Gear: what you actually need, and when
The first year runs on consumables and a short list of real gear. This hub matches both to the stage you're in — no registry panic.
Fit and safety over features, every time. Nothing on this page is sponsored, and this version carries no shopping links at all — when buying guides link out in a future version, they'll be labeled as affiliate links.
Tool: car seat three-across fit checker
Gear for 9–12 months
The big-ticket band: push walkers, first shoes, winter and holiday-travel kit.
Stage-by-stage consumables live under Essentials.
Educational information only — not medical advice. Every pregnancy and every baby develops on their own timeline. If you have any concern, talk to your obstetric provider or your baby's pediatrician.