one of the following One of the scariest things I did in my twenties was attend my first baby shower. I was still in college, and if there was any some kind of online registryNo one bothered to share it with me, so I went in completely blind trying to shop for a random sorority sister's baby. I went with a safe option: a cute set of baby body soap and lotion. Now, I wish I could go back in time and help people stuck in college. After having my own child and spending my work hours testing all kinds of parenting tools, I've discovered that there are tons of fun gifts to give little ones.
A member of WIRED's gear team has tried and tested every single one of these gifts for ages newborn to 1 year old, so you can always come back to this guide for your favorite baby purchases. -Bay's shower and first couple of birthdays. Babies change a lot, and ridiculously fast, so I've mentioned what age or milestone I've used as markers for some of these gifts. But don't be afraid to give a few gifts early on: it's better to give something they can develop in the coming months than something they can outgrow tomorrow!
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UPDATED December 2024: We removed a gift that was out of stock and added a swaddle blanket and toddler tower, as well as ensuring the accuracy of the links and prices.
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