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Everyday Gear

The everyday kit, sorted

Carriers, diaper bags, play mats, and bath gear, with the certifications and fit guidance that matter.

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A four-step path for beginners

  1. Father carrying a baby facing in, snug against his chest, in a striped fabric wrap
    01

    Choose a carrier

    Newborn-ready carriers by position, with hip-healthy guidance from IHDI.

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  2. Parent wearing a patterned backpack while holding a small child's hand at a tree-lined street crossing
    02

    Pick a diaper bag

    Backpacks compared on pockets, changing pads, and stroller straps.

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  3. Awake baby in a white sleepsuit lying on their back on a small quilted mat while an adult's hand reaches in
    03

    Set up tummy time

    Play mats and gyms, and what their safety certifications actually mean.

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  4. Small, bright apartment living room with a grey sofa, a round paper pendant lamp, a balcony door and a stone kitchen counter at the edge
    04

    Short on space?

    Compact picks by room, with folded sizes and what to skip.

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