Every parent-to-be knows the essential items needed: a crib, stroller, car seat. But there are thousands of other “nonessential” baby and toddler products out there that parents come to rely on just as much.
Take it from parents who have tried and loved these items: A wipe warmer can be a life-saver, and a kneeling pad could make bath time so much more comfortable. Here are 18 “nonessential” products that you’ll use over and over again. Trust.
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A Regalo "Sensory & Learning" play mat
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A pack of stretchable silicone straps
3
A PackIt Freezable lunch box
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4
A foldable Munchkin nursery and toy UV sterilizer
5
A Baby Nasal Aspirator NoseFrida (aka The Snotsucker)
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A Graco "DuetSoothe" baby swing and rocker
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7
A nonslip, super-cushiony Skip Hop baby bath kneeler pad
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A 10-pack of Gerber three-ply cloth diapers
9
An 80-piece Crayola Color Wonder mess-free coloring kit
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10
A Boppy nursing pillow
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A 32-piece set of Magna-Tiles
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A rechargeable flexible stroller fan
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13
A Baby Brezza Formula Dispenser Machine
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A BabyX Fast bottle warmer
15
A reusable, waterproof, anti-slip splat mat
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16
A Douni sleep sound machine
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A folding, indoor/outdoor Little Tikes play slide
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A Munchkin "Warm Glow" wipe warmer
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Some reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.