Your baby is on the move! Or will be shortly. Not as much new “gear” is required during this time period, whew! Mainly sippy cups for the transition out of bottles, sensory toys, and a new car seat as your baby grows.
Somewhere in this timeframe, your baby will outgrow the first car seat. We got the Britax Boulevard, which is both rear facing and forward facing, so it will accommodate your baby/ toddler/ child for the next few years.
I was late to do this, but it is a good idea to introduce sippy cups and straws to transition your baby away from the bottle. I started this at 10 months, because I waited for my pediatrician to mention it before starting. The Munchkin weighted straw is perfect! Whoever is the genius that came up with this idea deserves a pat on the back, and thank you from mothers everywhere. Highly recommend. Also the Nuk sippy cup with base handles seems to be a fan favorite for most babies around this age.
Once your baby is able to pull up and has some coordination, a Walker is a great toy to introduce and gives your baby confidence and practice for when they are ready to walk. Blocks seem to be a big hit at this age, as well. We were gifted this Manhattan Toy Tree Top Adventure Center, and any toy like this is sure to provide entertainment.
Your baby is now one! Well done parents!!!!
New Mommie 