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šŸ‘¶ Registry Items I Still Use — 1 Year Later (Proven Parent Picks)

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Whether you built your registry with care—or still need some essentials—these are the items most parents still reach for after the first year. From sleep solutions to feeding gear to playtime classics, these registry staples are not only worth the gi...
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šŸ’¤ Sleep & Swaddle Essentials

Because the right setup = more zzz's for you and your baby.

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Converts from secure swaddle to sleeping sack with zip and arm snaps. Used every night through early toddlerhood
ErgoPouch Cocoon Swaddle Bag
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Clip‑on, compact and rechargeable—essential for travel and stroller naps.
Hatch Rest Go Portable Sound Machine
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Portable nightlight, white noise, and ā€œtime‑to‑riseā€ timer—still part of our bedtime routine at 12+ months.
Hatch Rest 2nd Gen Sound Machine

šŸ½ļø Feeding & Bottle Prep Gear

Items still used at 12+ months? These.

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Supports both parent and baby during nursing, and transitions to prop support as baby grows
Boppy Nursing Pillow (For Feeding + Tummy Time)
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Dishwasher-safe and toddler-tested—it still lives on our table during snack time
Silicone Feeding Set with Suction Bowls
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We started our baby with this container and she still uses it!
Toddler Snack Containers
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Perfect for starting foods, and as they grow! We even use it when were crafting and making messes!
Splat Mat for Under High Chair
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šŸ‘• Babywear & Clothing Basics

Simple, stretchy, and always in rotation.

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DOUBLE ZIPPERS ALWAYS! Zipper sleepers were what got us through the early months—still soft, still used
Zipper/Sleeper Onesies (0–3, 3–6, & 6–9 mo sizes)
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Our FAVE sleepsacks! Stays useful well beyond swaddle-stage for toddlers who still wiggle—and helps ease transitions
Sleep Sacks
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šŸŽ  Play & Development Finds

Products built to last into toddlerhood.

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Montessori-style play mat that grows with baby—kept active interest for over a year.
Lovevery Play Gym
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Our baby has grown with these toys, and keeps using them now as a toddler!
Montessori Toys

🚼 Health, Hygiene & Everything Else

Unexpected but indispensable.

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Essential during spit-up, potty training, and spills. Keeps the mattress clean and allergen-free.
Waterproof Crib Mattress Protector
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A great choice for families!
Digital Thermometer
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Alleviates congestion and dry air for baby and toddler—even on sick days. A consistent life-saver.
Humidifier (cool-mist)
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Gross—but helpful. We still reach for it when the sniffles begin.
NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator Kit

šŸŽ Bonus Longevity Picks

Splurge-worthy but parents still use them later.

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Versatile from newborn cuddles to toddler walking days. Breathable and adjustable—still in heavy use.
Ergonomic Convertible Carrier
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Grows with your child from baby to preschool stage. An investment that lasted through toddlerhood and beyond
Convertible Crib
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Grows with your child from baby to preschool stage. An investment that lasted through toddlerhood and beyond.
Toddler High Chair
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From infant car seat use to toddler wagon/stroller mode—still gets weekly use
Convertible Stroller / Travel System
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We LOVEEE this bag! Durable, ergonomic, and still on your shoulder way past the newborn stage
Reliable Diaper Bag That Doubles as Every Day Bag