Upgrade Your Registry with These Handy Magnetic Baby Products

The TAVO stroller by parent-favorite brand Nuna features a self-guiding magnet buckle that automatically locks into place when the magnetic ends come near each other, and it comes unfastened quickly and smoothly with the touch of a button. But if you’re worried that it’s also easy for a toddler to unbuckle, the button takes a little more force than toddlers can usually muster.

The sequel to the beloved Vista V2, the V3 improves on the previous traditional buckle system with a new magnetic buckle, so you can get baby secured quickly.

Traditional buckles, clips and snaps can be a huge pain when you’re trying to secure your baby in a carrier. Instead of searching for the other end of the buckle and trying to line them up all while also balancing your baby, the Colugo carrier features magnetic buckles at the top that secure without you really even needing to look (i.e. no craning your neck to get a good view of your own shoulder). One Babylist parent told us in our Best Baby Gear survey that the Colugo carrier is “the only one I found where I can put the baby on by myself.”

The Nuna CUDL baby carrier takes things a step further with four magnetic buckles: one on each shoulder strap and two on the waist, so you can get baby strapped in even faster. “It makes it so easy to load the baby by myself with no help,” one parent told us.

This carrier from Lillebaby does their magnetic buckles a little differently. Instead of two shoulder buckles, you only have one buckle across your chest (or your back, if you’re front-carrying). Keep in mind that this carrier does also have two traditional buckles that need to be connected before you put baby in, and then everything can be fully secured with the magnetic buckle.

It’s not just higher-end brands that have this feature—mid-range brands like Graco are getting in on the magnet game, too. Similar to the Colugo carrier, the Cradle Me from Graco features one magnetic buckle on each shoulder (along with two traditional buckles on the waist straps) that self-aligns and auto-secures with just one hand.

Buckles aren’t the only place for magnets in baby gear—the Nuna Pipa infant car seat uses magnets to secure the sky drape when it’s in use. No more worrying about whether you’ll startle your baby with zippers and snaps, since the magnet closures are completely silent.

This footie is made from 100% modal fabric, so it’ll stay buttery soft even after dozens of washes. The magnet closures go from the neck all the way down to the leg, and they’re fully covered by fabric so they won’t come off with heavy wear and tear.

That’s right, there are magnetic baby clothes even for the coldest weather. This hooded fleece coverall will keep baby warm and cozy, and you won’t have to fight with snaps or zippers when your hands are cold.

Easy=Magnetic Close (AKA E=MC) is another magnetic-focused baby clothing brand, and they typically cost about half the price of Magnetic Me. Their range is a bit smaller, but the designs they do have are trendy and cute.

Baby mittens are notorious for falling off easily, but the magnetic closures on these ones keep them secured to tiny wrists.

Babynetic’s magnetic bibs were a top-recommended product among Babylist parents in our 2024 Best Baby Products survey. These bibs snap into place effortlessly with a magnetic closure, making mealtime cleanup faster and less of a hassle. With no need for Velcro or snaps, they offer a secure fit that’s easy for parents (but will also withstand your toddler trying to yank it off). Parents say they’re “so easy and innovative” and “perfect for impatient babies.”

Car seat covers can help shield baby from the sun and overstimulating surroundings, and the traditional snap closures can make it tough to discreetly check on baby. The magnetic closures on this Little Unicorn cover are silent, so you don’t have to worry about startling a dozing baby.

Nearly every diaper bag out there uses zippers, but if you’re juggling a fussy baby, you may not have the time/energy/patience to mess with the closures on your bag as you’re digging for whatever toy, pacifier or bottle will soothe your baby. To make those frantic searches go a little faster, the Everyday Diaper Backpack from Huhu has not one, not two, but three magnetic-closure pockets. They’re secure enough to keep everything inside (even if you toss the bag upside-down) yet easy enough to unlatch that all you have to do is lift up on the main pocket flap—no pinching or pulling needed.