Savvy moms’ favorite gear

Stranded on a desert island with nothing but a baby and one item? I’d take the Fisher Price Cradle Swing (with an endless supply of D-cell batteries).—Renee

Graco SnugRider Infant Car Seat Stroller frame. You just take the pumpkin seat out of the car, with the baby in tow, and snap it into the frame. Very lightweight!—Beth

Baby sling: I can have Lila close to me, which makes her feel comfortable, and yet I have hands free to go about my daily adventures.—Michelle

Plastic links: They’re a great toy, but I also hook them everywhere (backpack, lunch bag, stroller) to secure toys, pacifiers, small garbage bags, etc.—Kimberly

A little baby-food mill so that the baby can eat whatever the family is eating—meat, potatoes, and a vegetable.—Benita

Our ultimate baby soother for our fussy little guy is the Maclaren Volo stroller! I get lots of exercise during teething.—Rene

The remote-control Fisher Price Aquarium Soother. It lulls my baby to sleep with waves and bubbles and sweet lullabies.—Destiney

No one in our house would get any sleep if we didn’t have our Kiddopatamus Swaddle blanket. We started using it on our third night home from the hospital, and our son has been sleeping in his crib ever since!—Nicole

Angel Guards seatbelt covers for booster seats, so kids cannot undo the seat belt without help from an adult. Yeah!—Kea

Baby sleepwear gowns [elastic cinch at bottom] are so easy for the middle-of-the-night diaper changes.—Kara