December is a busy month for families. With holidays, school breaks, travel plans, and perhaps an influx of visiting relatives, the month can feel filled to the brim with activities. For the last month of the year, our editors searched high and low for some of the best baby products to make cold-weather living easier on everyone — think hand-warmers for the stroller — and a few fun presents, too. Happy shopping.
For families headed on vacation, the Baby Bum Born to Explore Travel Set ($15) has everything you'll need, from sanitizer to shampoo, plus it's already TSA-approved! — Rebecca Brown, senior editor
The Nested Bean Zen One Classic ($45) is like a weighted blanket in swaddle form! The cozy swaddle is weighted on baby's chest and sides to mimic the pressure of a parent's cuddle and help soothe your little one to sleep. It also grows with your baby and can be used from 3 to 6 months. Its transitional design includes a band to secure baby's arms and calm the startle reflex, mesh sleeves for allowing your baby to sleep in a womb-like position with hands close to the face, and the option to remove the sleeves and free the arms. — Angela Elias, content director
Keen Kootenay Winter Boots ($85) are the ultimate boot for families who live in cold, snowy climates. They're fleece-insulated and water-resistant, so they're definitely snowman-building-approved! — Alessia Santoro, editor
The more products that pull double-duty, the better. And this BouncyBoo Double-Sided Pacifier ($12) goes from sucker to teether as your little one grows. — Murphy Moroney, associate editor
The Radio Flyer Convertible Stroller Wagon ($120, originally $150) is a stroller and wagon in one. Kids 1 and up will enjoy sitting in either direction while being pulled around. And the best part is that it folds up like a stroller when not in use. — RB
Have you seen anything cuter than these Toy Story 4 SuperBibs ($18) from Bumkins?! Featuring cartoon versions of Buzz, Woody, Jessie, Bullseye, and the Aliens, these washable bibs will save your floor* from messes the cute way.
*OK, so your kid has an arm like Mariano Rivera and can throw spaghetti clear across the room? Maybe these bibs can't help you with that, but the cute part still stands! — AS
Hatch and La Ligne teamed up to release a trio of pieces that includes the Hatch x La Ligne The Boyfriend Shirt ($178) — all for moms before, during, and after pregnancy. — RB
These cozy 7AM Enfant Warmmuffs ($40) are a must for anyone pushing a stroller in the chilly months. — RB
Talk about the ultimate family gift. The Electra Bicycle Company Tandem 7i ($1,250) is something the entire crew can enjoy for years to come. — RB