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-- Kids Today, 9/1/2009 12:00:00 AM

The Original Hooter Hider from Bebe au Lait is 100% cotton and machine washable, $35, 408-356-7850, hooterhiders.com.

Infantino's Fold & Go Bouncer compacts easily for travel and storage. It bounces with baby's natural movements and features a two-position recline. Removable toy bar adjusts and includes two detachable, sensory stimulating toys. Bouncer plays three melodies and three rhythmic sounds that play for 15 minutes each with auto shut-off, or it can vibrate. Includes plush, padded head support adjustable for height, waist harness, and is machine washable, $60, 800-365-8182, Step2.com.

Circles of Love from Baby Bee Bags can be worn as a backpack or messenger bag. Inside features two interior stretchable side bottle/sippy cup holders, two interior organizer pockets and a zippered compartment. Undo another zipper for a detachable changing station, $139, 858-410-6026, babybeebags.com.

The Britax Chaperone Stroller can be used with the Chaperone infant carrier or on its own. Other carriers can be used with an adaptor, sold separately. It stands on its own after folding with one hand. Features one-foot/one-motion brakes, an adjustable-height handle for one- or two-hand pushing, and extra large storage compartments, $300, 704-409-1700, britaxusa.com.

The K'tanCloth from Baby K'tan is a 3-in-1 product: burp cloth with a pocket, nursing cover, and soft blanket. It attaches to most baby carriers, car seats and diaper bags with Velcro. It is two-ply 100% plush cotton with a spit-up pocket, $20, 954-889-3502, babyktan.com.

The Bugaboo BB02 Bag in white and black leather has a changing mat and insulated removable beverage and food containers. The round bag has a rubber bottom and water-repellant lining, $230, 212-245-2340, bugaboo.com.

The Organic Cotton Canvas Tote from Dandelion Earth Friendly Goods features inspirational green phrases and designs. The outside has a big snap pocket, two elastic holders for bottles, and a large catch-all pocket. The roomy interior has two smaller snap pockets and a key clip. It has soft cotton rope shoulder straps, $55, 888-222-3053, dandelionforbaby.com.

Chicco's Lullaby Playard, shown here in Fuego, has remote control or voice-activated music, vibration and nightlight. A 4-in-1 system, it is a portable playard, bassinet, changing station and removable playmate with toy gym. It features a push-button fold and compactly fits into a nylon storage bag with cargo pockets, $180, 717-735-6200, chiccousa.com.

The Dr. Sears Adjustable Sling from Balboa Baby now comes in solid fabric with color-contrasting embroidery on the front pocket featuring words and graphics like "Shhhh" and "Cutie." The sling is designed to grow as baby does, and the covered elastic trim ensures that baby is safe and positioned close to the parent, while the deep pocket design keeps baby snug and secure, $60, 866-465-7075, balboababy.com.

My Englacha is a new model from Englacha USA that is a 3-in-1 top swivel stroller with seat, car seat and carry cot. It has two options: Triple, which is the stroller with luxury seat and one individual luxury carry cot/bassinet; or Easy, the stroller with one converted seat that can be changed to the carry cot/bassinet if needed, $449, 626-335-5961, englachausa.com.

Kalencom's Ozz diaper bag features a snap closure that anchors the angled flap. The solid fabric strap is adjustable, enabling the bag to be carried on the shoulder or across the chest. The Sayonara motif is a playful design that floats on a pure white background. Bag comes with removable accessories so it can be used as a handbag or tote, 800-344-6699, kalencom.com.

Moon is a baby carrier from Moby Wrap that features a crescent moon filled with intricate and whimsical details like shooting stars, waves, trees and animals, $45, 888-629-9727, mobywrap.com.

The Kokopax City Carrier positions at eye level, helping baby to see and interact with the world. It is made with a lightweight, powder-coated frame and custom-designed fabric. The five-point harness, adjustable frame and kick-stand make loading and unloading easy. Comes in two fabrics, $100, 888-565-6729, kokopax.com.

Baby Jogger's City Micro weighs less than 17 pounds. The ergonomic, lightweight stroller is equipped with front wheel suspension, 8-inch rear wheels, 6-inch lockable swivel-front wheels on sealed ball bearings, an adjustable sun canopy with clear view window, and an adjustable reclining seat, $160/single and $300/double, 800-241-1848, babyjogger.com.

My Duo is a double stroller from Stroll-Air that has two independent seats that can be mounted facing forward or back, 360 degrees swivel wheels with locking function, all-wheel suspension, flat recline for newborns as well as extended hoods. The stroller weighs 26 pounds and folds compactly with seats on, $900, 519-579-7018, stroll-air.com.

The Black Zebra Tote from OiOi Baby Bags is printed poly canvas with a water-resistant finish, faux leather trim and antique satin nickel hardware. The interior has an orange lining and accessories and three elasticized pockets. Comes with large padded microfiber change mat, insulated bottle holder, zip top wet purse and wipes case, $170, 877-905-3800, oioibabybags.com.

Valco Baby's Ion is a lightweight stroller with a modern design. The distinctive egg-like shape maximizes the interior seat area. The aluminum frame is 26 pounds, and folds with a twist of a knob. It features one-touch recline, six-position ergonomic handle, lock swivel wheels and a large storage basket, $600, 800-610-7850, valcobaby.com.

The Baxter T-Mini Duo Cushion from Teutonia is a plush head and body pillow that provides an infant with extra cushioning when in the T-tario car seat, $40, 610-884-8654, teutoniausa.com.

Primo's eco-friendly Deluxe Easy Chair with Tray is a natural birch wooden booster chair that adjusts in seat and footrest heights to accommodate any child from 6 months old to an adult up to 150 pounds. Comes with a five-point harness, removable tray and cushion, $149, 973-926-5900, primobaby.com.

The Elizabeth carry basket from Picci is reminiscent of the English countryside. Handmade in Florence, it is made of 100% Italian cotton fabric, and the lavender and cream color scheme is soothing and serene, $199, 908-879-1012, picci.com.

The Gypsy Tote from Serena & Lily is a stylish diaper bag that can also be used as a handbag. It offers an interior pocket, compartmentalized units and an adjustable strap. Made of flax linen, leather detailing and hand-embroidery, $164, 800-677-8611, serenaandlily.com.

The Classic Sunshade for a stroller from Protect A Bub by Baby Jogger features UPF 50+, protecting against 98% of the sun's UVA and UVB rays. Made of breathable fabric with mesh side vents for air circulation, it ties to any canopied stroller, carriage, jogger and car seat/stroller adaptation, $39, 212-570-1670, protectabub.com.

The Messenger Bag from Laessig by Trends for Kids has interchangeable flaps so the color and appearance of the bag can be easily changed. Bag includes changing mat, bottle holders, zip pouch, wet pocket and stroller hooks, 877-835-5431, laessig-fashion.com.

The RadianXTSL from Sunshine Kids comes in designs such as Flora (shown) and Petal, which are microfiber velour, and Ventura, a gray cotton jacquard with velour trim, $300, 888-336-7909, skjp.com.

Go GaGa's Messenger Bag in Sea Blue is made with 72% post-consumer recycled polyester. The patent-pending strap distributes weight across back and shoulders. Interior has five pockets and a foam divider. Has stroller straps, insulated bottle pockets, changing pad and shoulder pad with cell phone/iPod pocket, $128, 617-875-2226, gogagalife.com.

Love Handles attach to all baby strollers to provide a full cardio and upper body workout while walking or jogging with baby, and the resistance can be increased or decreased, $100 to 120, 877-222-9986, lovehandlesinc.com.

Soft pastel flowers, polka dots and stripes create a sophisticated nursery with the Sweet Pea Moses Basket from Hoohobbers, $140, 800-533-1505, hoohobbers.com.

The Mutsy Transporter is lightweight and full-sized with a deep padded seat for children from 3 months through 55 pounds. Has a reclining seat, protective hood, footrest, shopping basket, height adjustable push bar and two front swivel wheels, $400 and $150 for bassinet, 908-879-1012, musty.com.