If you’re expecting, or you know someone who is, it’s all about buying the right baby gear. There are more baby products on the market than ever, so how do you choose the best baby registry items to put on your wish-list? We’ve got ten of the best new baby items and baby gifts for loved ones.

Best Baby Products 2019 vs. 2020

What a difference a year makes – and 2020 has undoubtedly been a year to remember. However, some things never change, and that includes needing the best baby products for your new bundle of joy. 2019 saw products like lightweight strollers and wrap-style carriers popular worldwide, even winning a range of awards.

2020 has seen many families indoors more than expected, so it’s no surprise that toys, entertainment, and home care have been more popular this year.

Best Baby Gifts 2019 vs. 2020

Buying a gift for an expecting friend or family member can be tricky. If they’re a parent already, they might have all the basics and need something extra special.

The top gifts in 2019 included soft toy rattles, cute, cuddly cubes to encourage early motor skills, and any number of gorgeous outfits. New additions to that list, which are sure to be popular for many years to come, include personalized keepsakes, books where your baby is the main character, and sensory tummy-time mats.

Best Buy Baby Products

We’ve tried out the best baby items around to create this exclusive list of ten newborn must-haves. Some of these items are classic favorites, and there’s a reason they have been popular year after year. We’ve also got some of the newest baby gear to showcase, plus some cute gift ideas.

1) Willow Wearable Breast Pumps

If you decide to breastfeed, there’ll be times when you need a break. That means pumping milk ahead of time, using a breast pump and milk storage system. The Willow Wearable Breast Pump is a completely innovative way to pump milk, actually slipping discreetly over the breast but under the bra. This means you can pump anywhere, out on a walk, in the car, or even when exercising. It’s not the cheapest breast pump system out there, but it’s undoubtedly one of the most versatile and easy to use we’ve seen. Plus, if you are struggling with it straight away, there’s full support available, from training videos to chats.

2) KeaBabies Gift Registry

Let friends and family know exactly what you want by creating a baby registry list packed with essential items from KeaBabies. This is a one-stop-shop for just about anything you could need, from baby carriers to backpacks with pockets for diapers and wipes. Our favorite baby registry items include cute bandana bibs, organic cotton nursing pads, and beautiful keepsake sets for saving baby’s handprints or footprints.

3) Best Baby Gift: Artifact Uprising Baby Book

Focus on the good times with a keepsake book of your favorite photos, made into a durable board book, especially for babies. Let your baby get to know the family, even when they’re far away. A lovely gift to send to relatives and loved ones with little ones or a baby on the way.

4) Solly Baby Wraps

Baby wearing helps keep your little one close to you for comfort, safety, and bonding time. Solly Baby Wraps evenly distribute the baby’s weight to protect your back and shoulders and are easy to put on, take off, and convenient for discreet feeding. You can even get a tiny wrap for your toddler to carry a dolly or teddy in! A wonderful gift or addition to any new mom wish list.

5) NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator

A stuffy nose can be difficult for a tiny baby and stressful for parents. The NoseFrida Baby Aspirator uses the power of your own mouth – yes, you literally suck those boogers out of your baby’s nose. Thankfully, the secure and safe filters prevent anything gross from happening. All you have to do is clean it regularly. A baby best buy year in, year out.

6) BEABA 4 in 1 Babycook System

For the adventurous or nutrition-savvy parents who want to do it all themselves, this super system from BEABA makes baby food a little easier. This single device steams food, blends it, purees it, and all the removable parts are dishwasher safe. A favorite for two years running and still helping parents keep it simple.

7) Yumi Baby Foods

For parents that want their baby food pre-made but still super healthy, signing up for a Yumi menu is the easy way to get both. Yumi creates purees and solid foods suitable for babies from five months old, with up to double the nourishment found in standard squeeze-pouches of baby food – plus they’re delivered weekly for minimal hassle. An ideal addition to your baby wish-list for when they need a little more than just milk.

8) Hatch Baby Rest Sound Machine

Devices to help babies sleep will always be popular. Thankfully, 2020 sees some of the best available yet on the market. This minimalist device works as a nightlight with customizable colors, brightness, and a range of soft sleep sounds. It’s also controllable via your phone, so you don’t need to disturb the baby to adjust the volume or noise type. Discover your baby’s ideal sleep environment with this innovative multifunction sleep aid.

9) Boon Soak 3-Stage Bathtub

A baby bath is such a newborn essential item. This slip-resistant, ergonomic tub goes beyond those first early days and all the way into toddler-hood. There’s even a color-changing plug to help you get the temperature just right for the baby.

10) The Play Gym by Lovevery

Some baby gyms get packed away when your child is three months old. This baby and toddler gym is unique in that it grows with your child. It’s perfect for tummy time and early development. Then, as your child learns to sit and move, there are plenty of interactive areas and toys, all created with the insight of child development experts—a great way to give your baby the best start in life.

Takeaway

Browse our baby must-haves and give your new arrival the best baby brands, a unique baby item, or one of the latest baby gadgets out there. Popular baby trends include personalized items, sound machines to help babies sleep, and no-slip baby baths.