What Baby Gear Do I Really Need?

Main Takeaways

• A baby hip carrier provides hands-free mobility for everyday use and is great for bonding with your infant.
• You’ll need a stable high chair to support developmental milestones and proper posture at mealtimes.
• Baby dishes help build confidence in self-feeding and are safer for babies to handle than breakable ceramic.

Babies require a lot of essentials. So much so, it can be difficult to discern what’s a necessity versus just nice to have. Wipe warmers and dedicated diaper bags? Useful, but not necessary. But you do need diapers, a car seat, feeding supplies, a quality high chair, and a baby hip carrier to keep your little one close.

Learn more about essential baby gear at Abiie®.

What’s Important Gear to Have for New Parents?

Your essential baby products may look different from someone else’s. This list is merely meant to get you started as you adapt to this new chapter in your life. 

You’ll Need Diapers. Lots of Them.

Newborns go through 8 to 12 diapers each day in the first few weeks. Make sure you’re stocked up.

Choose a Safe, Reliable Car Seat

Few things are more important than ensuring your baby is safe in the car. 

Which car seat do you need? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies ride in a rear-facing car seat for as long as possible, from newborn until they outgrow it. Continue using a car seat until they are 3 or 4 years old. Then follow the guidelines for booster seats.

Your Baby Carrier Keeps Your Child Safe, Snug, and Close to You

Baby carriers are essential for hands-free mobility, allowing you to manage daily chores while keeping your baby secure. They also support bonding with your baby.

Be sure to choose a versatile carrier designed to adapt to your growing baby, like our Huggs® baby hip carrier. It allows for a variety of carrying positions for babies as young as 3 months and can be transformed from a baby carrier to a hip seat to keep your child comfortable all day long.

Support Mealtime With a Stable High Chair

When it comes to baby essentials, high chairs are a necessity. They provide a secure space for mealtimes, helping your little one focus on eating while minimizing distractions and messes. They support developmental milestones like self-feeding. Plus, they support proper posture (90° angles for hips, knees, and ankles) for swallowing and healthy digestion.

Our Beyond Junior® wooden high chair is a great option. Not only is it crafted from beechwood for lasting durability, but it also features our patented EZ-seat design for quick cushion seat adjustments. This ensures your baby’s comfort from 6 months all the way through adulthood.

Choose Safe Baby Feeding Supplies

Most plates are made from sturdy ceramic, which is great for us, but not for babies. You’ll want baby plates and bowls made of durable, non-toxic materials like food-grade silicone and bamboo. These materials are much safer for babies to use than breakable ceramic.

Try our Octopod® dishes at Abiie®. Their strong suction bases will help prevent them from being thrown or pushed off the high chair, which helps minimize messes and promotes self-feeding.

Important Gear for New Parents to Have

What baby gear do I really need? It ultimately depends on your family’s needs. For some families, it’s just the basics, like a car seat and feeding supplies. Others may want everything from silicone baby bibs and plates to strollers and nursery chairs.

Safety Comes First

No matter what essentials you choose, safety is the number one priority. Always choose products that meet national safety standards. We ensure your child’s safety at Abiie® by putting products through numerous safety tests, adhering to US and EU safety standards, and using baby-safe products free from harmful substances such as PVC and phthalates. Try our gear today.