Baby gear
Baby accumulates a lot of gear as they grow, but while some of it is essential, some of it you really don't need. Let's review the need-to-haves.
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The best in baby gear
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Raising baby
The best in baby bottles, formula, and food
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Raising baby
The best car seats
![mom carrying toddler in carrier](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_104384-500x334.jpg)
How long can my toddler ride in a sling or backpack?
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Baby's health and wellness | Baby nutrition and eating
How long should a toddler use a sippy cup?
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Raising baby | Baby activities
Learning toys for your one-and-a-half year-old
![baby playing with toys](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_14009-500x334.jpg)
Educational toys every parent needs
![baby asleep in crib](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_10733-500x334.jpg)
Raising baby | Baby safety
What you should know about crib safety
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Baby's first year | Twins and multiples
Cost-savers for life with multiples
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Weaning your toddler off the pacifier
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When should I change bottle nipples?
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Converting unexpected places into nursery space
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Baby's development and growth | Language and communication development
Best books for babies
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Ovia Family Award Winners: Diapers, Wipes, & Bags
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Ovia Family Award Winners: Nursery Furniture
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Ovia Family Award Winners: Baby Monitors
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Life as a new parent
Ovia Family Award Winners: Family Cars
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Ovia Family Award Winners: Pumps and Breastfeeding Accessories
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Ovia Family Award Winners: Strollers
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Ovia Family Award Winners: Travel Systems
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Baby's health and wellness | Baby nutrition and eating
When should you switch Baby to a sippy cup?
![A person feeding their baby breast milk.](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_10762_article_10762-2-500x334.jpg)
Baby's first year | Breastfeeding
How long does pumped an stored breast milk stay fresh?
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Breast pump cleaning guidelines
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Making sure your convertible car seat is installed correctly
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Life as a new parent | Traveling with a baby
Comparing baby transport methods
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Raising baby | Baby activities
Fun and games: Sidewalk chalk
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Raising baby | Baby safety
Help! My toddler can reach the door handle
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Raising baby | Baby safety
Things that should still be toddler-proofed
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Raising baby | Baby activities
Tykes and trikes
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Baby's development and growth
What to do when baby figures out how to take off their diaper
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Raising baby | Baby activities
Great toys and games for your two-and-a-half-year-old
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Baby's health and wellness | Baby nutrition and eating
Introducing your toddler to adult dishes
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Life as a new parent
Pieces of home to take on an overnight trip
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Your toddler’s sudden hatred of the car seat
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Baby's development and growth | Baby milestones
When should children dress themselves?
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Clothes shopping with your growing toddler
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Raising baby | Baby safety
Can my toddler wear nail polish?
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Baby's health and wellness | Baby Sleep Health
Transitioning to a toddler bed
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When should I stop using the stroller?
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When should my child move out of the high chair?
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Keeping your car safe from your toddler
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Finding the right toy for your tot
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Baby's health and wellness
Night light alternatives and helping toddlers enjoy the dark
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Raising baby
Matching clothes for multiples?
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Kitchen safety with a booster seat
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Baby's development and growth | Social and emotional development
Your toddler and comfort objects
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Raising baby | Baby safety
Car safety with your toddler
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When should a child use silverware?
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Your toddler and fancy clothes
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Dressing a Toddler
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Baby's health and wellness | Baby nutrition and eating
Tips for encouraging silverware use
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When to switch to a convertible car seat
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The diaper bag checklist
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Raising baby | Baby activities
Should I carry baby facing in or out?
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Baby's health and wellness | Baby nutrition and eating
When can I introduce the sippy cup?
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Save these if you plan on having more kids
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What to do when your baby hates the car seat
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13 fun uses for your baby monitor
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Raising baby | Baby safety
Can my baby wear jewelry?
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Babies and shoes
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Tricycle vs. push-bike
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Buying clothes as your child grows
![Two baby hands touching an outlet that's made safe by a cover. This is to represent baby proofing your house.](https://assets.oviahealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/article_10717-500x332.jpg)
Raising baby | Baby safety
12 baby-proofing must-dos
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8 gift ideas for a fun first birthday
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Baby's health and wellness | Baby nutrition and eating
Open cups and messy eaters
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Raising baby | Baby safety
Playpens in the second year
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When your toddler grows out of an old favorite
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When to stop using baby gates
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Dress up and your toddler
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How often do I need to clean baby products
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Raising baby | Parenting styles
Help! My child hates wearing clothes
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Baby's first year | Preemie baby
Preemies and car seats
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When to stop using the high chair
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Baby's health and wellness | Baby nutrition and eating
What to do when your baby hates the sippy cup
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Buying clothes for a toddler
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Raising baby | Baby safety
When do I turn the car seat seat around?
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Baby's health and wellness | Baby nutrition and eating
To sippy cup, or not to sippy cup?
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How long should I use stroller?
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