Your guide to the newest must-haves for summer

Oh summer, we love you. But parents want to work smarter, not harder in this season of no homework or last minute school projects. For travel, composting, learning to read and even breastfeeding, these new products can help.

The BabyBuddha 2.0 Breast Pump

(babybuddhaproducts.com, $189.99) combines upgrades like new settings and enhanced efficiency with the familiarity of the original BabyBuddha. The pump is compact, portable and lightweight and is known for its signature “long pull” that is intended to increase efficiency and encourage a strong let down.

Compost Genie

From the folks who changed the diaper pail game with Diaper Genie, Compost Genie (compostgenie.com, $84.99) aims to make the same strides with kitchen scraps. This bin has a hands-free foot pedal, a proprietary ventilation system enhanced by a carbon filter, and an aeration process that promotes airflow and helps to reduce moisture. Parts are washable and removable, and the compostable bags are made from plant-based materials. Each kit comes with four carbon filters and eight tear-off compostable bags. Each bag holds up to 15 lbs. of kitchen food waste. The kit is available on Amazon.

Cincha

Before you head off on that summer getaway, check out the latest offering from Cincha (cinchatravel.com/products/luggage-connector-rugby, $19.99 for two), connector belts to keep your bags together as you do the airport gate sprint. These are also great for helping kids keep their personal items together in the hustle.

Reading Eggs

If you’re trying to balance screen time with summer learning, Reading Eggs (readingeggs.com, $9.99 per month, free trial available) might be just what you’re looking for. Reading Eggs is an award-winning reading program for ages 2 – 13 that incorporates learning games, rewards, activities and access to more than 3,500 e-books. The program is used by more than 20 million children around the world, and it has been shown to boost reading skills in 15 minutes a day. Optional workbooks are also available. A subscription includes access to Reading Eggs Junior, Reading Eggs, Reading Eggspress, Fast Phonics, and Mathseeds for up to four children. Access it on desktop, iOS and Android across multiple devices.

This article originally appeared on Greenville News: What’s Hot: Game-changing new products for parents and kids