Newborn Essentials
Pampers
Pampers Swaddlers Diapers
A super-soft diaper for newborns, with a wetness line that turns blue so you're not guessing at 2 a.m.
Why moms love it: Wetness indicator and umbilical cord notch on the newborn sizes.
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For baby newborn to 1
Newborn Essentials
Frida Baby
NoseFrida the SnotSucker
Looks a little gross, works like magic. Clears a stuffy nose so baby can eat and sleep again.
Why moms love it: The filter means nothing reaches you. Every mom friend asks about it after the first cold.
Feeding
Dr. Brown's
Options+ Anti-Colic Baby Bottles
The internal vent helps cut down on air bubbles, which can mean less fussing and spit-up.
Why moms love it: Works with or without the vent as baby grows, and the parts are easy to find anywhere.
Sleep
Hatch
Rest Sound Machine & Night Light
White noise, a soft night light and a time-to-rise light, all controlled from your phone.
Why moms love it: It grows with them: big kids learn "stay in bed until it's green."
On the Go
Ergobaby
Omni Breeze Baby Carrier
Hands-free from newborn to toddler, with breathable mesh so neither of you overheats.
Why moms love it: Life-changing when you have a baby and older kids to wrangle.
For the big kids ages 2 and up
Toddler (2–4)
YotoAges 3+
Yoto Mini Audio Player
Screen-free stories, music and podcasts. Kids pop in a card and press play.
Why moms love it: A hit with kids ages 3 to 10, and perfect for quiet time in the car.
Learning & STEM (5–11)
Magna-TilesAges 3+
Magnetic Building Tiles
Open-ended building that keeps little ones and big kids busy for hours.
Why moms love it: Siblings of different ages can build together.
Books & Reading
AmazonAges 6+
Kindle Kids
A real Kindle with a kid-proof cover, a 2-year worry-free guarantee and a year of kids’ books included.
Why moms love it: No apps, no ads, no games. Just reading, and the battery lasts for weeks.
Outdoor & Active
Micro KickboardAges 5–12
Maxi Deluxe Scooter
The lean-to-steer 3-wheel scooter you see all over the city. Smooth, stable and built to last for years.
Why moms love it: Easy for kids to control, and there is a Mini version for ages 2–5.
Back to School & Gear
BentgoAges 3+
Kids Leak-Proof Lunch Box
A bento box with 5 compartments and a seal that keeps the yogurt out of the sandwich.
Why moms love it: Easy for small hands to open, and it goes in the dishwasher.
Baby · newborn to 1
Baby picks
For the newest little one, from the first night home through the first birthday.
Newborn Essentials
The first-weeks stuff you'll reach for ten times a day.
Newborn Essentials★ Mom's pick
Pampers
Pampers Swaddlers Diapers
A super-soft diaper for newborns, with a wetness line that turns blue so you're not guessing at 2 a.m.
Why moms love it: Wetness indicator and umbilical cord notch on the newborn sizes.
Newborn Essentials★ Mom's pick
Frida Baby
NoseFrida the SnotSucker
Looks a little gross, works like magic. Clears a stuffy nose so baby can eat and sleep again.
Why moms love it: The filter means nothing reaches you. Every mom friend asks about it after the first cold.
Newborn Essentials
WaterWipes
WaterWipes Sensitive Baby Wipes
Mostly water with a drop of fruit extract. A good pick for newborn skin and diaper rash days.
Why moms love it: Fragrance-free and gentle enough for hands and faces too.
Feeding
Bottles, pumps and pillows that make 3 a.m. feeds easier.
Feeding★ Mom's pick
Dr. Brown's
Options+ Anti-Colic Baby Bottles
The internal vent helps cut down on air bubbles, which can mean less fussing and spit-up.
Why moms love it: Works with or without the vent as baby grows, and the parts are easy to find anywhere.
Feeding
Boppy
Original Support Nursing Pillow
Takes the strain off your arms and back during feeds, whether you nurse or bottle-feed.
Why moms love it: Later it doubles as a tummy-time prop. Always supervise baby on it.
Feeding
Spectra
S1 Plus Electric Breast Pump
A quiet, strong pump with a rechargeable battery, so you're not stuck next to an outlet.
Why moms love it: Many insurance plans cover a pump. Check yours before you buy.
Sleep
Because everyone needs more of it.
Sleep★ Mom's pick
Hatch
Rest Sound Machine & Night Light
White noise, a soft night light and a time-to-rise light, all controlled from your phone.
Why moms love it: It grows with them: big kids learn "stay in bed until it's green."
Sleep
HALO
SleepSack Swaddle
A wearable blanket with a swaddle wrap, so there are no loose blankets in the crib.
Why moms love it: The zipper opens from the bottom for quick middle-of-the-night changes.
Bath & Care
Gentle on tiny skin, easy on you.
Bath & Care
Aveeno Baby
Daily Moisture Baby Lotion
Colloidal oatmeal lotion that's light, fragrance-free and doesn't feel greasy.
Why moms love it: A pediatrician favorite for everyday dry skin.
Bath & Care
Frida Baby
4-in-1 Grow-with-Me Bath Tub
Starts as a newborn sling, then a seated tub, then a toddler tub.
Why moms love it: One tub instead of three, which matters when space is tight.
On the Go
Strollers and carriers that survive real life (and subway stairs).
On the Go★ Mom's pick
Ergobaby
Omni Breeze Baby Carrier
Hands-free from newborn to toddler, with breathable mesh so neither of you overheats.
Why moms love it: Life-changing when you have a baby and older kids to wrangle.
On the Go
UPPAbaby
Minu V3 Compact Stroller
Folds small, weighs little and still feels sturdy. Great for city sidewalks and car trunks.
Why moms love it: Has a carry strap for stairs, and works with an infant car seat using adapters.
Kids · ages 2 and up
Kids picks
For the big siblings: toys that get played with, books they actually finish, and gear that survives the school year.
Toddler (2–4)
Busy hands, big feelings, zero patience for spills.
Toddler (2–4)
MunchkinAges 1+
Miracle 360 Sippy Cup
No spout and no spills. Kids drink from any edge, like a real cup.
Why moms love it: Great for building cup skills, and it's dishwasher safe.
Toddler (2–4)★ Mom's pick
YotoAges 3+
Yoto Mini Audio Player
Screen-free stories, music and podcasts. Kids pop in a card and press play.
Why moms love it: A hit with kids ages 3 to 10, and perfect for quiet time in the car.
Toddler (2–4)
StriderAges 18 mo–5
12 Sport Balance Bike
The bike that skips training wheels. Toddlers learn balance first, so pedaling later is easy.
Why moms love it: Light enough for little ones to steer, and it really works.
Toddler (2–4)
Melissa & DougAges 3+
Wooden Pattern Blocks and Boards
Chunky wooden shapes and picture boards to copy. Quiet play that keeps little hands busy at the table.
Why moms love it: Screen-free, sturdy, and it grows into real shape and pattern skills.
Learning & STEM (5–11)
Toys that sneak in the learning.
Learning & STEM (5–11)★ Mom's pick
Magna-TilesAges 3+
Magnetic Building Tiles
Open-ended building that keeps little ones and big kids busy for hours.
Why moms love it: Siblings of different ages can build together.
Learning & STEM (5–11)
LEGOAges 4+
Classic Large Creative Brick Box
A big tub of classic bricks in lots of colors, plus idea booklets. Builds whatever they dream up.
Why moms love it: Works for a huge range of ages, and it never gets old.
Learning & STEM (5–11)
OsmoAges 6–10
Genius Starter Kit for iPad
Turns the iPad into hands-on games for math, spelling and drawing, using real pieces on the table.
Why moms love it: Screen time that actually teaches something, and kids beg to play it.
Learning & STEM (5–11)
Snap CircuitsAges 8+
Jr. SC-100 Electronics Kit
Snap-together parts that build 100 real circuits: lights, alarms and a flying fan. No soldering.
Why moms love it: Big-kid science that is safe, and the instructions are easy to follow.
Books & Reading
For the bedtime story and the flashlight-under-the-covers reader.
Books & Reading★ Mom's pick
AmazonAges 6+
Kindle Kids
A real Kindle with a kid-proof cover, a 2-year worry-free guarantee and a year of kids’ books included.
Why moms love it: No apps, no ads, no games. Just reading, and the battery lasts for weeks.
Books & Reading
Jeff KinneyAges 8–12
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box Set
The funny, drawing-filled series that turns reluctant readers into kids who ask for the next book.
Why moms love it: Kids actually finish these, then reread them.
Books & Reading
Mary Pope OsborneAges 6–9
Magic Tree House Boxed Set (Books 1–4)
Jack and Annie travel through time in short, exciting chapter books. A perfect first series.
Why moms love it: Great for read-alouds and for new readers going solo.
Outdoor & Active
For getting the wiggles out, at the park or in the living room.
Outdoor & Active★ Mom's pick
Micro KickboardAges 5–12
Maxi Deluxe Scooter
The lean-to-steer 3-wheel scooter you see all over the city. Smooth, stable and built to last for years.
Why moms love it: Easy for kids to control, and there is a Mini version for ages 2–5.
Outdoor & Active
Little TikesAges 3+
3' Trampoline
A small trampoline with a handle bar that fits in a living room. Rainy-day energy, burned.
Why moms love it: Folds away, and it is apartment friendly.
Outdoor & Active
GiroAges 3+
Scamp MIPS Kids Bike Helmet
A light, comfortable helmet with an easy fit dial and MIPS protection.
Why moms love it: Kids keep it on because it does not pinch. Good for bikes and scooters.
Back to School & Gear
Lunch, backpack, water bottle: sorted.
Back to School & Gear★ Mom's pick
BentgoAges 3+
Kids Leak-Proof Lunch Box
A bento box with 5 compartments and a seal that keeps the yogurt out of the sandwich.
Why moms love it: Easy for small hands to open, and it goes in the dishwasher.
Back to School & Gear
JanSportAges 8+
Big Student Backpack
A roomy, classic backpack with a padded laptop sleeve that holds up all year.
Why moms love it: Tough, comes in lots of colors, and the zippers hold up to daily use.
Back to School & Gear
OwalaAges 4+
Kids FreeSip Insulated Water Bottle
A smaller version of the bottle every mom owns. Sip through the straw or tilt to swig, and it keeps water cold all day.
Why moms love it: It does not leak in the backpack.
Arts & Crafts
Creative time, minus the marker on the walls.
Arts & Crafts
CrayolaAges 3+
Color Wonder Mess-Free Coloring Kit
Markers that only show up on the special paper. Not on the couch, the walls or the baby.
Why moms love it: True mess-free coloring for toddlers.
Arts & Crafts
CrayolaAges 5+
Inspiration Art Case (140 pieces)
Crayons, markers, colored pencils and paper in one carry case.
Why moms love it: A great birthday gift, and everything has its own place.
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