Long-Lasting Baby Gear
Baby Gear You Can Use Past the First Year
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As every new parent knows, a tiny little person costs a fortune — starting before he's even born. Some smart manufacturers are aware of the frustration parents feel as their babies quickly outgrow their cribs, high chairs, and swings and are designing items that evolve with them. From infant recliners that convert into high chairs to changing tables that turn into homework desks, check out 10 pieces of baby gear that will last beyond the first year (and can be used for multiple children, too!).
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1 Stride and Ride Elephant
Fisher-Price's 3-in-1 bounce stride and ride elephant toy ($36) will help your little one learn to take their first steps. The elephant also plays music and will allow riding foot-to-floor for endless entertainment.
2 Baby-to-Big-Kid Seating System
Stokke's exquisitely designed new Steps Seating System ($279) offers your little one stylish seating solutions from infancy through preschool.
3 Baby Jogger City Select
For parents who plan to add to their family before their first tot outgrows the stroller, the Baby Jogger City Select ($500) is designed just for you. For $160, the company sells a second seat kit that converts the pushchair into a double stroller for any combination that suits your two kids (bassinet and seat, two bassinets, forward-facing, rear-facing, etc.).
4 Mutsy EasyGrow Next
Like other convertible high chairs, the Mutsy EasyGrow ($200) easily shifts from a high chair to a regular chair that can be pulled up alongside Mom and Pop. The best part of the chair is the nine different positions it can move into along with its adjustable footrest for your growing lil eater.
5 3-in-1 Rocker-Swinger-Rocking-Chair
If a newborn bouncer that lasts till your child is 40 pounds sounds farfetched, think again. Fisher-Price has made it into a reality with the brand's 3-in-1 Swing 'n Rocker ($140). It starts off as a gently vibrating infant seat, transforms to a six-speed swing, and then can even flip to become a comfy rocking chair for your toddler to preschooler.
