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Around the House With a Little One
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Things that I love for my toddler. And things I loved when he was a baby.
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Bathroom
 
Kitchen
 
Nursery
 
Make the House Safe
 
On the Go

Bathroom

 
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Bathtub for the little one as they grow
Frida Baby 4-in-1 Grow-With-Me Bath Tub
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make the faucet fun
Yookidoo Elephant Baby Shower Bath Toy
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Learn how to brush teeth
Dr. Brown's Infant-to-Toddler Training Toothbrush & Fluoride-Free Baby Toothpaste Strawberry Flavor - 0-3 years - Giraffe
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I was skeptical until my husband convinced me. Since the toddler splashes a ton, bath mats would get soaked. This is a great replacement. It's pricey but worth it long term.
Yuanjimi Diatomaceous Earth Bath Mat, Grey
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Kitchen

 
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Fantastic cup to teach them how to drink
Miracle® 360° Trainer Cup, Limited Edition Black & White, 7oz, 2pk | Munchkin
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Great step from the bottle
Miracle® 360° Sippy Cup, Limited Edition Black & White, 10oz, 2pk | Munchkin
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I adore the suction plates. But make sure to follow the instructions for how to wash them!
Stay Put™ Suction Plate | Munchkin
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Personally, I like having multiple suctions instead of just one
KeaBabies Suction Plates for Baby, Toddler - 3-Pack
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Love this sippy cup
Mighty Grip Sippy Cup, 10oz | Munchkin
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Great to teach how to drink from a straw. with handles
Click Lock Weighted Flexi-Straw Cup, 7oz | Sippy Cup | Munchkin
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Great to teach how to drink from a straw. without handles
Any Angle Click Lock Straw Toddler Cup, 10oz | Munchkin
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great to teach using silverware
ColorReveal™ Color Changing Toddler Forks & Spoons | Munchkin
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suction bowls! great so they don't fling them
Stay Put Suction Bowls, 3pk | Munchkin
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These were our favorite baby bottles
Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Baby Bottle Newborn Gift Set
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Multi purpose. Great to teach them how to drink with a straw. And great to teach them how to use a handle
Dr. Brown's 8oz Milestones Narrow Sippy Straw Bottle with Silicone Handles - 6m+ - Green
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You won't think you need it, until you need it. Huge time saver and miracle worker for us.
Philips Avent Fast Baby Bottle Warmer with Auto Shut Off
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Highly recommend getting a large one if you have the space. Those bottles accumulate quickly.
Dr. Brown's All-in-One Sterilizer & Dryer for Baby Bottles and Newborn Essentials
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HIGHLY recommend silicone baby bibs. Easy to clean and they catch food as the child eats.
KeaBabies 2-Pack Silicone Bibs For Babies, Food Grade Silicone Baby Bibs for Eating, Feeding, Toddler Bibs, Boys, Girls
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Nursery

 
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Keep the odors contained
Diaper Genie Signature Diaper Pail
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You will always need more diaper bags
Diaper Genie Diaper Disposal Pail System Refill - Clean Laundry - 8pk
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we use ours more as a place for the wipes to make them easier to pull out, and less about having them warm.
Munchkin Bright & Warm Wipe Warmer - White
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You really don't need anything fancy. Just make sure it's waterproof and easily wipeable.
Serta Foam Contoured Changing Pad with Waterproof Cover - White
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You can never have to many covers for the first few months
The Peanutshell Nautical Changing Pad Cover for Boys, 3-Pack
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The toys will accumulate very quickly
DECOSIS Large Toy Box, Collapsible, Dino
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I never used this for nursing (couldn't nurse) but my son still loves it to lay down and drink a bottle of milk.
Boppy Nursing Pillow Original Support, Neutral Jungle
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Comfortable for all.
Costway Baby Nursery Relax Rocker Rocking Chair Glider & Ottoman Set w/ Cushion
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An uncle got us this when the toddler was sick and we were traveling and it makes doing medicine so much easier than using just a syringe.
Frida Baby MediFrida Accu-Dose Pacifier Medicine Dispenser
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The amount of times you will need to suck snot out of their nose is astounding. This makes it easier. At least it did for my husband.
Frida Baby NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator
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I wish we had tried this when he was a baby/infant. I've heard great things
Frida Baby Electric NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator - 5pc
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We use a lot when it gets too dry
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Humidifier with Diffuser and Nightlight
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Infrared thermometers make everything easier
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Ear and Forehead Infrared Thermometer
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A great multi pack of things you'll need
Frida Baby Baby Basics Kit - 14pc
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My baby loved the swing to soothe him
Graco DuetConnect Deluxe Multi-Direction Baby Swing and Bouncer - Britton
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Make the House Safe

 
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Just don't lose the magnet to unlock!
Child Locks for Cabinets and Drawers - 12 Pack
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Great to keep the baby out but the cats can still get to their litter box
Door Buddy Baby Proof Door Latch for Cats - Grey
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On the Go

 
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Perfect booster seat for on the go
Summer Infant Pop 'N Sit Portable Infant Booster Seat
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We loved this car seat. Easy to maneuver and comfortable for the little one.
Chicco KeyFit 35 Infant Car Seat - Onyx
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Helps keep them entertained in the car. This was also the first thing my son ever reached for in the store.
Munchkin Brica Cruisin' Baby In-Sight Car Mirror - Owl
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Super easy to put them in and out of.
Infantino Swift Classic Baby Carrier With Pocket
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Diaper bag. Need I say more?
Skip Hop Suite Diaper Bag Backpack Set - 6pc
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This sunscreen has worked very well.
Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 50 - 3 fl oz
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Fantastic portable fan that wraps around the stroller handles. We use this constantly if we are outside. Easy to recharge. We literally keep an extra portable battery pack with us just in case.
SHEWIND Stroller Fan, LED Display, 4 Speed, Pink
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