Just because you’ve got a little one now doesn’t mean you have to give up day hikes. With baby carriers you can take him or her along with you to experience the fresh air and the beautiful scenery.

Many baby carriers come with some innovative features that offer additional safety and comfort to both parent and child. For instance, the Sherpani Rumba Baby Carrier comes with a topper sunshade and tuck-away windows to protect baby from the sun and the elements. It also includes baby stirrups for improved leg circulation. The Kelty Kids TC 3.0 also comes with a sun/rain hood as well as a child view mirror and even a changing pad.

So you’re headed to a baby shower? Or perhaps you just need a gift for a soon-to-be-mom or dad. Here are some great gift ideas for new or upcoming parents that are sure to delight.

Diaper bags make great gifts for any parent of a baby, especially when you get a stylish bag that looks more like a handbag than a baby bag. There are tons of different designs out there from diaper duffels to diaper totes. Particularly popular are diaper bag sets that include matching changing pads and/or matching cosmetic bags. Don’t forget dad! There are tons of men’s diaper bags out there.

For a unique gift, check out the Munkey Mat which is a tote and padded playmat in one. These come in beautiful patterns and colors and are perfect for the on-the-go parent.

Already bought some bottles? Why not also give a baby bottle tote. The Built NY tote holds two baby bottles and is insulated with a machine-washable material. It easily snaps to stollers, car seats, and diaper bags for easy transport.

Know a soon-to-be parent that’s also an avid hiker? Then a baby carrier backpack is a perfect gift. These packs allow parents to take their babies along with them to experience nature in a safe and protected way.

If you are a parent who spends a lot of time walking, hiking, or just being outdoors, Kelty Kids Baby Carriers are a brilliant invention. These backpacks are designed to carry your child long distances, offering protection from the weather with a sun/rain hood. Parents say they find this bag very practical and easy to take your child in and out of, and also easy to put the backpack on yourself. The Kelty Kids TC 3.0 is designed to fit a 11”-19” torso, and the bag is adjustable for both the child and the parent. There is also a child rear view mirror so you can actually see your kid’s facial expressions! This backpack also comes with a changing pad, a zip-off diaper bag with shoulder straps, mesh water bottle pockets, a waistbelt storage pockets, and a sternum strap. The child’s seat can be adjusted according to height, and the harness can be adjusted to fit comfortably on your back.

Kelty Kids also makes a backpack for your kids to carry around their own “precious cargo.” The Kelty Kids TC 0.5 comes with a special seat for dolls or stuffed animals. This miniature version comes with mesh water bottle pockets, padded shoulder straps, and a padded back panel.

If you’ve seen the latest photograph of Julia Roberts carrying baby Henry in a baby sling, you know baby carriers are the new trend for young, hip parents. Not only famous mothers, but also celebrity fathers like Liev Schreiber, Brad Pitt, and Gavin Rossdale have been spotted with their baby carriers. The great thing about them is that they are not only fun and fashionable, but also a very practical, useful and comfortable for both baby and parent.

The Kelty Kids Kangaroo baby carrier was rated #1 by Consumer Reports for comfort and performance, with a zip-out hood for protection and privacy for nursing. It also comes with a storage sack that zips off for changes of clothes, diapers, and bottles. If you live in cold climate, this particular baby carrier even comes with a lined handwarmer hand pocket for the parent. It may be worn for babies from three to six weeks and older but not for those smaller than eight pounds. Baby carriers can come in all different prints, from solids for winter to florals for spring. Kelty Kids makes them in a variety of colors, such as purple, blue, orange, and red. They are perfect for taking your baby on afternoon walks in the park, shopping downtown, or when you are traveling with your infant.

Travel with babies is challenging, and camping and hiking with a baby in tow is no exception. Although it takes a lot of work to take a baby or toddler on a camping or hiking trip, many avid outdoor adventurers say the rewards are worth the effort and offer these tips: