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    27 Practical Target Parenting Items You’re Probably Missing From Your Life

    Practically every parenting product that is practical.

    1. A pack of two pacifiers to help soothe your little bundle of joy when everything is falling apart. These binkies are great and made from eco-friendly materials; they also come in lovely muted colors.

    2. And a pacifier clip so you don't have to worry about the above pacifier dropping on the ground anymore! This product is also great because the beaded strap doubles as a teether.

    3. A portable diaper changing pad so you can safely change baby's diaper when you are out and about. This clever product folds up nicely so you can take it everywhere!

    Baby on changing pad

    4. A diaper bag that is highly functional and easy on the eyes! Toss in the above changing pad and all your other essentials, and you are good to go. You will feel like Mary Poppins because of the amount of items you will be able to pack into this backpack!

    5. A four-pack of muslin swaddle blankets that are soooo versatile you can use them as a swaddle, tummy time blanket, pram/stroller cover, changing table cover, burp cloth, nursing cover — you name it! Guaranteed to become any new parent's life easier.

    Baby in swaddle

    6. A cloth diaper that is an efficient way to cut down on costs with a newborn. This reusable diaper also grows with the baby and takes reusable diaper liners. These keep baby dry and are a great way to help our planet!

    Person holding baby in cloth diaper

    7. A pack of two glass bottles that have an anti-colic vent system. Dr. Brown's bottles were a lifesaver for our little guy — we never really dealt with much gas or spitting up, and I can honestly say it's thanks to this bottle!

    Baby drinking bottle

    8. A sippy cup to help with transitioning off a bottle. We used this exact cup, and it made the whole process so much easier. Do yourself a favor and purchase this so you are ready when the time comes to get off the milk!

    9. A dishwasher basket so you can throw all those bottle and sippy cup parts into the dishwasher without having to worry about them slipping through the racks!

    the dishwasher basket with bottle parts inside

    10. A three-pack of hooded bath towels that come in awesome dinosaur prints! Reviewers are raving about how soft and easy these are to use for their babies and small children.

    Three bath towels

    11. An adorable Baby Yoda cup that will have your kiddo staying hydrated. This cup comes with a straw and a lid and gets my kid jazzed about drinking water. Trust me, this is the way!

    Baby Yoda cup

    12. A high chair that grows with your child. They can start using this as early as 6 months all the way until they are adults! It is also made so that it's hard to tip over and easy on the eyes. Everyone that comes over to our house is always asking about this high chair!

    13. A plate and spoon to start your babe off on solids. The plate is great because it sticks to the table, and both products are made of bamboo and earth-friendly materials!

    Baby plate and spoon

    14. And a two-pack of silicone baby bibs because once they start eating solid food, most of it ends up on the floor — until they start wearing these bibs, of course!

    Baby wearing blue bib

    15. A hook-on chair so baby can sit at the table with the family, making it especially useful for trips. Its simple design also makes it easy to take apart and clean. No more worrying if the restaurant or Airbnb has a high chair handy!

    Baby sitting in the chair that's hooked to a table

    16. A construction-themed plate and utensil set that helps promote *constructive* eating!

    Construction plate set

    17. A compact stroller that is great for taking on trips and only weighs 15 pounds! It's always a good idea for traveling parents to have a collapsable stroller so you don't have to take your larger, bulky stroller on your next vacay.

    Person with compact stroller

    18. An adorable humidifier and diffuser that is also a night light because they always get sick, and it's usually out of nowhere. Once they start preschool, they are just walking germ pools, and a humidifier is one product we use often to get through it!

    19. A kitchen helper so they stop climbing all over your nice dining chairs. Here is another product I will swear by. This kitchen helper is perfect for your little one who is interested in everything you do in the kitchen because of its super sturdy craftsmanship.

    Kitchen helper

    20. A life jacket that is truly a *lifesaver.* This flotation vest is perfect for your newly aquatic toddler who is just learning how to swim. We used this all last summer and will be using it this summer as well!

    Turtle life jacket

    21. And a pair of swim goggles to keep their eyes protected from the chlorine or saltwater. We love these goggles because of how easy they are to adjust in the back. We have had them for over a year, and they still haven't broken — that's winning!

    Blue and green swim goggles

    22. A can of mineral sunscreen that is safe for baby's skin and made with quality ingredients. This is the only sunscreen we use, and we never get burnt! Just make sure to reapply every few hours, and you will be good to go!

    Baby mineral sunscreen

    23. A pop-up tent so you and the family can enjoy a nice day at the beach or park without getting too much sun.

    Family in pop up tent at the beach

    24. A super sturdy wagon that's perfect for every kind of activity. We use ours all the time — it works great for the beach, farmers market, or a quick trip to the corner store. This one comes with a nifty tray so you can stop and have a snack along the way!

    Blue wagon

    25. A diaper pail because this is probably the most practical item you will need as a parent. This product will help prepare you for even the biggest blowouts — it's designed to easily dispose of diapers and trap in smells!

    a model using the pail

    26. An ingenious travel potty so you can easily continue your potty training journey even when you are out and about. This potty is great and has been integral in teaching my toddler how to use the toilet!

    Child sitting on travel potty

    27. And a car seat that turns into a stroller — yes, you read that right — that is a total game changer. I wish I knew about this gizmo when I first had my kiddo. Gone are the days of taking the baby out of the car seat, and then buckling them into the stroller. It makes all those doctor visits in the beginning much easier!

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