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Baby Must Haves for 6-12 months
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items Every thing on this list is used at least daily for us and makes life with our growing baby a bit easier.
This has been a game changer. We have a smaller playpen and our LO hated being in it, and frankly didn’t have enough space inside to work on crawling and cruising . We bought this (10 panel version) and instead of closing it off, used our sofa as one...
Naudacaa Baby Playpen & Safety Gate, 6/8/10 Panels Foldable Pine Wood Play Yard with Child-Proof Lock, Easy-Assembly Baby Fence for Indoor Safe Play - TikTok Shop
Hear me out, these are pricey. But as our baby got older and started sleeping longer he would leak through his other diapers every single night, causing him to wake up . With Coterie we experience much less leaks and baby can sleep much better. To sa...
Coterie Diapers | Pricing, Cost, Reviews
These are perfect for letting baby feed self new foods without worrying about choking. I put some berries or apples in these and let baby chew away.
Baby Food Feeders - Munchkin
Our baby was crawling and cruising by 8 months. That also came with many falls and head bumps. This made a huge difference for us in keeping us calm after a fall.
Baby Head Protector Helmet for Crawling (Submarine)
I have a 99th percentile velcro baby and I found he outgrew his other carriers pretty quick. This one is amazing. So light and breathable. Very comfortable. And has made back carry sooo easy. I put our LO on my back and do chores around the house unt...
Lark Baby Carrier | Ergonomic Soft Carrier | hope&plum
These eventually melt in the mouth which makes it a lot safer for babies learning to chew. My LO loves these.
Shop Gerber Teething Snacks
Soon those little teeth begin to emerge and you will need to get baby used to toothbrushing. This one works great for us.
Orajel Kids Elmo Training Toothpaste Fluoride-Free, 1 Toothbrush, 1 Toothpaste 1oz; #1 Pediatrician Recommended Fluoride-Free Toothpaste*
As baby gets more mobile, don’t forget to baby proof those cabinets and drawers. A bit of a learning curve with the first installation but after that it’s pretty easy to do and takes literal seconds to do.
Baby Proof Me | Magnetic Safety Lock Kit (36Locks + 9Keys)
More items for babyproofing!
Safety 1st Home Safeguarding Set - 80pc
Baby will start eating solids around this time, and they need solids that are balanced and iron rich. We like that it’s organic too!
Kendamil Baby Cereal Creamy Oatmeal - 8oz: Age Level 6 Months and Up, 1st Stage, Mix, Baby Cereals
We love these for teething. Pop the gel filled inserts in the freezer then bring them out when baby has teething pain, they stay cold but the holder prevents babies hands from freezing .
Frida Baby Not-Too-Cold-to-Hold Teether Toy for Infant Sore Gum Relief, 3 Pieces
Straw cups are better for oral development than sippy cups. These are my favorite once baby has learned how to suck through a straw.
Tip: when teaching a baby to use a straw cup, fill the cup up with a lot of water (even if you aren’t trying to hav...
Dr. Brown's Milestones Baby's First Straw Cup, Training Cup with Weighted Straw, 9oz/270ml, Dark Blue, 6m+ - Walmart.com
At first , our baby found this a lot more intuitive than the straw cup when learning to drink from cups. We feed him with open cups during meals , but this felt like great way to let him feed himself water in a similar fashion without making a mess. ...
Munchkin Miracle 360° Spoutless Trainer Sippy Cup, 7 oz, Blue Unisex - Walmart.com
Feeding can get so messy these days! This is the only reason we aren’t having to change entire outfits at meal time. My father in law calls it an “eating jacket”. 😂
Long Sleeve Bib - Dinosaur - Cloud Island™
We’ve been washing our LO’s clothes with this from day one, but now that he’s mobile, and getting more dirty than ever, it’s even more important.
Lysol Laundry Sanitizer Free & Clear - 90 fl oz: Bleach-Free, Liquid, Plastic Jug