The Stokke Xplory stroller is unique in that it brings your child up to parental eye-level, and away from dirty streets. Some say that the added eye contact between baby and parent increases bonding. It must provide a much better view for baby, to say the least. The Stokke Xplory also makes it easier for parents to tend to baby while in the stroller, without bending over. With an adjustable footrest and two-way seating, the Stokke Xplory is designed to be used from birth to 40 lbs/4 years old. It can also be used with certain car seats, including the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio or the Graco Snugride, with adapters (sold separately). It does carry a hefty price tag, however: for the Stokke Xplory Complete, which includes bassinet, seat, sun canopy, mosquito net, rain cover, under seat basket, and bassinet liners, costs a whopping $1399.99 CAD (about $1236.68 USD). Without the bassinet, it’s a bit less, at $1199.00 CAD ($1059.18 USD). However, if you purchase before July 15 and register the warranty online, Stokke will give you a free diaper bag, worth $120 ($106 USD). Visit CrocodileBaby.com for details.

Sometimes it can be difficult to try to have your baby or toddler sit at the table and join in with the rest of the family at mealtime, especially when she is relegated to her high chair with its own tray and can’t share the dining table with everyone else. This Table Top by Stokke is designed to attach directly to the dining room or kitchen table to protect it from baby’s mess but also let her join in family dinners. Made of plastic, the Table Top comes with 6 interchangeable templates and four suction cups to hold the table top onto the table. It even has a railing around it to prevent cups from sliding off the tray and spilling onto the table.

The templates are educational as well, so your child can be learning about numbers, letters, and animals during dinnertime. You can view the Stokke Table Top at CSNBaby.com, where it’s available for $89.99.

Stokke is best known for their high-end modern nursery furniture and bedding.  I was therefore a bit surprised (but in a good way) to discover that they also make these adorable sleeping bags. Made from 100% cotton for comfort and safety, the Sleepi Mini Sleeping Bag is a safe alternative to blankets.  A bag such as this one helps you keep your baby warm at night without adding to the risk of SIDS.

Moreover, the fabric on this bag is delightful.  Your baby will definitely stand out in this cute Pink Circles print with its attractive orange trim.  Whether or not you own the coordinating bedding, you are sure to enjoy this sleeping bag.  You can purchase one on sale for $79.99 at allmodern.com.

A friend of mine had the Stokke Tripp Trapp Chair for her son and, though it is a very useful chair with some great features, I don’t think it would be the chair for us. I like having a tray attachment on a high chair, because babies make messes and grab things off the family table. I do like the simple lines and sophisticated colors (cherry, red, natural, and black) the chair comes in.

Because of this variety of colors, the Stokke Tripp Trapp Chair will fit it into most decors fairly simply. It is a nice fit at the dinner table for toddlers; earlier on, it’s not quite as convenient.

At $250, it’s not a steal but it’s not overpriced either. Should this chair fit in with your family and lifestyle, you can find it at HannaAndersson.com.