Any parent will tell you there is an innate joy, eagerness, and excitement that comes with recommending a baby product you’ve tried and loved with a fellow parent. Whether it’s something incredibly functional or something super cute in its design, passing along tips and suggestions that makes parenthood easier and more joyful is always appreciated. As a mother of two, I have kept my own (very detailed!) running Google spreadsheet of children’s items I’ve discovered and loved over the past six years of motherhood (that I’m still adding to!), which I love sharing with fellow parents.
When it comes to essential big-ticket baby items (read: stroller, bassinet, car seat), this month, on a press trip with acclaimed baby brand Maxi-Cosi, I discovered six beautiful and innovative new items that hit the spot when it comes to my desire for style and beautiful design combined with practicality and function.
The Maxi-Cosi Kindred Collection
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The Kindred Collection is Maxi-Cosi’s latest line of beautifully crafted baby products that are luxurious and elegant in design. Think warm and beautiful ash wood, chic metal accents, heritage rattan details, and luxe layered fabrics—all done in an elevated color palette that will enrich your home aesthetic and provide comfort for your little one. Not only are these pieces stylish, but they’re infused with advanced technology that provides ease to parents during their journey.
From a rotating car seat (which has a genius mode that tells you when your car seat is installed properly) to the most innovative bassinet that uses cutting-edge artificial intelligence to translate your baby’s cry (more on that below—I’m obsessed), I’m excited to share these new pieces that I’d highly recommend to parents who appreciate timeless design, advanced technology, and sophisticated style.
If you’re a new parent or you’re looking to gift a new parent with the most elegant and innovative baby gear, then keep scrolling for the pieces from Maxi-Cosi’s Kindred Collection you don’t want to miss.
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Starling Smart Bassinet
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Starling Smart Bassinet
Of all the bassinets I’ve tried, tested, and laid my eyes on, I’ve never seen one so elegant and chic. Talk about aesthetically pleasing with its gorgeous linen base, wood legs, and sleek control panel. But that’s not the half of it. The Starling Smart Bassinet is impressive. It features groundbreaking CryAssist Technology to translate your little one’s cries using AI—so that you can respond to their needs more quickly, setting up lullabies, white noise, and soothing sounds through the built-in Bluetooth speaker or customizing the five calming motions to lull them back to sleep. You pair it with the easy-to-use Connected Family app to customize responses, making it easier to comfort and monitor your child on your phone. I haven’t seen anything quite like it on the market that combines advanced technology with such gorgeous design.
Tana 360° Rotating Modular Stroller
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Tana 360° Rotating Modular Stroller
After the Starling Smart Bassinet, the Tana 360° Rotating Modular Stroller is one of my absolute favorite pieces of the entire Kindred Collection. The stroller is stunning—featuring a wood grain printed magnesium base, a chic easy-access storage basket, and a very convenient cup holder—but it is the innovative seat-and-handlebar 360-degree rotation that is the absolute best part for me. With one easy turn, your child can face you or the path ahead while riding in the stroller seat, infant car seat, or the Carriage Accessory. Get ready to be stopped on the street with compliments when you push this one.
Peri 180° Rotating Infant Car Seat
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Peri 180° Rotating Infant Car Seat
Maxi-Cosi is known for its top-notch car seats and safety features, and the Peri 180° Rotating Infant Car Seat from the Kindred Collection does not disappoint. Every parent will appreciate that it’s one of the lightest of its kind (under 7 pounds). Thoughtfully designed with sophisticated leather details, the car seat features 180° FlexiSpin rotation technology that makes getting your little one in and out super easy. Anyone who has ever struggled to install a car seat (ahem, me) will love the fact that this comes with a red-to-green indicator that shows you when you’ve installed it correctly.
Kiskadee 360° Rotating High Chair
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Kiskadee 360° Rotating High Chair
Ready for a high chair that will actually make your dining area look even chicer? The Kiskadee 360° Rotating High Chair is beautiful—with caning rattan integrated within the modern clear plastic seat and a gorgeous quilted machine-washable cushy seat pad. It features new innovative technology that allows the seat to rotate 360 degrees with the touch of a button, making it easier than ever to comfortably feed your baby. And the best part is this easily transitions with your growing baby—from infant to big kid—with its six modes of use. I highly recommend adding this to your baby registry!
Sibia Bassinet
If you’re looking for another bassinet option or an additional bassinet to add to your living room, or perhaps you want something to take with you to a friend’s house, the Sibia is a great option. It combines antique style with modern technology—with a cozy mattress pad, adjustable privacy canopy, and the Maxi-Cosi Audio Monitor, featuring the same genius CryAssist technology I mentioned in the Starling Smart Bassinet. It also includes a dimmable night light with an automatic motion sensor, a built-in soother that plays five different sounds, including lullabies and white noise with three levels of gentle vibration, and Bluetooth for music and media streaming.
Carriage Accessory
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Carriage Accessory
This timeless bassinet attaches to the Tana 360° Rotating Modular Stroller without having to use additional adapters—and rotates 360 degrees. It’s soft, comfortable, and breathable, and when you want to give your baby added privacy or protection from the elements, you can extend the protective mesh shade over the entire seat. It also features a ventilation window on the back for increased airflow. It’s the perfect balance of style and comfort.
