New parenting math says that with every 10 hours of sleep lost you actually gain a piece of baby gear. Kidding aside, bringing a baby into the world means acquiring tons of equipment. Whether you’re a bare minimalist or a major collector, the baby gear checklist has a few key items that are absolute essentials (think car seat, a place for baby to sleep and easy ways to transport kiddo around). Stave off decision fatigue and streamline your choice by getting to know Nuna, a Dutch brand with a core collection of gear that is designed around your life. For more than twelve years, Nuna has been designing safe, intuitive products that look and function beautifully. Here are three worth a close look.

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A Car Seat That’s as Light as It Is Safe: Nuna PIPA lite
Choosing your baby’s car seat is like picking out a second home. You know your little one will be spending a good amount of time in there, so you want it to be both comfortable and safe. The Nuna PIPA lite delivers both, with the added bonus of increased portability. It weighs only 5.3 pounds*, making it the lightest, most convenient car seat available. Crafted with high performance materials like aerospace aluminum and a steel reinforced base, the PIPA lite is durable and protects baby whether you’re driving around town or across the country. Its innovative Aeroflex foam component minimizes impact by absorbing and diffusing energy. And micro-knit fabrics create a soft, cozy spot for all-weather trips throughout baby’s first year and beyond.

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The Stroller That’ll Grow with Your Family: Nuna DEMI grow
If you’re hoping to get major mileage out of your stroller, the Nuna DEMI grow can go the distance. It’s designed to easily switch from a single to a double or twin stroller, and with a total of 23 different modes, there are seemingly endless possibilities when it comes to getting around with little ones. Parents will appreciate the luxe leatherette push bar, large storage basket, and one-touch rear wheel brake. Plus, custom dual suspension, an all-season seat, a UPF 50+ canopy, and the Dream drape mean your kids will be comfortable no matter what.

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A Carrier You Can Use from Day One to Three Years Old: Nuna CUDL
Making a sandwich at home, perusing the farmer’s market, hiking in the woods. Do it all while holding your baby securely and comfortably, and without sacrificing use of your hands. The user-friendly, innovative Nuna CUDL helps keep baby close and comfy up to three years. An integrated infant booster with removable head and neck support means you can keep your newborn snuggled in while you get things done. Certified Oeko-Tex® fabric and GOTS™ certified organic cotton bibs make this carrier an easy choice for modern parents. Once your baby can sit upright, let them face out to see the world. Then, transition to backpack mode when they’re a toddler. All the while the magnetic locking buckles, adjustable shoulder straps and waist belt, generous waist pocket, and customizable hood shade keep parent and baby happy and hands free.

Want to learn more? Check out nunababy.com for gear specs, videos, and shopping info!

— Whitney Harris

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* weight does not include canopy or insert.

Washington state takes safety seriously and that’s why a new law is being pushed through that could keep kids in booster seats through middle school. Yes, parents, your precious cargo could well be riding booster-style through the eighth grade.

If that sounds crazy to you, you’ll probably want to check out why State Governor Jay Inslee is pushing stricter car seat regulations. The new rules are closely aligned with the American Academy of Pediatrics statement on child passenger safety and will prevent injuries in older children associated with poorly fitted seatbelts.

photo: Amazon

Under the new law, all children under the age of 12 and shorter than four feet, nine inches to remain in a booster seat. House Bill 1012 requires that kids stay in booster seats until both the lap and shoulder belts fit properly which typically applies to kids eight to twelve. In addition, any child under the age of 13 must sit in the back seat––(sorry, tweens!).

Children two and under will have to remain rear-facing until they reach the required height and weight set by the seat manufacturer. Kids two to four can then ride forward facing until their reach booster height and weight requirements. 2 to 4 years of age can ride in forward-facing car harness seats until they reach the requirements for a booster seat.

The new law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2020 and does not apply to buses, shuttles or for-hire vehicles. While this particular law is specific to Washington, we’d imagine the rest of the country is bound to follow suit in some way in the future.

And yes, we are acknowledging that while the safety of all kids is a priority, we can’t deny it might give the kids reason your kids want you to drop them off at school around the corner.

––Karly Wood

 

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Being pregnant can come with lots of limitations but mamas to be can rejoice over the new mom skincare line, by Visha Skincare. All products are sulfate and paraben-free, and completely safe to use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. It’s perfect for dry and sensitive skin, which pretty much defines nine months of pregnancy (hello huge, stretched-out belly).

The Mommy Skin Care line is brought to us by Memphis-based dermatologist, Purvisha Patel, who developed Visha Skincare to be a toxin-free and cosmeceutical-grade brand. The Mommy Line includes a Mommy Bright Eye Booster, brightener, purifying cleanser and the Bump 2 Baby body balm to combat eczema and stretch marks.

Photo Courtesy Visha Skincare

 

Visha also offers a Mommy VIP Club so you never have to run out of that must-have eye booster (thank you, sleepless children). By signing up, you guarantee a regular shipment of your skincare products every six weeks, and you also save $15 off the Mommy Line bundle too!

Being a mom often means we put our kids first and neglect ourselves in the process. It’s exciting to see such a great brand putting an emphasis on mamas and taking time for ourselves!

Will you be trying the new Mommy Skincare line? Which product are you most excited about? We’d love to hear in our comments!

––Karly Wood

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Car seat shopping parents usually fall into one of two categories: the super researchers who make spreadsheets and do test runs to compare their options, and those that wing it by going with the seat with the highest consumer ratings. Both shopping strategies work, but if you’re in the market for a car seat, add these three newbies to your must-check-out list. From reclining options to one that holds a whopping 85 pounds, these are completely changing the car seat game as we know it.

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Photo: SimpleParenting

The Transformer
It’s a bird…it’s a plane…If you thought Super Man was some-kind-of-amazing, check out the Doona Car-Seat Stroller. The ultimate travel companion, this infant carrier comes with attached wheels that can be pulled down to instantly create a full-size stroller.

Other cool features: The Doona’s double wall structure, which help its wheels to fold into itself, also work to provide an extra layer of impact-absorbing protection for your bambino.

Available at mbeans.com in April 2015, $499

 

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Photo: Maxi-Cosi via Facebook

The Recliner
It’s always a toss up—leave a sleeping baby in his infant car seat when you get home, or try (ever so delicately) to transfer him to his crib? The decision is much easier to make with the Cybex Cloud Q Infant Car Seat. Basically, it’s an infant car seat that reclines completely (Lay-Z-Boy style) when it is in a stroller or on the floor. Enough said.

Other cool features: This car seat/carry cot comes in the coolest colors—Autumn Gold, True Blue, Moon Dust, Black Beauty, and Grape Juice (with upgraded fabrics available in True Blue, Autumn Gold, and Black Beauty).

Available at cybex-online.com in April 2015, $399

Check out the Cybex Aton 2 Infant Car Seat on amazon.com

, $299.95.

What car seat did/do you have in mind for your bundle? Tell us in the Comments section below.

—Ayren Jackson-Cannady

Learning math can be daunting for elementary schoolers, yet math education is crucial in developing a solid foundation for upper level math.

The Digits is the solution. The Digits is an educational app that introduces kids to key math concepts as they blast through asteroids, and fight evil. The Digits’ curriculum is designed and tested by a 20-year veteran teacher and provides a rocket booster into middle school math for kids aged 7-11.

See why The Digits was called “Sesame Street for the YouTube generation”; It’s funny, smart and it just may help your child love math!

The Digits
www.watchthedigits.com | Digit’s YouTube Page 

Learning math can be daunting for elementary schoolers, yet math education is crucial in developing a solid foundation for upper level math.

The Digits is the solution. The Digits is an educational app that introduces kids to key math concepts as they blast through asteroids, and fight evil. The Digits’ curriculum is designed and tested by a 20-year veteran teacher and provides a rocket booster into middle school math for kids aged 7-11.

See why The Digits was called “Sesame Street for the YouTube generation”; It’s funny, smart and it just may help your child love math!

The Digits
www.watchthedigits.com | Digit’s YouTube Page 

Learning math can be daunting for elementary schoolers, yet math education is crucial in developing a solid foundation for upper level math.

The Digits is the solution. The Digits is an educational app that introduces kids to key math concepts as they blast through asteroids, and fight evil. The Digits’ curriculum is designed and tested by a 20-year veteran teacher and provides a rocket booster into middle school math for kids aged 7-11.

See why The Digits was called “Sesame Street for the YouTube generation”; It’s funny, smart and it just may help your child love math!

The Digits

www.watchthedigits.com | Digit’s YouTube Page 

Learning math can be daunting for elementary schoolers, yet math education is crucial in developing a solid foundation for upper level math.

The Digits is the solution. The Digits is an educational app that introduces kids to key math concepts as they blast through asteroids, and fight evil. The Digits’ curriculum is designed and tested by a 20-year veteran teacher and provides a rocket booster into middle school math for kids aged 7-11.

See why The Digits was called “Sesame Street for the YouTube generation”; It’s funny, smart and it just may help your child love math!

The Digits
www.watchthedigits.com | Digit’s YouTube Page