Best Baby and Toddler Products

Disposable toothbrush: a toothbrush I'm willing to use for a couple nights then throw away at the hospital before I return home.

A lightweight robe. Cozy and comfortable, presentable enough for wearing around the hospital, and easy nursing access.

Cozy socks

Flip flops for the shower

I bought peepee teepees and used one once. Receiving blankets. Used maybe once or twice. Baby nail file! As much as I have to admit it...just get clippers and suck up the fear of cutting their nails. The files don’t work very well.

Blankets, quilts. Used swaddling blankets only.

Pee guards. I didn’t use these with my first boy but decided to give them a try with my second. Only used it the one time!! It totally got in the way when trying to change him and I needed to take it off to wipe him anyway. Better to just move as quickly as possible, and use the diaper itself as a guard if necessary, to avoid the pee in the face!

I bought a big pack of Dr. Brown’s bottles that I still haven’t opened. I wanted to stock up in case breastfeeding didn’t stick, but should’ve waited to see what we’d actually need. We got 6 or 7 free bottles by signing up for various registries which is more than enough for my newborn, and allows us to test out different brands to see which he prefers. Same experience with pacifiers…don’t stock up until you know which brand your baby prefers. Babylist allows you to buy sample packs of bottles, pacifiers and swaddles which I highly recommend.

Special behind-the-scene museum/zoo/aquarium adventures or animal encounters. (E.g., shark feeding, penguin painting, etc.)

museum membership

Spa card. If at a kid friendly salon, younger recipients could get manicures with cute art designs, chocolate facials, temporary hair chalk, etc.

Afternoon tea time at a fancy hotel. Enjoy a decadant three-tiered array of goodies! But, you may want to confirm if the service offers a children's tea menu should you have a picky eater.