ParentlistThe ultimate baby & toddler essentials list, by age
217 things parents actually use from newborn to 5 years, each marked essential, nice to have or splurge, with when you'll need it.
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By age
All agesNewborn essentials
0-3 months · 114 items
3 Month Old essentials
3-6 months · 119 items
6 Month Old essentials
6-9 months · 140 items
9 Month Old essentials
9-12 months · 147 items
1 Year Old essentials
12-18 months · 138 items
18 Month Old essentials
18-24 months · 146 items
2 Year Old essentials
2-3 years · 136 items
3-5 Year Old essentials
3-5 years · 98 items
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All categoriesStroller Accessories & Essentials
Strollers, carriers and the add-ons that make walks easier · 15 items
Baby Car & Travel Essentials
Car seats and the gear that makes trips with kids smoother · 11 items
Baby Feeding Essentials
From first bottles to toddler meals at the family table · 25 items
Pumping & Breastfeeding Essentials
Gear for breastfeeding and pumping through the first year · 10 items
Baby Bath Essentials
A simple bath setup that grows from infant tub to big tub · 9 items
Baby Diapering & Potty Essentials
From the first diaper change to the last potty accident · 16 items
Nursery Essentials
A safe place to sleep and a nursery that works at 3am · 19 items
Baby Monitor & Smart Nursery Essentials
Baby monitors and smart nursery gear, minus the hype · 6 items
Baby & Toddler Toy Essentials
Simple, open-ended toys for every stage from birth to five · 49 items
Outdoor Play Essentials for Toddlers
Sand, water and bubbles for backyard and patio play · 10 items
Baby Beach & Swim Essentials
Shade, swim diapers and sun gear for beach and pool days · 8 items
Babyproofing Essentials
Babyproofing for crawlers, cruisers and climbers · 11 items
Baby Health & Grooming Essentials
A small kit for sick days, nails and first teeth · 12 items
Baby Clothing Essentials
The few clothes babies actually live in, plus weather gear · 10 items
Baby Laundry Essentials
Gentle detergent and a system for all those tiny clothes · 6 items
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