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Best Baby Toys and Items for Baby's 1st Year!
By an Amazon.com customer
Winkel (Boxed)Winkel (Boxed)
Buy new: $11.99
BPA Free!
Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether, Brown/ WhiteVulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether, Brown/ White
Buy new: $16.09
Safe teether!
Lamaze PupsqueakLamaze Pupsqueak
Buy new: $12.39
The ears are super crinkly. Baby loves the sound and they're easy to grab onto.
Tiny Love Fruity Pals Anna BananaTiny Love Fruity Pals Anna Banana
Buy new: $32.00
Mr. banana man can get some belly laughs out of a baby when you shake him up and down. There's also an apple fruity pal but he wasn't as much of a hit as this guy was.
Tiny Love Gymini Super Deluxe - Lights&MusicTiny Love Gymini Super Deluxe - Lights&Music
Buy new: $46.94
Indispensable for the first 6 months of baby's life! Worth the money.
Tiny Love Clip and Go Musical MobileTiny Love Clip and Go Musical Mobile
Buy new: $19.98
I tied this (tightly) to the center/top of the Tiny Love Gymini play mat and both of my girls absolutely LOVED this mobile. They both loved "talking" to the little images on the mobile as it went round and round. The music it plays is lovely and gentle.
Fisher-Price Rainforest Peek-A-Boo Waterfall SootherFisher-Price Rainforest Peek-A-Boo Waterfall Soother
Buy new: $31.99
Lovely for the crib. Soothing and beautiful to look at.
Kiddopotamus Snuzzler Complete Head and Body Support, Ivory TerryKiddopotamus Snuzzler Complete Head and Body Support, Ivory Terry
Buy new: $13.49
This is one of the most important baby items to own. You'll need this for your car seat. A newborn is just too small to fit comfortably in a car seat without this. Also, this is a great item for a baby jogger stroller!
Graco SnugRider Infant Car Seat Stroller FrameGraco SnugRider Infant Car Seat Stroller Frame
Buy new: $56.50
Truth is, you don't need a stroller the first 6 months or so, all you need is this. When I was pregnant, friends advised me to buy this. Your baby will fall asleep in the car, you don't want to wake her moving her into a stroller. You can avoid all of that with this. Check Craigslist for used ones.
Graco SnugRide 32 Infant Car Seat in ZurichGraco SnugRide 32 Infant Car Seat in Zurich
Buy new: $139.99
The Graco Infant car seat has the one of the highest safety ratings. Also, it very conveniently snaps directly onto the Snap 'n Go for and instant stroller!
Graco Pack 'n Play Playard with Newborn Napper, BroadstreetGraco Pack 'n Play Playard with Newborn Napper, Broadstreet
Buy new: $115.21
This was amazing, especially for the first 4 months. My daughter slept in the little bassinet, which is attached to the top and removable. Kept this against my bed from day one. I could reach over and put my hand on her. The changing table is removable. There's a whitenoise machine with music and nature sounds. My daughter is now 9 months, I use it as a playpen.
BreathableBaby Breathable Safer Bumper, Fits All Cribs – WhiteBreathableBaby Breathable Safer Bumper, Fits All Cribs – White
Buy new: $22.83
Fisher-Price Little Superstar Sing-Along StageFisher-Price Little Superstar Sing-Along Stage
Both of my girls LOVED this. It was worth the money. Wait to buy this when your baby can sit up on her own, around 6 months. My 9-month-old still plays with it and now uses it to practice pulling up to a standing.
Munchkin Fresh Food Feeder 2 PackMunchkin Fresh Food Feeder 2 Pack
Buy new: $7.59
My daughter loves slices of cold pear in this bag, now that she can hold it by herself. You can also put your baby's teething biscuit in here (when they are old enough to eat wheat) and not worry about choking on crumbs or a big piece.
Duo de SourisDuo de Souris
Buy new: $6.53
It's sounds kind of funny to rave about two little mice, but these mice are THE BEST. Both daughters loved them. My 9-month-old makes herself laugh whipping them around by the tail. When shaken, one squeaks, the other rattles. Haba is a great toy company.
Thinkbaby Trainer Cup, Orange, 9 OunceThinkbaby Trainer Cup, Orange, 9 Ounce
Buy new: $8.99
I found this to be one of the better trainer sippy cups out there. It's a bit pricey but the munchkin ones I tried leaked, so they were a waste of money.
Lansinoh Clean & Condition Cloths, 70+10-Count Value Pack (Pack of 5)Lansinoh Clean & Condition Cloths, 70+10-Count Value Pack (Pack of 5)
Buy new: $17.55
My pediatrician always commented that neither of my girls suffered from diaper rashes. I swear it was because I only used these wipes. Diapers.com has them. Target sells them but they're expensive. I think they are worth the money for the first couple months when baby's skin is sensitive.
Safety 1st Prograde Gentle Vibes Nail FilerSafety 1st Prograde Gentle Vibes Nail Filer
Buy new: $10.99
I haven't actually tried this but I came across it while searching for the cardboard files I use for my girls. The best advice I got from another mom was not to use clippers-- why risk cutting the baby's skin? I buy the pack of small, cardboard travel files from the drug store and they work great.
4moms Cleanwater Infant Bath Tub with Digital Thermometer4moms Cleanwater Infant Bath Tub with Digital Thermometer
Buy new: $39.95
I can't say enough about this tub. Target also sells it. The Water runs clean while you bathe your baby and runs over a gauge which monitors the temp. I don't think you necessarily need a fancy tub but I loved the constant flow of clean water and knowing what the temp was during the bath.
California Baby Calming Baby Shampoo and Body Wash, 17.5-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 2)California Baby Calming Baby Shampoo and Body Wash, 17.5-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 2)
Buy new: $35.00
This is the purest, safest and most gentle baby wash on the market. I did tons of research. There are no chemicals, no synthetic perfumes and no ingredients that have been proven harmful (unlike Johnson & Johnson!) I've been using it now for over 2 years.
Kiddopotamus Dreamsie Sleeper with Sleeves Microfleece Small, IvoryKiddopotamus Dreamsie Sleeper with Sleeves Microfleece Small, Ivory
I have a few of these- lighter for the fall and heavier for winter. I never bought the ones with sleeves, though I wish I had. Just put a short-sleeve onsie on underneath this. SIDS research says babies should be kept cool while sleeping. (No caps during sleep.)
Fisher Price Large Link Pack ToyFisher Price Large Link Pack Toy
Buy new: $5.99
Use these everywhere-- attach toys to strollers, car seat, high chair... Doesn't have to be this pack, any will do.
BearView Infant Mirror Brown PuppyBearView Infant Mirror Brown Puppy
Buy new: $24.44
I like that this is soft, just in case it falls off. Though I've had it up for almost a year and it's never slipped. I like being able to see her in the car, and check on her. Plus, she loves looking at herself.
Naturepedic No Compromise Organic Cotton Classic 150 Crib MattressNaturepedic No Compromise Organic Cotton Classic 150 Crib Mattress
Buy new: $259.00
No off-gassing fumes from mattress for baby to breath in their sleep. The price is steep, but this is an important item.
That's Not My Puppy... (Usborne Touchy-Feely Board Books)That's Not My Puppy... (Usborne Touchy-Feely Board Books) by Fiona Watt
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $27.44
I bought 5 or 6 of the Usborne Touchy Feely books. My daughters absolutely love them. It's such an interactive reading experience for them. Perfect for babies with their short attention spans.
Safety 1st Kirby Inflatable Tub in BlueSafety 1st Kirby Inflatable Tub in Blue
Buy new: $19.99
When baby outgrows the infant tub this makes the transition to the big tub easy, less scary and cushiony safe.
Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes (Black)Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes (Black)
Buy new: Too low to display
Wow. This little camcorder is amazing. I paid $160 for it. You plug it directly into your computer and can instantly e-mail video clips of your baby. No tapes required! It's very user friendly. The manual is only one page long-- that's how easy it is. It had great reviews so I went for it. Works on Mac and PC.