Welcome, parents and parents-to-be! 💕 This list includes my top 100 must-have baby items for your little one’s first year — everything from sleep essentials and feeding favorites to toys, baby gear, and everyday products that make life easier. These...
Sections
4
First-Year Baby Essentials ✨
Feeding Your Baby: Essentials & Favorites for Year One 🥣
Baby on the Go: Travel & Outing Essentials for Year One 🚗
JolyWell Kids Night Light, Baby Egg Light 7 Colors
Best baby dresser in the game!
HEMNES 8-drawer dresser - white stain 63x37 3/4 "
Love this stroller for on the go!
Mockingbird Single-to-Double Stroller 2.0
LOVED this tub for my baby! I used it up until about 5 months, but I especially loved it for when he was a newborn. Instead of having this in the whole bathtub, I would use this on the top of the table for easier access to my baby.
MOBY® Smart Sling™ 3-Stage Tub - Blue - Skip Hop
Who has time to 500 bottle parts by hand? This was truly the best purchase that I made thus far.
Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer & Dryer
Postpartum pain is no joke. These items helped ease the pain.
Frida Mom – Frida | The fuss stops here.
Your newborn will be GASSY and in pain. These drops help ease that pain so your baby can sleep peacefully :)
MYLICON Infants Gas Relief Drops, Dye Free
A must have for traveling with your child's car seat. This is what I use when I am traveling with my baby's Doona.
SLYNNAR Car Seat Travel Bag for Airplane
Makes life so much easier in the newborn stage to change diapers where you are!
Your Essential Diaper Caddy Guide - Baby
Soft, cozy, and comfy for you and your baby!
Nursery Swivel Gliders & Recliners
Make sure to use once every 1-2 months to keep that bottle washer clean!
Feeding Your Baby: Essentials & Favorites for Year One 🥣
Whether you’re bottle-feeding, nursing, or starting solids—this list is packed with mom-approved feeding gear and baby-friendly favorites that made a real difference in our first year. From bibs and bottles to highchairs and feeding tools, these are ...
I love these bottles for feeding my baby. If you use them correctly, they will NOT leak.
Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Anti-Colic 8oz 4pk
So easy to use and clean when you are done!
Silicone Bibs
Use these everyday when introducing new foods to my baby!
Baby Utensils
Another great bib option to use, especially when your baby is first trying out purees.
Tiny Twinkle Mess Proof Baby Bib, Dinosaur
No more dropping plates on the floor with these silicone plates!
WeeSprout Silicone Suction Plates 3-Pack
Say goodbye to teething pain with this miracle roller!
DENERASS Velaria Teething Roller Pain Relief
Love this cup! My baby loves it too!
Infantino My 1st Tumbler Sippy Cup 2-Pack
A great cup to teach your baby how to suck a straw.
The First Years Squeeze & Sip Toddler Cups 7oz 3ct
Easy to use and easy to clean!
Ingenuity SmartClean Trio Elite 3-in-1 High Chair
It is fun to try to foods :)
NatureBond Baby Food Feeder Pacifier (2 Pack)
Good for introducing textures
NumNum Baby Silicone Spoons 3-Pack, 6+ Months
Everything you need in one package for feeding your baby
O'doe Baby Weaning Set - 15 Pcs Silicone Feeding
Track your baby's first foods!
Baby First Foods Tracker & BLW Guide Board
Easy clean up after food time!
Blissful Diary Baby Splat Mat 50.4x50.4 Waterproof
I love making my baby his own purees~
NutriBullet NBY-50100 Baby Food System 32oz
Extra puree/food storage!
VITEVER 12Pack 4oz Glass Baby Food Jars
Good bang for your buck!
YeeLauf Sleeved Bib 5 Pack Waterproof
Silicone eating mats!
Cutebe Silicone Non-Slip Toddler Placemats 3 Pack
Easy clean up for messy foods or stains
Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray 4oz
Bottle/food jar warmer!
GROWNSY 8-in-1 Fast Baby Bottle Warmer
DIY pouches!
Infantino Squeeze Station Baby Food Maker
Great for freezing DIY purees
Samuelworld Baby Food Storage Tray 12x2.5oz
Baby on the Go: Travel & Outing Essentials for Year One 🚗
From playdates to errands to weekend getaways—this list has all the on-the-move baby gear I relied on during our first year. Think stroller accessories, portable naps, baby bags, and travel-ready gear that keeps up with your busy life. Real-mom teste...
Great for taking baby out of house and keeping all of their essentials neat and organized. Plus, it has a part you can pull out and use as a changing pad!
Diaper Bag Backpack with Changing Station - Pink
Not a want but a NEED for new babies!
Frida Baby Ultimate 10-Piece Newborn Kit
Perfect for the first couple months, and for your baby when on the go for a few nights!
Pamo Babe 4-in-1 Portable Baby Crib Grey
Great burp rags for the diaper bag!
Comfy Cubs Muslin Burp Cloths 20x10, Pack 10
Keep your baby from getting blinded by the sun!
PEMOTech Car Window Shades 2 Pack UV Protection
Love this for bringing formula on the go! Spill proof :)
Accmor Baby Formula Dispenser, 2 Pack BPA Free
Beat the heat with this fan!
Momcozy 8000mAh Portable Stroller Fan 4 Speed
Makes taking your baby out in public much easier!
Ergobaby Embrace Baby Carrier Newborn-Toddler
Nice and light for taking your baby out of your home.
Momcozy Muslin Swaddle Blankets 4-Pack
The best stroller toys!
Bright Starts Little Shakers 6pc Rattles Set
Perfect for dirty diapers or soiled clothes.
Ubbi On-the-Go Gray Bag Dispenser & 60 Lavender Diaper Bags
Playtime just got better! This list features the top toys and engagement picks that kept our baby entertained, learning, and giggling through his first year. From sensory play to developmental favorites and cuddle-friendly companions—these are the to...
Pop pop pop! Your baby will love this popcorn popper!
Skip Hop Press & Spin Farmstand Corn Toy
Helps with teething and when babies are just starting to grab things
Baby Montessori Sensory & Teether Toys
My baby LOVED this. Very soothing and fun at the same time.
Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Crib Toy
For the crinkle book phase of life
beiens Touch & Feel Crinkle Cloth Book for Baby
Great for helping your baby with tracking.
Control Future Crawling Crab Baby Toy
I find myself singing these songs throughout the day :P
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Coffee Mug Toy
We still use this mat daily and my baby is almost 8 months old
Fisher-Price Deluxe Kick & Play Piano Gym
For the babies that love veggies and chewing on everything in sight!
hahaland Baby Toys 6-12M Fruits Veg Plush
fun and interactive
Melissa & Doug Poke-A-Dot: Wheels on Bus
Everyone needs a set of building blocks :)
Joqutoys ABC Wooden Blocks 26 PCS Set
Helped my baby be aware of his arms and legs
Infinno Baby Wrist Rattle Socks & Foot Finder Set
E loves biting on these. Better than trying to steal the real remote lol
2-Pack Baby Remote Control Silicone Teether
Good for babies who like to play with rings
Bright Starts Lots of Links Rings Toys, 24 Count
A nice first balance bike
SEREED Baby 4-Wheel Balance Bike 12-24M
My baby loves this rattle and teether!
Baby Einstein Octopus Sensory Rattle & Teether
Perfect for learning to sort shapes
Fisher-Price Baby's First Stacking Blocks Set
Bath time fun!
Munchkin Float & Play Bubbles Bath Toy 4ct
This toy is always a good time!
SANJOIN Dancing Talking Cactus Toy with 120 Songs
We love learning with this toy!
VTech Busy Learners Activity Cube, Purple
Perfect for tummy time!
Infinno Inflatable Baby Water Play Mat
High chair toy!
Baby Einstein Sticky Spinner BPA-free High Chair Toy
