New Kid On the Block: 14 Baby (& Mom!) Must-Haves
Pink Geese Mobile, $110 at Blabla, blablakids.com
Place this whimsical, hand-knit mobile with little pink geese and sweet details over a crib, changing table, or any corner of a room to bring calm and cuteness to your little one’s nursery.
Say buh-bye to spit-up, drool, and constantly changing baby’s outfits with these fashionable, functional, and machine-washable bandana-style bibs featuring two out-of-this-world designs.
Easy on the eyes and even easier to maneuver (thanks to a swivel front wheel that locks into place for jogging and 16” rear wheels), this all-terrain stroller is comfy for kids and ergonomic for adults. Sleek, lightweight, and good-looking, other need-to-note features include a one-handed, compact fold that allows for easy storage and transportation, a multi-position canopy with side-ventilation windows, and a reclining seat that boasts a padded five-point harness.
JuJuBe Zealous Diaper Bag Backpack, $130 at JuJuBe, jujube.com
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Place this whimsical, hand-knit mobile with little pink geese and sweet details over a crib, changing table, or any corner of a room to bring calm and cuteness to your little one’s nursery.
Pink Geese Mobile
Dr. Bronner’s 4-in-1 Baby Unscented Sugar Soap, $20.15 at Sunrise Natural Foods, 1950 Douglas Boulevard, Roseville, 916-789-8591, sunrisenaturalfoods.net
Fair trade and organic sugar plus organic white grape juice and organic coconut, olive, and hemp oils blend for a creamy castile lather that keeps baby’s hands, face, body, and hair clean and nourished.
Fair trade and organic sugar plus organic white grape juice and organic coconut, olive, and hemp oils blend for a creamy castile lather that keeps baby’s hands, face, body, and hair clean and nourished.
Dr. Bronner’s 4-in-1 Baby Unscented Sugar Soap
Oli & Carol “Mery the Cherry” Teether, $19 at La Piccolina, 110 Gateway Drive, Suite 110, Lincoln, 916-246-9511, la-piccolina.com
Made with 100% natural rubber from Malaysian Hevea trees, this soft, easy-to-grasp, and safe-to-chew toy stimulates baby's senses and soothes teething gums.
Made with 100% natural rubber from Malaysian Hevea trees, this soft, easy-to-grasp, and safe-to-chew toy stimulates baby's senses and soothes teething gums.
Oli & Carol “Mery the Cherry” Teether
Signature Bilia Bassinet, $179.99, and Natural Bundle, $129.99 (includes rocking stand, liner, and sheet), at Design Dua, designdua.com
Crafted by hand in Ghana from 100% natural and non-toxic elephant grass with an organic kapok fiber mattress, this sweet, stylish Moses basket can be used as storage once your little one outgrows it. The accompanying rocking stand is made of sturdy pine and will soothe little ones right to sleep.
Crafted by hand in Ghana from 100% natural and non-toxic elephant grass with an organic kapok fiber mattress, this sweet, stylish Moses basket can be used as storage once your little one outgrows it. The accompanying rocking stand is made of sturdy pine and will soothe little ones right to sleep.
Signature Bilia Bassinet
Colored Organics 2-Pack Baby Burp Cloth, $20 at Lux n Lav Boutique, 6040 Stanford Ranch Road, Suite 200, Rocklin, 916-607-5934, shopluxnlav.com
Made of 100% certified organic cotton that’s sustainably sourced, ethically produced, and super soft, this pair of burp cloths is equally absorbent as it is adorable.
Made of 100% certified organic cotton that’s sustainably sourced, ethically produced, and super soft, this pair of burp cloths is equally absorbent as it is adorable.
Colored Organics 2-Pack Baby Burp Cloth
Solly Baby Wrap Carrier, $69 at Solly Baby, sollybaby.com
Sustainably made and sewn in Los Angeles, your baby can go directly from womb to wrap with this buttery soft, breathable, hands-free carrier. Other benefits of babywearing? It reduces infant crying, increases connection, and keeps baby cozy and calm.
Sustainably made and sewn in Los Angeles, your baby can go directly from womb to wrap with this buttery soft, breathable, hands-free carrier. Other benefits of babywearing? It reduces infant crying, increases connection, and keeps baby cozy and calm.
Solly Baby Wrap Carrier
The Play Gym, $140 at Lovevery, lovevery.com
Designed by child development experts and crafted with safe, healthy, and durable materials, this award-winning, stage-based play gym includes everything your child needs in an activity gym and play mat—from batting to teething to learning to focus—ensuring purposeful playtime and tummy time.
The Play Gym
Dream Big Baby Bib Set, $24.50 at Terra Cottage, 722 Sutter Street, Folsom, 916-294-7923; 426 Vernon Street, Roseville, 916-899-6721, terracottageshop.com
Say buh-bye to spit-up, drool, and constantly changing baby’s outfits with these fashionable, functional, and machine-washable bandana-style bibs featuring two out-of-this-world designs.
Dream Big Baby Bib Set
“Mom’s Going to Lose Her S#*t” Candle, $28 at Wolfhome, 815 Sutter Street, Suites E & F, Folsom, 916-390-7761, shopwolfhome.com
Handmade locally in Cameron Park, this soy candle is scented with calming, fresh notes of lavender and lemon verbena. Light it, take a deep breath, and repeat to yourself: “This too shall pass.”
Handmade locally in Cameron Park, this soy candle is scented with calming, fresh notes of lavender and lemon verbena. Light it, take a deep breath, and repeat to yourself: “This too shall pass.”
“Mom’s Going to Lose Her S#*t” Candle
Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool by Emily Oster, $18 at Face in a Book, 4359 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 113, El Dorado Hills, 916-941-9401, getyourfaceinabook.com
Award-winning economist Emily Oster debunks myths around breastfeeding, sleep training, potty training, language acquisition, and many other topics in this book all about decision-making in the early years of parenthood.
Award-winning economist Emily Oster debunks myths around breastfeeding, sleep training, potty training, language acquisition, and many other topics in this book all about decision-making in the early years of parenthood.
Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool by Emily Oster
Coffee Club Subscription, $21+ per month, at Reset: Café by Day, 727B Sutter Street, Folsom, 916-358-9162, resetfolsom.com
Coffee takes on a whole new meaning once becoming a parent; it needs to be strong and readily available. Thankfully, with a subscription to Reset’s Coffee Club, you’ll get fresh, whole-bean java delivered to your doorstep every single month.
Coffee takes on a whole new meaning once becoming a parent; it needs to be strong and readily available. Thankfully, with a subscription to Reset’s Coffee Club, you’ll get fresh, whole-bean java delivered to your doorstep every single month.
Coffee Club Subscription
Among the Flowers New Mom + Babe Kit, $70 at Midnight Kin, 435 Main Street, Placerville, 530-497-0901, midnightkin.com
This beautifully curated gift set provides a new mom and her babe with some much-deserved self-care. Filled with the essentials—Calming Baby Balm (for minor rashes and massages), Calm Mom (a reprieve from the soreness of nursing), Blooming Belly Butter, Wipe Spray, and Lavender Lullaby Baby Wash—each pampering product is comprised of natural and gently formulated ingredients.
Thule Urban Glide 2, $599.95 at Thule, thule.comThis beautifully curated gift set provides a new mom and her babe with some much-deserved self-care. Filled with the essentials—Calming Baby Balm (for minor rashes and massages), Calm Mom (a reprieve from the soreness of nursing), Blooming Belly Butter, Wipe Spray, and Lavender Lullaby Baby Wash—each pampering product is comprised of natural and gently formulated ingredients.
Among the Flowers New Mom + Babe Kit
Easy on the eyes and even easier to maneuver (thanks to a swivel front wheel that locks into place for jogging and 16” rear wheels), this all-terrain stroller is comfy for kids and ergonomic for adults. Sleek, lightweight, and good-looking, other need-to-note features include a one-handed, compact fold that allows for easy storage and transportation, a multi-position canopy with side-ventilation windows, and a reclining seat that boasts a padded five-point harness.
Thule Urban Glide 2
Leave the house organized and in style with this versatile bag that's
equal parts fashionable as it is functional. Mom (and dad) can rock the
look, thanks to a sleek black hue and
gender-neutral aesthetic. Machine-washable with extra-comfy straps and a
plethora of pockets—including four mesh ones and a "Mommy" compartment for
quick-grab items—it leaves your hands free to hold your babe, push a
stroller, and power through parenthood like a pro.
JuJuBe Zealous Diaper Bag Backpack
by Megan Wiskus
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