a crazy developmental time in your baby's life! these are my son's must-haves for the 6-9 month period ranging from feeding items, toys, sleep essentials, baby-proofing must-haves for crawlers, teething necessities, and more!
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Feeding
Toys
Teething
Sleep
Other care
Feeding
we love this high chair! easy to clean and also can be used through toddlerhood (6-in-1)
Graco Every Step Slim 6-in-1 Hgh Chair
super cute and aesthetic mat for under the highchair. for babies who accidentally and purposefully drop food!
Mushie Splat Mat - Blue Check
longsleeve bibs are amazing when you are introducing solids! things can get messy
Long Sleeve Bib - Rainbow - Cloud Island™
we can't get enough of these coverall bibs!
mushie Long Sleeve Baby Bib | Waterproof
something I hope we never have to use, but a good idea to have and a peace of mind for nervous parents doing baby led weaning
LifeVac Yellow Travel Kit - Suction Device
great booster seat to have if you are traveling with your little one!
Ingenuity Baby Base 2-in-1 Booster Seat
truly can never have enough bibs
POIKSHARK Soft Cotton Baby Drool Bibs
introduction to self-feeding!
yahaa Toddler Plates, Silicone, BPA Free
I wish I knew about these mock-neck bibs sooner! definitely helps with the mess of milk under his chin
he is loving stackable cups! we love the mushie brand
Mushie Stacking Cups
stacker toys are so much fun and can double as decor!
Mushie Rainbow Stacker Toy
baby is starting to crawl! such a fun way to explore safely at home
Merax Soft Foam Climbing Toys for Toddlers
ball pits are a fun way to keep your little one entertained!
35 Inch Foam Ball Pit for Toddlers - Soft
gotta add the balls for the ball pit!
GOGOSO 50/100/200 Pack Plastic Ball Pits
a jack-in-the-box style toy is so fun for this age! they love being surprised, and in fact, my son finds it quite hilarious
Disney Baby Winnie The Pooh Jack-in-The-Box
another stackable toy I will use as decor after he's done playing with it. too cute!
Nuby Soft Silicone Stackable Sun Toy, 12+ Mo
please do yourself a favor and get your 6-9 month old some indestructible books. my baby is obsessed and he can play and be rough with these without hurting himself!
Indestructibles: Baby Peekaboo Book
perfect toy for my crawler
Skip Hop 3-Stage Crawling Follow-Me Bee
this is one of those purchases I was unsure of at first, but I am so glad we got it. my boy could jump all day if I let him, he gets so excited and happy to jump!
Jolly Jumper Classic Black Baby Exerciser
when baby isn't cuddling with mom, crawling all over the apartment, or jumping, this is his favorite place to be!
Skip Hop Baby Activity Center, 4mo+, Silver
this playpen is a great size for my apartment! a place for baby to safely play when I am doing chores around the house
Besuhot Baby Playpen with Gate, 50x50
Teething
mushie is our favorite brand aesthetically, and he loves these teethers where he can hold the bar!
Mushie No-Drop Teether - Sun
hot on TikTok! he loves this teether
Sophie la girafe | Natural Rubber Teether
he absolutely loves these. we throw them in the freezer and give them to him throughout the day to chew on!
BEBECAN Soft Silicone Teething Sticks
we love these drops!
Boiron Camilia Teething Drops - 30 Count
these work amazingly when he's teething at night
Dr. Talbot's Night Time Chamomile Tablets
sometimes Tylenol is the only thing that will do the trick!
Tylenol Infants Oral Suspension, 160 mg, 2 FL OZ
when he's looking for comfort we will use this on a pacifier! seems to help with his discomfort
Dr. Talbot's Soothing Gel & Teether Set
one of his favorites for chewin'!
TOHIBEE Montessori Sensory Toys for Babies
Sleep
sleep sack! fleece keeps him warm in the winter months
HALO Innovations SleepSack Micro-Fleece Wearable Blanket - Blue Gingham - M
our go-to sleep sack for the winter!
Baby Merlin's Magic Dreamsack - Blue
super soft sleepers!
HAPIU Bamboo Baby Footed Pajamas, 2 Way Zip
Other care
time to start baby-proofing! as a family with a lot of electronics and outlets in the house, this is a must-have
Power Strip & Outlet Cover Box - Baby Proof
a unique way to babyproof, but hey, it works!
SafeheadBABY Infant Safety Helmet - Dino Green
definitely time for a faucet cover as he is able to sit up during bath time!
Baby Bathtub Faucet Cover, Soft Silicone
our favorite water-based wipes, a little larger than other water-based wipes we've tried in the past
Momcozy Extra Large Water Baby Wipes, 480ct
as he's gotten heavier and more mobile, it's nice to have the hip seat!
MOMTORY 6-in-1 Baby Carrier, Newborn to Toddler
his hair is getting longer and can be styled! love these wooden brushes, and he does too (he uses them as toys sometimes)
Dr. Brown's Soft and Safe Baby Brush + Comb
he loves Nuk pacifiers! had to upgrade to the 6-18 month size. he uses pacifiers to go to sleep
NUK Comfy Orthodontic Pacifiers, 5 Count
our favorite diaper cream
Boudreaux's Butt Paste Max Strength 4 oz
really seems to help within minutes when he's gassy and upset! couldn't live without it!
Mylicon Gas Relief Drops, Dye Free, 0.5 oz
I wish I got one of these sooner. makes the diaper change and diaper cream process so much easier and less messy
Dr. Talbot's Diaper Cream Brush - Aqua Blue
love being able to see what he's up to in the backseat!
