31 Must-Have Baby Items 2021 for the Nursery and Diaper Bag

This board book by Australian author Mem Fox is a bedtime favorite. You’ll get lost in the beautiful illustrations, and counting your little ones’ fingers and toes!

A daybed or chaise in your nursery is a game-changer—from story time to a comfortable place to rest during any sleepless night. This neutral West Elm design is adult-friendly too, meaning you can relocate it to another room down the line.

In those early months, a night light is more for your benefit than theirs. But there’s no need to make it boring. This bunny is portable, rechargeable, and comes with multiple glows.

Blackout curtains will be your best friend, and there’s no reason they can’t be chic. Available in a variety of shades and lengths, these will beautifully frame your baby’s window, and aid in peaceful sleep.

Keeping the baby close to your chest, this shell-like carrier is light, comfortable for both baby and wearer, and as stylish as a carrier can be.

Cozy entertainment comes in ergonomic form with this foldable bouncer.

The importance of a portable high chair is not to be overlooked. The benefits of including your child in your mealtimes can be more easily reaped.

Soft and gentle, a baby’s skin deserves nothing but the best. These 100 percent muslin cloths delicately deliver ample coverage.

The nature-inspired print elevates this play mat so much that it even has the aesthetic of a sophisticated rug. Easy to clean, it’s as practical as it is chic.

In one second, this play yard goes from flatly folded to a portable pen. A carry bag is included to ensure that it goes everywhere with you.

Clipping and polishing the most fragile nails, a trimmer is an essential to keep babys’ hands and toes extra soft.

Formulated and tested by a pediatric feeding expert, this silicone training cup will assist the baby in transitioning from bottle to cup.

This wipe warmer features high-quality LED lighting ideal for nighttime use.

This compact diaper bag is perfect for everyday use. Featuring five interior pockets, two exterior bottle pockets, and one front phone pocket, the spacious design is made even more practical by its water-repellent capabilities.

You’ve seen them on delivery bikers, motorcyclists, and, now, strollers. Cozy, durable, and plush-lined, push your little one in pure comfort.

Do everything you can to prevent diaper rash. Trust us.

Marigold extract infused into this long-lasting hydration formula nourishes and calms babies’ skin.

A wipe-down changing pad that can stand everything life throws at it. Soft yet strong, the award-winning changer is completely impermeable by fluids.

Brushed and quilted cotton lightly fluffs this play mat, giving way to a reversible design of screen-printed aquatic patterns.

Ultimate organization can be achieved in minimalist décor. These cotton-canvas bins will keep your home free of strewn toys and miscellaneous baby items.

Thick, soft, and plant-based, these aren’t your ordinary baby wipes. The sustainable composition is made with 100% water and is extra gentle on sensitive skin.

While the sea foam onesie embodies everything adorable about baby clothing, the style is made even better by its ultra-functional features. Magnetic fasteners make for painless changing, and the no over-the-head pull-on method is keeping the process as easy as possible.

Swaddling is a tried and true practice, making the snug, womb-like fit of this swaddle invaluable. The baby can self-soothe to relax the startle reflex, allowing parents to remain (mostly) sane. Dual zippers on this one assist in seamless diaper changing, too.

A three-pack of beloved swaddles, with adjustable velcro fasteners to secure the baby within. There are two ways to swaddle with these—arms-in or arms-out—based on sleep preference.

Never lose sleep wondering what your baby is up to. Between sound and motion alerts, sleep tracking and analytics, and crystal-clear video, you can rest assured knowing your baby is being monitored at all hours.

Silent slumber awaits with an effective noise-masking machine emitting a soothing ambient sound. You may even find yourself borrowing this from the baby’s room.

A two-in-one device that is part night light, part sound machine. With ten light presets and eleven sounds, customize it to create a sleep experience tailored to your child.

Be in two places at once with this aptly named machine. In a human voice, the calming shush will send your baby into a deep slumber.

Don’t underestimate the power of a stroller organizer. Snag a snack or a pacifier quicker than a child can cry.

It’s simple. This eco-friendly container packs all meals with removable silicone dividers to separate food.