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The Practical 1st Birthday Gift Guide (What to Buy Instead of Toys)
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items My niece is turning one—and I'm giving her parents the gift of not running to the store for diapers at 8 PM. As a parent, I know the real struggle is keeping up with essentials. This list is packed with diaper, wipe brands, and other essentials we ac...
Their preferred brand. A classic for a reason—reliable, easy to find, and a household name for many families.
Huggies Little Movers Diapers
Also on their list. I’ve used these before—sizing runs a bit small, but the designs are cute and the materials are thoughtful.
The Honest Company Clean Conscious Disposable Diapers
When I husband and I took our son to see the dentist at 12 months, they had mentioned switching from the bulb pacifier to this one. I'm glad we did, the flatter shape helped preserve his jaw and smile better. Highly recommend getting them of off the ...
Philips Avent Ultra Air Pacifiers 6-18m
My personal favorite for my son. Softer materials, simpler ingredients, and not wildly expensive. A great ‘try-me’ option.
Millie Moon Luxury Disposable Diapers
I used their wipes and loved them. These diapers are total chlorine-free pulp—gentle on new skin. Great for sensitive babies.
Kudos Chlorine Free Cotton-Lined Disposable Diapers
I discovered these in an emergency. Super absorbent and simple. More brands should offer samples—it helps families test before committing.
Parasol Chlorine-Free Diapers with RashShield Protection - Size 4 - 8ct
For families that are using formula, consider getting them some more formula as a practical gift. This is the brand and formula that we used and loved. (PLEASE make sure to double-check what the parents use - some formulas are perfect for one baby, b...
Kendamil Organic Infant Formula Powder
My daily wipes. Unbleached, not too wet, with a soft textured weave that actually cleans up messes. A game-changer.
EcoPeaCo. Unbleached Baby Wipes Made with Soft Bamboo Viscose & 99% Water - 300ct/6pk
Wrapping the diapers makes it fun for baby to tear open—great for practicing fine motor skills. Plus, it’s just cuter.
Kids'' Strawberries Wrapping Paper - Spritz™
For the parents. They made it through the first year! Let them celebrate their win. Include a note like, ‘This is for you—you earned it.
King Maui Cellar Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, 2024
They’ll need to wash all those new clothes and sheets. A gentle, hypoallergenic detergent is always useful.
ATTITUDE Liquid Laundry Detergent, Citrus Zest, 60.8oz
A sentimental add-on. Upload photos from the first year—it’s a keepsake that grows with them.
10.1'' Frameo Digital Picture Frame, 32GB
If having simpler ingredients in your baby wipes is important - this is one of the top brands that I always like to share. It for real is the wettest wipe on the market, which was a win for those messier clean ups.
Kudos Skin-Loving Baby Wipes - 99% Water, Plastic-Free & Unscented