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Find the newest gear for you and your baby in our Parents Shop. Medela Breast Pump Moms swear by this when they return to work. It can also help increase or maintain your milk supply from the beginning. "I used mine to pump milk when my son struggled to latch at first," says Sarah Mims Moran, of Darien, Illinois. "At 8 months old, he's still nursing, thanks to my Medela." in Style Advanced Backpack) Find the breast pump in our Parents Shop. Graco Car Seat "I chose a SnugRide because I knew it would last until my son was more than 30 pounds," says Crystal Ghassemi, of Nashville. Other standout features: It audibly clicks into its base for a secure fit, has an easy-to-adjust harness, and weighs only 7.5 pounds, so it's light to tote. ($150 for SnugRide Click Connect 35) Buy the car set here. Find the SnugRide Click Connect 35 in our Parents Shop. Ergo Carrier Wear your baby one of three ways: at your chest and facing you (in the beginning), at your hip (as your baby grows more curious), or on your back (during the toddler years).

"I love being able to carry my little one safely while playing with my older child," says Holly LaCombe, of Elmira, Michigan. ($140 for the organic carrier) Buy the Ergo Carrier here. Find it in our Parents Shop. Vera Bradley Diaper Bag "It's beautiful and functional!" gushes Mandy Behling, of Durham, North Carolina. "I love all the pockets." The detachable changing pad is handy too. Snag the bag in one of the brand's classic floral prints, or choose from the new quilted jewel tones, like this cobalt one. ($138 for the Make a Change Baby Bag) Buy the Vera Bradley Baby bag here. Get parenting tips and tricks when you sign up for our As They Grow newsletter! Graco Stroller "This is easy to fold and travel with," says Camille Lachney, of Loves Park, Illinois. "And it seems lighter than others." She's right: At 21 pounds, it's lighter than many full-size models, yet it has a big canopy and basket. ($230 for the Aire3 Click Connect in black, $350 for pink, shown, which comes with a SnugRide car seat)

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"She still loves it at 7 months!" ($160 for the My Little SnugaMonkey Cradle 'n Swing) Buy the SnugaMonkey Swing here. Find the swing in our Parents Shop. Fisher-Price Tub Infants are slippery when wet, but this tub comes with a mesh sling (not pictured) that makes it easy to hold your newborn for sponge baths. Later, you swap in a seat for a baby who can sit. "We've used our Fisher-Price tub all through our baby's first year," says Julia Miller, of Huntingburg, Indiana. ($40 for the 4-in-1 Sling 'n Seat Tub) Buy the Sling 'n Seat Tub here. Find the tub in our Parents Shop. Ingenuity Bouncer Rest your baby in this cozy nest and you may be able to sneak in a real shower or get dinner on the table. It has eight melodies, three nature sounds, and a vibration mode that mimics the sound of your heartbeat, so your baby will relax here for the few minutes that you need. ($65 for Gentle Automatic Bouncer) Originally published in American Baby magazine in October 2014.