If you are an expectant parent, especially if this is your first child, you need a lot of baby gear. There is so much to purchase that it can be a bit overwhelming. You can always rely on family and friends to supply hand-me-downs, but you may want to purchase some products new.
Don’t let the many baby and toddler products and gear on the market overwhelm you. Choose from the products listed in this comprehensive guide. You will be well on your way towards a fully-stocked nursery.
Table of Contents
- Best Baby Products and Gear on the Market
- Part 1 - Nursery
- Best Bassinet
- Best Baby Crib
- Best Toddler Bed
- Best Baby and Toddler Mattress
- Best Baby Pillow
- Best Toddler Pillow
- Best Nursery Glider
- Best Baby Sound Machine
- Best Baby and Toddler Night Light
- Best Toddler Step Stool
- Best Baby Mobiles
- Best Baby & Nursery Dresser
- Best Rugs for Baby Nursery
- Best Baby Floor Seat
- Best Toddler Nap Mat
- Best Toddler Chair
- Part 2 - Health and Baby Care
- Best Baby Grooming Kit
- Best Baby First Aid Kit
- Best Baby Thermometer
- Best Baby Nail Clippers
- Best Baby Nasal Aspirator
- Best Baby Pacifiers
- Best Baby Scale
- Best Baby Hair Gel
- Best Baby Hairbrush
- Best Baby Toothbrush
- Best Toddler Toothbrush
- Best Toothpaste for Toddlers
- Best Baby Probiotics
- Best Kids Probiotics
- Best Mosquito and Bugspray for Babies
- Best Air Purifier for Baby
- Best Humidifier for Baby
- Part 3 - Safety
- Part 4 - Feeding & Baby Food
- Part 5 - Diapering
- Part 6 - Bathing and Skin Care
- Part 7 - Baby Clothing
- Best Baby Shoes
- Best Toddler Shoes
- Best Toddler Snow Boots
- Best Kid Soccer Cleats
- Best Baby Clothes
- Best Baby Socks
- Best Baby Mittens
- Best Toddler Gloves
- Best Toddler Slippers
- Best Earrings for Babies
- Best Toddler Swim Vest
- Best Toddler Snowsuit
- Best Toddler Underwear
- Best Toddler Pajamas
- Best Swaddler
- Best Yarn for Baby Blanket
- Part 8 - Baby Activity & Entertainment
- Best Baby Swing
- Best Baby Bouncer
- Best Baby Walker
- Best Baby Jumper
- Best Baby Play Mat
- Best Baby Playpen
- Best Baby Lounger
- Best Baby Books
- Best Toddler Books
- Best Kid Bibles
- Best Water Tables for Kids & Toddlers
- Best Baby Activity Table
- Best Baby Beach Tent
- Best Baby Float
- Best Kid Sprinklers
- Best Kid Sewing Machine
- Best Toddlers Scooters
- Best Toddler Tricycle
- Best Kid Skateboard
- Best Sleds for Toddlers
- Best Toddler Pool
- Best Toddler/Kid Trampoline
- Best Toddler Guitar
- Best Toddler Drum Set
- Part 9 - Car Seats & Accessories
- Part 10 - Baby Travel Gear
- Part 11 - Baby and Toddler Toys
- Best Baby Toys
- Best Toddler Toys
- Best Crayons for Toddlers
- Best Baby Doll
- Best Baby Rattles
- Best Stuffed Animals for Babies
- Best Sensory Toys
- Best Teething Toys
- Best Baby Activity Center
- Best Play Kitchen for Toddler
- Best Wagon for Toddlers
- Best Musical Toys for Toddlers
- Best Toy Cars for Toddlers
- Best Kid Telescope
- Best Playhouse for Toddler
- Part 1 - Nursery
- Final Verdict
Best Baby Products and Gear on the Market
Part 1 - Nursery
The Nursery needs a lot of gear. It is one of the most important rooms in your home because it is where the baby sleeps. All the furniture and products in the nursery should be designed for your baby and toddler. Let’s look at some of the products essential for a well-setup nursery.
Best Bassinet
Delta Children Sweet Beginnings Bassinet
Best Baby Crib
Delta Children Canton 4-in-1 Convertible Baby Crib
Best Toddler Bed
Big Oshi Contemporary Design Toddler & Kids Bed
Best Baby and Toddler Mattress
Milliard Hypoallergenic Baby Crib Mattress
Best Baby Pillow
W WelLifes Baby Pillow
Best Toddler Pillow
Celeep Baby Toddler Pillow Set
Best Nursery Glider
Angel Line Windsor Glider and Ottoman
Best Baby Sound Machine
Dreamegg D1 Sound Machine
Best Baby and Toddler Night Light
Lumipets LED Nursery Night Light
Best Toddler Step Stool
Angels Kids Best Friend Blue Step Stool
Best Baby Mobiles
Tiny Love Meadow Days Take Along Mobile
Best Baby & Nursery Dresser
South Shore Cotton Candy 3-Drawer Dresser with Baskets
Best Rugs for Baby Nursery
Junovo Ultra Soft Rug for Nursery
Best Baby Floor Seat
Fisher-Price Sit-Me-Up Floor Seat
Best Toddler Nap Mat
Wildkin Nap Mat with Pillow for Toddler
Best Toddler Chair
Animal Adventure Sweet Seats Grey Elephant Chair
Part 2 - Health and Baby Care
Babies and toddlers cannot take care of their own grooming and health needs. That is why it is so important to put together your own baby and toddler health and care kit. To do this you will need the best of all of the products in the categories below.
Best Baby Grooming Kit
Safety 1st Deluxe 25-Piece Baby Healthcare and Grooming Kit
Best Baby First Aid Kit
Summer Infant Complete Nursery Care Kit
Best Baby Thermometer
Vicks Baby Rectal Thermometer
Best Baby Nail Clippers
FridaBaby NailFrida The SnipperClipper Set
Best Baby Nasal Aspirator
Watolt Baby Nasal Aspirator
Best Baby Pacifiers
Philips AVENT Soothie Pacifier
Best Baby Scale
Health o Meter Grow with Me 2-in-1 Baby to Toddler Scale
Best Baby Hair Gel
Fairy Tales Rosemary Repel Daily Kid Styling Gel for Lice Prevention
Best Baby Hairbrush
Summer Infant Summer Brush and Comb
Best Baby Toothbrush
Jordan Step 1 Baby Toothbrush
Best Toddler Toothbrush
FridaBaby SmileFrida The ToothHugger
Best Toothpaste for Toddlers
Hello Oral Care Kids Fluoride Free and SLS Free Toothpaste
Best Baby Probiotics
Everidis Health Sciences BioGaia Protectis Probiotics Drops for Baby
Best Kids Probiotics
Culturelle Kids Chewable Daily Probiotic
Best Mosquito and Bugspray for Babies
REPEL Plant-based Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent Pump Spray
Best Air Purifier for Baby
LEVOIT Air Purifier for Home
Best Humidifier for Baby
Pure Enrichment MistAire Cloud
Part 3 - Safety
Safety should always come first when it involves your baby and toddler. There are many situations where extra precautions are necessary. Thankfully, safety products have made huge technological strides in the last twenty years. Whether in your home, their nursery, in the car, or out in public, the following safety products will ensure that your baby stays safe no matter the situation.
Best Baby Monitor
VAVA Baby Monitor
Best Toddler Bed Rails
Regalo Swing Down Bed Rail Guard
Best Baby Ear Protection
Vinkki Noise Cancelling Headphones for Babies
Best Headphones for Toddlers
Noot Products Kids Headphones
Best Toddler Helmet
Joovy Noddle Helmet X-Small/Small
Best Life Jacket for Toddlers
Stohlquist Waterware Toddler Life Jacket Coast Guard Approved
Best Car Seat Head Support
JJ Cole Head Support
Best Toddler Harness
EPLAZA Baby Toddler Butterfly Belt Harness
Best Baby Gates
Regalo Easy Step Extra Wide Baby Gate
Best Baby Proofing Products
Baitiny Baby Safety Kit
Best Child Proof Cabinet Locks
Eco-Baby Child Safety Magnetic Cabinet and Drawer Locks
Part 4 - Feeding & Baby Food
Feeding your baby requires more gear than you might expect. Even if you breastfeed you will need to purchase some feeding products. The following essentials allow you to feed your baby and toddler with ease. Because some of the products are determined by the type of feeding you do (breastfeeding vs. bottle feeding), only research the products that best fit your situation.
Best Breast Pump
Spectra Baby USA S2 Plus Premier Electric Breast Pump
Best Nursing Bra
HOFISH 3-Pack Seamless Nursing Maternity Bras
Best Organic Nipple Cream
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter
Best Baby Formula
Similac Advance Infant Formula
Best Baby Bottles
Philips Avent Natural Baby Bottle
Best Baby Bottle Warmer
Philips Avent Fast baby Bottle Warmer SCF355/06
Best Bottle Sterilizer
Papablic Baby Bottle Electric Steam Sterilizer and Dryer
Best Toddler Sippy Cup
Munchkin Miracle 360 Sippy Cup
Best Baby Highchair
Graco Blossom 6-in-1 Convertible Highchair
Best Baby Spoons
Olababy 100% Silicone Soft-Tip Training Spoon
Best Baby Bibs
Yoofoss Baby Bibs
Best Baby Food Maker
EVLA’s Baby Food Maker
Best Blender for Baby Food
Ninja Professional Countertop Blender BL660
Best Baby Cereal
Gerber DHA & Probiotic Single-grain Rice Baby Cereal
Best Yogurt for Babies
Mama Bear Organic Baby Food Apple Banana Yogurt
Part 5 - Diapering
Babies do not start out potty trained. Unless you want to clean up constant messes, you will need to use diapers. Diapers and diaper-related products are important for keeping you and your baby happy and healthy, and much less messy.
Best Baby Wipes
Pampers Baby Wipes
Best Baby Wipe Warmer
Hiccapop Wipe Warmer
Best Baby Diapers
Huggies Little Snugglers Baby Diapers
Best Cloth Diaper
Mama Koala One Size Baby Cloth Diapers
Best Baby Detergent
Dreft Stage 1: Newborn Baby Laundry Detergent
Best Diaper Bags
Tethys Diaper Bag Backpack
Best Diaper Rash Cream
Boudreaux’s Butt Paste Diaper Rash ointment
Best Diaper Pail
Ubbi Steel Odor Locking Diaper Pail
Best Swim Diaper
Beau & Belle Littles Nageuret Reusable Swim Diaper
Best Diaper Caddy
Putska Baby Diaper Caddy Organizer
Part 6 - Bathing and Skin Care
Bathing and skin care begins the minute you bring your infant home. Not only does this process help keep your baby healthy, but it also sets them up for a lifetime of great personal care habits. You will need the following products to have a complete baby bathing set-up.
Best Baby Bath Tub
The First Years Sure Comfort Deluxe Newborn to Toddler Tub
Best Baby Shampoo
Puracy Natural Baby Shampoo & Body Wash
Best Baby Sunscreen
ThinkBaby Safe Sunscreen SPF 50+
Best Baby Lotion
Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Moisturizing Lotion
Best Baby Powder
Burt’s Bees Baby 100% Natural Dusting Powder
Best Baby Towels
Spasilk 23-Piece Essential Baby Bath Gift Set
Best Baby Blankets
BORITAR Baby Blanket
Best Baby Bath Mat
Skip Hop Moby Non-Slip Baby Bath Mat
Best Baby Bath Seat
Summer Infant My Bath Seat
Best Baby Bath Toys
Munchkin Float and Play Bubbles Bath Toy
Part 7 - Baby Clothing
Babies and toddlers need clothes too. Keeping them in clothes can be a challenge because they grow so fast. You need to know the best clothing items for babies and toddlers around in order to protect them against the elements. As your baby grows, just move them up a size for each of the categories below.
Best Baby Shoes
SAYOYO Baby Soft Sole Prewalkers
Best Toddler Shoes
Saucony Kids’ Baby Jazz Sneaker
Best Toddler Snow Boots
Sorel Snow Commander Snow Boot
Best Kid Soccer Cleats
Vizari Striker FG Soccer Shoe
Best Baby Clothes
Simple Joys by Carter’s Baby 4-Pack Pant
Best Baby Socks
RATIVE RB-71112 Crew Socks
Best Baby Mittens
Zelda Matilda Thinsulate Winter Waterproof Gloves
Best Toddler Gloves
EvridWear Magic Stretch Gripper Gloves
Best Toddler Slippers
Hudson Baby Unisex Fleece Booties
Best Earrings for Babies
Disney Minnie Mouse Birthstone Jewelry
Best Toddler Swim Vest
Stearns Original Puddle Jumper Kids Life Jacket
Best Toddler Snowsuit
Arctic Quest Puffer Ski Jacket and Snowbib Snowsuit Set
Best Toddler Underwear
Sladatona Little Girls Soft Cotton Underwear
Best Toddler Pajamas
Burt’s Bees Baby Pajamas
Best Swaddler
Woombie Original Nursery Swaddling Blanket
Best Yarn for Baby Blanket
Bernat Baby Blanket Big Ball White
Part 8 - Baby Activity & Entertainment
Just taking care of your baby’s physical needs is not enough. You will want to provide them fun and educational activities as well. While you do not need all of the items described below, pick the ones that best fit your family’s values. Any of the products in this category will give your child time to just be a child.
Best Baby Swing
Fisher-Price Sweet Snugapuppy Dreams Cradle ‘n Swing
Best Baby Bouncer
BabyBjörn Bouncer Balance
Best Baby Walker
Bright Starts 3-in-1 Around We Go Activity Center
Best Baby Jumper
Jolly Jumper Stand for Jumpers and Rockers
Best Baby Play Mat
Fisher-Price Deluxe Kick ‘n Play Piano Gym
Best Baby Playpen
Toddleroo by North States Superyard Play yard
Best Baby Lounger
Boppy Original Newborn Lounger
Best Baby Books
Pinkfong Baby Shark Official Sound Book
Best Toddler Books
Disney Beginnings Board Books Super Set
Best Kid Bibles
Zondervan The Beginner’s Bible: Timeless Children’s Stories
Best Water Tables for Kids & Toddlers
Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table
Best Baby Activity Table
Baby Einstein Discovering Music Activity Table
Best Baby Beach Tent
Schylling UV Play Shade
Best Baby Float
Swimways Baby Spring Float Activity Center with Canopy
Best Kid Sprinklers
SplashEZ 3-in-1 Spinkler for Kids
Best Kid Sewing Machine
Singer Start 1304 6 Sewing Machine for Beginnners
Best Toddlers Scooters
Micro Kickboard Mini Original 3-Wheeled Lean-To-Steer Scooter
Best Toddler Tricycle
Radio Flyer 4-in-1 Stoll ‘N Trike
Best Kid Skateboard
Sangde Easy Way Complete Skateboards
Best Sleds for Toddlers
Flexible Flyer Baby Pull Sled
Best Toddler Pool
Step2 Play & Shade Pool
Best Toddler/Kid Trampoline
Clevr 7Ft. Kids Trampoline
Best Toddler Guitar
Hohner Accordions HAG250P ½ Sized Classical Guitar
Best Toddler Drum Set
WolVol Electric Big Toy Drum Set for Kids
Part 9 - Car Seats & Accessories
Cars are some of the most dangerous vehicles in the world. To keep your baby and toddler safe, you need the right products. You don’t need too many. But, finding the best car seats and safety equipment for the car is essential for keeping your child safe.
Best Baby Car Seat
Chicco KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat
Best Baby Car Mirror
Shynerk Baby Car Mirror
Best Car Window Shades for Baby
Kinder Fluff Car Sun Shade
Best Baby Car Seat Covers
JJ Cole Car Seat Cover
Best Toddler Car Seat
Graco Extend2Fit 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat
Part 10 - Baby Travel Gear
Travelling with your baby and toddler does not have to be a challenge. In fact, with the right products and gear, traveling with your child can be a breeze. The following products may not stop crying or boredom, but they do everything else.
Best Baby Sunglasses
Cocosand Baby Sunglasses with Strap
Best Baby Sun Hat
I play. By Green Sprouts Flap Sun Protection Hat
Best Baby and Toddler Backpack
Affenzahn Toodler Backpack
Best Bike Trailer for Baby
Instep Bike Trailer for Kids
Best Child Bike Seat
Schwinn Deluxe Bicycle Mounted Child Carrier
Best Changing Pad
Summer Infant Contoured Changing Pad
Best Shopping Cart Cover
Croc ‘N Frog 2-in-1 Shopping Cart Covers
Best Baby Travel Bed
BabyBjörn Travel Crib
Best Toddler Travel Bed
Regalo My Cot Portable Toddler Bed
Best Bassinet Stroller
Graco Modes Bassinet Travel System
Best Baby Strollers
Baby Trend Expedition Jogger Stroller
Best Baby Carrier
Ergobaby Carrier Omni 360
Best Baby Wrap
Boba Wrap
Part 11 - Baby and Toddler Toys
Babies and toddlers need toys to help them learn and keep them entertained. There are many different types of toys you can choose for your baby and toddler. The ones listed below are just a few of the highlights.