Must-Have Newborn Gear
Babies need a lot of stuff.
Before our son was born, I spent hours and hours over months researching the stuff we’d buy for him or ask our families to buy as baby shower gifts. Some of these items seem minor like burp cloths and they are. You may only use some of this stuff for a few weeks or months. But some of this will be what you use everyday for your baby’s first year, like their infant car seat or stroller. If you’re like me and you just want your kid to be safe and comfortable, even the seemingly insignificant can be super important.
This list includes most of what you’ll need, including what I have strong opinions about and spent the most time researching. I didn’t include some essentials that you’ll likely get as gifts from excited friends and family.
Something I don’t mention at all is clothes. If you have a baby shower, you’ll get a ton of newborn and 3-month onesies and bibs. Onesies and pajamas are mostly all you’ll need for the first couple of months. Because they grow out of everything so fast, we’ve tried to outfit the kiddo almost exclusively in hand me downs and other used clothes I’ve found online. Speaking of, look for a local parents group by Googling the name of your town plus “parent’s group” or look on Facebook. Some have classifieds or gear swaps. Because a lot of this won’t be used very long, what you can get used should be in pretty good shape and will hold up through your baby and probably more if you wanted to pass it along to the next parent.
I also don’t mention bottles or pacifiers because babies have different preferences. The kiddo didn’t spit out a pacifier or bottle, but definitely liked some better than others. Mam is our favorite pacifier brand. I like how it contoured to his face; it looked more comfortable than others we tried, which included Nuk and Phillips Avent soothies. Pacifiers can be polarizing and I know there are varying opinions out there, but they were a lifesaver for us and our ability to get the kiddo to sleep. We didn’t have any with us at the hospital and wished we had. And we’ve heard great success stories from family and friends about getting their kids to give up pacifiers without much trouble.
As far as bottles, the winner for us was the Tommee Tippee. Anti-colic claims aside (that’s nonsense; doctors don’t know what causes it), these bottles are great. We also really liked the Comotomo bottles, but they’re expensive and hard for babies to hold, when they get to that point. All of our bottles were hand-me-downs from Blythe’s sister so if you can score a few varieties to try out, it’s the way to go.
A lot of the other gear I recommend below can also be found used in near new condition because it can only be used for so long. And I realize that is more challenging now with Covid maybe making you more wary of buying used from other people. I’ve tried to provide links to the least expensive gear I can find online. It’s also worth noting that everything listed here can be cleaned and disinfected.
The Essentials
Newborn shirts - Gerber Baby 2-Pack Long-Sleeve Side-snap Mitten-Cuff Shirt
In short: Shirts for the first week or so that leave space for the umbilical cord.
Your baby will eventually live in onesies, but for the first week or two (until the umbilical cord falls off), these shirts are great because they leave the cord exposed. The kiddo lived in these, covered in a blanket or swaddle to keep his bottom half warm, for his first couple of weeks. They also come in short sleeve and these are the ones we got (they’re listed as girls but at that age; it’s all unisex), but babies are always cold so long sleeve can’t hurt.
Burp cloths - Comfy Cubs Muslin Burp Cloths
In short: The best soft and absorbent burp cloths.
These burp cloths are super soft and absorbent, great for baby spit up. Get two packs. You could use a handful of these in a day. We also used these burp cloths, which are out of stock everywhere I checked online so maybe worth keeping an eye on. Those weren’t as great for spit up. They work pretty well for drool. They’re also smaller and great for tucking away in a diaper bag.
Swaddles - Steal them from the hospital!
In short: They work better than anything else we tried.
Swaddling is life for the first couple of months. It’s actually kind of amazing how quickly a screaming baby can be lulled to sleep when swaddled. And hospitals have the best swaddle blankets. Take all of them when you leave. I made the mistake of only taking one, thinking we’d use any of the handful of other blankets to swaddle the kiddo at home. Not so much. They’re either the wrong size, don’t have enough give or they’re not the right material (don’t even waste your time with these swaddles; they’re soft but don’t work). We got this swaddle set as a gift and it was the only non-hospital blanket that worked for us as a swaddle.
Hospital nurses are swaddle pros so watch and learn from them. Ask for a tutorial or 10. They’re amazingly helpful and kind and will show you as many times as you ask. I did and he spent the better part of his early life as a tightly tucked baby burrito.
Diaper clutch - Skip Hop Diaper Clutch
In short: Space for everything you need for short trips out of the house.
We have a diaper shoulder bag (that I bought used), which is totally fine but our diaper clutch is indispensable. It holds about 10 newborn diapers, has a spot for wipes that’s big enough to accommodate diaper rash cream and hand sanitizer, unfolds to become a changing station (pictured above at the botanic park in Steamboat Springs where friends got married) and has an outside pocket big enough for a burp cloth and change of clothes. We don’t take our diaper bag everywhere, but the clutch is always with us. It comes with a plastic wipe holder. It’s kind of big so I’d recommend replacing it with something like this.
Nursing Pillow - My Brest Friend
In short: Nursing is hard so just find the one that works best for you
New moms who plan to nurse will want a nursing pillow. It has two main functions: props up baby, saving your arms, and easily puts baby in the position that you both prefer. Based on recommendations from friends, Blythe started with the Boppy pillow. The kiddo had a tough time at first, which had nothing to do with the pillow, so Blythe worked with a lactation consultant. She recommended the My Brest Friend, which ended up working better for Blythe.
From Blythe: One thing worth noting is that for me, My Brest Friend didn’t work very well until the baby was maybe a month old. In the early early days, he was just too floppy for the firm My Brest Friend surface, and the Boppy or a basic bed pillow worked better because I could cuddle him into position. But once we hit about a month, My Brest Friend totally lived up to its name. What I loved: 1. It buckles around you, so you’re not constantly repositioning yourself and the baby. This also means you can buckle it on and then pick up the baby without having to juggle. 2. The surface is firm, so the baby stays in position better. 3. The cover has a pocket! So you can put nipple cream or whatever else you need in there. Handy! And 4. It worked well for most positions. We also bought a blow-up travel version, which I recommend if you’ll be going anywhere or nursing in the car. Overall, this pillow is fantastic. Loved it.
Sound machine - Dreamegg D1 Sound Machine
In short: Makes doing anything at normal volume possible after putting baby to sleep.
I always thought the presence of white noise was intended to be soothing, but since the kiddo was born I’ve discovered that it’s real power is in blocking sound coming from outside his bedroom. As soon as he goes to bed, we talk at a normal volume, cook, listen to podcasts, watch TV—whatever. He can’t hear us. This sound machine is loud, small enough to be packed and taken on trips and has a variety of sound options. It also has a night light, which you’ll want to use for the first month or so. To get the most from your sound machine, choose a white noise or fan setting (we’ve had better luck with constant sounds rather than repeating sounds like waves or rain) and place it on the floor or a low table between your baby and the door. I expect we’ll use this for a long time.
Baby monitor - VTech DM221 Audio Baby Monitor
In short: Basic monitor that works with long range.
When researching baby monitors, we made the decision early to go audio-only. We thought having a video monitor would drive us crazy because we’d constantly be checking to see if he were still alive. Let’s be honest... At first, we did that anyway whether it was during daytime naps or at night when he slept in the bassinet next to our bed. The VTech monitor is great if you’re looking for something inexpensive that gets the job done. It claims to work up to 1,000 feet away and while it might not go that far, it does have long range. You should be able to sit outside or work in the yard and still get a decent signal. It also comes with two parent units so you can leave one in the living room or wherever you spend the most time outside of your bedroom. The only negative about it is charges don’t last very long so you’ll mostly use it plugged in.
If you do want a video monitor, Wirecutter and Lucie’s List recommend the Eufy Spaceview among their top picks. For what it’s worth, they also chose the VTech as their top audio monitor.
Diaper pail - Ubbi Diaper Pail
In short: Simple design and doesn’t require special bags.
The Ubbi is a tad on the expensive side, but what you spend up front you’ll more than save on garbage bags. It doesn’t require special bags like the Diaper Genie, which people swear by, but its bags are expensive. And you’ll use a lot of them—up to a dozen a day for the first month. The opening mechanism on the Ubbi slides and requires a hand to open. It takes a little getting used to, but it’s not a deal-breaker. The Ubbi also comes in a bunch of colors.
Changing pad - Keekaroo Peanut Changer
In short: Save your back with this easy to clean and disinfect changing pad.
Your back will thank you. Again, maybe it’s me but changing diapers on the floor kills my back. We decided to put a changing pad on top of the kiddo’s dresser. We ended up with this changing pad based on recommendations, which is totally fine. But if I had to do it again, I’d go with the Keekaroo. The changing pad we have requires a sheet, and we also use waterproof pads. There were days we went through both sheets and all three pads we had. The Keekaroo is a soft, cushy, rubbery and impermeable material. It’s easy to clean and disinfect. The one negative I’ve read in reviews is that it gets cold in winter. It’s also something I see used for sale a lot, which is the route I’d go because it’s expensive.
Nail clippers - Tweezerman Baby Manicure Kit
In short: Includes everything you need to manicure baby talons.
Baby nails get long and sharp, and it all happens faster than you’d expect. Seriously, those things are like mini daggers. This set is incredible, in part because I never would have thought to file the kiddo’s nails. I did that exclusively for the first couple months, mostly when he was asleep in my arms. Eventually, his nails were too tough for the file alone. I was terrified at first using the clippers, worried that I’d cut his fingertips and I haven’t so far. Though the other day, I did cut his fingernails too short and one of them bled.
Snot sucker - Nosefrida
In short: Just get one and thank me later; it’s not that bad.
Yes, it’s disgusting and super weird the first few times. But it works and it’s fast. The bulb snot suckers that they’ll give you in the hospital also work, but I think they’re harder to use and the baby likes them even less.
Bottle drying rack - Boon Lawn, stem and twig bundle
In short: Super useful drying rack that doesn’t take up a ton of space.
Maybe not quite essential, but this is really great. It works well, accommodates a variety of baby-related objects that need frequent washing, isn’t too expensive and doesn’t take up a lot of valuable countertop space. Get a couple of twigs to create some additional vertical drying space.
Bath chair - Summer Deluxe Baby Bather
In short: Works well without taking up a lot of space.
There are a few types of baby bathtub options: chairs that go in the bath, chairs that go in the sink and standalone mini tubs. They all have their own merits, but many are bulky and require storing when it’s not bath time, which for us was twice a week for most of the first year (though we only used the bath chair until the kiddo could sit up on his own at about six months). I know people love the whale tubs (Skip Hop and Fisher Price), standalone options that are huge. We opted for the Baby Bather for it’s ability to fold down for storage and travel. It’s also among the cheapest out there. Breaking it down completely turned out to be too difficult to do between baths, but it wasn’t that difficult to fold the back support down so it would lay flat against the wall or on a shelf.
Sun hat - any
In short: The sun always finds a baby’s face so any sun hat will do.
This was one thing we didn’t always have but seemed to always need. I don’t have a specific recommendation; just make sure it has a wide brim. And because your baby will try to take it off, get one with a drawstring.
Big-Ticket Necessities
Breast Pump - Spectra S2
In short: Necessary for moms working outside the house, but should be able to get for free
If you spend chunks of time away from the baby while breastfeeding, you’ll need a breast pump. And if you have insurance, you can often get one or access to one for free or at a low cost (or you can use money you’ve put in a flexible spending account). This Babylist guide is a good place to start. Blythe got the Medela Sonata through her FSA and hated it. Not only would it just not work sometimes, but it had more parts to clean than some of the simpler models. A friend gave her a used Spectra S2, which she liked a lot more. It actually worked and it only involved four pieces instead of six like the Sonata.
From Blythe: Yeah, the Spectra S2 was great for me. It was a no-frills workhorse — the thing functioned consistently and did just as well as the hospital-grade model I was suckered into renting early on. With the Medela, I had to get it positioned juuuust right or it wouldn’t engage suction. More often than not, I had to smush the flange (the cone thing) against my calf to get it to start pumping before the Medela would actually work. Not great. Also, my Medela model could get milk in the tubes that attach to the pump, which required cleaning. That never happened with the Spectra. The only benefit I found to the Medela is that it would automatically decrease suction after a couple of minutes. But I had no problem just doing that manually with the Spectra. For me, the cheaper Spectra was a far better option than the pricier Medela. Check with your insurance to see which ones are available or free or at a low cost.
Car Seat - Chicco Key Fit 30
In short: They’re required by law and one of the few things you absolutely should get new.
You must have a car seat to take a baby home from the hospital, in every state. Before I get into recs, just a quick tip. In the weeks before your baby is due, put your car seat base in the car and practice putting the seat into it and taking the seat out. It’s not super intuitive. Getting the base into the car took at least a half hour and we practiced putting the seat in and taking it out for just as long. If you don’t have a car, practice on a friend’s or an Uber. Seriously. Even after the practice, I think it still took me 10 minutes to get the kiddo into the car when we took him home from the hospital.
We bought the Maxi Cosi Mico 30 (in blue) because it was the only car seat compatible with both strollers we bought. We liked it fine, but I wouldn’t recommend it over the Chicco Key Fit 30. It’s super light (just 8 pounds), has soft cushy fabric and a huge canopy, is nice looking and he seems to like it. But it’s not what I would have bought if we’d picked different strollers. It doesn’t have the best harness release, which is getting tougher to use as the kid gets older, and the base is big (we have a small car).
I would have picked the Chicco Key Fit 30 if it fit in our strollers. It’s the top pick in just about every best of list for infant car seats: Wirecutter, Lucie’s List, Babylist, the Bump, What to Expect, Business Insider and others. I haven’t used it, but we have friends who love it. It’s less than 2 pounds heavier than the Maxi Cosi, but it’s harness system is way better and easier to use.
Also, of everything on this list, your car seat is the one thing that should probably be brand new. Car seats expire six years after being manufactured because the materials break down over time. They should also be replaced after crashes, even if they aren’t directly impacted.
Stroller - Babyzen Yoyo+ and Baby Jogger City Mini GT
In short: So many options so these may not be for you unless you’re looking for compact and travel-friendly.
Of all the baby gear we bought, the only thing I spent more time researching than car seats were strollers. There’s far more difference in strollers than car seats, which all have to meet the same safety requirements. But strollers are different sizes, weights and styles. There are jogging strollers, travel strollers that pack down to the size of a laptop, strollers that also double as car seats and more. There’s a lot to consider and a ridiculous number of options. I’m not sure we have any friends with the same stroller as us or each other.
I knew we’d travel a lot with the kiddo, especially as a newborn. I’ll write about our monthlong road trip that started when he was six weeks old at some point. We also want to travel abroad with him (some day) and having something light that would fold up small enough that we could realistically take with us was important. A friend’s sister had the Babyzen Yoyo+ and she raved about how great it was. Super light (less than 13 pounds), fit in an overhead bin, could unfold and fold (me demonstrating above in a video to my aunts who bought it for us) with one hand—the list went on. Initially, I wasn’t convinced. It’s crazy expensive ($500) and because it’s small, I worried about how safe it would be. It also has small wheels that I was worried would get stuck in the cracks of Brooklyn sidewalks.
So I went to a Buy Buy Baby, pushed it around the store and practiced folding and unfolding it. After playing around with some of the other huge and bulky strollers, I was convinced. It’s sturdier than I expected and easily holds the Maxi Cosi. And everything else that my friend’s sister had to say about it was even better than advertised.
The in-the-box Yoyo can’t accommodate a newborn. You can buy a newborn bassinet for $200 or you can do what we did, get the adapters for $50 and attach your car seat. The bassinet is nice because it allows babies to sleep flat (car seat sleep should be limited to two hours at a time, according to our pediatrician), but it’s expensive and adds an extra bulky piece of baby gear for those first few months. A car seat, on the other hand, can be used with a stroller until your baby sits, which happens at about six months. Here’s a list of car seats compatible with the Yoyo.
I initially thought the Baby Jogger City MinI GT would be our stroller. It’s a tank, but still folds down and it’s heavier than the Yoyo, but not insane (22.5 pounds). But it’s still big, maybe too big to fold up and carry in one arm up stairs with a baby in the other. We ended up finding one online for $150 (the newest model typically sells new for $400 but I’ve seen it as low as $360). I thought we might use it during the winter but we didn’t.
Carrier - Ergobaby Omni 360
In short: Not convinced ours is the best, but I like it fine and Blythe loves it.
Carrier comfort is subjective and while I like this one the best of the few I’ve used, I’m not sure it’s the best out there. But Blythe loves it and we have a couple of sets of friends who also love it. It’s great. I just haven’t tried enough of these. This is also something that’s easy to get used. We found our Ergobaby for $60 brand new in the box (about $140 new on Amazon) on Facebook Marketplace.
The good
Doesn’t require an infant insert so it can be adjusted to use with newborns
Can be worn with baby in four positions, and easy to put on by yourself
Has a sun hood that tucks away (sounds worthless but we use it all the time)
There’s only one thing I don’t like about this carrier. It has a nice lower back support but snaps at the shoulders in a way that I don’t think provides great support for the upper back. It almost feels like the design forces you to hunch over. The straps can be adjusted to cross, which helps but it’s harder to get on that way. I also have a history of back issues so this carrier may not bother most people.
We also used a Baby K’tan, a sort of pre-tied wrap carrier. I liked it but only used it a few times. They’re advertised as working up to 35 pound, but I can’t imagine using one of these for more than a few months.
Lucie’s List, one of my favorite sites for baby info and gear recommends the original BabyBjorn, which I haven’t tried. Wirecutter recommends the Beco Gemini, which I also haven’t tried. It criss-crosses in the back and looks supportive, but doesn’t have a sun hood (seriously, we use it all the time). Baby Gear Lab, another site I really like, recommends the Nalakai Ring Sling and has high marks for the BabyBjorn and K’tan and low marks for the Ergobaby.
I’m not saying don’t get the Ergobaby. Go to Buy Buy Baby or another store and try a bunch on with something that weights 10 to 15 pounds inside.
High Chair - Stokke Tripp Trapp
In short: Best looking no fuss high chair
You won’t need this until your kiddo starts solids at four or five months, but it’s a good thing to add to a registry or start looking for if you’re planning to buy it used. Buy used!
The Stokke Tripp Trapp doesn’t just look like a nice piece of wooden furniture. It is and it’s adjustable so it’ll grow with your kiddo. It’s one of the few high chairs out there with a usable footrest, which is important for support and stability, according to Megan and Judy at Feeding Littles. And it’s easy to clean, which is probably the most important factor when choosing a high chair. When feeding an infant, food doesn’t only find every nook and cranny, but grubby baby hands cover every surface (even vertical ones) with mashed baby food. And until you’ve had to regularly clean a poorly-designed high chair, trust me when I say it’s the worst.
The only strike against the Tripp Trapp is it’s price—$200 without any accessories. But like the Baby Bjorn bouncer, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding it used for less than $100. We got ours for $75 with just the harness. Expect to pay a bit more if you want the baby set (a plastic seat back and molded center post that wraps around a baby’s waist for additional stability) and tray. We didn’t need the baby set, opting instead to just push the Tripp Trapp up to the table.
My other favorite high chair is the Fisher-Price Healthy Care Booster Seat. Not only does it install in a chair, saving vital space that a high chair would otherwise take up, it’s also easy to clean. But the best part about this chair is the price—just $35. We use this at my parents’ house and I love it, maybe even more than the Tripp Trapp. It’s simple and doesn’t just get the job done, but does it well.
The Nice to Haves
Bouncer - BabyBjorn Bouncer (pictured at top)
In short: Super useful, a lifesaver at times and easy to find used.
This was a lifesaver, literally. At times it was the only thing that would put the kiddo to sleep or entertain him to give our arms a rest. We’d even bounce with a foot to free our hands to eat dinner or put it on the bathroom floor when we showered. This is the one luxury item that I recommend to everyone and something that’s relatively easy to find used (check local parent groups or Facebook Marketplace). In New York, a used Baby Bjorn bouncer typically costs about $75. A used toy bar, which you won’t need for at least a month or two, usually goes for about $25.
Another reason to buy used is this can only be used safely until your baby can roll over, about three months or so. According to the instructions, it can be used until up to two years as a baby seat without the harness, but we haven’t tried that.
Unlike other baby bouncers, including the recalled Fisher Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper, it doesn’t require any power or batteries. The cover is washable, making it easy to clean. And it’s simple with a clean design—the kind of baby gear you don’t mind looking at.
I seriously love this thing. Don’t buy it new. But if you have to buy it new, click below.
Pack and play - Guava Family Lotus Travel Crib
In short: Packs down small enough to fit in an overhead bin and can serve as a full-time crib.
Before the kiddo was born, I’d read that a good alternative to a crib was a sturdy pack and play, especially if you planned to travel, which we did (before the pandemic). That way, we’d bring along his bed wherever we traveled and hoped he’d be more comfortable. After a lot of research, I settled on the Guava Lotus Travel Crib for two main reasons: it packs up small (24x8x12 and weighs only 13 pounds) and comes with a bassinet conversion kit. The kiddo slept in the bassinet for the first two months before we converted it to the full-size pack and play. He’s still in it at more than 15 months and we hope it’ll get him to his first bed.
Guava Lotus Travel Crib bassinet
Guava Lotus Travel Crib with one of the sheets from Luvberries
In addition to its size, the Guava Family Travel Crib unpacks and packs up in minutes, has a nice carrying case that also has backpack straps and, although the manufacturer probably doesn’t recommend it, has enough extra room inside the case for a few more nighttime essentials like a sheet, pajamas and a sound machine.
At $200, it’s on the high end for pack and plays, but made sense for us since we didn’t buy a crib. The bassinet conversion kit is $109. The pack and play only comes with one sheet so if you want more, this set of two from Luvberries is great. They aren’t made by Guava Family, but we have them and they fit perfectly. If you do get the bassinet conversion kit, and want extra sheets, they’re a different size. You can order them directly from Guava Family.
Some Kind of Cushioned Rocker or Glider
In short: You’ll spend a lot of time feeding and rocking that baby; might as well be comfortable.
We started with a wooden rocker that my parents bought before I was born. I spent 30ish hours refinishing it before the kiddo was born. I stripped the dark stain, sanded it to a smooth finish (most of that time was spent sanding) and finished it with Danish oil to bring out the wood’s natural color. It turned out not to be a great nursing chair or all that comfortable for more than a few minutes. Sigh.
I found a used Luca Modern Glider online through our local parents group and it’s fine. Blythe likes it a lot more than the old wooden rocker, but I’m not sure she loves it. I wouldn’t buy it new and I’m not sure I’d recommend it. Lucie’s List recommends several starting at $149.
Our Favorite Staples
Diapers - Up and Up (Target brand)
In short: The best cheapest diapers.
We’ve tried a handful of brands from Up and Up (11 to 14 cents depending on package size) to Honest Company (34 to 37 cents) and several brands in between. There’s not enough great about the expensive ones to justify the cost. Your kid won’t wear one longer than a few hours during the day and most, including Up and Up, have 12-hour overnight protection. Up and Up work just fine and they’re about as cheap as it gets. You won’t go wrong.
Wipes - Up and Up
In short: Just as good as the more expensive brands.
We’ve gone back and forth between Up and Up and Huggies Natural Care, which are great and almost as cheap (3 cents each vs. 2 cents each). For context, Water Wipes are some of the more expensive wipes out there and they run about 6 cents each. Up and Up work great and you can’t beat 800 wipes for $13.
Diaper Rash Cream - Up and Up Diaper Rash Ointment
In short: The same as Desitin for about half the price.
We use this stuff preventively and the kiddo has only gotten diaper rash a couple of times. The Target brand is great and it’s cheap. Aquaphor is also great, but about twice as much. Some people really like Boudreaux's Butt Paste, but it’s also twice as much as the Up and Up ointment, thick and hard to apply and stains if you get it on anything or use cloth diapers.
Great Gear Resources
Lucie’s List
In short: Super helpful resource for new parents that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Lucie’s List is great for anything pregnancy- and baby-related, is well-sourced and hilarious. They have a great weekly pregnancy newsletter (you’ll get a prompt to subscribe the first time you visit the site) that I’d highly recommend. It provides info about your baby’s development at that time with helpful tips, like suggesting you try installing your car seat a month before your due date. We did and I’m so glad—it was a pain in the ass and took forever. The registry section is also super helpful.
Baby Gear Lab
In short: The most in-depth baby gear reviews anywhere.
If you want to go deep on baby gear, this is the place. The site is especially useful because it breaks down reviews into a top 15 chart and compares gear side by side. There are longer reviews if you want to dig in on any of their recommendations. It’s the perfect mix of easily scannable and in-depth analysis I look for in a review site. Love it.
Wirecutter
In short: Everything you expect from Wirecutter but for babies.
Wirecutter’s baby and kid section has great reviews in a variety of categories including baby, pregnancy and nursing, safety, school and toys. There’s also a lot of great family content on the site, especially related to Covid. It’s usually where all of the product research I do starts and that includes baby products.
Editors note: This post was originally published in June 2020 and edited to include some gear I forgot.