by Joyce Slaton posted in Products

Sometimes when you spend more for a piece of baby gear, you get something nicer -- better-quality fabric, more comfortable padding, gee-whiz features. But sometimes, you're just spending more than you need to.
These 20 baby products are rock-bottom cheap. But they have everything you need.

1. Munchkin White Hot Inflatable Duck Tub: It's soft-and-squishy inflatable, so your baby can thrash around without hurting himself. It drains quickly, suction-cups to the side of the shower to dry, then stores easily under the kitchen cabinet when not in use. And just look at it! Who wouldn't take a million pictures of their baby in this tub" Note that the Duck Tub is suitable for babies who can sit up unassisted -- 6 months or so. Buy it: $10.87
2. Safety 1st Smooth Ride Travel System: Travel systems can easily cost hundreds, even thousands, of dollars, which is why this bargain-priced set is such a happy surprise. Available in sophisticated colors like lavender (Safety 1st calls it "Wisteria Lane,") moss green, gray, and robin's egg blue, the Smooth Ride looks and works great, rating very highly with users. The included onBoard 35 LT is light and easy to use -- and bonus, it's so narrow at 17 inches that it's one of our 47 car seats that fit 3-across in most vehicles. Buy it: $161.99

3. Summer Infant My Size Potty: This little guy is so cute that we serve candy in ours at BabyCenter HQ Halloween parties. Kids love sitting on the ...