Our ongoing baby series has covered gifts for the new mom as well as the following decorating ideas for the nursery: an all-orange nursery (it's the new baby neutral), a nursery inspired mid-century modern art, a nursery with an animal kingdom theme, another with a French country look, and one destined to inspire a Moroccan adventure. Next on our agenda? Baby gadgets. Our resident Tech Mommy tells us what tops her list. -- The Editors
Cat Schwartz: One of the most exciting parts about becoming pregnant is getting all the baby stuff! There are so many cool products out there and more and more are popping up on eBay each month. Here's a look at the some of the coolest baby gadgets available to us lucky
mommies today.
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Ubi Changing Table (buy it now price, $118.95) This is the type of invention only a real mom could come up with. When my son was a baby, he always squirmed like crazy when I was changing his diaper and couldn't wait to get back to play time. The moms behind this design obviously had the same issues because they invented a changing table that makes the diaper changing process faster than ever before. This table sits on the ground and actually has a diaper dispenser built right into it. There are about 10 diapers in the belly of the table, and the top diaper is held open and in place with velcro tabs. The hardest part for you will be getting the kid onto the table in the first place.
Twilight Turtle Night Light (buy it now price, $15.99) Lighting can soothe and enthrall a small child. This lamp provides about as much light as a nighlight, casts stars on the walls and can rotate through different colors to send your baby softly to sleep.
Cuisinart Smart Stick Plus Hand Held Corldless Blender (buy it now price, $101.25) If you've committed to making your own baby food, well, God bless you! At least make the process easier (and kinda fun) by using a handheld blender.
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Orbit Baby Infant System (buy it now price, $800) Baby strollers are a passionate topic for parents. And it's no wonder, since they're what keep a young family mobile. Strollers these days practically push themselves, and this super hi-tech stroller and car seat combo is the latest in posh mobility for your little one. Orbit really is a system that takes you comfortably through the first two to three years of your child's life. The stroller rotates, so it puts less stress on your back; the car seat is easy and safe to install; and different seats are available, depending on the size and age of your child.
Medela Hands Free Breast Pump (sold for $302.88) Breast Pumps- I miss nursing. I haven't really thought too much about it until just now. I miss having a little baby so close and being able to pacify him in seconds. When you're nursing, it's essential to have a good pump close at hand so you can relieve pressure, make bottles for daddy to feed baby, and to make a nice supply in case you need to get away for more than a few hours. Your pump will become your best friend, so spending a little more then you expect in this category will pay off in the end. I used and loved the Medela and would highly recommend it.
Stokke Classic Tripp Trapp (buy it now price, $245.96) I tried three different high chairs when my son was little and I only fell in love with one: the Tripp Trapp. I like it because it puts your child at the table with the rest of the family during mealtime and because it can be adjusted as your child gets older.
Cat Schwartz is eBay's Technology Expert.
