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What Do I Need For This Stage? The Must-Haves For Different Ages!
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items People with kiddos, listen up! These are the things that I could not live without through the different stages. Must-have baby items, snack and food recommendations, daily necessities, and gift ideas!
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Babies
Toddlers
Older Kiddos
Babies
From newborn until toddler!
I would shout it from the rooftops: I LOVE THIS SOUND MACHINE! Our son is afraid of the dark, and there are several light colors, color combinations, and brightness levels available, as well as various soothing sounds to choose from. The best part is...
Hatch Rest+ Baby Sound Machine & Sleep Trainer
Small, portable, loud (with volume control options), what more could I say? This was amazing when my son was little and would fall asleep in the car, but we would want to be able to talk without disturbing him. It has also been great to use when trav...
Hatch Go Portable Sound Machine & Sleep Soother
I could not have survived without our Boppy! We had one for the bedroom and one for the living room, and we used it for feeding, contact naps, tummy time, reclining, and so much more! Now that we are out of the phase of needing the Boppy, we still ha...
Boppy Nursing Pillow - Ergonomic Breastfeeding Support
We tried SO many diapers. Several others caused irritation or had CONSTANT poop or pee leaks (our little guy liked to hold his pee and then pee all at once). Pampers Swaddlers did everything that we needed out of a diaper, and they were so soft compa...
Swaddlers Diapers Size 1, 198 Count, Fragrance Free
If you are looking for an ergonomic highchair that actually looks nice and grows with your child, this is the answer! We tried a couple different highchairs before I discovered this brand. I love that the foot rest is adjustable to support your child...
Abiie Beyond Junior Convertible Wooden High Chair
If you are someone that wants an infant seat before a convertible seat (if you are looking for a convertible, see my Toddlers recommendations for the Rava!), then this is the absolute best option. Aside from the obvious safety features, I personally ...
pipa™ rx + pipa relx base™
Wipes sting! We used Papers Sensitive wipes because I thought that they wouldn't sting as bad, but one time I used one as a makeup wipe (don't judge) and it made my face sting! I can only imagine what that felt like on a tiny baby hiney. We switched ...
Pampers Aqua Pure Baby Wipes Unscented 896
Toddlers
From toddler to school-aged!
I swear by this cup. My son refused to drink out of any non-bottle until we found these. Other toddlers have stolen his cups during playdates (ew but whatever) and their parents were shocked that their kid liked the cup, end ended up buying the same ...
CamelBak Eddy+ Kids Bite Valve Water Bottle
Don't ask me why, but my son absolutely loves these protein ball snacks! He thinks he is getting a sweet treat, but it is actually decently healthy with quite a bit of protein, so I can't complain!
simplyFUEL Protein Balls Cookie Dough 9.6oz
If you have a picky toddler, you will want to lean into the fun-shaped foods. Our son isn't crazy about “fish sticks” but he LOVES “sharks”. This was a nobrainer to add to the food options for him!
Shark Bites - Mrs. Paul’s Frozen Fish Products
The BEST convertable carseat EVER. Independent crash studies have rated the Rava at the top for safety. Beyond that, the seat is padded and comes with padding for the belts as well, so your toddler will stay comfy! Our son cried in every carseat we h...
rava™
Older Kiddos
School aged!
Getting my older son to drink water is a CHORE, so finding fun water bottles that he actually wants to carry around is a necessity. I personally LOVE my Owala bottle, so when we saw the fun Spiderman and other character designs, we knew it would be t...
Owala FreeSip Sway 30oz Stainless Steel
If you have a reader that is breaking into novel books, this is a great series! Larger books can be intimitating, so these are a good size because they are not overwhelming, but they also take a couple days/weeks to get through. The story line has be...
Warriors Box Set Vol 1-6: The Prophecies Begin
If you are looking for a durable bottle that you can add flavors to, this is a great option! It is cheaper, so it isn't as stressful sending it to the ballfield, but the brandname still makes your kid feel cool (if they're into that stuff). These spe...
Gatorade Gx, Marble White, 30 Oz