BABY BOTTLE REVISITED: Born Free is the Original BPA-free baby bottle. The bottles are available in multiple sizes and several nipple stages. We recommend getting the Born Free Gift Set—it will get you completely through year one of your baby’s life. $44.99. Available at newbornfree.com.
SAFETY FIRST: Unfortunately accidents do happen—and when it’s your precious cargo, you sometimes forget what to do in an emergency situation. MedBasics Travel Pack is great to keep in your stroller and at home. It has simple how-to instructions on what do to in any emergency situation. It was created by an Upper West Side mom and dad (who happen to be a nurse and doctor). $25. Available at babymedbasics.com.
CITY STROLL: Fun, fashionable and functional, the just-launched Cybex Callisto has it all! The stroller can be used from birth to 3 years, and comes in six fun colors. It’s ultra lightweight and easy to maneuver through the city streets. Perfect for that stylish mom and baby on the go! $349.99. Available at albeebaby.com.
HAVE A SEAT: Just because you are having a baby, doesn’t mean you need to have baby gear in every corner of your apartment. The nano high chair from Bloom is sleek and fashionable, with micro-leather seat upholstery. It’s available in five colors and folds flat for easy storage. $180. Available at giggle.com.
DIAPER DUTY: The Via Messenger by Skip Hop is a modern-day diaper bag that dads love to carry too. It clips right onto the stroller and easily converts to a messenger bag. $78.99. Available at buybuybaby.com and Kidville locations.
CH-CH-CHANGE: It will happen: you’ll be trying to change your baby and he won’t sit still. The solution? The Patemm Pad, a round changing pad that has built-in pockets to house all your essentials and accommodate your wiggly baby! $60. Available at giggle.com or patemm.com.
HOOKED UP: Shopping with a stroller is a lot like bumper cars— you’re trying to maneuver the stroller through tight spaces with bags over your shoulder and draped on the stroller handle. The Mommy Hook latches onto the stroller handles and safely holds your shopping bags. The strong grip ensures it won’t break under pressure. $6.99. Available at buybuybaby.com and Kidville locations.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: The Flip is a super small and lightweight camcorder that will be your best friend for all of your baby’s milestones. You’ll never have to search upstairs for that clunky old video camera as this one is small enough to always have in your bag. $149.99. Available at theflip.com.
MEMORY SAVER: Can’t remember what you had for lunch yesterday? Just wait—your memory loss is just beginning! But why risk forgetting your baby’s schedule? The Itzbeen is a handy timer that lets you know how long “itzbeen” since you last fed your baby or changed her diaper. $24.99. Available at diapers.com.
BABY’S BEDTIME: The sleekly designed Alma crib from Bloom is ideal for space-constrained city apartments. Smaller than a standard-sized crib, it folds for storage. It can be used up to 24 months, and has a two-position adjustable mattress platform for your growing baby. $400. Available at giggle.com.%uFFFD
Risa Goldberg and Leslie Venokur are New York City moms and the co-founders of Big City Moms, a social group for moms in the city (bigcitymoms.com).
