New phases bring new needs, toys are soooooo important to our very easily bored baby but as a new parent we had no idea what she’d like.
These are all the things we learned she needs/loves once she left the newborn stage.
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Toys
Books
Containers
Summer!
Bath
Eating
Toys
Crinkle books. She loves the noise but the little tags and tails keep her entertained for a bit.
Crinkle Books
Great little Montessori walker for when baby starts to stand. Keeps her busy in the mean time too!
BAUTIA Wooden Baby Walker with Activity Board
Babys favorite always. She will take this everytime. Good hand hold, good chew options.
Teensy Tube™ Teether by Itzy Ritzy®
At 6 months baby started loving this tissue box toy. Pulling out the tissues and feeling their textures.
Youuys Wooden Baby Tissue Box Toy with 3 Shapes & 8 Silk Paper
Girl loves rings. We keep a set in the diaper bag, in the car, at the changing table. She’s appreciated them since about 3 months and still will entertain herself for a bit.
COLVWOFA 24 Pack Baby Rings Link Toys Set
THIS toy is sooo good. Keeps her busy for the longest amount of time and will continue to as she grows and starts being more aware and figures out really how to use it.
Joyreal Montessori Busy Board Wooden Sensory Toy
I had a stuffed animal like this when I was younger that had the lavender in it and was warmable and I just remember how cozy and magical it was, however hers is much cooler. Mine was a bunny. when I found this brand this was the first thing I ever b...
Warmies
Books
She lives for this book. We started reciting from memory in the car when she’s crying and she relaxes. She’s obsessed. It’s simple and has felt flaps that keep her attention.
Look, It's Hoot Hoot Owl - Nosy Crow
Idk if it’s the rhyming or the pictures but another favorite that keeps her attention at 5+ months
Jamberry - Bruce Degen, Bruce Degen: Books
Baby likes these but I think I just like them even more. The high contrast can keep her attention and the stories are so sweet.
Little Owl Series
We read these sometimes but they make a better toy honestly she loves throwing them around.
Indestructible Books
Containers
Not huge on these types because of hip development but for short periods baby lovesss this office.
Fisher-Price Baby to Toddler 2-in-1 Activity Center
She didn’t like this till 4+ months and I use it to sit her in while I shower mostly but it’s compact, comfy and easy to clean. Bonus constipation fixer.
Winchild Portable Foldable Baby Bouncer Seat
Once they’re crawling even a little this will be life changing so you know they’re safe while you do things. Foldable is a must so you can take it to family’s or with you on vacation.
Xilingol 50" Foldable Baby Playpen with Bag
Enough room to roll around with toys, keeps the bugs away.
POP 'N GO PLAYPEN - Indoor & Outdoor Baby Playpen
Best out there for learning to sit but also keeping in mind baby’s body. Get some suction toys, they can play and eat here.
Upseat Baby Floor and Booster Seat with Tray
Summer!
Can grow with baby.
Mambobaby | No.1 Baby Float
We’re on a a boat all summer, the back flap keeps their head above water.
Infant Baby-Safe Life Jacket
Rash guard instead of tiny swim suit helps so much as long as you’re keeping them cool.
Newborn, Infant & Baby Swim Rash Guards
Great for a napping beach baby.
Gorich Beach Tent Sun Shelter UPF 50+ 3-10P
Great for keeping baby cool
FROGG TOGGS Chilly Mini Cooling Neck Towel
Loveee these ingredients, super safe.
Earth Mama Organics: Sunscreen
Also great option and so great for reapplying
Earth Mama Baby Face Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 40
Bath
Once they’re trying to sit up in their newborn bath it’s time for a bath seat!
Best Baby Bath Seats
Baby loves the bath and is entertained pretty well with water alone but the toys make it that much better.
Gigilli Octopus Baby Bath Toys for Ages 1-3
This toy is just so cute but she actually really enjoys grabbing the babies as they float by.
Miracland Otter Bath Toy Set - Mom & 3 Babies
We didn’t use a robe as much when she was newborn as we just wanted to get her dresses asap but now it’s nice to robe her up for a little. Burt bees has some great cotton things.
Hooded Towels & Bath Robes for Toddlers & Babies
Eating
A few key things, super easy to clean, tray comes off super easy folds up slim and has an adjustable foot rest which is a non negotiable in case of choking.
Float™ Foldable High Chair
Stainless steel route instead of silicone as silicone holds onto soap taste.
PandaEar Baby Toddler Fork & Spoon Set, 6 Pack
Stainless steel are our favorite as silicone holds onto soap taste plus its antimicrobial.
Elk and Friends Stainless Steel Divided Plates 4 Pack
First Aid
All natural safe wound healing spray that’s super effective without the worry. A naturally occurring molecule that is effective against microorganisms.
Active Skin Repair Natural No Sting Baby Spray
Always consult your pediatrician but these are great for bringing the body temp down.
20 Sheets Cooling Patches for Fever & Pain Relief
Great if absolutely necessary without the dyes.
Genexa Tylenol
Safety
This may seem over the top but if you have hard floors, these help so much on their little knees.
BOSONER Baby Crawling Anti-Slip Knee Pads 5 Pairs
Again, call me a helicopter mom but especially when they start walking, gotta protect their little heads.
Baby Walker Head Protector Adjustable Turtle
When I was younger and first saw baby’s on leashes I thought it was so ridiculous but now, I get it if only from a kidnapping stand point it’s worth it. This one at least isn’t as ridiculous looking as the backpack ones.
