A baby is a great adventure, so we've partnered with Target to get you ready for the exciting chapter ahead.
Adding a new baby to your family changes a lot of things about the dynamic, but it doesn't have to mean an end to adventure — in fact, it will probably be your greatest one to date! Get ahead of the curve by registering for gear to make all of your outings with baby a bit easier. From an all-in-one travel system to a baby carrier that lasts from infancy through toddlerhood, check out seven smart additions to your new mom arsenal.
Lightweight Stroller
First, let's start with the big ticket items. The lightweight stroller included with Graco's FastAction Fold Click Connect Travel System ($130.99) features a one-second, one-hand fold, which makes it easy to maneuver — even when holding your baby. The system also comes with the SnugRide Click Connect 30 infant car seat, which secures directly to the stroller base.
Go-Anywhere Carrier
For those circumstances when the stroller is a no-go (subway staircases, cobblestone roads, etc.), a sturdy and comfortable carrier is a must-have. Ergobaby's Omni 360 ($179.99) allows for four different carry positions to accommodate newborns through toddlers. Padded shoulder straps and a lumbar support waistbelt make it a manageable choice for parents to wear for everything from quick errands to day trips.
Stylish Diaper Bag
A backpack diaper bag ($49.99) is a total shoulder saver, and Eddie Bauer makes one in heather gray that's truly unisex. It has built-in bottle pockets, a changing pad, and a storage dispenser for wipes. Plus, the whole thing is water-resistant.
Baby's Buddy
Onto the no-brainer giftables! Infantino's Go GaGa Playtime Pal ($14.99) attaches easily to a car seat, carrier, or stroller handle to keep baby occupied when you're out and about.
Convertible Nursing Scarf
A 4-in-1 nursing scarf ($19.99) like GO by Goldbug's version will come in handy for breastfeeding coverage, and as a car seat or shopping cart seat cover. When it's not in use, loop it around your neck — stylin' and simple.
Car Safety
Keep a constant eye on your baby, even while driving, with Brica's Baby In-Sight Auto Mirror ($13.99). It's extra-large, shatter-resistant, and will work in almost any vehicle. Not only can you see your baby, but they can see you — and their own reflection!
Changing Station
A changing station like the Skip Hop Pronto ($29.99) occupies virtually no space, but may very well end up being your on-the-go MVP, creating a sanitary and comfortable changing space complete with a wipe dispenser.
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