saline, these lightly scented, aloe-added Boogie Wipes won’t dry out your baby’s skin but will help wipe their nose clean. They’re softer than other wet wipes, without the detergents needed to clean. These are just meant to wipe and soothe, and they do it quite well.

Portable Infant Chair with Snack Tray

Once your little one has figured out the art of crawling and cruising, you will need a safe and entertaining place to plop them while you take a lightning-fast shower. The Fisher-Price Sit-Me-Up Floor Seat is a comfy place for your on-the-move tot to sit and play. The two linked toys will keep them entertained long enough for you to fully wash the soap out of your hair.

Baby Bottle Warmer With Smart Temperature Control

This small, convenient device heats up your child’s bottle quickly and efficiently to avoid scorching hot spots. There’s even a defrost setting to gently thaw frozen breast milk. It’s the most popular warmer on Amazon, and we have to agree with the users who love it. It’s fast, simple, and doesn’t take up a ton of space.

Baby Potty Genie 3-in-1 Potty Trainer with Liner System

If you have any outings or trips planned, you’ll likely need a place to store all of the dirty diapers until you can dispose of them. Like its full-size counterpart, the Potty Genie has all of your potty and used-diaper needs covered. You can use it as a portable diaper genie, a travel toilet seat for your potty-training toddler, and a portable potty for your home.

MamaRoo Sleep Bassinet

There are no shortages of bassinets on the market, but few can do what this one does. It rocks your baby, swishes your baby, plays them soothing sounds, and vibrates. You can adjust its height, then connect your phone to it via Bluetooth to control all of its cool features. It’s one of the bestsellers for a reason.

Infrared Thermometer

When your children are asleep and you need to take their temp but don’t want to disturb them by putting a probe where the sun doesn’t shine, having something like this infrared thermometer can prevent tantrums and interrupted Zs. Just hold it a few inches away, hit the button, and it registers your baby’s temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius.

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