10 Sanity-Saving Gadgets for Moms

Cringing at the thought of clipping baby’s nails? Use the nail trimmer ZoLi, which has cushioned pads that oscillate to file nails without hurting the surrounding skin.

Buy it: $32, Amazon.com

We can’t think of any plus sides to having a fever, but at least you’ll get to use this awesome thermometer. You can take baby’s temperature without even touching him, so you don’t have to wake him. Plus, a color-coded light alerts you ASAP if he’s in a dangerous zone.

Buy it: $45, Amazon.com

This one-piece baby food maker steam cooks, blends and reheats food in 15 minutes or less. No pots, no pans—win.

Buy it: $150, BabiesRUs.com

Get extra peace of mind knowing baby is okay. The Owlet Smart Sock tracks your infant’s heart rate and oxygen levels while they sleep and sends this info via Bluetooth to a base station. The base station glows green letting you know everything is okay but will notify you if something appears to be wrong.

Buy it: $299, OwletCare.com

It’s not exactly high-tech, but it’s ingenious. This bad boy gives baby a seat at any table—no big, clunky chair required.

Buy it: $89.99, Amazon.com

Dreaming of a world where you can pump breast milk while you keep your clothes on and do other things? Meet Freemie Freedom, the hands-free breast pump. And the attachments are compatible with several popular brands’ pumps too.

Buy it: $164, Amazon.com

This feeding system is a major stress-saver. Pump milk from any pump directly into breast milk storage bags, then organize, store, warm and feed baby from those same bags. No more of that tricky transfer to bottles.

Buy it: $40, BabiesRUs.com

A simple (and adorable) parenting hack, this elephant spout cover protects your baby or toddler from bumps and bruises at bath time.

Buy it: $10, BabiesRUs.com  

Ready to be the best chauffeur ever? Check on your rear-facing baby at any time of day, and play some music for her too.

Buy it: $30, BabiesRUs.com  

A splurge, we know, but for good reason. It’s the first power-folding stroller out there, and it’s also the first mobile-device charging stroller. How does it hold a charge? It charges itself using kinetic energy as it rolls. Obviously.

Buy it: $850, BabiesRUs.com