Now that my daughter is two, I was noticing how few items that were still around and in use from the first year of her life. These are the items that made the cut and I would buy again.
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Baby Items that Lasted Beyond the First Year (and I’d buy again!) :
1 – It is no surprise that furniture would make this list. I had this Ikea Alex Drawer Unit already to store craft supplies. I was going to actually purchase an additional but ended up upgrading to this for my craft supplies.
2 – I researched crib mattress for far too long and ended up buying this one because it has a harder infant side and softer toddler side.
3 – I picked out the Sniglar crib for two main reasons: (1) It’s small size. (2) It is made of solid, unpainted wood. As an added bonus, it is a great price and also converts into a toddler bed.
4 – Although this isn’t the exact bookbag we purchased (ours is no longer sold), I am really glad we went with a bookbag style. Having two hands free when corralling a child is priceless.
5 – Although I also have the NoseFrida too, I like the NeilMed version better because you can just use it as a bulb for when you’re not up for being the literal snot sucker.
6 – I would buy these pads again and again. A versatile waterproof pad – I have used these in the bassinet and crib for extra added protection. I have also used them for diaper changes in the car, on the floor, and in public restrooms.
7 – These canvas bins (in size small) fit perfect in the Ikea Billy (10 ). I put mainly clothes, extra crib sheets, and blankets in these baskets. This whole unit is actually in the closet.
8 – This hangs on the closet door and I use it to sort outfits, ready to go. I’m pretty sure Adam appreciates this the most.
9 – Okay, it’s a plastic pool, I know, but it is very versatile. Ours has been a sand pit, ball pit, and good ole’ fashioned pool with water. It has been used outside, but mainly it’s used inside. Even if your kid is just starting to crawl, an inch of warm water in this (yes, in the house!) will be sure to entertain. Always supervise, of course.
10 – Again, this is in the closet and makes a great closet organizer!
11 – This JJ Cole Outdoor Blanket is great for a pre-crawler and beyond. You’ll want to have this handy at any outdoor event (park, picnic, hike, beach, party). It’s gotten the most use in our backyard.
12 – I am not a huge fan of the file, but these clippers are still used on a weekly basis with our toddler.
In brainstorming this list, I only added items that I love and would buy again, but I know there is other good stuff out there. So, what did I miss?
I totally left off our booster seat, oops! (Find it here.)