Finally - A Comfortable Carrier for Bigger Babies

Now that our youngest are walking, we’d pretty much given up on baby wearing and resigned ourselves to strollers – until we took the new Baby Bjorn Comfort Carrier for a test drive. Maggie (all 14 months and 24 pounds of her) rode comfortably in the carrier for an extended grocery shopping expedition. In fact, the carrier can be used for children from 13 to 31 pounds (about three months to two years). An adjustable, ergonomic waist belt distributes the child’s weight comfortably on the wearer’s hips and babies can face in or out. The organic cotton carrier is machine washable and, best of all, it won't wear you out! Babybjorn.com

The Best Mom and Baby Nutrition Book...Ever

It’s true, whether you’ve been wondering which nutrients you need during pregnancy, or are simply trying to coax your toddler into eating more veggies, this is the book for you. The title (Sprout Right, Nutrition from Tummy to Toddler) pretty much says it all. Written by registered nutritionist Lianne Phillipson-Webb, the book covers everything from the best foods for fighting morning sickness to tips for reducing your child’s allergy risks. As an added bonus, there are more than 75 recipes for homemade baby food for infants and toddlers (“Lentil Shepherd’s Pie” was a big hit with our little taste testers). Sproutright.com

Sandwich Shape Cutters

Even the pickiest eater will look forward to lunch when his sandwich looks like an elephant or dog. The Lunch Punch was created by a mother of three to make healthy eating fun. Food cutters come in two shapes (medium-sized bread puzzle pieces and jumbo bread animals) and are designed to capture the most bread possible, leaving behind only the crusts. The Lunch Punch cutters are taller than cookie cutters, making it easy to cut through two pieces of bread and still keep sandwiches fluffy.

A Breath of Fresh Air

Did you know indoor air is polluted with toxins such as formaldehyde, benzene and ammonia? To help you breathe a little easier, the French company ANDREA has created a living filter to cleanse indoor air, removing harmful toxins and chemicals.

The elegant, egg-shaped filter was created by Harvard University professor David Edwards and French designer Mathieu Lehanneur. It turns common household plants into superhero cleansing agents by harnessing their metabolic powers to remove airborne toxins.

ANDREA air purifier is 40 times more efficient than standard carbon filters and can purify the air in a 200-square foot room in one day–so you can move it around your home to detoxify every room. Quiet, energy efficient and easy to use, you just water the plant twice a week and the filter does the rest.

Thought Spots

We love giving our children little reminders and words of encouragement, but post-it notes are so messy and uninspiring. Thought Spots are residue-free, reusable messages that stick to mirrors, windows or your fridge and easily peel off. Thought Spots are a great way to remind your toddler to brush her teeth, or to tell your little guy you think he’s super. You can buy individual large Thought Spots or packs of 12 mini-spots with themes such as positive parenting, new mom and confidence grows. The first 10 orders using coupon code BABY will receive 2 free Big Thoughts–superhero (seen here) and Happy Birthday– a $12 value.