3 years into parenting here are the must haves from newborn to toddlerhood
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Instagrams, Websites, and Apps
Newborn Era
1-2 early toddler toys
3-4 older toddler items
Beach Day!
Easter Sunday
Instagrams, Websites, and Apps
I get almost all my info from instagram, but most of these instagrams have websites and apps for your phone
Expectful is an app for pregnancy and postpartum that includes medications, exercises and development information!
Instagram (@expectful)
learn more about baby and toddler behaviors and how we can manage them better as parents
Instagram (@biglittlefeelings)
resource for nontraditional parenting
Instagram (@samesexparents)
starting foods! get the App
Solid Starts - How to introduce any food to babies
or look up your state or cities kids club
Instagram (@californiakidsclub)
traveling with kids
Instagram (@whereisbriggs)
Toddler meal ideas
Instagram (@reallittlemeals)
montessori play ideas
Instagram (@ohhappyplayday)
Honestly have used this app more than anything, and it’s saved us money and trips to the urgent care many times over.
Blueberry Pediatricsup-arrow
Newborn Era
I swear our kid learned to sleep with the snoo, get it pre owned or new, it’s for the first 6 months of life.
Happiest Baby | SNOO Smart Sleeper and Baby …
Use this everyday all day
Baby Monitors | Nanit
Perfect no wifi needed connected monitor for travel
HelloBaby monitor : This is the Baby Monitor a New Mom need!
Must have for traveling, yes get it now, or you’ll order to overnight it to your Airbnb bc the room is too bright, yea that happened.
SlumberPod Blackout Sleep Tent
Might not be pretty but it’s essential for travel
Pack 'n Play Playards & Playpens - Graco Baby
I was obsessed with weight, maybe don’t get it if you are type A.
Grow 101: Learning about your Hatch Grow - Hatch Support
Idk what witchcraft but this will put a baby to sleep
Baby Sound Machine | Baby Soother | The Original - Baby Shusher
Still use ours daily at 3 yr
Cruz V2 Stroller - Jake - UPPAbaby
Yes you need it.
Mesa V2 Infant Car Seat - Jake - UPPAbaby
Used ours for 2 years
Amazon.com: Baby Carrier
This is the poop chair and our baby loved it
Baby Bouncers that gently rock your child - Babybjörn
Get a zinc cream for the little butt
Desitin Maximum Strength Baby Diaper Rash Cream with Zinc …
We literally still use the table and chair for toddlerhood
BABY JOY High Chair for Babies & Toddlers – Babyjoy
A convertible crib! We love ours from babyletto
Modern Baby Cribs - Convertible Midi & Full Size Cribs - Babyletto
Baby led weaning! Solid Start has an app and great resources!
Solid Starts - How to introduce any food to babies
For baby’s first dip
Amazon.com: Baby Led Weaning Spoon
So cute with great quality toys
Panda Crate: Baby and Toddler Subscription Box
This gets out every stain!
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Spray - 4oz
1-2 early toddler toys
Okay, get the newborn uppa car seat then this one, it will take you baby from 1year forward
4Ever® DLX 4-in-1 Car Seat - Graco Baby
A baby hip carrier!
Tushbaby: Best Hip Seat Baby Carrier For Babies, Kids & Toddlers
I know I know, limit screen time. But when you can’t this is great.
Fire 7 Kids tablet | Amazon
Easy to hold for toddlers
Amazon.com: Crayon For Toddlers
Maybe get one an adult can jump on too! That’s so fun
Amazon.com: Toddler Trampoline
For when that toddler climbs out, be prepared!
Amazon.com: Crib Net
get organized or these pieces will be every where lol
Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Storage Case
so FUN! esp. if you are doing minimal screentime
Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Set
easy for little hands and cool to move around on the fridge
Toomies Tomy Gearation Refrigerator Magnets
hours of fun in nugget play forts
Family-Friendly Furniture For Growing Imaginations™ | Nugget®
Let’s be real, we are not ready for her climbing out at this age
Pro Baby Safety Pop Up Crib Tent, Fine Mesh Crib Netting Cover to Keep Baby from Climbing Out, Prevent Falls and Mosquito Bites, Safety Net Canopy - Sturdy & Stylish Infant Crib Topper
Interactive, doubles as an ice cream shop!
Wooden Magnetic Ice Cream Puzzle & Play Set - 16 Pieces
3-4 older toddler items
Kiwi crate is so fun!
Monthly Science Kits & STEM Subscription Boxes
This is so fun!
Amazon.com: Stomp Rocket
i love that the size matches the size of number
Wooden Stacking Blocks 1-10 Number Game
anatomy for kids!
Kidzlane African American Girl Anatomy Puzzle
don't have this yet, but have heard great things for movement games
Nex Playground—Active Play System for Kids
If you have a toddler you will know they are obsessed with flashlights
Energizer PAW Patrol LED Flashlights (2-Pack)
Beach Day!
Toys!
Beach Toys
So great for a shady spot or with smaller babies
Pop 'N Go™ Playpen | Kids Pop-Up Tent - The California Beach Co.
Wagon must have won't dig in the dirt
Beach Wagon
Easy up tent
Neso Tent
Brush on sunscreen
BOB KIDS SPF 30 Brush On Mineral Powder Sunscreen
So fun! And it always comes back
Surfer Dudes Wave Powered Mini-Surfer
So many different colors
Picnic Blankets - Target
Our favorite swim vest
Swim Vests – SUNNYLiFE US
Save the sand for the beach not your beach towel
Amazon.com: Foot Washing Station Outdoor
Easy to carry
Amazon.com: Beach Table
A spot for the little one to sit
Amazon.com: Toddler Beach Chair
If you go to the beach you need a kite
Mint’s Colorful Life Rainbow Phoenix Kite
Love this mineral sunscreen
Badger Mineral Sunscreens with Zinc Oxide - Reef Safe Sunscreens
A wide brim hat
Amazon.com: Toddler Beach Hat
A little cover up
Toddler Beach Cover Up - Target
The cutest suits!
Swimwear - monicaandandy.com
Easter Sunday
Epic Easter treats
The sweetest Easter basket liners
Gingham Bunny Face Easter Basket Liners
Easter puzzle
Easter Busy Board
Great crafts
40+ Simple Easter Crafts for Kids
Easter goodnight
The Goodnight Train Easter Book | Kids & Baby | T.J.Maxx
Candy dish with a little bunny
7in Bunny Candy Dish | Home | T.J.Maxx
Book w a plush
Kohl's Cares® Velveteen Rabbit Easter Plush Toy and Book Bundle
Book with a chick plushy
Kohl's Cares® Little Chick Easter Plush Toy and Book Bundle
Dino bunnies
Cottage Door Press Dinos Love Jelly Beans Board Book
A cute wheelbarrow of fun
Peter Rabbit Wheelbarrow Toy - Wooden Garden
The classics
Peter Rabbit Naturally Better Classic Gift Set
Easter table set
Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit Dinnerware Set
Easter puzzle
Peter Rabbit Wooden Montessori Activity Stacker
Chocolate
M&S Easter Flossy The Highland Cow - 5.82oz
Crafter fav
Easter Craft 2ct Wood Bunnies Painting Kit - Mondo Llama™
Cute drink
22.5oz Figural Chick Tumbler - Room Essentials™
Bunny bubbles
Spinning Light Bunny Bubble Blaster - Sun Squad™
Stickers and coloring
Bluey Colortivity: Happy Easter, Bluey! - (Color & Activity with Twistable Crayons) by Editors of Studio Fun International (Paperback)
Best friends
Felt Bunny and Carrot Duo Easter Figurine - Spritz™
Finger puppet book
Hippity, Hoppity, Little Bunny - Finger Puppet
Nature and spring up close
Kids Portable Digital Microscope 100X STEM
Nothing cooler than seeing a caterpillar turn into a butterfly
Insect Lore Butterfly Garden Kit with Caterpillars
