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We recently asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us about products that helped them survive the first year of parenthood to help you give your friend a gift that is actually practical. Here are a some of the awesome ideas.
1. A yellow rubber ducky that'll be great for teething and grasping and tell them if the water is too hot for the baby.
2. A sleepsuit that'll help the baby transition out of their swaddle.
3. A nursing pillow that'll make breastfeeding a bit more comfortable.
4. A nursery projector and sound system equipped with soothing sounds, songs, and images.
5. A non-invasive nasal aspirator for serious booger control.
6. A set of bottles designed to help reduce colic and gas.
7. A book chock-full of expert advice that'll answer (almost) all of their questions.
8. A baby care reminder that'll keep track of feeding, changing, and medication timing so they don't have to.
9. A meal service subscription for those nights when they barely have time to feed themselves.
10. An activity gym to entertain the baby so their parents can get a bit of a break from doing it themselves.
11. A set of footie pajamas with inverted zippers so they don't have to take the entire thing off when the baby needs to be changed.
12. A swaddle blanket with arm flaps so that the baby won't constantly wiggling their way out.
13. A travel high chair so their baby has a seat literally wherever they go — even if they are meeting you for lunch.
14. A doorbell cover so that visitors don't accidentally ring during nap time.
15. A teething relief medicine because a happy baby will mean less crying.
16. A night light for late-night diaper changes.
