Our picks from Elena Epstein, director of the National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA)
The Parent’s Hoodie
Here’s the perfect sweatshirt for pregnancy and postpartum, and it can also be worn by dads as a baby carrier and hoodie. $99, love-radius.com
Munchkin’s Air Purifier
Help protect growing lungs by creating a bubble of clean air wherever you go. This travel-sized air sanitizer gives you better control over your baby’s environment. $100, munchkin.com
Clothing Label Pack by Mabel’s Labels
Label all your kids’ clothing and shoes you can’t afford to lose. This durable and laundry-safe bundle includes Tag Mates clothing labels and durable shoe labels—82 labels in total. $26.75, ages birth-10, mabelslabels.com
Piper Recliner and Swivel Glider
Enjoy this smooth, 360-degree swivel motion and easy gliding. This glider features a plush leg rest and reclines for ultimate comfort when rocking your baby back to sleep. $399, all ages, davincibaby.com
Bug Bite Thing
Discover this suction tool that alleviates itching, stinging and swelling caused by insect bites and stings in three easy steps. Place the item over the insect bite or sting, slowly pull up on the handles until you feel a suction grip, hold for 10 to 20 seconds and push the handles down to release the suction. The Bug Bite Thing is chemical-free, reusable and suitable for all ages. $9.95. free shipping, bugbitething.com
“Moms Don’t Have Time to: A Quarantine Anthology”
Moms did their best to keep on going during the COVID-19 pandemic. This anthology shares original essays about the increasing demands during this time. $22.99, zibbyowens.com
Create Your Own Beeswax Food Wraps
Get creative and do good for the environment by making your own food wraps out of pure cotton and 100% beeswax. Use again and again to wrap leftover foods and replace the plastic wrap. $15.99, ages 14+, plbfun.com
Made for Me Silicone Breast Pump & Letdown Catcher
Experience a simple way to pump breast milk or catch letdown while your baby is feeding. This item is completely silent, beautifully discreet and small enough to pop in any baby bag. $19.99, tommeetippee.com
“The Fourth Trimester Journal”
Becoming a mother is radical and powerful. Explore the possibilities of the postpartum period with this journal and use this trustworthy companion to anchor yourself into the present moment. $16.95, amazon.com
KeaBabies Maternity Support Belt
Turn to this trusted belly band for pregnancy. The belt features soft, lightweight and breathable mesh with adjustable Velcro ideal for equal weight distribution. $21.96, keababies.com
