San Diego Family Magazine

BPA-free glass bottle with silicone nipple comes wrapped in a bright, textured silicone sleeve. Thermal shock resistant glass can handle freezing and boiling temperatures. Six colors.

“Glass bottle is safe, practical colorful and easy to clean,” says Meg. “Excellent for parents who want to limit baby’s exposure to BPA and plastics. I loved this!”

Automatic Ingenuity Bouncer
$59.99; BrightStarts.com

Powered by Hybridrive Technology, this charming baby seat features a unique technology that provides a smooth, consistent bounce that mimics mom's natural motion. "My baby loves it, which means I do, too!" raves Kelly. She says the motion of this lightweight bouncer and its soothing sounds put her baby to sleep almost 100 percent of the time.

This compact, BPA-free portable pump has a ComfortSeal cushion, and its ergonomic design makes efficient one-handed pumping possible. “I love this pump! It enabled me to continue breastfeeding my baby because it was so easy and comfortable to use,” says Jenny. She likes being able to control the pressure and speed of the pump.

Touted as the “next best thing to bare feet’” these soft leather shoes with cushiony, slip-resistant soles let pre-walkers and toddlers support healthy podiatric development and protect little feet.

Nikki says, “Just adorable! I’m really impressed by how flexible they are.”

Allergy-tested Belli products undergo teratology screening to ensure that every ingredient is safe for mom and her growing baby. Includes Body Wash, All Day Moisture Body Lotion, Elasticity Belly Oil, Skin Smoothing Body Exfoliator and Foot Relief Cream. Jenny says using these fragrant, gentle products is the highlight of her day. “It’s great to still feel fabulous in spite of the many physical and emotional changes of pregnancy.”

Halo SleepSack Swaddle keeps new babies safe and comforted when accompanied by pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp's CD of white noise reported to calm crying and activate baby's own "calming reflex." Nikki says, "The material is supersoft and comfortable." She loved the white noise CD, clear how-to instructions on swaddling and the wrap's snug fit.

The unique fabric of Halo Technical Comfort System is available in onesies, which earned rave reviews for comfort and design from our mom testers, $7.95 and up.

Snuza Halo Monitor Lifesaver Kit
$199; Snuza.com

Battery-operated sleep monitor clips to baby’s diaper to tracks baby’s motion and respiration. If movement stops for 15 seconds, a vibrating stimulator gently rouses baby 15. After 20 seconds, the alarm sounds. Use Snuza in conjunction with sound or video monitors. Approved for use on preemies and multiples. Jenny says this SIDS-prevention device gave her “peace of mind knowing that my baby is safe and sleeping soundly.”

Swaddle Cloths
$45; AdenandAnais.com

100 percent cotton swaddlers offer breathable warmth that prevents baby from overheating. The muslin fabric gets softer with every wash and functions as a nursing cover, burp cloth, blanket and more. “Cute design and extra large size makes it easy to wrap baby,” says Jenny. “It’s worth the price.”

Invented by two moms, these stylish crib bumpers increase airflow, protect baby from bumps and bruises and reduce suffocation risk presented by traditional bumpers. Wonder Reversible bumpers zip over each crib rail. Jenny likes the bumper’s “unique, stylish look” and advises counting the number of rails before you order (38 bumpers per package).

Soothies Gel Pads
$11.99; Lansinoh.com

Reusable nursing pads offer instant, cooling relief to breastfeeding mothers. Soft, absorbent gel pads soothe and protect sore nipples.

Says Jenny, “This product is a ‘cool’ solution to my breastfeeding woes!”