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My Favorite 6-12 Month Baby Items
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As a mom of a now 1 year old we had a LOT of trial and error. Here are some of my faves so you don't have to waste your money!
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Toys
 
Feeding
 
Diaper Bag Essentials
 
Essentials

Toys

My favorite developmental toys that she loves

 
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I LOVE a crinkle book!
Eric Carle Hungry Caterpillar Soft Book - White: Numbers, Sensory Development, BPA-Free
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She loves stacking these!
Fisher-Price Sensory Rock-A-Stack
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The perfect teething toy
Re-Play Assorted Teether Straws with Cleaning brush - 4pk
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She's loved her push walker + is so confident with it!
Swtroom Baby Push Walker Sit to Stand Toddler Learning Walking Toys Baby toys for 6 12 24 Months
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One of her favorite toys we got when she was 3 months - and she STILL loves it!
Baby Einstein Glow & Discover Light Bar Tummy Time Toy: Sensory Development, Music, Illustrated Animals, Multiple Modes
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This activity center has become a LIFE SAVER as a work from home mom!
Skip Hop Explore & More Baby's View 3- Stage Activity Center: Adjustable Height, Converts to Play Table, Developmental Toys
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She loves playing with this!!
B. toys Wooden Activity Cube - Zany Zoo: Educational Play with Animals, Spinners, Bead Rollercoaster, Functional Doors
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She hasn't quite figured out sorting into the holes but loves taking the shapes in and out of the bucket!
Fisher-Price Baby's First Blocks
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She loves her stacking toys!
Hudson Baby Silicone Toy Stacking Cups, Multicolor, One Size
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she literally loves any noisy shaker toys!
Fisher-Price Tambourine & Maracas Gift Set
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Bath toys that don't get moldy!!!
Munchkin Float and Play Bubbles - 4pk: Shapes, Colors, Teaching Aid, Patterns
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We got this playpen for her birthday and it has been a life saver!
Foldable Wooden Baby Playpen w/ Soft Mat & Balls
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She literally LOVED these (until our dog ate them but we don't talk about that)
Sensory Balls Baby Toys 6-12 Months 6 Pack
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She LOVES her little mini couch!
Blissful Diary Foldable Toddler Couch 2-in-1
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Our girl would scream through her baths until we got this and now she LOVES bath time
Hopscotch Lane Whale Light up Fountain Bath Toy, Baby &Toddler 6 Months and Older, Unisex
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Fun + interactive bath toys that won't get moldy
AMCHSURI Mold-Free Toddler Bath Toys, 15-Piece Silicone and Floating Boats Set
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Feeding

From bottles to solids - everything you need to feed your little nugget

 
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The best portable seat for restaurants or going over to friends houses!
Ingenuity Baby Base 2-in-1 Booster Feeding and Floor Seat with Self-Storing Tray - Cashmere
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Silicone bibs are the BEST when starting solids!!!
Silicone Bibs - 2pk - Animals/Cresents - Cloud Island™
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We've tried literally so many sippy cups and this is hands down the best
Dr. Brown's Milestones 9 fl oz Baby's First Straw Cup - Sage: Silicone, BPA-Free, Sippy Cup
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We loved these bottles when transitioning from breastmilk/formula to water and solids
Dr. Brown's 8oz Milestones Narrow Sippy Bottle with Silicone Handles & Soft Spout - 6m+ - Gray: BPA-Free Plastic, Lid Included
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These were another favorite sippy cup! Perfect for teaching them how to drink out of a straw
The First Years 7oz Squeeze and Sip Straw Cup - Green and Yellow - 2pk: BPA-Free, Leakproof, Silicone, Spillproof
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Love these plates!
Plastic Plates - 3pk - Rust/Pink - Cloud Island™: Round Solid Plate, 7.25" Diameter, Service for 3
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The only plate we've found that she can't throw off the table
ezpz Mini Mat Plate - Sage: Silicone, Oval, Solid Pattern, BPA-Free
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Diaper Bag Essentials

Travel + day to day diaper bag essentials

 
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A mini of the AOO to keep in your diaper bag for travel + on the go!
Tubby Todd All Over Ointment Baby Eczema Treatment - 0.5oz
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the perfect wipes for keeping little hands germ free + cleaning them after meals!
The Honest Company Alcohol Hand Sanitizing Wipes - 3pk/150ct
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I love to keep a mini hand sanitizer in my bag for after diaper changes + just regular use
The Honest Company Hand Sanitizer Spray - Grapefruit Grove - 2 fl oz
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I love to keep these in the diaper bag for disposing of diapers when we're out & about
Disposable Diaper Bag Dispenser and Bag Roll - up&up™
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My favorite diaper bag literally ever
Harlow Vegan Full
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The perfect bags for dirty clothes + summer activities
Tiny Twinkle Mess-Proof Waterproof Washable Baby/Toddler Wet Bags for Diapers, Swimsuits and Travel
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I love these to keep in the diaper bag for when we give her pouches or messy snacks on the go
Terry Bibs Warm Pack - 10pk - Cloud Island™: Hook and Loop Fastener, Cotton, 10.5" Length, 7.5" Width
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We keep these in the car or diaper bag for when we eat out at restaurants
Parasol 4ct Disposable Placemats - White: Non-Toxic, Polypropylene, Printed, Food Theme
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Essentials

The nursery, diapering, and first aid items we use literally every day

 
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The diaper pail I WISH I had gotten
Diaper Genie Platinum Pail - White
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the BEST TCF diapers!!!
Parasol Chlorine-Free Diapers with RashShield Protection - Size 3 - 64ct
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Once those little teethies come in, time to start brushing!
Dr. Brown's Infant-to-Toddler Training Toothbrush & Fluoride-Free Baby Toothpaste Strawberry Flavor - 0-3 years - Giraffe: Ethyl Alcohol-Free
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The best for sensitive + dry skin
Tubby Todd All Over Ointment Jar -Fragrance Free 3.5 oz
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Our favorite shampoo + body wash combo!
Tubby Todd Hair & Body Wash Fragrance Free - 8.5 fl oz: Baby Bath Wash, Nourishing, Sensitive Skin, Pump Bottle
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The best lotion for keeping their skin nourished with day to day use
Tubby Todd Everyday Lotion Fragrance Free - 8.5 fl oz
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The wipes I swear by
The Honest Company Clean Concious Sensitive Skin Baby Wipes - Pattern Play - 576ct: Face, Hands, Diaper Area Application, Pull-Out Dispenser
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Big fan of these teething drops when she's having a rough day
Boiron Camilia Teething Drops for Daytime and Nighttime Relief of Painful or Swollen Gums and Irritability in Babies - 30ct
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Hands down the best diaper paste
Tubby Todd Sweet Cheeks Diaper Paste - 4oz
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Perfect for bath time once they start crawling/standing to prevent slips
Munchkin Soft Spot Cushioned Bath Mat - Gray
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