It is truly remarkable how quickly time flies and babies grow. In the blink of an eye your baby will develop from a little bundle in your arms to running around and getting into everything!

Our baby essentials list for 0-5 months can be found here.

Our list of transition pieces to consider when your baby starts to get more mobile around six months, is below.

Feeding

• High chair/seat when solids are introduced and baby can sit up

• Bibs that are easy to wipe down!

• Facecloths

• Fresh Food Feedings for introducing whole foods to babies and toddlers

• Baby bowls and plate, and spoons with long handles for easier feeding

• Sippy cup and regular cup, as appropriate

• Fork and spoon, as appropriate

• Baby food paraphernalia (see our post if you’re planning to make some of your own!)

• Drool bibs for when baby is teething

Playtime

• Baby fold-away jumper or Jolly Jumper

• Baby seat or chair

• Baby activity table (to practice standing)

• Teething toys

• Stuffed animals

• Board books

Car seats

Confirm current government safety standards for when it is considered safe both from a height and age perspective to put your child in a forward facing car seat and eventually a booster seat.

Baby and Toddler Proofing

Your baby will become a mover and a shaker before you know it. Read our checklist for baby proofing and checklist for toddler proofing your home linked on this page.

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