Start Your Family's New Year Off Right With These January Must Haves

"With Winter just starting to pick up (take a deep breath . . . we'll get through this!), you might as well head out in the snow prepared. Pack your hat, your warmest pair of mittens, and this giant, inflatable snow tube mitten ($23), and head for the hills! Simply inflate, grab the comfort grip handles, and take off. The thick, durable construction of the four-foot tube is great for sledders 8 years old and up." — Kate Schweitzer, senior editor, Moms

"Winter can be a dull, dreary time for families. Somehow, just looking at this pair of Native Fitzroy Fast kicks ($60), however, and some of that pesky Seasonal Affective Disorder just goes away, doesn't it? The cool gray and the water-resistant nylon mesh detailing make this pair of sneaks perfect for a chilly day at the park. And once your kids get a pair of beast-free Native shoes, they really won't want anything else." — Kate Schweitzer, senior editor, Moms

"Baby Brezza — the brand I personally feel makes some of the most amazing products for lazy/busy parents — is coming out with two-piece bottles ($9 and up) this month in both glass and plastic, and I'm really jazzed about them. The five and nine-ounce bottles are super easy to clean so you don't have to worry about popping the nipple out and cleaning what feels like 40 separate pieces, and the breast-like, broad nipple has built-in anti-colic vents to help reduce air intake. But really, the easy cleaning is the selling point here; the rest of the features are just bonuses." — Alessia Santoro, assistant editor, Moms

"Freshen up your lunch packing routine with this collection ($17) of adorable and healthy bento box ideas that are inspired by the seasons and beloved holidays. Each recipe breaks down the clever creations with helpful instructions, tips, and tricks to turn any parent into a skillful lunch-packing pro." — Lauren Levy, assistant editor, Moms

"This brand-new graphic print from Skip Hop comes in a variety of baby products, from a changing pad and bottle bag to a stroller liner and shopping cart cover. Parents won't outgrow this fresh design, and since it's gender neutral, they'll be able to get use out of them with future siblings, boy or girl!" — LL

"OK, this is seriously the coolest kiddo utensil ($15) I've ever seen, and literally 12 seconds into the company's video featuring actual kids using the spoon I was sold. It's silicone, so it bends into corners to get every bit of food and provides a good grip for little hands. I wish I had these when I was a nanny trying to teach a 2-year-old how to properly use a spoon — there would have been a lot less tears and way less laundry." — AS

"Whether you're headed out on a winter vacation or just dreaming of sunnier days, you're going to be obsessed with Snapper Rock's latest collection of UV50+ protection swimwear. From ruffled sets and swim skirts to interchangeable shirts and shorts, there are adorable options to reflect every kiddo's style." — LL

"Shape-sorting toys are nothing new, but we as parents can't help but marvel at the wonder of Fat Brain Toys' Oombee Cube ($17). Not only are there six colorful, rubbery shapes (made of food-grade silicone for those teething tots), but each one is tethered to the box with an extra-thick string. Are you getting this, moms? You will never lose a piece to this toy, ever. Now, why didn't we think of that?" — KS

"A lot of strollers either come with or sell separately a blanket bag that fits the model, but this Blanket 212 Evolution Footmuff ($69, originally $189) from 7 A.M. Enfant fits basically any model and grows with your child. It adapts to car seats in the same way, can be unzipped into a large blanket, has a waterproof shell for rainy days, and is lined with warm fleece. It's the ultimate on-the-go cold weather accessory." — AS

"For kids, train sets are pretty amazing on their own, but this wooden Rainbow Railway ($70) has an added spark: it's musical! By driving the train over a metal xylophone, through a tambourine gulch, over a shape-sorting plain, and through a colored bead maze, your child's basic train will be music to your ears, too." — KS