The Top 40 Baby Products for 2017 (from the ABC Kids Expo)
I’ve been home from the ABC Kids Expo for three weeks now, but I’m finally feeling organized enough to share some of my favorite products from this year’s show with you guys! The ABC Kids Expo is the largest juvenile-products trade show in North America, occurring every fall in Las Vegas. Last year was my first year attending (you can see that round-up here), and I had so much fun I had to go back this year for round two.
I love this trade show because it’s a good way to discover smaller brands, as well as see what the larger industry-leaders have up their sleeves for baby gear in the coming year. Here are some of my top picks.
1 | NEUTRAL COLORS COMING TO BUMBO
The Floor Seat and Multi-Seat are getting a fresh new look – they’ll both soon be available in gray, taupe, and duck egg. Plus the Floor Seat Cover will be available in five new camouflage colors.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
2 | THE LUCY DARLING FOR NUROO COLLECTION
Two of my favorite brands have teamed up for a fun collaboration! The NuRoo Swaddler is now available in four new designs from Hailey of Lucy Darling, creator of adorable baby books and monthly baby stickers. The NuRoo Swaddler has a 3-sizes-in-1 design fitting babies from birth up to six months, plus it’s made from their oh-so-luxurious signature fabric.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
3 | 3SPROUTS PLAY MAT BAG
Contain the mess! A toy storage bag that doubles as a play mat. This one is so smart. It comes with sturdy handles to carry from room to room and hang it up between play sessions. It comes in the classic 3 Sprouts elephant, whale, and hedgehog prints.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
4 | DODDLE & CO POP
It’s the only pacifier that stays clean by popping back into its own self-protective silicone cloud when it’s not in baby’s mouth. With a simple push or baby suckle, the natural-shaped nipple extends back out.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
5 | KIZINGO TODDLER SPOON
These spoons are uniquely curved to fit easily into your toddler’s hands (they really are comfortable!) and work with the way they eat to make self-feeding less frustrating and more successful.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
6 | COPPER PEARL BANDANA BIBS
These are the absolute softest (and cutest!) drool bibs for your baby. They have an absorbent cotton on the front and polyester fleece on the back. The two snaps are secure and allow you to adjust to fit your growing baby.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
7 | NEW DESIGNS COMING TO UBBI
The Ubbi Diaper Pail is a steel diaper pail available in a variety of colors and prints. Their most recent designs include two monochromatic options that were just released, and a mint one coming soon.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
8 | LALABU SOOTHE SHIRT
An all-in-one babywearing shirt that’s both a nursing tank for mom and a cozy carrying pouch for baby. It has head support that flips up to support baby when needed and folds back down when not in use.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM LALABU.
9 | NEW ERGOBABY FASHIONS
The newly released ADAPT carrier (no infant insert needed!) is now available in Azure Blue & Admiral Blue, and the Four Position 360 is now available in Azure Blue and Dewey Grey. Plus there’ve teamed up with Vulli for a fun Sophie La Girafe Festival Collaboration – it comes with a detachable strap to attach a toy.
10 | WAVHELLO SOUNDBUB PORTABLE BLUETOOTH SPEAKER
Soothe your baby with white noise by pressing the belly, or play songs and familiar voices by hooking up to your iPhone and using as a Bluetooth speaker.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
11 | DOCKATOT ACTIVITY BAR
Now your baby will be able to use their DockATot during playtime too! The activity bar will come in a few color options and due to the design, you’ll be able to switch out toys.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
12 | METALLICS COMING TO ADEN + ANAIS
Includes the newly released Metallics Collection (clothing and swaddles) available in pink, blue, or white and the Flannel Muslin Collection (sleep sacks and swaddles) available in gray or pink. Plus a collaboration with Disney!
13 | GRACO 4EVER EXTEND2FIT CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT
The popular Graco 4ever All-in-One Convertible Car Seat will soon come with a 4-position extension panel so your child can rear face longer. Accommodates children from 4-120 pounds.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
14 | NEW LIFEFACTORY BABY BOTTLE COLORS
Lifefactory baby bottles were one of the first glass baby bottles to hit the market and they’re finally updating the colors of the silicone sleeves with more modern colors. The 4 oz baby bottles will have pastel silicone sleeves and the 9 oz baby bottles will come in bolder colors.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
15 | BABYLETTO KIWI GLIDER RECLINER
This glider quietly reclines with the push of a button, so you can lay back and lounge without fear of waking your baby. Not only that but it has a built-in USB port to charge your phone.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
16 | BABY JOGGER CITY SELECT LUX STROLLER
The Baby Jogger City Select LUX has lots of new features including a decelerating & parking handbrake, a 30% smaller fold, and all-wheel suspension. Plus you’ll be able to buy a shopping tote that can be attached to the front or rear seat mount and a jump seat for toddlers. See it in action on my Facebook page here.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
17 | NUMNUM BEGINNER BOWL
This beginner bowl has a stable broad-based design and on the inside, the sloped walls help guide the child’s utensils directly to the food reducing frustration and nurturing independence.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
18 | FISHER-PRICE COLLABORATION WITH JONATHAN ADLER
Fisher-Price has teamed up with iconic designer Jonathan Adler to create an exclusive collection of modern baby gear. Includes baby gear, layette, and nursery decor.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM FISHER-PRICE.
19 | BABYDAM BATHTUB DIVIDER
With the BabyDam, you can easily section off part of the bathtub for your baby, saving on water and creating a safer bath space for your baby.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
20 | LEATHER PLAYMATS FROM GATHRE
These gorgeous leather playmats are waterproof, wipeable, and compact. They come in five sizes for a variety of purposes, from changing pad size up to beach blanket size.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM GATHRE.
21 | HAPE WOODEN ROCKING BOAT
Lots of new toys are coming from Hape, but at the top of the list for me is this nautical-inspired teeter-totter boat with a bench seat. Too cute, right?
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
22 | COVERED GOODS 4-IN-1 NURSING COVER
This four-in-one cover can be used as a nursing cover, car seat cover, infinity scarf, or shopping cart cover. It provides all over coverage when nursing (or pumping!) and is made from a comfortable, stretchy fabric.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
23 | ROOKIE HUMANS ILLUSTRATED CRIB SHEETS
Illustrated by different artists from around the world, these crib sheets double as adorable photo backdrops! I bet we’ll be seeing lots of these pop up on Instagram.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM ROOKIE HUMANS.
24 | MAGNETIC BABY CLOTHING FROM MAGNIFICENT BABY
This brand makes your life a million times easier by using smart close magnetic technology so you can get your baby dressed and undressed quickly. It’s mostly a layette collection for baby, but they also have rain jackets so your toddlers can easily put their jackets on independently!
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
25 | MAXI-COSI DANA FOR 2
Parents of twins will rejoice at this one as it fits two Maxi-Cosi infant car seats side by side. It maneuvers easily through standard doorways, and the seat cushions are machine washable and dryer safe.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
26 | SAGO MINI PORTABLE PLAYSETS
Whether your child enjoys the Sago Mini apps or not, the portable playsets are way too cute. There are three to choose from, and once your child is finished playing everything can be packed up and stored inside. (Also check out the Puzzle Mat!)
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
27 | TOTESAVVY DIAPER BAG INSERT
Turn any bag into a diaper bag with a ToteSavvy insert. Made from a durable nylon twill, this organizer insert has an insulated bottle pocket, key clasp, changing mat, and a variety of pockets. Available in two sizes.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
28 | SKIP HOP MOONLIGHT MELODIES PROJECTION SOOTHER
A baby soother that projects a starry nightscape onto any surface, but can also be covered for a warm nightlight glow. It has four melodies and an auto-off timer.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
29 | FLUF TODDLER BACKPACKS
Fluf is known for their adorable storage containers, so I was excited to see they’ll soon be releasing toddler-sized backpacks in their fun, modern prints.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
30 | NEW PLAYSETS FROM GREEN TOYS
Green Toys has added two playsets to their line-up, a farm and fire station. They both include multiple pieces that fit inside the building for easy clean-up.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
31 | JUST HATCHED ALL NATURAL BABY PRODUCTS
Just Hatched makes a variety of skincare products for both baby & mama. Their products smell delicious, contain “no yucky stuff” and the best part is they’re actually affordable!
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
32 | BOON CARE HEALTH AND GROOMING KIT
The Care Kit is a baby health & grooming kit that will include a quick read thermometer, silicone toothbrush, nail clippers, nasal aspirator, medicine spoon, and cradle cap brush, all contained in a zippered bag.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
33 | TODDLER TABLEWARE FROM RE-PLAY IN WHITE
My favorite toddler dishes from Re-Play (made from recycled milk jugs!) are now available in white, for those who are looking for something a little more neutral.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
34 | NESTED BEAN BABY SWADDLES AND SLEEP SACKS
Nested Bean creates swaddles and sleep sacks that have lightly weighted pads on the chest that mimic your touch and help calm baby. The Zen Swaddle has a grow-with-me design, and the Zen Sack is for when your baby is ready to graduate to the next stage.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
35 | BABYLETTO ACRYLIC HARLOW 3-IN-1 CONVERTIBLE BED
The Babyletto Harlow 3-in-1 Convertible Crib is now available with an acrylic front. Although still pricey, it’s much less expensive than many other acrylic cribs on the market. Converts from a crib to a toddler bed and daybed with included kit.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
36 | OLIVER + KIT SWADDLE BLANKETS
Oliver + Kit makes swaddles and cuddle blankets in bold, modern prints. They’re now releasing their first bamboo line in all new prints and they’re only $1 more than the muslin swaddles!
AVAILABLE NOW FROM OLIVER + KIT.
37 | JAC JAC BIRD ART CHALK ACTIVITIES
Their darling toys include a Chalk Board Table Runner Set, Doodle It & Go Chalk Book, and the Doodle It & Eat Mat. All chalk is dust free and the mats can be wiped clean with a cloth to be used over and over again.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
38 | BABY JOGGER CITY TOUR STROLLER
The new City Tour from Baby Jogger weighs only 14 pounds and has a one-hand quick fold. It collapses down small enough to meet carry-on requirements for most travel and it comes with a backpack style carry bag.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
39 | ITZY RITZY DIAPER BAGS
Itzy Ritzy is coming out with a line of diaper bags! There will be a few styles and fabric options available, including black, a bright floral, and a two-toned leather option. Select fabrics will even have matching baby moccs and pacifier clips!
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
40 | MAXI-COSI PRIA 85 MAX WITH CLIPQUIK
A new Maxi-Cosi Pria 85 Max will have a newly designed chest clip with a magnetic closure. Don’t worry, it take a little extra work to unclip so it won’t be easy for your little one to undo on their own, but it’ll make buckling them in much quicker!
AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON.
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This is incredible! Thanks for sharing.
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This is beautiful. So many creative people in the world. I’m so proud to be servicing this growing industry. I can’t wait to participate in the forthcoming event. Well done thrifty littles. Keep it up!
Great post and thanks for sharing. I don’t know why the acrylic crib was listed as a new item as we bought ours over a year ago for our baby.
I’ve been looking for the neutral colored Bumbos, but I haven’t found them. Any ideas where they are available? Thanks!
I haven’t seen them yet in stock at the large retailers yet, but they’ve linked to some smaller shops that have them on their Facebook page. I bet we’ll see them in more stores very soon.
I’m having a baby in April and came across this blog post through pinterest and lemme just say, THANK YOU!!! Thank you for taking the time to show all of the cool new products and write about each one! As a fellow blogger and mama to a 3 year old, I totally appreciate all of it and can’t wait to stock up on some of these amazing products!
xx, tbp
Hello! I am interested in showcasing a new product at the 2017 ABC Kids Expo! Do you think its a good place for brand new products or would it be better to wait for a year and obtain additional sell before attending? I saw your blog post and though you could be of help! I am not super familiar with the Expo but think it could be a great opportunity to showcase my idea!
Wow this is amazing only wished There was a mall in Fiji that sold these baby products.its all quite well improved😊
You may want to make a correction — after searching for it all over the place, I found the Kiwi Swivel Chair, but the reason I couldn’t find it initially is because it isn’t “Nursery Works” but instead Babyletto.
Thank you so much – correction made!
baby produces is very nice .a all produces best. I’ve been looking for the neutral colored Bumbos, but I haven’t found them. Any ideas where they are available? Thanks!
I’ve seen them at diapers.com 🙂
I love all these products. They’re all really nice I can’t wait to purchase these items!