truly impressed with so many of these items after doing HOURS of my own research on them before my first baby, so here’s a great list of favorites that will save you time bht
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Baby Gear
Toys
Toiletries
Bottles/Cups
Clothes
Breastfeeding
Baby Gear
not a pro “container” mom by any means but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do
Adjustable support platform is ideal to support babies weight correctly. 360 degree turn and super fun toys! Love that this is a 3 in one investment to grow with your baby!
Spacious and easy to clean with lots of pockets and storage. Very good quality. Mine still looks brand new and I’ve used it every day for over a year
Birch Bag - Diaper Backpack
Great for nursing mommas who want to do weighted feeds or for those just wanting to track their babies weight. Very easy to use the app and easy to wipe down and clean.
Hatch Grow Smart Changing Pad & Scale (Limited Edition) - White
For diaper changes just about anywhere. I ordered 3 packs of these and used them everywhere in the house and on the go!
BlueSnail Quilted Waterproof Changing Pad Liners, 3 Count
Very sturdy! Otherwise self explanatory :)
Parker Baby Co. Felt Diaper Caddy Large - White
For sure a non negotiable! This breathable and washable mattress has reduced so much anxiety for my momma heart when we transitioned little man to his own room and when he started sleeping on his tummy. Super light weight, easy to clean - GREAT produ...
Crib Mattress | Newton Baby
We use this just as much as our normal high chair, great for travel as well!!
Fast Table Chair
Toys
our tried and true favorites!
Loved this play mat! So interactive and loved from a young age. Came with a great amount of attachments already but you can add more as well.
Farmstand Grow & Play Activity Gym
My son is obsessed with helping my husband in the yard - this has been one of his favorite ways to “help”
Maxx Action John Deere Leaf Blower
Keeps my son busy for hours! He loves the “vroom vroom”
John Deere Bubble Lawn Mower Toy for Toddlers
to be honest took my son a little bit to enjoy but now he zooms around the house and yard multiple times a day!
Qaba Balance Bike for Toddlers 1-3 Years, Baby Balance Bike with Adjustable Seat, Silent Wheels, No Pedal Bike, Green
Interactive and fun for learning! Great for road trips/traveling as well
LeapFrog Learning Friends 100 Words Book
anything that can go “vroom vroom” is a big hit in my household
K's Kids Pull-Back Vehicles Toy
brings me back to being a kid
Wooden Bead Maze
Love a good farm animal toy!
Take-Along Sorting Barn
Even I grew up with these! Such great memories and ways to create and use imagination
Deluxe Jumbo Cardboard Blocks - 40 Pieces
Great 3 in 1 gift set!! We love wooden toys!
Stack, Sort & Pound Wooden Toy Collection
for Disney fans, these are cutie magnets!
Disney Mickey Mouse Wooden Magnets
this has lived in my sons nursery since before he was born!
Giraffe Lifelike Plush Stuffed Animal
even at age 1 my son has wanted to help “sweep” the floors for us! getting them involved with day to day chores as young as possible is never a bad idea and what a cute way to do it
Dust! Sweep! Mop! Cleaning Play Set
Great option for travel! Slim and easy to pack!
Reusable Sticker Pad - Vehicles
I’m a dentist so this is an obvious fav :)
Super Smile Dentist Play Set
age recommendation is 3-5yrs but my son uses this at age 1
Band-in-a-Box Clap! Clang! Tap!
Another recommended 3-5years age group per Melissa and Doug but my 1 year old uses this and I can hardly get him off of it sometimes!
Metal Grocery Shopping Cart Toy
this toy helps with gross motor skills, color recognition, emotions, and each mushroom also doubles as a rattle
Sassy Mischievous Matching Mushrooms Toy
Another Melissa and Doug favorite from Amazon
Melissa & Doug Wooden Dump Truck Shape Sorter
very cute and interactive Little People firetruck toy!
Fisher-Price Little People Fire Truck Musical Toddler Toy with Lights Sounds & 2 Figures
yes, this currently lives in my living room haha
Play Day Pop-up Crawl Through Tunnel, Polyester Material, Indoor & Outdoor - Tunnel for Kids 3+
for the shopping cart!
Learning Resources A to Z Mini Foods, Play Kitchen, Montessori Toys for Kids, Ages 3
traveling life saver!
Toddler Busy Board, Montessori Sensory Toys for Age 1-4 , Toddler Travel Toys, Educational Learning Activities Board for Fine Motor Skills, Gift for Toddlers - Walmart.com
Toiletries
For those first couple weeks - figuring out how to change a diaper for baby boy without getting peed on! Also how cute are the little dachshunds on these!
Pee-pee Teepee - Wiener Dog
More muslin! Soft and durable
Muslin Cotton Baby Washcloths - 6 Pack
Bottles/Cups
we love Dr. Browns!
Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Bottle Gift Set
Lasted me a year with no issues!
Philips Avent Premium Fast Bottle Warmer SCF358
The best large burp cloths! Honestly muslin anything and everything
Comfy Cubs Muslin Burp Cloths 20x10, 6-Pack
Great transition cup from bottle to straw! Recommend soft straw to not damage teeth and to help with oral-motor development
Grosmimi PPSU Straw Cup - 10oz (300ml) White 10oz
Great water cup with soft straw for toddlers - comes in a lot of cute designs as well and easy to clean!