Over the past 11 months, I have had the opportunity to try many different baby items. Based on my experience, I decided to come up with my “Top 10 List” for any new mother with a baby under the age of one (in no particular order):

1. Citi Mini Stroller by Baby Jogger - lightweight, one-handed easy closing, and phenomenal ability to maneuver around corners and through doorways.
2. Gymini – Tiny Love Music & Lights – when your little one can’t do much other than lay on the floor and attempt to touch things, this item givens them something to look at and things to grab for.  It was the best investment for the first 4 to 5 months of life.
3. Fisher Price Rainforest Jumperoo – plenty to play with and a great amount of bounce.  David loves this so much more than this exesourcer.
4. Rainforest Bouncy Seat – if it weren’t for this seat I don’t think I would have ever been able to shower those first few months.
5. Bright Stars ‘By Your Side Seat’ - aka the “Lazy Boy Seat for Babies” as per our friends the Weissmans.  Fabulous investment.  David still sits in that seat when he needs to ‘relax’.
6. Pampers Disposable Bibs – Nothing better than a use and toss bib when you are out and about on the go.
7. Johnson’s Soothing Vapor Bath – when your baby has a cold this really helps open up the congestion in the bath.  I even used it when I had a cold!
8. Phil & Ted’s Me Too booster seat – fabulous to bring along to a restaurant or friend’s house.  It attaches right to the table so your little one can sit with everyone.
9. Fisher Price – Rock a Stack Rings – colorful rings that your baby can take on and off the holder.  David has been playing with this since he could hold something and it is the first toy he goes for in the morning.
10. Fisher Price – Baby’s First Blocks – 10 bright blocks and a drop in sorter box.  David plays with this almost as much as the stacking rings.

What is your top 10 list?