I recently had the honor of attending the ABC Kids Convention in las Vegas with my Husband. This is the largest convention when it comes to all things baby and kids. From maternity wear to newborn essentials, strollers, car seats, swaddles, toys of all kind…they have it ALL at ABC!
My husband and I spent two days making our way through all of the awesome products on display. Here are some of our favorite finds. Keep in mind that some of these may be on the market, but most are not yet available. Luckily, you won’t have to wait TOO long for them. Most will be available in early 2019!
Pop Yum
As a formula feeding mama, I can attest to how messy it can be and how difficult it can be to mix formula when out and about with baby. Pop Yum is a wonderful solution to all of those issues. Formula stores in the top of the bottle and with one squeeze, it releases into the bottom of the bottle where the water is stored, and it’s ready to mix. You can see a video of the bottle in action on my Instagram Stories under the “ABC Show” highlight. Check out Pop Yum’s website for more info on this product.
Wash it Later
Wash it later is a solution for baby blow outs that we have all needed at some point in the past. In the past, when baby made a mess of their clothes, I would toss them into a baggie designed for dirty diapers, and it would sit there for hours, sometimes even overnight if I forgot to toss it in the washer. Most of the time, these set in stains wouldn’t come out and the outfit was tossed. Now we have Wash It Later. The bag has a an all natural, hypoallergenic soaking solution inside to help fight messes. You can find Wash. It. Later on Amazon.Â
Kooi
This is a next level breastfeeding cover that also helps with so many other struggles mothers face. The Kooi cover can strap onto your stroller for as a hands-free breastfeeding cover, but it can also double as a cover when changing babies diaper or clothes when you are not able to make it to a private space. The Kooi cover collapses into small enough size that it can easily fit in a diaper bag or under the stroller storage compartment. You can view more about the Kooi cover at KooiCover.com
Unbuckle Me
Unbuckle me was created by a fellow Houstonian, Becca, and her mother. Becca’s mother struggled with unbuckling the car seat buckle when removing the children due to arthritis. This creative little tool reduces the force needed to unbuckle a car seat by more than 50%. While the current version is available online and in many stores (including BuyBuy Baby), there are new fun colors coming in 2019!
New Items from Halo
The DreamNest. The 3 in 1 sleeper is made entirely of mesh. It has the ability to rock gently from side to side to help make the transition from mamas arms to the DreamNest a little smoother. It even converts into a toddler cot for when kiddos are too big to fit into the DreamNest. Available January 2019.
The New SleepSack Self-Soothing Swaddles. This is designed for babies who like to self sooth throughout the night. It gives them the snugness of a swaddles with their hands still being accessible. There are textured silicone teethers attached to each side of the swaddle. Available in January 2019.
The Easy Transition Sleepsack. This is designed to still help babies with the startle reflex but gives their arms a little more freedom. This is a great sleepsack for babies who have just started rolling over onto their tummy in their sleep. Available January 2019.
Beaba BabyCook
The Babycook by Beaba is the IT item for making baby food at home. The Babycook can steam, blend, defrost and reheat, all in ONE! As a mama who used to fill my countertop with different gadgets to make baby food, I seriously LOVE the fact that this machine does it ALL! The new Babycook bowl hold 4.7 cups which means a whole lot more baby food is made in less time. All items are top rack dishwasher safe. Coming late October 2018.
The Nuna Cudl
Nuna is known for their high-quality products so their release of a baby carrier is bound to excite a lot of moms out there. The Cudl is extremely comfortable (I couldn’t resist trying it on at the show!) for both mom and baby. It’s made with organic jersey knit cotton and mesh fabric. The buckles are all magnetic, which makes getting baby in and out is super easy. The carrier has a small storage pocket on the hip and a removable infant bib to make cleaning up from baby easy. It can be worn in the front with baby facing parent or facing outward and can also be worn on the back. This carrier can be used all the way from baby’s first days at home until they are three years old! The Nuna Cudl will be released Q1 of 2019.
8 The Plate
8 The Plate is designed to encourage even the pickiest eater to try new, healthier foods. It was designed by a board certified behaviour analyst who knows a thing or two about food refusal. Her solution is to fill each compartment with a variety of foods, both ones that the kiddo loves and ones that are new to them. The first food should be one they LOVE, followed by another favorite, then something new and healthy, and then repeat. The clear cover allows them to see what is coming up and encourages them to continue eating and spinning to get to the final compartment, which should be a treat of some sort that your kiddo will REALLY love! Pretty smart, huh? You can find 8 The Plate on Amazon. Available in grey, pink, and blue.
EZ Play Jungle Gyms
While at the convention, I had a set path I wanted to stick to in order to hit every single booth. But I caught site of the EZPlay Panda Jungle Gym a few rows over from where we were and bee-lined right over to it. I knew my toddler would go crazy for it. Best part: it folds up for easy storage! The EZPlay Jungles come in two different color schemes, the natural wood as pictured above and a multi-colored version. It also comes in a variety of sizes and set ups, with the one shown above being the smallest. You can view their other set-ups on their website at EZPlayToys.com
Rocker Mama
The Rocker Mama turns any chair into a rocking chair. It’s small enough and light weight that it could be placed in a suitcase or even carried onto the plane! My husband and I both tested it out and loved it. Video proof in my Instagram stories! Product is currently available at RockerMama.com
New Products at UPPAbaby
The Alta Booster Seat. The new Uppababy Booster seat has a seven position adjustable headrest which is also energy responsive for advanced side impact protection. It has the rigid latch connectors to ensure proper alignment of the vehicle. And it’s also just really pretty. Available Q1 2019.
The Knox Carseat. The Knox convertible car seat has a nine position no-rethread harness that adjusts with the headrest. This seat can truly grow with your baby. Compatible both rear and forward facing. Has the UPPAbaby signature SMART SIP absorbing pods which disperses force in the case of a side impact crash. Coming early 2019.
There are also some GORGEOUS new colors coming out in the Vista stroller. All the heart eyes here.
The Liki Trike by Doona
The Liki Trike is designed for baby’s 10 months to 3 years. It grows with your baby, the older they get, the more control they have (parent no longer pushes, waist bar removed, etc.) It also is extremely compact and folds up small enough to fit into a backpack or an overhead bin on a plane. Coming early 2019 to the US.
The Pronto Wagon
This product was getting so much buzz on our Instagram this past week. So many of you wanted to know where to buy it. Unfortunately, you are going to have to wait a bit longer. The Pronto Wagon will release in the US in 2019. The best way to keep up to date on when you can buy one would be to follow Pronto on Instagram. Â But if you want to swoon over more images of this beauty and all its customizing options, you can do so on Pronto’s website.Â
