These Are the 10 Baby Products We Couldn't Live Without This Year

There are so many carriers to choose from, but the Mountain Buggy Juno ($180) is a great choice for many reasons — not only does it grow with your baby from the newborn stage (it comes with an infant insert) all the way to toddlerhood at around 24 months, but it's also actually possible to carry a toddler comfortably thanks to the ergonomic design and luxe shoulder strap padding as well as the multiple hold positions to choose from. It also features a "hands-through connection," and the fact that the expandable waistband pockets are big enough to hold keys, credit card, and a cell phone is just another plus.

If you went the formula route with your baby, there is literally nothing better than this Baby Brezza Formula Pro ($160). It's completely foolproof. You can be holding a million other things (including your baby) because it's one-touch, so it mixes the formula without you having to maniacally shake a bottle. It saves a lot of time and is basically a Keurig for your baby.

After just a few months of using a two-piece travel system, in which you'd have to laboriously maneuver a bulky car seat and a separate hard-to-fold stroller, you'd likely be exhausted at the idea of going anywhere that involved both a car ride and a stroll. But this Doona infant car seat that unfolds into a stroller ($499) makes those transitions so much smoother . . . and a whole lot lighter.

Sleep sacks allow your little one to sleep with a blanket that doesn't pose a SIDS risk, making Nuzzlin's sleep bag ($13) the perfect, lighter-than-air solution for any season. It's made of a new generation of muslin that is both gentle on sensitive skin and breathable for even the warmest nights (whether that warmness is a result of dry heat in the Winter or humid heat on a Summer night).

We're just as guilty of draping a muslin swaddle blanket over our car seats as you are. They're great for shielding an infant from the sun's strong rays, help a sleeping baby remain asleep, and block your little one from the paparazzi's flashes (OK, that may be a celeb reason for doing it, but it does work!). But now you don't have to worry about the blanket flying off thanks to Bebe Au Lait's new muslin car seat covers ($35).

Parents of two (or more!) who don't need a double stroller but have kids who aren't quite ready to walk all day will rejoice with one of Bugaboo's latest products. The Bugaboo Comfort Wheeled Board ($125) is more than just a place for your little kid to stand; when they're tired of that, they can sit on the attached stool. This is your ticket to plan an entire day out when it involves both baby and toddler!

Even if Mom and Dad don't have rhythm, their little one can still learn some cool dance moves thanks to Fisher Price's Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo ($40). Just push one of the buttons on BeatBo's belly or feet to trigger a medley of toe-tapping songs. You can even record short phrases for BeatBo to remix into a catchy dance tune.

Glass baby bottles may sound like a thing of the past, but they're making a comeback, and parents are loving them. Evenflo Classic Plus Tinted Twist Glass Bottles ($12) are a modern twist on the classic, with a few color choices and clever twisted design and improved nipple technology to prevent leaks and gas, two things we think every parent would give their seal of approval.

Our favorite muslin-blanket maker (and the one that brought the concept to the US) finally expanded beyond blankets and bedding and entered the clothing market! Yup, Aden + Anais introduced a layette collection this year, and the pieces are just as adorable as you can imagine. Think kimono onesies with bold blue or pink stars, zippered striped footies, and mini star-covered tanks. And just like everything else Aden + Anais makes, the collection is made with the company's signature soft cotton muslin, so you know babies will be comfortable — as well as cute!

If you aren't excited about buying different stroller blankets for every change in weather, this versatile Skip Hop footmuff ($100) with shearling-lined hood offers the perfect level of warmth through Fall, Winter, and Spring, with a snap-on Winter layer for any drastically colder temps. What's more, when you head indoors, you can simply unsnap and roll away the outer layers for instant temperature control.