Nele In Zurich

This is a list I wish someone has shared with me when I was pregnant for the first time. But even now, I keep discovering these items again and again. In this list I share our absolute favorites which we use for our kids (2.5 and 8 month old). I hope that you'll find what you're looking for in here and share it with other parents and moms and dads to be.

I’ve been in those early newborn days twice now, so I know that while cute baby clothes are fun, what new parents really need is a bit of help. I put this list together with the stuff that actually saved my sanity—the things that make those long nights a little easier or just make you feel like a human being again. These aren't just "nice to have" items; they’re the ones I wish someone had handed me the second I got home from the hospital. If you want to give a gift that truly helps, these are the ones that actually get used.

Traveling with little ones can feel like a major production, but I’ve found that a few clever "why didn't I think of that?" items can make all the difference. As a mom of two who has survived my fair share of airport dashes and long car rides, I’ve curated this list of the gear that actually saves space and sanity. These are the portable, practical essentials that help keep our routines (and naps!) intact while we're on the move. I hope these finds help your next family adventure feel a lot more like a vacation and a little less like a workout!

As a mom of two who has spent plenty of late nights scrolling and second-guessing, I’ve realized that sometimes the smallest, most unexpected finds are the ones that actually save the day. I’ve spent a lot of time testing and curating this list of toddler essentials because I know how overwhelming it feels to navigate those early years. These are the "wish I’d known sooner" items that have made our home a little calmer and our routines a lot smoother. My hope is that these picks take the guesswork out of your shopping so you can spend less time searching for the right gear and more time enjoying those cozy, chaotic moments with your little ones.

I am mom of 2 living in Zurich, and I am always on a lookout for a great place to eat with the kids. Sometimes on a rainy day that's all you want to do, just enjoy the coffee while the little ones are having a blast in a playground. I will be adding more to this list as we discover new family friendly places.