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March 17, 2025

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Comfy & Cool Gear for Baby

With the summer heat in full swing, it's important to keep little ones cool — and these items will do just that!

SHADE

Nidö Mini
bbluvgroup.com | $69.99

This two-in-one travel play tent is perfect for taking Baby to the beach! It protects from UVA and UVB rays and features a removable mat and two toys. The canopy also has a retractable mesh net to keep mosquitoes away.

Pop ’N Play SE Hex Playard
summerinfant.com | $144.99

This new compact tent pops up for fast use on the go. It has 14 square feet of play area and an extra padded floor. The full canopy provides UPF 50+ protection. Take it everywhere for your baby ages 6 – 24 months and keep an easy eye on him with the mesh sides, which also allow a cool breeze.

CARRY

Lara Ultra Compact Stroller
maxicosi.com | $220

This compact stroller weighs only 14 pounds, fits in the overhead bin on a plane and has a simple, one-hand quick fold. It’s made with ultra-padded plush fabrics, a breathable seat pad to keep Baby cool and an extendable sunshade with UPF 50 protection. Fits babies up to 50 pounds.

INOMI
(pictured above; photo by Baebi)
baebi.com | $160

This new stylish baby carrier features quilted cooling channels to keep Baby comfy while out and about. The Grow-with-MI seat and swaddle panels make it comfortable and easy to tote little ones 5 – 33 pounds in either front- or back-carry positions. It has lots of little pockets to hold your stuff, too.

PROTECT

Out of the Sun Hat
hannaandersson.com | $18

This fast-drying protective hat is great for water babies as it provides protection from UVA and UVB rays. The stretchy back panel gives it a snug fit and features a neck flap and big front brim. Available in a variety of bold colors in sizes XXS – L.

Lorikeet Infant Sun Protection Hat
wallaroohats.com | $21

With UPF 50+ fabric to block the harmful rays of the sun, it’s easy to keep Baby cool. It features a Velcro chin strap to keep the comfy, two-inch brim hat in place. Fits babies ages 3 – 12 months.

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