We asked eight famous moms with babies and toddlers to tell us about us the five products they can’t live without—and why they love them.

“There are too many strollers on the market, and none of them is perfect,” says our resident gear expert, Jamie Grayson (a.k.a. The Baby Guy). Well, that explains why most expecting moms lose their minds trying to figure out which stroller is right for them.

“You have to choose according to your lifestyle,” explains Grayson. Will you be taking public transit or cars? Do you walk a lot? Will you be lugging it up stairs? Do you have a spot to store the stroller, or will it take up your kitchen?  With these variables in mind, Grayson reveals here the key differences among the top brands.

Here at StrollerTraffic we’re big fans of giggle baby stores (duh). And every time we cross paths with founder Ali Wing, we get a whole lot smarter—not to mention inspired. She’s kind of like that cool mom friend we all wish we had. So we thought it time to share her wisdom and wit with our readers. Here, Ali reveals everything from how she selects products for her stores to her favorite resources for new moms.

We trust you’ve already bookmarked BabyCenter, Giggle, and Celebrity Baby Blog. But as you might have suspected, there are plenty more online resources for moms. Our favorites? Well, it’s hard to narrow them down, but for now we’re loving . . .