If you thought stores were already filled with exciting gear for babies and kids, just wait until you see what’s around the corner. We’ve just returned from the ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas — the largest annual juvenile-products trade show in North America — and were privy to the latest innovations in gear for kids of all ages.
From a stroller that converts from a standard three-wheel buggy to a jogging stroller with the flick of a switch, to an infant car seat that reclines flat out when it’s placed in a stroller, the innovations were plenty. There were also new products that turn every cup into a sippy cup, luxurious (and washable!) merino wool blankets for babies, baby monitors that don’t release any harmful rays to tots, and plenty more!
Orbit Baby O2
The Orbit Baby O2 is the company’s first jogging stroller. Its stroller’s seat moves back and down with just one click to convert from an everyday stroller into a jogger — the seat can also be placed in a rear-facing position so kids can face their parents. The frame ($600) fits any Orbit seat but can be bought as a whole system for $900. Expect it Summer 2015.
Mama Strut’s Pelv-Ice
Postpartum recovery will be a lot more comfortable with Mama Strut’s Pelv-Ice. The bike-shorts-like contraption comes with pockets for ice packs (or heating pads) and has adjustable Velcro straps for bringing the ice packs closer to the body.
Belly Armor Smart Nova
Belly Armor’s Smart Nova baby monitor ($149) releases only two percent of the radiation of usual monitors. It features two-way communication and has a three-day battery life.
Baby Brezza Formula Pro Plus
Baby Brezza is giving its popular Formula Pro an update with a Pro Plus edition ($179) later this year. The new one allows parents to adjust the water temperature to 98°F, room temperature, or warmer.
Doona Car-Seat Stroller
Doona may be the ultimate travel stroller. It is an infant carrier with integrated wheels that can be pulled down into a full-size stroller.
Fisher Price Day-to-Night Play Yard
Fisher Price is entering the play-yard market with this ultralight version ($139).
Bugaboo Cameleon Diesel Collection
Perhaps the most exciting thing to come out of Bugaboo this year will be the start company’s three-year collaboration with denim company Diesel. The Bugaboo Cameleon Diesel Collection Stroller ($1,299) is full of fun military details — a mesh canopy (a first for a traditional Bugaboo hood), leatherette handles and bumper bar, a military pouch on the back of the seat, yellow shocks, cool hubcaps, and some really fun accessories
Babyletto Rocker
Babyletto’s new rocker ($499) is so sleek that it’s back folds down so it can ship in a normal box.
7 AM Enfant Nido Baby Car Seat Wrap
Infants will love 7 AM Enfant’s Nido Baby Car Seat Wrap. It fits right over the car seat (with slots for the car-seat straps) to keep little ones warm this Winter.
