I clearly remember braving Disney's Hollywood Studios with an infant in tow. It was a beautiful May day when just outside the Tower of Terror those blue Orlando skies turned gray and a downpour soon followed. All we had on hand to keep our baby dry was a plastic poncho, with which we hurriedly covered her stroller. If only we'd had a WooBee blanket from Rain or Shine Kids!

The WooBee blanket is a lighter weight blanket made from super soft velvet with a weather-resistant backing. Its lighter weight makes it perfect for any season and any climate, from chilly autumn air in Utah to warm rain showers in Florida. But what makes it truly an all-weather blanket is its wind- and water-resistant DWR (durable weather resistant) coated, 100%-nylon backing. You’ll be able to keep baby warm while keeping her dry! Sure beats a $3 plastic poncho! The WooBee also has striped grosgrain ribbon ties for securing it to strollers, carriers and even car seats. Use it as a play mat indoors and out or as a changing pad while on the go.

The WooBee blanket is machine washable and dryable and available in seven color combinations with contrast stitching accents. Though the WooBee is a bigger investment than a rain poncho, it will keep your little one warm and dry a heck of a lot longer! You can purchase the all-weather WooBee for $70 from Amazon.com. - Emily H.

We have one of those plastic activity centers and as great as it is, it does have limitations. For one, even though it’s “portable” it is bulky when folded and not really travel friendly. And two, it isn’t easy to maneuver through doorways when you want to go from family room to treadmill room. That’s why I love the idea behind the PopATot, a truly portable (because it’s collapsible) activity center.

When folded up and stored in its case, the PopATot measures only 5”x 36”. When popped open, you have an activity center with a flexible, double-stitched padded seat, toy loops to easily attach and remove toys, cup holders for sippy or snack cups and a canvas cover with built-in removable, washable floor. The built-in floor means you can take the PopATot to the beach, camping, practically anywhere and you won’t have to worry about your baby’s feet.

And that brings me to the portability factor. The PopATot can easily fit through doorways, collapses super small to make traveling with it a breeze, and its canvas exterior is perfect for just about an indoor or outdoor activity, from keeping baby busy while you pop in the shower to enjoying a family picnic at the park.

With the PopATot you don’t have to worry about safety. The 27”x27”x24” base meets CPSC standards for stationary activity centers so it won’t tip easily, exceeds ASTM requirement for maximum weight (33 pounds), and has a 100% satisfaction guarantee. You can purchase the PopATot for $50 ($10 off the current price) plus free shipping through the end of the year at PopATot.com. - Emily H.