While they can be bothersome and unsightly, you'll be glad you bothered if your toddler tumbles eye-first into the edge of the coffee table.

The full-recline seat and extendable canopy are good kid-forward comfort features. And speaking of seats, the V3 now features an all-weather option: there’s a mesh back for warmer days and a seat liner for cooler days. UPPA also added magnetic buckles, something I’ve been hoping for on this stroller for years. They’re just as great as I imagined they’d be, making getting your squirmy baby or toddler into or out of the seat quicker and easier than ever before.

Babyproofing kits often include a little of everything you need, like cabinet locks, edge guards, and locks for toilets and stoves. One might be all you need, but most homes will need additional babyproofing kits or products to create a safe exploration area.

If you have a crib mattress, you'll want the best baby crib to put it in. Given the changes in safety standards, you'll want to find a crib that works with your chosen mattress and style that meets safety standards.

It can be tricky to recommend a best overall stroller pick, as families have many different types of stroller needs and what works for one may not work for another. But the GT2 is just that good. It’s versatile enough to work for both city and suburban parents and is a favorite among Babylist registrants who are looking for a stroller with high-end features under the $500 mark. That’s because it boasts an unbeatable combination of price and performance. It’s certainly not cheap, but it won’t cost you thousands of dollars, either.

When folded it can easily fit in the trunk of my compact car, and I love that I can fold it with ease. The basket underneath is very large, easily accessible and can fit my bulky diaper bag with room to spare. I have limited storage space so I really appreciate that it has the function to be used for the stages of an infant through a toddler without having Em excesso parts to store.” — kelcic

“Doona car seat stroller with accessories [is my favorite item of baby gear]. It is a game changer for getting to appointments when baby is little, and later just such a space saver when traveling. Everyone comments on it when they see it.” — MD

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Lightweight strollers: Lightweight strollers weigh much less than traditional strollers. They’re sometimes referred to as travel strollers or compact strollers.

“I absolutely love this stroller/car seat combo…it is without a doubt worth the money. I have an 11-year-old, so when surprise, I’m pregnant again 11 years later, the one thing I remembered hating was dealing with the car seat and the stroller. I’m pretty small so lugging that around was a nightmare.

This collection is the necessities of infant diapering care because pelo matter what kind of parent you plan to be or what gear you hope to buy, every baby will need the best diaper goods.

With its unbeatable combination of price and performance, it’s easy to push and steer, even easier to fold and handles most types of terrain well.

They’re great for travel or for parents who need a stroller that’s cribs easy to carry (think going up and down stairs, taking it in and out of car trunks, riding public transit etc.).