BubbleBum Inflatable Car Booster Seat is for kids aged 4 - 11 years, weighing 40 - 100 lbs. Two very positive things we heard from families who tried it out are that it is remarkably easy to use and that kids give it a high comfort rating. Set-up takes no time at all, with inflation requiring just a quick twist of the air valve and a few surprisingly effortless exhalations by mouth to fill it up. The child is then positio...Read more

This cleverly and carefully designed backseat organizer goes a long way toward making road trips, however short or long, peaceful and happy. The secret lies in putting fun, engaging things at kids' fingertips, and the makers of this attractive, durable organizer seem to have thought of everything in that regard. Installation is easy, with safety clips that allow the unit to be quickly secured in the center of the back se...Read more

Bubula JR is an unusually well-crafted product whose features and benefits score high with parents across the board - quality, cost, appearance, functionality, and ease-of-use. The simple, eye-pleasing appearance fits well with any decor, while the heavy duty steel construction provides long-lasting usage, making for a fantastic trash container once baby grows out of diapers. The rust-resistant steel construction does not...Read more

With its clever and efficient design, generous capacity (it holds a lot of diapers), and an airtight lid and inner chamber that seal in unwanted scents, this all-steel diaper pail makes disposing of diapers a simple matter. Just tap the front of the lid to open the upper chamber, drop in the dirty diaper and close the lid, then push down to trigger a release lever that drops the diaper into the airtight inner chamber. The...Read more

These building blocks, designed specifically with the needs and abilities of very young children in mind, provide an array of learning opportunities. The bright colors, distinctive shapes, and extra large size of the blocks make them well-suited to kids as young as 6 months old. Each block has a magnet buried deep inside so that the blocks almost magically secure to one another, making them self-aligning and easier to sta...Read more

The quality and design of DockATot Deluxe left many a parent wishing for an adult-sized version in which to relax. It is, however, intended for babies - a place for them to recline, rest, recharge, sleep, snuggle, play, and thrive. Its luxurious design includes ultra-comfortable padding beneath the baby and a built-in, raised and heavily-cushioned bumper that encircles the body, creating a womblike sense of security. All ...Read more

DockATot Grand is an equally impressive, larger version of DockATot Deluxe (see separate review above), with all the same great features but geared towards kids from 9 to 36 months old. DockATot Grand has the same ingenious, high quality, high comfort design, one that makes it a favorite place for kids to recline, rest, sleep, or just plain chill out. Youngsters transitioning from crib to bed find DockATot Grand to be a s...Read more

Glow to Sleep is a wonderfully effective musical soother and nightlight with which parents can help ease baby into a state of restfulness and sleep, something for which the entire household will be grateful. The unit's compact, visually attractive design makes for a welcome addition to any room, while three sound modes offer a range of options for soothing and calming baby. Parents can play their own recorded songs, sound...Read more

The Good Nite Lite provides a simple, effective tool for helping kids establish healthy sleep, rest, and activity patterns consistent with the needs of the household. A child who refuses to stay in bed at night or who rises at 4 A.M. can leave Mom, Dad, and the youngster herself facing a busy day sleep-deprived. Such patterns can be difficult to reset without a planned approach. This is where the Good Nite Lite comes in. ...Read more

These Italian-made shades from family-owned Roshambo Baby, Inc. serve a significant dual purpose - protecting your baby's eyes against uv damage while catapulting your child's already impressive level of adorableness into the stratosphere. They're ultra lightweight, provide 100% UVA/B protection, have shatter resistant lenses, and are BPA, phthalate, and harmful chemical free. And, consistent with most babies' penchant fo...Read more

Like the 'Build Your Own' Tutor Blocks set (see separate review, under 'B'), Happy Family includes a variety of colorful magnetic blocks that make stacking easy and fun for kids as young as 6 months old. Happy Family differs in that it includes a number of mini-figure blocks - family members Mom, Dad, kids Timmy and Tina, and a dog named Posh. These, too, each have a block-like base that magnetically clicks into place whe...Read more

Designed with the health and welfare of baby in mind, iBaby Air provides a great many features that benefit the entire family. With its compact, appealing design, iBaby Air (at under 6 inches tall, the smallest ion air purifier on the market) is a welcome addition to any room. The ion purifier activates automatically when needed or can be turned on manually. Top of the line air sensors report on room temperature and humid...Read more

Children are notoriously active sleepers. What starts out cozy can quickly turn chilly, as sheets migrate to positions quite distant from their starting point. Kuviez sheet sets brilliantly prevent this from happening with a unique design that keeps fitted and flat sheets securely in place throughout the night. Kuviez fitted sheets anchor easily to the mattress at the corners in a way that even the most rough-and-tumble s...Read more

This lightweight, durable product scores high in ease of use, adjustability and portability, three qualities parents long for in a baby booster seat. Its height can be adjusted to any of three settings in a matter of seconds, and securing it to any adult chair with a backrest is remarkably quick and easy. Just set the booster seat on the chair, clasp and tighten the two attached safety belts beneath and behind the chair, ...Read more

This eye-catching, handsomely designed metal crib manages to simultaneously stand out and fit in with the decor of seemingly any room in which it's placed. The high quality steel construction, textured finish and richly styled ornamental features generate a warm, timeless feel that is equally at home in either a boy's or girl's room. The metal spring mattress support can be adjusted to three different height positions to ...Read more

This incredibly easy-to-use digital video baby monitor from Motorola is loaded with useful features. The parent unit includes a 2.8-inch diagonal color screen and simple, intuitive buttons for navigating its features. The camera in the baby unit (which sits in the baby's room) can be remotely controlled, allowing parents to pan left or right or tilt up or down simply by pressing arrow buttons to the left of the unit's scr...Read more

This WI-Fi video baby monitor builds on the many fine features of Motorola's MBP35S (see separate review above) by allowing parents to keep eyes and ears on home even when they are on the go, by using their compatible smartphone, tablet, or computer as the interface. The camera in the child's room can be remotely controlled, letting parents zoom in or out, pan left or right, tilt up or down, simply by pressing arrow butto...Read more

Parents have long marked their children's growth progress on doorframes, a meaningful but often messy ritual that creates something of an eyesore whose sentimental value is lost when it is painted over after the kids are grown. The Patented Mom Approved PeekaBOO Growth Chart is an attractive, brilliantly simple solution that lets Mom and Dad have their treasured-moment-cake and eat it, too. This attractive peel & stick vi...Read more

Safari Adventure is an award-winning building block set for children as young as 6 months that fuels imagination, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Kids immediately gravitate to the bright colors and fanciful animal figures - playing, manipulating, building, and exploring. The set's brightly colored tree and four adorable animal figures (Koala, Hippo, Panda, Bear) can fit atop either of the two included 4-wheeled tr...Read more

Moms and dads love this portable, multipurpose mat that lets caregivers so easily create an optimal sleeping or play environment for infants and toddlers. Perfectly suited for use at home and on the go, it was intentionally sized to fit a multitude of standard play yards such as Graco, Chicco, Boppy, Eddie Bauer, and many others, adding a soft, firm layer that dramatically enhances comfort. It also works great by itself a...Read more

Smarttemp Bluetooth Thermometer's outstanding features and ease of use prove to be a godsend each and every time a child is feverish. This smart thermometer from Infanttech uses Bluetooth technology to let parents measure and monitor their child's temperature continuously. The thermometer itself resembles a tiny, flattened blue egg that is comfortably secured in the child's armpit area using one of the included adhesive p...Read more

Being on the go with young children in tow is a frequent occurrence for most parents, one that can, by turns, be challenging and satisfying. Snack & Play Travel Tray 2.0 affords kids a variety of ways to self-entertain, an important skill that can have positive and far-reaching implications at home and in school. Lightweight and highly portable, Snack & Play Travel Tray 2.0 provides a firm, electronic-safe magnetic dry er...Read more