looking for a baby shower/birthday/half-birthday/just-because gift? every option on this list has been tested and approved by me and my baby! we love colorful toys, engaging books and useful pieces of baby equipment that will give you major bang for ...
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Toys
all toys have been tested and approved by a 3-member baby panel of baby experts
literally the best texture for chewing on
Chlorophyll Leaf Baby Teether
fun, colorful, and the perfect size for tiny hands
Magica Wooden Clutching Toy
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this guy will keep a baby occupied for a long time
Skwish Classic
crinkley wings, shiny mirror, soft body… this moth has it all
Folklore Luna Moth Toy
get this and a box of links and you're all set for car rides!
Oball Easy Grasp Ball
a load-bearing toy in our house… attach any other toy to your stroller/carseat/baby
Lots of Links Take-Along Toys
helps a baby learn to walk, but can also grow with them and makes a great wagon/doll stroller/farm cart/whatever they need to play their games later!
Adjustable Toddler Wobbler
Books
it can be hard to get little babies interested in books, but these ones are 100% little-baby approved
simple language, interactive flaps, lots of room to read dramatically!
Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book
it's a classic for a reason… babies love the holes in the pages
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
another classic! it rhymes! you can dance along! you can learn all the farm animals!
Barnyard Dance!
babies love to read about babies! the art in this book is so detailed that you can find something new to look at every time you read it.
Everywhere Babies Board Book
Equipment
this stuff is the best-of-the-best! everything will last through multiple babies, and all the big-ticket items have excellent resale value
cannot recommend this seat enough!! choose this over the bumbo
Upseat Baby Seat with Tray
if you only get one carrier, make it this one. seriously.
Ergobaby Omni Classic
it's expensive… but you really truly get what you pay for. this is THE travel crib
Lotus Everywhere Travel Crib
beautiful play gym for babies! it's classy as hell. plus you can attach other toys to it
Wooden Baby Play Gym
honestly… get two of these… one for the diaper bag and one for the house
Portable Diaper Changing Pad
the BEST tool for newborn fingernails… literally don't know what we would have done without it
Electric Baby Nail Care Set
our favorite diaper pail choice! there are lots of colors to choose from, it does an excellent job blocking odors, and it uses regular kitchen trash bags
