DIPLO PICKS: Smart and Stylish Baby Gear

Baby gear can definitely overrun your life. Your once beautiful home can become cluttered with so much stuff that can be an eye-sore with loud colors. You can also be wasting your money with multiple products that aren’t designed to last. So I want to share with you some finds, that might not be the cheapest, but work hard for your money by having multiple purpose or making babying more convenient, while staying stylish. Just because we’ve had a baby, we still deserve to be stylish and live life elegantly.

1. Skip Hop Grab and Go Stroller Organizer

Stylish chevron organizer that fits different stroller bars/handles.
Stretchy so insulated drink holders fit most cup and bottle sizes
Handy Zip-off wristlet for valuables
Light and stores flat

2. Baby Diaper Canvas Tote Bag

I have a bigger, not as stylish JJ Cole Linden Diaper Bag, but there are times when I don’t need to bring too much stuff, but still want useful pockets and (must-have) insulation for baby bottle. I am drooling over this slimmer, stylish diaper bag.
The cotton material is not stain repellent, but it can go in the wash!
Zipper closure is a must for diaper bags to keep stuff secure and prevent them from falling out.
Tote handle + detachable shoulder strap keeps hands free for carrying baby.
BONUS: cushioned changing pad and stroller straps.

3. Nuna Sena Travel Bed

This is a beautifully made travel bed and the color is a luxe kind of gray. Really a level above most flimsy travel beds – so it can withstand the moving and travel that’s part of expat life.
We have the Stokke Sleepi crib but needed a travel bed for when the in-laws baby sit, and also for our move from Berlin to Manila. The heavier solid wood Stokke went in the shipment, while the Nuna went with on airfreight so we had something for Diplo Baby while waiting for our shipment.
During pack up it was useful to have a bed that could go in any room we are in, a safe space for baby to play and sleep while Mama and Papa were busy.
Most importantly it is simple to assemble and disassemble. It needs some muscle because of the robust material, but no complicated instructions.

4. Bumkins Waterproof Wet Bag

Great for carrying cloth diapers, dirty lampins (muslin cloth to wipe drool and spit ups, swaddle or diaper) and clothes
Easy wipe waterproof fabric, stain and odor resistant.
I like the extra pocket in the sides for clean diapers.
Machine washable, but must be hung to dry.
Lead free, PVC free, BPA free, phthalates free, and vinyl free.

5. Thirsties Wet Bag

You can’t have too many waterproof bags for baby (especially if you use cloth diapers like we do) and travel.
Love that this it folds into this neat little bundle for storage.
Handle can be use to strap it onto stroller handles.
Fits up to 8 diapers and inserts & keeps odor and moisture in.
Unlike other wetbags that have a waterproof lining + fabric top, this is only one layer so it dries faster.

6. Baby Björn Bouncer

This simple yet effective bouncer totally goes with my nursery palate.
I got the soft breathable mesh fabric in Silver – perfect for Berlin summers or year round in the tropics.
The most mobile rocker out there – uber light, folds flat. Easy to store and travel with.
Rocking develops baby’s motor skills and balance in a natural way. No batteries or electricity required.
Can be used from birth!
3 differen’t posisitons – baby can even sleep in it for short naps.

7. Baby Zen YoYo newborn stroller

Super light stroller 6kg ca. that folds small enough to carry on the plane and store in the overhead storage.
TRAVEL BENEFITS: 1) it’s not counted with your carry-on, 2) you get to use it during lay-overs 3) baby can ride it and the diaper bag can hang on it while deplaning via tube – which keeps your other hand free for your hand-carry trolley.
It’s the only stroller that folds with it’s newborn nest – no need to remove like other carrycots.

Once you’ve practiced a little, it easily folds and unfolds – like magic I tell you – when there are stairs so you don’t need to look for an elevator every time. If you don’t believe me check out the video below.

8. Nuna Leaf Curv

Finally a baby swing that fits into a stylish home. And how can I resist the color “french grey?”
I love that it doesn’t look like most swings/rockers with all the baby colors, cartoon characters, lights, music and sounds.
SUPER easy to assemble – only 2 parts. It’s not light, but it will definitely last till it’s weight limit of 60kg.
Eco-smart, no batteries or electricity needed. Goes back to the natural way swings worked before.
Grows up with your child and can be a super comfy reading chair. Many of the crazy contraptions out there are expensive – € 70-150 only up to 9 months – and aren’t even made well. I got my leaf for €180, but it will last till adulthood even.
This isn’t for paren’t who want the swing/rocker to do the soothing for them or to leave their baby in the swing for an hour or two. Personally I like that I need to take a break from computer every few minutes to nudge the swing with my feet and interact with baby.
The additional bar – though pricey – is so easy to attach and gives baby endless fun. I just wish that they already included it with the price.

9. Diaper Clutch Diaper and Wipe Case

The navy chevron is so chic, you wouldn’t know it was for poop and pee changes!
Keeps diapers and wipes in one stylish case – the easy access window keeps wipes accessible and hassle free!
Grab and go for a quick change.
100% Cotton, hand wash cold, lay Flat to Dry

I picked the color gray for the things that DiploBaby uses constantly, I think gray looks so chic and with mint green highlights and a mostly white room, the look is understated and elegant. Best thing about it is it’s easy to keep clean, stains aren’t easily noticeable.

Also gray is unisex (grey, light pink and white for baby girls are so chic!) and can easily be used with a future sibling, IF we decide to have another one. It’s also easy to resell because if the color is very specific, then it reduces the number of people you can sell it to.

Do you have other items to add to this smart and stylish baby gear list? Would love to hear!