Kids & Family
The Top Mom-Invented Baby Products
From tools that warm breast milk to toys that stop tantrums in their tracks, here are 15 must-have products all created by inspiring moms.
Each year a new crop of amazing baby products is born — and these days, more and more of them are being invented by some pretty inspiring mamas.
When you're taking care of your baby, how many times do you think, “Wow, I could really use a so and so to help me with this baby thang!” Maybe once, maybe many times. Either way, I find it incredible that so many moms come up with unique and innovative ideas for baby products. And then actually follow through and create a business. That’s some serious work and planning in between diaper changes! The only fun product I created as a mom was a ring made out of play dough.
If a product has been invented by a mom, it gets an extra seal of approval from me. Here are some of the best products out there invented by some kick-butt moms:
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Freemie Hands-Free Breast Pump
Founded by a female doctor with newborn preemies, this is a hands-free breast pump that lets you walk around and do whatever you need to be doing as you’re collecting breast milk. Only a mom could think up this brilliant idea!
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Just about every mom I know has heard of this brand of wraps and blankets made from organic muslin. Mom Raegan Moya-Jones, who was raised in Australia where muslin wraps were common, introduced her first wrap in 2006, and her soft, lightweight products have been a hit with moms ever since.
When Lori Caden was struggling with her post-pregnancy weight, she and her sisters teamed up to create a post-pregnancy shapewear collection. The products are dedicated to making moms look and feel their best, because that is exactly what we need post-baby!
Priska Diaz, originally from Peru, designed these bottles that feed babies air-free milk while in an upright position, allowing babies to control the flow and pace of feeding. The air-free bottles reduce issues with acid reflux and have nipples that extend to mimic breastfeeding. How brilliant is that?
Simple Wishes Hands-Free Pumping Bra
Invented by sisters and moms who wanted to help support women as they breastfeed, these are a collection of bras that help you nurse and pump. When nursing or pumping, these bras easily adjust and pull off the breast, which is extremely helpful.
This suit saved us when our son graduated from the swaddle but was still flailing his hands when he slept and continually woke himself up. The suit, which was created by a mother of four, positions babies so their arms are gently weighted down — and it also helps them sleep longer. And babies sleeping longer is everything to a mama!
Mom Andrea Faulkner Williams created a line of natural solutions and soaps for her family’s sensitive skin. All products are natural and made of organic and plant-based ingredients, which is just what we all need these days.
After this mom’s son was born, he wanted to put everything in his mouth. So she had the idea to create soft, non-toxic baby teether jewelry, which was colorful, chic and, above all else, safe. I see these beads on so many moms these days!
When Samantha Senack’s daughter Birdie became a thumb sucker, she invented bandages with puppets on them to help her daughter kick her habit. It also stops nail biting.
Cassandra Curtis, mom of three, created a company that makes homemade, organic, refrigerated baby food. Baby food isn't always fun to make for new moms, so this is a nice solution and product.
Kate Torgersen needed to go away on a four-day business trip and still get her breastmilk to her babies, so she came up with the idea for the Milk Stork. It’s a delivery service for busy, traveling moms who are also breastfeeding.
Alright, this one was invented by a dad, but they count too! This bottle feeds breastmilk out of the bottle without killing its nutrients. The dad came up with the idea in the middle of the night when his son was hungry and he couldn’t heat the breastmilk he had fast enough without damaging its properties.
A mom of two created a portable kit when you’re out and about to help you deal with tantrums in a respectful way. It includes things like a book to teach your child about emotions, a step-by-step plan method book for you, a time out bottle, a puzzle and bubbles. We all need this kit!
Lisa Sutherland and Kiyah Duffey of Kizingo Kids are nutrition-expert mothers turned entrepreneurs, and created an ergonomically correct spoon which helps toddlers feed themselves successfully. My 3-year-old still can't use a spoon, so this is going on my shopping list!
After mom Chien-Ming's 6-month-old kept wearing his purée from pouches, she came up with a solution. Her company Chubchub creates a product called the pouch buddy that allows kids to hold onto their pouches without making a mess.
From warm breast milk to tantrum fixes, these amazing moms have come up with it all. Enjoy these mom-invented products and may they make your family lives just a little bit more manageable.
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