Parenting is hard on a good day, but you know what makes it even harder? Not having the right supplies and tools you need to be sure you’re covered in any eventuality. Preparing yourself for anything and everything that could happen is probably impossible, but it doesn’t mean you can’t give it your level best attempt! We’ve gathered up some of our favorite baby essentials in this list so you can be sure you’re getting what you need so you can be prepared when you need it. From diaper pails to sheets and everything in between, you’re sure to feel prepared after you finish reading through this list.
You Never Know When There’ll Be a Diaper Emergency
It doesn’t need to be an emergency, actually. But you might need to change a diaper anywhere, and you might find that anywhere does not have a diaper changing table. Fortunately, with this you can be sure diaper changing can happen anywhere, anytime, even without a table.
Safe Self-Feeding
Believe it or not, babies can self-feed at pretty young ages! But that doesn’t mean they know what to do with utensils yet. Get them started with figuring out spoons with these NumNum baby spoons that are designed to keep them safe and choke-free.
Bottle-Warming Made Easier
Do you remember warming a bottle in boiling water? Taking absolutely forever to get it to just the right temperature without ruining it or the bottle? Fortunately, that’s a thing of the past with this wonderful bottle warmer that does all that hard work for you.
Organize Those Bathtub Toys
We all know that bathtub toys tend to take over pretty much everything in the bathroom. But they don’t have to! With this water-proof netted bag, you can keep all of your bathtub toys sequestered and organized so they’re only a mess during bath time.
Clean Those Bottles in a Snap
Bottles take so long to clean! And if you’re breastfeeding, you already know how annoying it can be to get all of the residue out of the inside. This bottle steamer quickly and effectively cleans the residue while you do, well, anything else, because anything is more fun than cleaning bottles.
Protect Their Noggins With This Spout Cover
Bath time means you’re dealing with a lot of slippery surfaces, and that can offer some dangers, especially where little noggins are concerned. This cute little faucet whale protects them from the sharp and metal corners of the faucet and ensures you can bathe them without bonks.
Or It Can Be a Rubber Duck 🤷♀️
Or if a rubber duck is more your speed, there’s that, too. So many cute, affordable ways to be safe. 😆
This Diaper Pail Kills Germs
Diaper pails are full of icky germs. There’s just no way around it! It’s a gross bucket full of icky, soiled diapers — you just can’t avoid the germs. That’s why you need this UV diaper pail that kills 99.9% of germs that you might be dropping into it.
The NoseFrida Is One of the Quintessential Baby Tools
You can’t be a parent and not know what a Nose Frida is! They might look icky from the outside, what with the snot-sucking, but they aren’t, and you get used to the weirdness. This gadget ensures you can give your dear ones a clear nose so they can breathe easy.
Don’t Stress the Stains With This Stain Remover
Stains are so annoying! And they have a way of really ruining an outfit, and your day. But with Grandma’s Secret Spot Remover, you don’t have to worry about that, because it works the stains out of your favorite clothes so your little ones can keep wearing them for as long as they fit.
These Massagers Help With Lactation
Lactation doesn’t come easy to everyone, and even when it does come easy to some, it can be more than a little challenging to get the milk flowing. That’s why this lactation massager is so handy and discreet, too! It helps keep those milk ducts open and flowing so you can keep feeding your little ones.
Pull Out the Poison
If you don’t already know — lots of bug bites are full of tiny doses of poison or venom, which is what elads to the itching and the stinging. This Bug Bite Thing pulls that all out so you can get your kiddos back to feeling like themselves again.
This Smart Sock Will Do It All
Just because you’ve put your baby to bed doesn’t mean you put your concerns to bed. Fortunately, the Owlet Dream Sock allows you to monitor all of your baby’s important vitals in a non-intrusive way that lets them keep snoozing while soothing your stress at the same time.
An Electric Nasal Aspirator
If the idea of a Nose Frida grosses you out, but you still need a way to pull that gunk out of their nostrils, this electronic aspirator does it all for you. The suction is just enough to get out the snot, but not enough to harm or cause pain.
Cover the Public Toilets
Toilets are pretty gross places, and if your kid is still in the potty-training phase, it’s especially gross because they don’t always hit the water the way they’re supposed to. But this disposable waterproof toilet seat cover means you don’t have to do a major cleanup when they use the potty in public.
Make Oral Hygiene a Little Simpler With This Tooth Scrubber
It can be tough to keep a baby’s mouth clean. Mostly because they’re so small, but also because they can’t brush their own teeth. Luckily, these finger toothbrushes allow you to utilize your digits to really get their tiny teeth taken care of without having to use an unwieldy toothbrush.
Strap Them In With This Seat Harness
It can be more than a little challenging to get your baby to sit tight while y’all wait for your dinner at a restaurant. But holding them in your lap isn’t always feasible with how tight these tables can be. This seat harness lets you strap them in tight so you can have your hands free and they can stay safe until the food arrives.
Natural Gas Relief
Colic is no fun for anyone, but especially not for your baby. But there’s no real easy fix for it. Until now! This natural gas and colic reliever allows you to take control of your kiddo’s icky sick and give them the relief they need.
Turn Any Bottle Into a Handled Bottle
Kids don’t have the best grip, and their grip is especially not great when it comes to those slick, cylindrical milk bottles. Fortunately, these silicone grips slide over those plastic milk bottles so you can add handles to any of those hard-to-hold bottles they want to manage on their own.
Shhhhhh the Baby With This Gadget
There’s a real trick to shushing a baby to sleep. But shushing for long enough to put babies to sleep leads to sore, dry lips. That’s why you’ve got to get your hands on this Baby Shusher. It’s pretty much a miracle that brings the sound of human shushing to your baby’s room while you’re doing something else.
Treat Yourself Anytime With This Massager
Parents are busy people! And they often spend quite some time sitting in the car, whether they’re waiting to pick something up or they’re waiting to pick someone up. When do they have time for a massage? With this portable massage gadget, they can enjoy one anytime (though not while driving!), even in their busy schedules.
Properly Drain Their Bottles
Truly drying a bottle and the attached nipples can be darn near impossible. But the best way to get the driest of drys is with this rack. It gives you all the space you need to lay out all the bottles and parts so it can all dry all the way.
Keep an Eye on Your Little One
It can be really relieving to be able to keep an eye on your little one as they snooze in their cribs, but sneaking in can be a challenge. Fortunately, this camera setup allows you to stay focused on your little one while you’re somewhere else, doing something else.
Make a Little (White) Noise
I don’t know about you, but white noise makes me fall asleep, so I know it’s going to be perfect for my little one. This portable machine has an amazing way of soothing my baby into dreamland and keeping her there, even while I make tons of noise doing chores just outside her door.
Put Eyes In the Back of Your Head, or Car
Okay, we can’t technically give you eyes in the back of your head, but this backseat monitoring system is pretty dang close! You can keep an eye on your little one without having to take your eyes off the road for longer than a flash.
Bottle-Making Has Never Been This Easy
This formula mixer literally does all the work for you so you can spend more time with your baby and less time shaking and stirring. It’s an absolute dream and it might be a small investment, but it’s a small investment that’s going to pay some big ‘ole dividends — trust me.
A Bassinet That Works for You
Bassinets are great, but you know what’s better? A bassinet that does the rocking for you so you can keep your hands free and catch up on all that baby laundry. Or maybe take a nap of your own; what a novel idea!
Make Every Wipe Warm
Wipes come wet, obviously, but that wet also means cold. And cold on your butt is probably no fun. That’s why this wipe warmer is an awesome option. Treat your baby to a warm wipe, every time, because cold wiping is just an unnecssary shock to their systems!
Release the Strain in Your Shoulders
Parents carry the weight of the world on their shoulders. They’ve got a lot to think about and a lot of things to deal with throughout the day. That’s why a soothing heating pad like this one, designed to fit right over the shoulders, is a great way to help them release a little of that tension.
This Gadget Eases the Strain on Your Back
If you’ve ever carried a baby, you know that it can put massive amounts of strain on your back, especially your lower back, and that can lead to issues down the line. With this hip rest, you can carry your baby at the ideal height and limit the strain you put on your tender lower back at the same time.
Unbuckle Without Snapping a Nail
Getting your nails done is luxurious, but it can be a real problem when you’re a parent, especially when it comes to unbuckling your kid. Fortunately, some genius created this gadget that allows you to unbuckle your kid’s seat with a little push without damaging your manicure.
The Emergency Kit You Need on Hand
The last thing you want is to need an emergency kit, but even worse than that is needing an emergency kit and not having it on hand. Be sure to prepare, just in case, with this choking kit that can save your child’s life in an emergency.
A Touch-Free Way to Get to the Gunk
They might be our babies, but who wants to touch their boogers or ear wax? No one! That’s who! These gadgets allow you to gently and safely reach into those hard-to-get spaces to pull out whatever’s bothering them, all without actually having to touch it.
Jog On, My Friends
Go for a jog or a stroll or a trip to the zoo, or a walk in the park, and have everything you need at your fingertips with this added storage container that attaches to the handlebars of your stroller and includes two handy cup holders!
A Play Pen That Gives You Space
It can be hard to get all you need done during the day when you’ve got a baby in your arms, but leaving them in their cribs in another room isn’t an option. Luckily, this play pen is the perfect solution because you can set it up virtually anywhere and give yourself the space you need.
This is the Cadillac of Stroller Accessories
You always need a little more space in your stroller, because there’s always just a little more stuff you need to bring. Fortunately, this storage container gives you all the room you need and more, with multiple pockets and two cup holders, what more could you need?
Simple, Sleek, Storage
This stroller storage container is a sleek and simple option for your sleek and simple strollers. You can stash quite a bit of stuff in there, but you don’t have to worry about overloading it, because it’s offers just enough space.
This Sleep Monitor Can Issue a Wakeup Call
Not only is this monitor a great way to keep track of your baby’s movements throughout their bed or nap time, but it’s also a great way to ensure they don’t oversleep. You can set it up to offer gentle but persistent vibrations that will bring your baby peacefully out of their sleep if you’re trying to keep them on schedule.
Baby Wearing, But Make It Fashion
Baby-wearing is one of my favorite things! There’s just something so great about keeping your little one so close to your chest. However, there are quite a few slings and carriers that are super ugly. Luckily, this isn’t one of them, and it’s actually one you might even consider fashionable.
Filtered Water for Your Formula
The water you use to make your formula matters, and what matters is that it’s filtered and as clean as possible. This water filter is the ideal size for your bottles, and the light on the inside means you can even use it while you’re groggy in the middle of the night.
Keep the Nighttime Accidents to a Minimum
It can be hard to teach kids to get up and head to the bathroom in the middle of the night, but it’s a crucial part of potty training. Luckily, this fun light is a great way to keep them from being afraid and to ensure they can see what they’re doing.
A Bib? Or a Shirt?
Is this a bib? Or is it a shirt? It’s sort of both! It covers just about everything on your kid’s top so you can avoid the mess that often comes with them learning how to teach themselves to eat, which is a wild, fun time.
This Food Processor Is a Must-Buy
This food processor comes with everything you need to get tasty baby food made for your little one, which is a great way to save a little money and to ensure what they’re getting is whole and preservative-free. It comes with the processor itself, freezer containers, and spatulas.
A Cup That Will Keep on Kicking
It’s crucial to have cups on hand that are going to keep on going after a few tumbles (or tosses), and nothing goes for quite as long as a Contigo cup. This one is a cute tumbler that will make them feel like they’re drinking coffee right along with you guys.
Spill-Resistant Snacking
Spills happen with kids no matter what you do, but you can make those spills a little less frequent when you have these spill-resistant containers. Kids can get their little hands in and out, but snacks stay firmly where they belong when they’re not chowing down.
Brush Through Curly Hair With Ease
Detangling can be really challenging, especially when you’re dealing with curly hair, and it’s hard to get your kids to sit still while you’re trying to take care of those knots and snarls. Luckily, this wonderful Glide Thru brush from Crave makes quick and easy work of those potentially painful roadblocks.
The Cutest, Water-Safe Shoes
Kids need more shoes like they need more candy, but they also grow out of shoes like it’s going out of style. But these shoes are budget-friendly and just the sorts of things that are great for any environment — wet, dry, sandy, or otherwise.
Kid-Safe Knives You’ll Love
Kids still want to help prep and cook, but it’s hard to make those things safe for them to participate in. With these plastic knives, you can allow them to help out (still observed, of course!) in a way they’ll love, and you’ll breathe a sigh of relief about.
Make Your Pancakes Quick and Easy
Pancakes are a great breakfast meal everyone can enjoy together, and they’re easy to make! But the easiest way to make them is with this shaker and dispenser. You can shake up a quick batch and then cook up a quick batch, all without dirtying more than one dish.
Cute, Properly-Fitting Crib Sheets
Crib sheets that truly fit can be hard to find, and they’re the sort of thing you’re going to want to keep on hand at all times. This pack of two stretchy yet tight-fitting crib sheets is so cute you’ll want to buy multiple packs!
Bring the Water to Them
It can be hard to get kids to wash their hands and to participate in dishwashing when they can barely reach the faucet. This faucet extender points the water right to them so they can get involved in everything you’re doing and wash their hands, too!
You Need This Cradle Cap Kit
Cradle cap is such a pain, and it’s so very itchy on their little heads, not to mention gross-looking. This set of combs helps you to pick out that cradle cap so they can have a clean, itch-free scalp that you don’t have to put a hat on.
Save Some Dough With This Baby Food Maker
I love this baby food maker quickly makes up batches of tasty, slurpable food for your little ones so you can save time and money. No need to get down and dirty because this gadget does all the hard work for you, and the kit comes complete with everything you need to get started!
A Binky They Won’t Drop
This binky (binko, paci, binker, ‘fier, whatever you call it) is great because it’s not going anywhere! Even when they’re snoozing. This little silicone wonder has a small hand cage that keeps their tiny mits right where you want them so they’ll sleep for a good, long while.
Read Their Temperature With a Touch
COVID had us all a little crazy about the spreading of germs. Fortunately, that means we’ve taken touch-free devices a little more seriously. This thermometer needs a barely-there tap to read your baby’s temp — no ear canal involvement here! You can know what’s going on in seconds!
Avoid Those Sharp Corners
Sharp corners present real problems for little kids — they can bump their heads, they can hit their arms, and they can scrape hips and knees. Fortunately, you can prevent those things from happening with these rounded, soft corner caps that take the danger out of the corners in your house.
Muffle the Louder Sounds
I want to take my baby with me absolutely everywhere, but the places that tend to be louder aren’t good for her and her tender ears. Fortunately, we got our hands on these soft ear muffs and now we can truly take her everywhere, even to a baseball game, without worrying about her hearing.
Make Any Chair a High Chair
At a restaurant that doesn’t have a high chair? In a friend’s house that doesn’t have kids? No worries! Because this packable, portable high chair can turn any chair in your home into a high chair that’s ready for your kiddo to get to eating.
Rock Their Socks… On?
You don’t actually want these socks to come off, because they’re so dang cool! They’re a great way to entertain your wee ones because it’s right in their line of vision (also known as their feet) no matter where they are! Such a fun way to really involve them physically.
Reflect on the Important Moments
Keeping up with important memories can be challenging, but when you’ve got this ink pad, it becomes so much easier! You can take a quick ink pressing of your little one’s feet or fingers or hands so you can remember them, and their precious appendages, at any age.
