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Wake up at 5am and get a workout in. Check. Shower, get dressed, and start on breakfast for my hungry crew. Check. Then it’s off to the races when the kids wake up, as I chase them down to get dressed, eat their breakfast (and not the candy grandma sent), and get their homeschool curriculum going.

I’m their teacher, chef, maid, chauffeur, cheerleader, and role model all in one.

As a mom, my entire day is about multi-tasking and I count on smart and intentional baby essentials that can help me do that. And because my kids are growing so fast, I need products that can grow with them. Gone are the days of five different baby carriers, or five different feeding devices. Why waste money on a high chair, a booster high chair, and a big kids’ step stool when you can have all of those things and more in one?

Here are two of my all-time favorite Graco baby products that help me get stuff done every single day while still being there 100% for my littles.

Two Baby Essentials Absolutely Every Multi-tasking Mom Needs

1. The Graco Cradle Me™ 4-in-1 Baby Carrier

Mamas, I would not survive without this thing. Not only is it great for hiking and traveling, but I use it on a daily basis to get things done.

This one carrier has taken my baby from infant to toddler as it transitions four ways without any additional accessories needed:

1. Facing-in Newborn (for 8-15 lb or birth-4months)
2. Facing-in Baby (for 15-30 lb or 4+ months)
3. Facing-out Baby (20-30 lb or 6+ months)
4. Back-carry Baby (25-35 lb or 9+ months)

Now that my babe is walking around, I use the back-carry mode to free up my hands and still be close. I absolutely love it! Find the Graco Cradle Me 4-in-1 Carrier here.

Graco has 65+ years of leading the industry in category innovation. Did you know they invented the baby swing, travel system, and pack ‘n play? How cool is that! They’re the #1 trusted baby gear brand and ranked #1 by consumers for quality and safety.

That means my baby rested and played in Graco, I laid in Graco, and even my mom was in Graco as a baby. That’s three generations of trust and love.

Carrier Confidence

It would make a fantastic baby shower gift! The Cradle Me™ 4-in-1 Baby Carrier comes in two colors (Mineral Gray and Onyx Black) and I’m extremely impressed by the thoughtfulness and quality of construction.

Graco is one of those brands that has been omnipresent in my home from the time our first baby was born and we placed her in a Graco swing. It’s the name that I know and the one that I trust. In fact, Graco is known for being the top baby gear brand and has brought that trust, safety, and thoughtful design into their carriers now.

For example, the Cradle Me™ 4-in-1 Baby Carrier has SecureConnect Magnetic Buckles that are really cool and make it easy and quick to get baby in and out. This is the baby carrier of the new decade.

Here are some other ways the Cradle Me™ 4-in-1 Baby Carrier goes above and beyond safety standards:

• Weight limit testing: Graco tested this carrier with 140 lbs. of weight. That’s 4x it’s maximum weight limit of 35 lbs. (Baby Kennedy is 30 pounds so I feel very safe having her in it!)
• Strap and Buckle Strength Testing: SecureConnect buckles and harness straps are tested up to 100 lbs. so you can be sure they are strong enough for your little ones.
• Wear and Tear Testing: Tested to ensure your carrier will hold up to all the ins and outs of everyday parenting. This carrier will last you a very, very long time.

That’s it, one carrier, four modes, and lots of happy, hands-free moms.

My baby is too heavy to carry on my hip for long. That’s why I love this carrier. It is intended for babies 8-35 lbs, but because Graco extensively tested the buckles and straps up to 100 lbs of weight, so I feel completely confident putting my daughter into it. Plus, it makes her much easier to carry!

2. The EveryStep™ 7-in-1 Highchair

As far as baby essentials go, this highchair is absolutely genius. It transitions into 7 different functions starting with an infant recline highchair and ending with a kitchen step stool, with everything in between. Both my girls use it in various functions and it’s been our family’s favorite.

Check out the 7 Growing Stages of the Graco EveryStep 7-in-1 Highchair:

1. Infant highchair with recline
2. Full-size highchair
3. Infant booster
4. Toddler booster
5. Youth stool
6. 2 Kids at once
7. Kitchen step stool

So versatile!

It’s the one highchair your family can use for many, many years, and it’s so versatile!

I love the soft Leatherette seat pad that is easy to wipe down. It even comes with a seat pad you can remove and wash in the washer (because we all know how yucky those can get) and a removable tray insert that is dishwasher safe.

You haven’t even seen the best part yet. This highchair turns into a complete booster seat for when your child gets bigger and wants to eat/play at the kitchen table.

It is so easy to strap onto any kitchen chair and the two-strap system makes it snug and secure. My baby loves this feature because it allows her to be a “big girl” at the table with everyone else.

Our favorite function is “2 Kids at Once.” My girls absolutely love using the EveryStep Highchair as a step stool and it comes in so handy on a daily basis. It allows them to be big helpers and to get in on the action wherever I’m at.

Creating a flower arrangement, putting up balloons for a party…whatever it is, my kids love to help and can with the EveryStep step stool.

This step stool alone is reason enough to buy the Graco EveryStep 7-in-1 Highchair. Your kids will use it in every single room of the house!

Busy Moms Need Multi-functional Tools

In today’s fast-paced world, moms need smart tools that can perform many functions. Diaper bags that function as purses, a Pack ‘n Play® that functions as a bassinet, diaper changer, and playard, and clones that can be in five different places at once. Okay, that one’s not going to happen, but we can always dream.

In the meantime, check out all of the other multi-functional baby gear Graco has to offer. They are a brand that has obviously spent careful time and research into understanding what baby essentials parents truly need.

Free up your hands for more coloring, more flower picking, and more hugs.