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Bougie Baby List (6 months +)
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items A carefully curated collection of European newborn essentials that make life a little easier (and a lot prettier!). Use it as a guide or checklist — whether you pick these brands or others 🪿
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On the go 🏃🏻♂️
Sleep 💤
Feeding 🥑
Hygiene 🫧
On the go 🏃🏻♂️
Essentials to take you anywhere, from daily outings to holiday adventures near or far.
Once your baby outgrows the Doona X (around 15 months — sad times 😢), the Joolz Aer² is the best travel stroller. It’s comfortable for the baby, incredibly easy to fold, and compact enough to bring into the airplane cabin.
Travel Stroller - Joolz Aer2
So cute for summer and those in-between seasons! 🌞
Mid-Season Stroller Mat - Minicoton
So cute and they complete the look 😂
Strap Protector - Minicoton
A puffmuff is a cozy, breathable essential that keeps little ones warm and comfortable during walks!
Winter Puffmuff - Binibamba
Once your baby outgrows the Doona X, this is a great next car seat — it keeps the baby safely rear-facing and grows with them until around 4 years old.
Car Seat - Cybex Sirona Gi i-Size
Cute and compact high chair alternative for when you’re traveling!
Fast Folding Table Seat - Inglesina
Perfect for traveling with the Inglesina high chair. You can tuck it under the chair’s arms so it stays put. It’s space saving, it cleans up easily with water or wipes, and plates stick to it quite well!
Silicone Placemats - Moonkie
Great for restaurants — they stick to the table, keep things hygienic, and you can just throw them away after.
Disposable Placemats - Merka
Perfect to place under the high chair when traveling, keeping floors and rugs mess-free. Space-saving and easy to clean!
Waterproof Splat Mat (110 x 110 cm) – Navaris
This chopping board makes mealtime on the go a breeze: cut, drain, store—all in one compact set.
Multifunctional Chopping Board - HI NINGER
These travel clear bags seal tight and are perfect for bringing pasta, rice, or other cereals on the go—no need to lug the whole package!
Clear Travel Bags - SLIJAR
Perfect for cooking baby meals on the go—ideal for hotels or trips without a full kitchen. Use the pot for pasta, eggs, oatmeal, or anything you like, and the steamer on top for fresh veggies. Super easy to use and ultra convenient for traveling pare...
Electric Hot Pot with Steam - Audecook
The Chicco Thermos features two 250 ml containers, a lid that turns into a cup, and a handy spot for a spoon—perfect for taking baby meals on the go!
Chicco Stainless Steel Thermos with 2x250ml
Perfect for traveling with your little one: bring olive oil and baby-friendly spices in the compact spray and screw-top bottles—easy, safe, and mess-free on the go!
Glass Food Dressing Set - Iris Barcelona
Sleep 💤
Essentials that help your baby settle, rest and sleep soundly - day and night.
Once you transition to a larger crib, this cot reducer creates a cozy, snug “cocoon,” making a big space feel secure! Of course, it is optional. The WHO recommends a completely empty sleep surface, so it’s up to you whether a reducer fits your family...
Cot Insert - Starlit Baby
Once the baby outgrows the Love-to-Dream swaddles, this is the next great sleeping bag, made from bamboo and organic cotton — so cosy and soft!
Sleeping Bag - Mori Baby
Feeding 🥑
Essentials that make feeding your baby simple, comfortable and nourishing.
This high chair grows with your child, has an adjustable food plate for safer eating, and its timeless design lasts for generations — style and function all in one!
High Chair - Stokke Tripp Trapp
An essential part of the high chair, offering a convenient and child-friendly surface for everyday meals.
High Chair Tray - Stokke Tripp Trapp
The Tripp Trapp tray doesn’t have suction, so plates don’t stick, and unclipping it every time to clean is a hassle. That’s why I recommend this Catchy silicone placemat: plates suction to it, and you can simply remove it and rinse it quickly under t...
High Chair Silicone Placemat - Catchy
This is a lifesaver: it protects your floor or rug by catching all the food. It’s also amazing when teaching them to use a spoon: when it drops, it lands on the Catchy instead of the floor, so it stays clean and you can give it back instead of grabbi...
High Chair Food Catcher - Catchy
Comfortable and cute!!!
High Chair Pillow - Greyfox Designs
My baby loves this one! It keeps him entertained while waiting for his food
High Chair Suction Toy - Done by Deer
Perfect for mealtime (or bath time), this suction spinner keeps the baby happily entertained! There are cheaper alternatives on Amazon 😊
High Chair Suction Toy - Mushie
Super entertaining! :)
High Chair Suction Toy - Hape
Another great suction toy!
High Chair Suction Toy - Bamboom
Entertaining for toddlers!
High Chair Suction Toy - Melissa & Doug
When you start weaning your baby, silicone bibs are the best as they are waterproof and dishwasher safe. I recommend these for snacks, and cape-style bibs for main, messier meals
Silicone Bibs - Liewood
The cape bib offers wider coverage than a traditional bib, helping keep clothes clean and reducing outfit changes. Plus it is so easy to clean! 🙏🏻
Cape Bib - Liewood
Whatever you choose, skip silicone plates — they always keep the smell of soap 😖
Go for porcelain or stainless steel instead.
I went with Elk and Friends porcelain because they’re (as far as I know) the only porcelain plates with a suction sleeve. ...
Porcelain Divided Plates - Elk & Friends
Great for learning how to self-feed, as food stays trapped in the spoon and doesn’t fall off as easily, reducing frustration and mess during mealtimes
Learning Spoons - Mushie
Long-handled weaning spoons are ideal for parent-led feeding, especially in the early stages, when food is very liquid or babies are not yet able to feed themselves.
Feeding Spoons - Mushie
Great for learning how to drink from an open cup. Made from soft silicone to help protect baby’s gums and teeth, with an easy-to-grip shape and a textured middle that support little hands while learning to drink independently.
Open Cups - PandaEar
Perfect for the early stages of weaning! Freeze small portions of food, then thaw as needed—easy, convenient, and time-saving for busy parents.
Food Freezer Tray (30ml) - PandaEar
Perfect for the later stages of weaning! Ideal for freezing larger portions like rice or other carbs, while you can continue using 30 ml trays for proteins and veggies—then mix everything together for easy, balanced meals.
Food Freezer Tray (90ml) - BÉABA
Perfect for full meals right from the start! Freeze complete portions of carbs, protein, and veggies together, or use for broths, sauces, or soups. Made of glass—the best material to preserve taste and freshness, free from odors or chemicals. Conveni...
Food Glass Containers (150ml) - BÉABA
Bigger portions, bigger convenience! Perfect for soups, sauces, or full meals—glass keeps flavors fresh and meals safe for baby and parents.
Food Glass Containers (250ml) - BÉABA
Super handy for freezing baby food! Simply freeze your purées in a freezer tray first, then transfer the cubes into one of these reusable bags. You can label what’s inside, freeing up your trays for the next batch while saving valuable freezer space.
Reusable Freezer Bags - IDEATECH
A lifesaver for teething! Freeze milk if your baby isn’t weaned yet, or fruit and food cubes to soothe sore gums.
Popsicles - Haakaa
Hygiene 🫧
Essentials that keep your baby clean and comfortable.
When your baby outgrows the baby bath, you can transition safely to the adult bathtub using this transparent, non-slip mat. Make sure your little one can sit up well on their own before moving to this setup. I kept Pietro in his baby bath with the re...
Bathtub Mat - Homerella