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    23 Splurge-Worthy Products That Make Parent Life That Much Easier

    Because raising tiny humans is tough.

    1. An Owlet wearable baby monitor to keep track of Baby while they're sleeping so *you* can get a good night's rest, too.

    Sleeping baby wearing the sock next to a phone screen showing the baby's heart rate and oxygen level

    2. A Nanit smart baby monitor that'll help you watch over Baby, track their sleeping habits, and monitor the room temperature.

    The monitor and app

    3. A 3-in-1 sterilizer and dryer for sanitizing bottles, toys, cell phones, keys, and more, getting you one step closer to a germ-free house.

    The sanitizer with bottles inside

    4. A formula dispenser so middle-of-the-night feedings are even easier.

    Model putting bottle up to white and black formula machine

    5. The ultimate Medela breastfeeding kit because it all fits in a discreet and portable tote that makes on-the-go pumpings easy peasy.

    The breastfeeding kit

    6. Or a hands-free wearable Elvie breast pump if you'd prefer an incognito pumping experience.

    Model wearing the pump

    7. A 4-in-1 steam cooker and blender to help you turn nutritious raw fruits, veggies, meat, or fish into solid or pureed nutritious baby/toddler food in just 15 minutes.

    The steam cooker and blender

    8. This compact baby bullet system that'll fit inside a diaper bag and whip up a whole week's worth of baby food in under five minutes. And the storage cups come with handy dandy date dials so you'll never grab another jar of baby food and wonder, 'How long has this been sitting in the fridge?

    The baby bullet system

    9. A lightweight handheld vacuum that'll keep your carseats, couch cushions, and floors cheerio-free.

    10. This baby lounger for making nap times that last longer than five minutes.

    The lounger

    11. A weighted swaddle so Baby gets a good night's rest thanks to its gentle pressure, which simulates security and comfort so they fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.

    The swaddle

    12. A 4-in-1 convertible crib to grow with your child from a crib to a toddler bed, a daybed, and finally a full-sized bed.

    13. A baby carrier that'll adapt to comfortably and safely hold your baby as they grow. Plus, it'll free up your hands and make daily errands that much easier.

    Woman holding a baby in the baby carrier

    14. A hiking carrier because having a child shouldn't stop your hiking routine. And there's room for storage, too!

    15. A smart thermometer so you cam take Baby's temperature and keep track of it on your smartphone.

    The thermometer

    16. A play kit subscription featuring stage-based play essentials for supporting your little one's development and helping them play independently. Reviewers say the durability of the toys makes them great for handing down to younger siblings.

    A child playing with a toy

    17. One car seat to rule them all because before you know it, your rear-facing infant will be a front-facing preschooler.

    Infographic showing the different ways you can use the car seat, including as a rear-facing harness and a backless booster seat

    18. A lightweight stroller that'll fold so small it can fit inside of a backpack? Big flex.

    19. A double stroller in case you have an inkling that you might want to add more kids to the family.

    A parent pushing two kids in the double stroller

    20. A five-motion baby swing for fussy babies who love constant motion.

    Baby in the swing

    21. This high chair that won't stop your kid from making a mess, but might keep more of the mess off of the floor.

    22. A portable playard to keep your little busy baby in one place.

    23. An activity center for something that can keep your kid's attention for longer than 10 minutes — we hope.

    The activity center

    It distracts the kid long enough for me to use the restroom — alone? I'll take two.

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