PRODUCTS WE LOVE for Baby & Parent

BIRMINGHAM PARENT'S Products We Love for Baby & Parent By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards

Lulla Owl

A soother and sleep companion for babies that’s perfect at home or on-the-go. Soft, small and lightweight, with no plush filling, making it ideal for sensitive babies. Offers continuous comfort with 24 hour sounds of natural heartbeat and breathing. $39, ages birth+, https://lulladoll.com/products/lulla-owl

Earth Mama’s A Little Something For Baby

A bundle of travel-sized organic herbal favorites safe for newborns. Includes Organic Diaper Balm, Sweet Orange Castile Baby Wash and Lotion, Calendula Baby Oil and Organic Baby Face Nose & Cheek Balm. $25.99, birth+, https://earthmamaorganics.com/products/a-little-something-for-baby.html

MamaZen Mindful Parenting App

A stress relief app for moms using a combination of meditation, hypnotherapy and mindfulness to help ease stress, fatigue, burnout and anxiety. Includes 150 brief audio sessions (5-15 min) covering common topics among moms – stress, anxiety, frustration, anger, guilt, health and diet, stage of childhood, and more. 30 day free trial, then $14.99/month, https://www.mamazen.com/

Ahimsa Stainless Steel Dinnerware

Non-toxic, durable, and dishwasher safe, these colorful dining items are designed by a pediatrician and mom. Free of BPA (and all bisphenols), PVC, Phthalates, Melamine & Lead. $64, ages 12 months+, https://ahimsahome.com/

Potty Time ADVENTures – Farm Animals, Dinosaurs and Busy Vehicles

Cleverly combines the design elements of an Advent Calendar with a Potty Training Chart so children are rewarded with hidden themed wood blocks. Available in three themes: Farm Animals, Dinosaurs and Busy Vehicles. $24.99, ages 18 months+, https://www.liladvents.com

KeaBabies Maternity Support Belt

Features soft, lightweight and breathable mesh with adjustable Velcro. Elastic mesh provides ergonomic weight distribution. $18.96, https://keababies.com/ products/pregnancybelly-band-support-belt

MEMEENO Belly Band

Made with 100% organic cotton front and back with an infill of super soft polyester fleece. Keeps baby’s tummy warm and for some babies helps soothe tummy aches, gas and general fussiness. The triple layer band warms itself using your baby’s own body temperature. $26.99, ages birth+, https://www.memeeno.com

Evereden Foaming Baby Shampoo and Wash

Pediatrician created to be safe enough for a newborn, from head to toe. Features naturally-derived oat amino acids that function as an ultra-gentle yet efficacious surfactant to cleanse. Hydrates and calms skin with coconut juice and coconut water. Lathers up easily, rinses quickly, without any tears. $17, ages newborn+, https://www.ever-eden.com/ products/baby-foaming-shampoo