Best Products For Babies and Kids March 2017
The Best Products For Moms and Babies to Embrace March’s Sunny Days to Come
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With March comes the tease of sunny days, outdoor play dates, pastel colors, and flowy dresses. Rather than wait for the cool weather to taper off, we're jumping right into dreams of bright afternoons spent at the playground with our kids, and we're shopping accordingly.
Read through to see our editors' shopping picks for both mama and baby this March.
1 Target Kids Dr. Seuss Collection
"For any mom who grew up with Dr. Seuss’ stories and now reads them to her kids, items from this Target collection are a necessity. From bomber jackets (pictured, $18) to graphic tees, dresses, and hoodies, this collection has all of your child’s Spring clothing essentials featuring the most beloved Dr. Suess characters.” — Alessia Santoro, assistant editor, Moms
2 Charley M. Nursing Bras
No one wants to spend a fortune on nursing bras, especially since they have a limited shelf life. While we've been longtime fans of Cake Maternity's beautiful lingerie, the hefty price tags have prevented us from indulging. Enter the brand's new diffusion line, Charley M which just hit store shelves. The youthful line of nursing bras are designed with modern designs like sheer overlays and molded sleep styles and only cost between $25 and $40. — Rebecca Gruber, senior editorial director
3 Freshly Picked Mary Jane
“Everyone knows (and loves!) Freshly Picked for their adorable fringed booties, but this baby and toddler brand just came out with a beyond sweet twist on the classic Mary Jane ($60). This soft-soled leather shoe has a dressier feel and comes in four colors — including rose gold — to complement any mini fashionista’s outfit." — Lauren Levy, assistant editor, Moms
4 Bugaboo Bee 5 Stroller
“The next generation of the urban Bee stroller, the Bee 5 ($739+) is all about style and comfort for both parents and baby. Bugaboo has eliminated the need for adaptor pieces, so you can clip things like cup holders, umbrellas, and wheeled boards on and off easily and quickly. Tons of functionality aspects have been updated, but in addition to practical changes, the Bee 5 comes in 15 new colors and materials, allowing you to customize your child’s stroller exactly how you want it. The idea of being able to customize several aspects of the stroller — like having a faux leather handle grip with olive green canopy (aka, matching my favorite Spring jacket) — makes this already amazing stroller so much more appealing.” — AS
5 Project Nursery Parent + Baby SmartBand
If you can’t get enough of your fitness tracker, you’ll be just as obsessed with the first-ever wearable for soon-to-be parents. The Project Nursery Parent + Baby SmartBand ($150), from the women behind one of our favorite nursery decor blogs, tracks your entire pregnancy — including fetal movements — and once baby arrives, you can record diaper changes, nap times, and feedings directly onto the device or its corresponding app. Plus, you won’t need an armful of wristbands; this one also logs steps, sleep, and hydration. — RG
6 Appaman’s Spring/Summer Collection
“With this New York City-based brand’s newest collection, your kiddos will be looking too cute to handle with a Brooklyn-meets-European vibe. From dresses to swimsuits, the vibrant Summer pieces pop against the graphic Spring options.” — LL
7 Ingrid & Isabel Off-the-Shoulder Maternity Midi Dress
“Whether you’re pregnant, nursing, or had your babies years ago, there’s no denying the constant need for comfy clothes to wear. For warm days, this chic off-the-shoulder maternity dress ($88) is perfect for fancier occasions, but is easy enough to throw on before a trip to the supermarket, pregnant or not.” — AS
8 Aden + Anais White Label Collection
In honor of its 10-year anniversary, everybody's favorite muslin swaddle company, Aden + Anais is introducing a line of muslin products designed with new prints and bolder colors. The Aden + Anais White Label Collection features swaddlers, bandana bibs, burp cloths, and the company's ultra-soft dream blanket filled with watercolor-inspired prints and new animals. The collection will be exclusively available at small boutiques and Nordstrom. — RG
9 My 1st Years “Nap Like a Boss” Bodysuit
“If there’s one thing babies do well, it’s nap. If your little one naps like a boss — let’s be real, they probably do — this hilarious bodysuit ($20) is a must have. Think of all the Instagram likes you’ll get on a photo featuring this onesie . . . “ — AS
10 So Cozy Hush Collection
So often parents of babies with eczema and sensitive skin are simply given a prescription for steroid creams and told to find a gentle skin products for their tots, but not given much direction. Cozy Friedman, the founder of NYC's Cozy Cuts For Kids and the creator of the So Cozy line of kids' hair care products, had seen enough children traipsing through her salon to realize that there was a need for more products to help such families. Her new Hush line of products for sensitive scalps does just that. The products work together to not only treat and protect the scalp, but to improve the health of hair and the scalp. The line includes a scalp serum that balances the scalp's pH and a 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner that has a supersoft brush attached to it to help brush off scales. It also includes a leave-in conditioner/detangler and styling foam so older kids can style their hair without irritating their scalps. — RG
11 Nintendo Switch
“Nintendo just cannot stop putting out insanely clever products. Their latest product, the Nintendo Switch ($300), is the perfect combination of a console and handheld gaming system. Available for purchase March 3, the Switch will allow your kids to play when they want, where they want, and how they want using the portable tablet-like screen that can also connect to a TV and the two Joy‑Con controllers. If you’re worried about how much time your child could potentially spend on this extremely adaptable device, never fear — there’s an app for that. Using the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app, parents can decide how long their kids play for each day and will even get a monthly summary to take a big-picture look at their gaming time." — AS
12 Skylar Luna’s Spring Pajamas
“The adorable company's latest California-inspired loungewear prints might be the cutest yet. Made from organic cotton, these pajamas, footed bodysuits, and rompers are available in a new variety of clean prints for a fresh start to Spring. From colorful sailboats to delicate roses, good luck trying to decide on a favorite!” — LL
13 Nook Niche Feeding Pillow
"The Nook Niche Feeding Pillow ($100) is a soft, organic, and breathable lap pillow for nursing, feeding, cuddle time, playtime, and more. It comes in a million adorable colors, and its square top gives baby even more room to lay down during feedings, which is so clutch." — AS
14 Intex Floating Hoops Basketball Game
My family just returned from a Winter getaway, and while the sun and strong margaritas were enough to chase my Winter blues away, my kids needed a bit more excitement. On a whim, I ordered this Intex Floating Hoops Basketball Game to go in my suitcase and it proved to be the best $11 I've ever spent. We blew it up in a matter of minutes and threw it in the pool. Not only did it occupy my kids throughout the week, it attracted others as well, so before long we had a wild basketball game going in the pool. When it was time to pack up from the trip, we paid it forward and handed the set over to another family that looked like they needed a pick-me-up. Trust me, this set was a lifesaver. — RG
15 Emma Elwin and Boob Capsule Collection
“Stylist Emma Elwin teamed up with Boob to create a chic capsule collection to add to their already beloved maternity line. These versatile designs were all created with both pregnancy and nursing in mind, but the best part is that they are made from sustainable materials.” — LL
16 Kepi Kozy Kit
"The Kepi Kozy Kit is a revolutionary way to swaddle your baby. The three-piece kit ($98) includes the Kepi board, which supports your baby's neck, head, and spine, and promotes a well-rounded head, the Kepi dock, which improves digestion and sound sleep, and the Kozy, which allows for healthy hip development. With so much more to offer your newborn than a typical swaddle, this clever product reduces anxiety for both babies and parents." — AS
