Baby Bjorn 2012

One of my favorite new items from ABC was the new red and black color for the Baby Bjorn Highchair, in addition to the already released white one. One of the safest High Chairs on the market, it is equipped with unique safety features to guarantee a child stays securely seated throughout mealtime. In addition to the adjustable safety harness, the High Chair features a safety table that folds and locks to encircle baby, and prevents him from standing in the chair or causing it to tip backward. It's also VERY compact, only ten inches wide when closed up. Baby Bjorn has also changed it's Travel Light Crib. The Travel Light Crib 2 has a new leg mechanism to facilitate easier break down. The crib sets up in one simple movement creating a seamless bedtime set up. During take down, pull up gently on each leg to release and fold; the legs automatically fold diagonally into place inside the frame which makes folding the crib and placing inside the bag easier. A new cream and beige color for the bouncer. A new gray color for the potty line. We wrote about the new Miracle Carrier before, but it will now come out on October 1. This new baby carrier accommodates newborns without an infant insert, pillow or cushion, and grows to hold a 15 month old using the size adjustment buckle on the inside. It also has a unique waist belt and adjustable back support that allows parents to easily change carrying positions and transfer baby’s weight between their waist, hips and shoulders to relieve pressure points.

Trumpette 2012

Some new new styles and products from Trumpette for 2012, including the new IPad case.

Itzy Ritzy 2012

Itzy Ritzy just launched their new Wrap & Roll, Infant Carrier Arm Pad that turns into a Tummy Time Mat. Right now, they have four different colors available. A new product that is coming soon is the Mini Reusable Snack Bag, a smaller version of their current one. Some new colors for the Peek-A-Boo Pod.

Peg Perego 2012

Peg Perego has a few new items for 2012. The first is their brand new stroller, the Book. It comes in three colors and is one of Peg's most compact strollers ever. It's very easy to fold and maneuver. The new Siesta highchair can fully recline, allowing it to be used from birth. It also has a removable tray that allows the child to sit with you at the table. But best of all are the "Stop & Go" wheels that allow it to be moved from room to room and then locked into place. The new Primo Viaggio SIP Convertible is arriving this fall. It can be used from 5-70 lbs in the USA (up to 65 in Canada). Next will be the Viaggio HBB 120, a booster seat that goes from 40-120 lbs. A new pad for the highchairs will be sold separately. Several new colors. I REALLY love the denim.

Icandy 2012

Both the Icandy Peach Jogger and the Strawberry will be coming to the USA next year. Here are the colors of the Peach Jogger. The Peach Jogger bassinet. The Strawberry.

Boppy 2012

Some new Boppy stuff for 2012. First up is a VERY cool new product, the Travel Boppy. No need to take your regular Boppy with you anymore. The Travel Boppy folds up into a small bag and unfolds into a full-size Boppy. Another new product is the Infant Seat Handle Cushion, a padded arm cushion for easier carrying. Boppy also has a new nursing cover. It has a SlideLine Ring, which can be moved to track which side mom fed on last. Folds up to fit a tiny mini pouch. Boppy's newly designed Head and Neck Support. This one is designed for both infants and toddlers, with a removable neck pillow. It's also reversible and has a minky side for winter and a cool cotton side for summer.

Aden + Anais 2012

Aden + Anais's big news from the ABC Kids Expo was the introduction of crib sheets. Made of the same material as their blankets, there were seven sheets on display. There may be more when they come out in January (all new products mentioned below come out in January). Another new product is the new Mom + Bub line skincare line, made from the Australian pawpaw fruit. The line includes a hair and body wash, a lotion and an ointment. The Serenity Star not only looks great in any nursery, it is made to help parents with their babies' feeding and sleep. It has an electronic feeding diary, a nightlight, a sound machine, a clock and a room temperature indicator. Some new patterns for the swaddling blankets.

Maxi Cosi and Quinny 2012

Quinny will release the Moodd stroller in the USA next February. It will be available in seven bold fashions at select specialty retailers. Three with white frames: Pink Passion (shown below), Natural Delight and Black Irony; Four with black frames: Green Courage, Blue Reliance, Red Envy and Black Devotion Another new Quinny product will the Q Design Buzz and Zapp Xtra, vibrant geometric pattern. Both will be out in the next month. Two new Maxi Cosi carseats. The Prezzi is the new infant car seat, going up to 30lbs. It will be out in April. The Pria will be out in the next month and it goes from 4 -70lbs. This car seat that is designed to fit small babies and small vehicles, using the revolutionary TinyFit System, a removable insert that provides a better fit.