Shopping Guide - Gear

Pink & Blue Limited Edition Valco Twin Trimode

Let’s Go Strolling
What: Stroll, er, scroll through their huge selection of single, double, triple and jogging strollers.
Why We Love It: You can call 877-STROLL-1 for a free phoneconsultation to help pick the right stroller for you.Tons of brands to choose from, free (and fast) shippingon orders over $100.
Shop Here For: Strollers, accessories, diaper bags and various giftsfor mom, dad and baby. Brands include Zooper, Bugaboo, Mountain Buggy,Baby Jogger, Quinny and lots more.
Our Favorites: The fully-accessorized "Boy Meets Girl" Pink & Blue Limited Edition Valco Twin Trimode ($825—gulp, but think of the oohsand ahhs and the end of "That’s my side!" fights).
CBB Deal: Save 10% with coupon code CBB08 (except Valco products).

Tots On-The-Go
What: A site for grown-ups with kids on the go—and that meansgoing to town, on an airplane, on a hip, a back, behind a stroller, andall the accessories that make those things go even better.
Why We Love It: It really carries everything a child needs (andmore than a few things you didn’t realize they do) for driving,traveling, sleeping, dining and more. If you’re thinking of taking atrip to the pool or abroad, visit this site first.
Shop Here For: Strollers, baby carriers you don’t see everywhere, very cool dad gear, rolling luggage for kids and airport essentials, every stroller accessory you could imagine.
Our Favorites: The AirCrib Inflatable Travel Crib ($99) is genius. It’s compact and easy to pack, only weighs six pounds and inflates in less than a minute. The gogoKidz Infant Cruizer ($119) makes dragging the carseat on trips less of a drag. Carry You stroller organizers ($6.95-39.95) work on almost every stroller. MrB Double Decker diaper bag ($63) for phil&ted strollers that won’t bonk the kid on the lower seat.
CBB Deal: Save 10% on all purchases (except sale items) with coupon code CELEBRITY (no expiration date).

Babyhawk Mei Tai

La Stella Blu
What: This site features a variety of slings and carriers for parents ready to move beyond the Bjorn.
Why We Love It: The Baby Bjorn is almost automatically put on a new mom’s baby registry. But more than a few of them have cast a curious eye at the seemingly easy-going mother toting her child in a variety of different ways. This site explores them all and even demystifies how they’re worn and how to place a baby inside! Plus most items ship for free.
Shop Here For: The best of the four kinds of traditional baby carriers, including wraps (such as the Moby Wrap, $39.95), Asian-style mei tais, pouches (from Hotslings, $38-54, Sprout, $48-65), and ring slings (from EllaRoo, $59-94), plus the structured Ergo ($105).
Our Favorites: Mei Tais from CatBird Baby ($89), EllaRoo ($89), and BabyHawk ($80) are great for those who are comfortable with tying straps. Also check out BabyLegs ($12). These sleeves can be worn on chilly legs that dangle or as sleeves. For your little helper, the site also sells boy and girl kid-sized slings for carrying dolls (or 30 Hotwheels cars) at the same time.
Deal: Check out their outlet.

Kaloo’s Travel Activity Playmat

Pampered Tot
What: A store for … tots who are pampered or will be once they’re born.
Why We Love It: Have a question about an item? Email the Charlaps (theyrun the site) for their insights and recommendations—they’ve testedalmost everything. Their online checklists help new moms figure outwhat they need—use it to buy what you want or save it to their wishlist section.
Shop Here For: Everything Bugaboo—they’ve got a whole section devotedjust to this tony stroller. Plus the standard must-haves (bibs,onesies, crib sheets) in bold and beautiful prints.
Our Favorites: Kaloo’s Travel Activity Playmat ($94) with a waterproof mat and detachable velour blanket. Soft, muted colors and it packs flat. Icky Products Travel Place Mat ($19) includes a spoon and fork and pockets to hold them. Baby Bjorn’s potty chair ($22.50) has a removable inner potty for easy clean up.
Great Deal: No tax in all 50 states and free shipping for orders over $100.

Bliss Diaper Bags
What: An online boutique devoted exclusively to diaper bags.
Why We Love It: With over 20 brands and 630 styles to choose from, this site is a great one-stop-shopto browse through the hottest diaper bags out there. It offers ourfavorite brands like Storksak, Mia Bossi, and Nest all in one place.Prices range from inexpensive ($45 for the Kalencom Fun Animal bags) to big splurges($1200 for the Mia Bossi Audrey Orchid). It’s like the Zappos of diaper bags! Also, they offer free shipping on all orders over $99.
Shop Here For: A diaper bag that no one else on the playground will have, such as something from smaller, hard-to-find labels like Reese Li’s Marine Tadpole Lexington Canvas Baby Bag ($150) or 2 Red Hens’ Latte Swirls Whole Roost Diaper Bag ($108)
Our Favorites: We love Kalencom’s Black Diamond Kelly Messenger Diaper Bag($75) because it resembles the quadruple digits HermesBirkin bag, with a few twists- namely, lots of pockets, durability, andpracticality. Plus it costs a whole lot less!

MamaBargains.com
What: Thebest of the "Deal of the Day" sites for kid and parent products. Oneproduct is featured at a time at a superb price. When they sell out,they move to the next product.
Why We Love It: Because these deals cannot be found anywhere else at these prices: at least 50 – 80% off.
Shop Here For: You name it! Recent products carried include UPPAbaby strollers, Timi and Leslie and Fleurville diaper bags, BabyStar blankets, Micralite strollers, New Native slings, Urban Baba, Itzy Ritzy carseat covers, Elephantito shoes, Dogwood USA, My Baby Nest.
Our Favorites: Everything. Be warned: It’s addictive!