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A Car Seat That Grows With Them
Chicco Fit360 ClearTex Rotating Convertible Car Seat
If your gifting philosophy is “go big or go home,” we have an impressive suggestion. Chicco’s newly released Fit360 topped our list of the best rotating car seats of 2024 thanks to its easy installation, comfort, and breathable fabric. “There is not a rotating car seat out there that can beat the utility and convenience and safety of this car seat at this price point,” our tester wrote. It fits infants at light as four pounds and will grow with kids up to 65 pounds.
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The Tummy Time Trendsetter
Melissa & Doug Ocean Easy-Fold Wooden Play Gym
Melissa & Doug’s newly released play gym is one of our favorite new baby products of the year. Our tester loved the reversible mat, foldable design, and challenging sensory toys. Great for newborns and babies up to nine months, the mat is also comes with a mirror so they can see their favorite person.
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The Coziest Set for a Winter Baby
7AM Enfant 3-Piece Airy Cub Cold Weather Gift Set
Now 40% Off
Credit: 7AM Child
There’s nothing cuter than the image of a tiny baby enveloped in cloud-like winter gear during a brisk walk around town. This gift set from 7AM Enfant comes with a duvet-style blanket, mittens, and a hat for the tiniest cub.
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The Softest & Sweetest Onesie
Tenth & Pine “Hello, I’m New Here” Cotton Bodysuit
Tenth & Pine makes some of the softest organic cotton onesies out there, and this is just one of the many sweet designs. We’re also partial to “Mama’s Coffee Date.”
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A Keepsake Box for Baby’s First Year
Savor The Vault Baby Keepsake Box
That first year of life comes with a whirlwind of documents and keepsakes that parents want to secure safely, and Savor’s Vault is the best way to keep those items together. One side is meant for paperwork, and the other houses baby’s first pair of shoes, their hospital blanket, and a few other small tokens. It may look like a tiny space to fit all those meaningful things, but it’s actually a great way to pare down keepsakes to what truly matters.
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A Diaper Bag for the Fashionista
Itzy Ritzy Eras Diaper Bag Backpack
There are an insane amount of great diaper bags out there — you can’t go wrong with Storksak, Happ, or Calpak — but Itzy Ritzy’s Eras Bag is the newest must-have accessory for fancypants parents. The vegan leather bag is easy to clean, comes with a tech sleeve, and gives off “I’m not a regular mom, I’m a cool mom,” vibes.
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Baby’s First UGG Booties
UGG Bixbee Booties and Lovey Set
Summer and winter babies alike deserve cozy lil’ booties. This set from UGG comes with a small lovey to put in their crib. If pink is more their speed, the set also comes in bubblegum.
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Our Favorite Pacifier
MAM Perfect Night Pacifier
Pacifiers are one of those items that new parents put on their registry not knowing how many they’ll actually need. They’re always going missing in the crib, the car, the laundry basket — you name it. Do them a favor and stock up! Available in three sizes and featuring shields that glow in the dark, MAM’s Perfect Night Pacifiers are our overall winners for best baby pacifiers.
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An All-in-1 Outfit
Ashmi & Co. Isabella Ruffle Collar Colorblock Knit Cotton Bodysuit
The best gifts for babies include cute clothes, and who doesn’t love a fashionable cotton onesie? Ashmi & Co.’s ruffled bodysuit comes in gray (pictured) and red, six sizes, and can be tossed in the washing machine.
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For a Family on the Move
Graco Pack ‘n-Play Dome LX-Playard
We count ourselves among the legions of fans of Graco’s beloved Pack ‘n-Play Dome LX-Playard, so it’s no shocker that we put it at the top of our list of the best playpens thanks to its versatility and durability. It comes with a bassinet basket, a changing pack, and loads of bells and whistles. It’s on the pricier side of gifts for babies, so this might be a good group present option.
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A Frame for a Sentimental Snap
Mariposa Signature “LOVED.” Picture Frame
Move over, wedding photos — it’s newborn picture time! There are approximately one billion baby picture frames available, but the occasion calls for one that is a little higher end, don’t you think? Mariposa’s aluminum frame comes with a simple engraved message and can be hung or displayed on a table. (If you’re going with a photo that features parents, too, check out the “Best Family Ever” version.)
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The Blanket They’ll Keep Forever
Little Giraffe Luxe Baby Blanket
Are Little Giraffe blankets expensive for a piece of fabric babies will likely throw up on multiple times? Yes. Are they worth it? Also yes. Both my children were gifted Little Giraffe blankets and they’ve become the de facto blankie we take on overnights and trips. Soft and washable, they only get better with age. If you want to go the extra mile, I also recommend the satin nap pillow, which my daughter refers to, affectionately, as her “cold pillow” because the fabric is so breathable.
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Our Favorite Floor Seat
Upseat Baby Floor Seat Booster Chair
Of all our favorite floor seats, Upseat’s booster chair scored the highest thanks to its sturdy, posture-perfecting design — it was, in fact, designed by a physical therapist — and wipeable material. The tray is sold separately but comes in clutch for snack time, so you may want to score one of those, too.
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The Gift They Don’t Know They Need
Momcozy Nutri Bottle Warmer
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The Late-Night MVP
Baby Brezza Formula Pro Advanced Formula Dispenser
Now 13% Off
Credit: Baby Breeze
This formula dispenser may be a gift for the baby, but the parents will love you forever for it. We got the Baby Brezza right as we started supplementing breastmilk with formula, and it transformed our nights. No more measuring and heating at midnight! Just preload it with powder and water and the machine does the rest. Pro tip: Baby Brezza doesn’t need to live in the kitchen; station it in whichever bathroom is closest to your bedroom.
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For a Quiet Night’s Sleep
Happiest Baby Sleepea 5-Second Swaddle
The best sleep sacks should be roomy, yet fitted to a baby’s body; warm, yet breathable in balmy weather. Happiest Baby’s Sleepea was designed by a doctor and sleep expert to soothe a baby in just five seconds, and while that may seem like a lofty goal, our tester agrees that this thing works.
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For the Messy Eater
Loulou Lollipop Waterproof Silicone Feeding Bib
Muslin bibs are cute and all, but silicone bibs are the real stars of mealtime once babies start in on solid foods. These bibs catch all the crumbs and can be tossed right in the dishwasher. Not into avocados? There are 11 designs, including lemons, sushi, and rainbows.
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The Splurge They’ll Appreciate
Nanit Pro Complete Monitoring System
We’ve recommended a number of the best baby monitors, but the Nanit Pro is our current favorite because it comes with all the usual features — HD camera, two-way sound, motion detector, motion sensor — plus a suite of products that help parents track their baby’s growth. This set includes the camera as well as a set of the brand’s smart sheets and breathing band. It’s a hefty price tag, but it’s worth it.
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Mealtime Made Easy
ezpz Silicone Mini Mat
One of my son’s favorite activities used to be picking up his dinner plate and hurling it across the room. (It was a delight for our dog but a pain in the neck for us.) Ezpz’s dinnerware mats completely eliminated that behavior. Larger than a typical baby plate, these suction to the table and make it tough for babies and toddlers to toss, so they can focus on rejecting eating your delicious food, instead.
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The Shopping Superstar
Suessie Shopping Cart Cover and High Chair Cover
I’ve seen so many happy babies at the grocery store sitting in this exact product. Suessie’s cushioned cover protects babies from germs while also making them more comfortable in that hard sitting area. It comes in seven colors and doubles as a high chair cover, ideal for keeping baby cozy (and cootie-free) in a restaurant high chair.
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