An active baby is a happy baby and 鈥� good news for parents 鈥� usually a tired baby when it鈥檚 bedtime. Outdoor excursions introduce babies and toddlers to new experiences, fresh air and the opportunity for socialization with parents and other tots.

And for July Lu and Chen Dong, owners of in 91原创 and the North Shore, finding safe, simple ways to get outside with their three children also allowed them to continue the many activities they enjoyed before kids.

It all starts with getting the right gear for your lifestyle.

鈥� Choosing the right begins with considering what your outdoor experience looks like. Will your be off-roading through woods and trails or sticking to city sidewalks? Will you be jogging or cycling? Maybe both? The right equipment makes the activity easier, more enjoyable and safer for both baby and parent. While it can be tempting to go cheaper, replacing a stroller multiple times because it wasn鈥檛 built for job you need it for will cost more in the long run, notes July, whose outdoor adventures include hiking, biking and even snowshoeing with her children.

鈥� pair flexibility for mom and dad to explore with closeness with baby. Look for products that fully support baby鈥檚 head and neck with ergonomically designed comfort for you. Features to look for include support that grows with your baby, gentle-to-the-skin, non-toxic materials, and a pressure-relieving waist belt and generously padded shoulder straps for you.

鈥� Be sun-safe. Spring sunshine coaxes families outside like nothing else, but it鈥檚 important to ensure baby鈥檚 sensitive skin is protected. July recommends playwear, hats and with ample UV protection 鈥� in cheerful colours to suit the season, of course. Don鈥檛 forget sunglasses!

鈥� Planning a holiday this spring and summer? Safe travels begin with a quality car seat, but don鈥檛 forget the other essentials. Whether you鈥檙e taking a beach vacation, a back-country camping trip or a visit to family overseas, a travel cot or play yard can help keep baby safe and secure, out of the sun and away from insects.

鈥� Toddlers just want to explore, and a parent鈥檚 challenge is tempering the freedom they want with the safety they need. Let your youngster get busy while staying within reach with the that鈥檚 designed as a cute animal backpack 鈥� perfect for carrying those special 鈥渇inds鈥� spotted along the way.

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