10 Amazing Baby Products You've Never Heard Of
By Moonbun's VP of Content (and super-Mom), Stephanie Clark
At Moonbun, we are dedicated to bringing parents innovative baby gear that has been designed with a busy parent's lifestyle in mind.
We travel the world to discover the most unique, practical and sometimes just plain fun products to offer parents through our easy to use online store. Then we send them directly to you wherever you are in the world using first-class shipping.
We're not just looking for the standard 'find it anywhere, everyone has it' stuff. We've compiled a list of game-changing products that every parent, parent-to-be or shower gift giver should read. Let us introduce you to the 10 Best Baby Accessories you've Never Heard of.
1. The Seat Anywhere space-saving high chair
If there’s one thing we know about baby furniture, it’s that it can take up a whole lot of room. On top of that, it can be awkward and hard to move from place to place (any parent who has ever traveled with a playpen/play yard and nearly thrown it out of the window trying to getting it up and down knows what I’m talking about).
The Seat Anywhere designers took all of that - as well as baby’s safety and comfort - into consideration when they created the Seat Anywhere Portable High Chair.
Rather than being a stand-alone high chair, this foldable seat of soft material and straps can turn any dining chair into a high chair in seconds. Simply secure the straps to the chair and it’s ready for your little one, who will be safe and secure in the harness. When they’re done, you can toss it into the washing machine for fuss-free cleaning. This is great for space saving at home but is also perfect for taking with you to visit family or even to a restaurant. The days of wrestling a high chair into your trunk for family vacation are behind you - you’re welcome.
2. The Premium USB Diaper Bag that will fit everything
Every new parent knows that with a new baby comes with a lot of stuff. Stuff that needs to be carried with you everywhere you go. A diaper bag is a must-have for most families, but we’ve recently discovered diaper bags that do a whole lot more than just tote your extra diapers and wipes.
This diaper bag can also charge your phone.
Yep, you heard right - this is a bag with a USB charger that will keep your battery full while you’re out and about so you’ll never miss a selfie op with your little one.
The designers of this bag didn’t stop at just this one extra feature - they’ve also created a parent-worthy storage system with a separate area for wet items and an insulated pocket for bottles. And much more.
3. The Drop-proof pacifier
Okay, if you’re a parent and you see the words “drop proof”, your first thought is probably, “Yeah, right.”
We get it - dropping (and throwing) things is one of a baby or toddler’s favourite things. And technically, you’re right - no product can stop your little one from tossing things to the floor BUT what if we told you that there’s a pacifier that can be dropped but stay totally clean and ready to be handed right back to baby?
This anti-dust pacifier is designed with a plastic shell that automatically closes when dropped, keeping the nipple clean from whatever dust, dirt, mud, or sand they drop it in. The pacifier also has a sturdy handle for easy gripping of little hands, is made from all non-toxic materials and comes with either flat or round nipple to suit every baby.
4. The Baby Burrito
We love things that take the everyday things that you can find anywhere and add some unique creativity, which is why this next product made the cut. They’ve taken the standard swaddling blanket and added some food-inspired fun with this baby burrito swaddling blanket.
Designed to look exactly like a tortilla wrap, this blanket puts the fun in functional. We love the addition of the matching tortilla hat as well to complete the whole burrito look. This makes a unique shower gift that will give new parents something practical that’s also cute and funny.
5. The Handprint kit that actually won’t make a mess
Any Pinterest-using parent knows that DIY crafting projects are all the rage. Some of us, though, are not the next Martha Stewart and need a little extra help when it comes to creating beautiful hand-made keepsakes of our little ones.
This hand and/or footprint kit will let us feel like arts and crafts pros without the mess.
The genius part of this product is how it protects your baby’s skin from the ink used to create that tiny hand or footprint. Rather than placing their hand directly onto the ink pad, there is a layer in between that creates a transferable print. Smart, right?
Now you can create a framable keepsake and no one will know you failed art class in high school (just me?).
6.The Womb Mimicking Arms Up Swaddle Blanket
We know about sleep sacks. We know about swaddling blankets. But a product that combines the two? That’s one thing we didn’t know about... until now.
These TruWomb Swaddle Blankets combine the secure “hug” that swaddled babies need to sleep with the ease of a sleep sack - simply pop baby in, zip, and go - no folding required.
For those of us whose babies like to throw their hands in the air (and wave them like they just don’t care), the shape of the sack allows them to sleep in a more natural position where they can reach their hands for self-soothing.
The peanut-shaped sack hugs your baby in the middle (which might mean you can actually put them down long enough to eat dinner and maybe *gasp* take a shower), preventing startle reflex wake ups. The fabric is soft and stretchy, too... come to think of it, I think I could use one of these for myself.
7. The Shower Flower - A baby bath without the tub
Here’s another product that saves you from needing to purchase another piece of bulky furniture for baby and allows you to convert something you already have. Meet the Baby Shower Flower.
This smart little cushion means you don’t need a separate baby tub to give your little one a bath. Simply place this flower-shaped cushion into your sink to create a safe, cozy spot to bathe your baby at home or traveling.
We also found this a godsend for parents with bad knees or back who don’t want to be bent down or kneeling next to a tub on the floor, or even the regular bathtub. The cushion is machine washable and dries easily and then folds up to store away under the sink or in a suitcase on the road.
8. The 4-in-1 Ergonomic Baby Carrier
You may have heard of baby carriers before, but we want to introduce you to this baby carrier that we think you haven't heard of til now but will be glad you're hearing about it now.
We love this carrier because of its versatility - not only are all of the straps adjustable to provide maximum comfort for the wearer, it offers four different carry positions. Some of us have babies that want to be cuddled in while others have little explorers that want to face out and take in the world around them - this carrier can do both. It's also made from a breathable material, making it a great option for summertime when carrying around our heat-radiating babies can make it a mighty sweaty situation without good air flow.
For those of us that get an aching back just thinking about carrying around a 44 lb (20kg) toddler (max for this carrier), the thick shoulder straps and wide waist belt give extra support to relieve pressure on your lower back.
9. The 3-in1 Premium Stroller (without the price tag)
Unless you've been living under a child-free rock, we know you've heard of strollers, but we’re sure you’ve never heard of THIS particular stroller, the 3-in-1 stroller.
The thing we love about this stroller is that it packs in a lot more features for a lot less compared to other strollers on the market. Its high-end design has both the parent and baby in mind, including lots of comfort and convenience features. It's a smooth, comfortable ride for baby and folds down easily for storing or putting into your vehicle.
Some parents will need to purchase multiple strollers within their child's stroller-using years to accommodate car seats, changes in weight, changes in terrain and basic replacement for wear and tear. Where some strollers are limited-time use, this built-to-last stroller can see you from baby's first day up until they turn 3.
Last, but definitely not least, it's designed first and foremost with baby's safety in mind and has the safety ratings to prove it.
10. Onesie Extenders to keep up with baby’s growth spurts
Parents know onesies are an absolute staple of their baby’s wardrobe. Forget the pretty dresses, little suits, scratchy jeans, or bulky sweaters - onesies are where it’s at for every day baby wear.
Because of the snaps, though, your little one may hit a growth spurt and suddenly all of their onesies are too short in the body. Or you may have some onesies that are shorter/wider than you need for a longer/leaner little one.
Before you toss all of those onesies into the hand-me-down pile, introduce yourself to these onesie extenders. What is essentially just a small piece of material and some snaps can give new life to your onesies and save you some money on new ones. They come in a bunch of colors too to mix and match.