I owe this pick to my husband. I never would have thought to buy a gadget like this, but it’s amazing for people like me who are always wondering, “Did I remember to turn off the [insert appliance name]?” Especially now that we have a baby who sometimes sleeps with a space heater in his room, this has eliminated that internal gasp I have on the subway when I can’t remember if I turned it off — and the desperate prayer that my house isn’t burning down when I’m at work. This is a special outlet that you can control with the WeMo app and/or Alexa to turn it on or off remotely, or even set the outlet on a timer for the lamps in your home. It’s made my life easier in so many ways, and we probably have about five or six of them. It would never have occurred to me to spend money on outlets, of all things, but this product is a game changer for me. Now I can devote my mental energy to more productive things. The plug is $35 at Amazon. WeMo Switch Smart Plug

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We loved the Rock ‘n Play when the kids were little — it was great for both boys, although they used them during very different age ranges. For J, I think it was 4–8 months, whereas H was pretty much done with it at 3 months. Ladies, if you don’t know this, the newer ones are controllable from a smart device, and you can save the settings your baby likes the most. I was just at a baby shower for a neighbor, and the moms were noting that the features like SmartConnect and the app really are essential for babies these days — who knew? The Rock ‘n Play is $78 at Amazon but is also available at a lot of other places. Fisher-Price Deluxe Auto Rock ‘n Play Sleeper with SmartConnect

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When we did our roundup of How to Build a Work Wardrobe at Lands’ End last week at Corporette, I noticed that they have a kind of awesome diaper clutch that looks like a great, basic, affordable option. It has a removable changing pad for your kiddo and a few zippered pockets — just what you need, nothing more and nothing less. It comes in the pictured gray print and the same print in navy, as well as black with a heart print inside. It’s $29.95, but with today’s deal of 50% off on one full-price item, it becomes $14.97. On-The-Go Print Diaper Clutch

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Happy Halloween! So, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Don’t drop any serious money on a fancy diaper bag until you know your family’s needs, such as whether you want to carry it yourself or hand it off to your husband or nanny, whether you want one with a stroller strap, whether you and the baby like baby wearing, etc. Still, this $395 diaper bag from MZ Wallace looks great if you’re on the hunt for a big bag. It’s got shoulder straps, a removable crossbody strap, eight exterior pockets, three interior pockets, a clip-in pouch, a coordinating changing pad, and a water-resistant nylon exterior — nice. Crosby Quilted Traveler Oxford Nylon Diaper Bag

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