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one of the The most intimidating thing I did when I was in my twenties was attend my first baby shower. I was still in college, and if there was any kind of registry online, no one bothered to share it with me, so I went in completely blind trying to buy a random sorority sister’s baby. I chose a safe option: a cute baby body soap and lotion set. Now, I wish I could go back in time and help me through overwhelmed college. After having my own child and spending my work hours trying out all kinds of parenting gear, I discovered that there are tons of fun gifts for little ones.
A member of WIRED’s Gear team has tested and reviewed each of these gifts, ranging from the newborn stage to the end of one year old, so you can come back to this guide to shop for your favorite baby. -Be’s shower and her first birthdays. Babies change a lot and ridiculously fast, so I mentioned what ages or milestones I used as markers for some of these gifts. But don’t be afraid to give something early on – it’s better to give something they’ll grow into over the next few months rather than something they’ll grow out of tomorrow!
If you’re looking for more parenting gear, don’t miss our guides to the best strollers, best baby monitors, best breast pumps, and best travel strollers. If you’re shopping for older kids, don’t miss out on the best subscription boxes for kids and the best STEM toys for kids.
Updated December 2024: We removed a gift that was out of stock and added a swaddle blanket and toddler tower, plus we guarantee the accuracy of links and prices.
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