Best Gear for Infants (3-6 months)

Your infant is becoming more alert and interactive. This is when bouncers, play mats, and swings become valuable as baby needs more stimulation and you need hands-free moments.

Developmental Milestones

  • Rolls over (front to back, then back to front)
  • Reaches for and grasps toys
  • Laughs and babbles
  • Supports weight on legs when held upright
  • Begins showing interest in food (around 5-6 months)

Essential Gear Checklist

Convertible car seat (if outgrowing infant seat)
Bouncer or swing for hands-free moments
Play mat or activity gym
High chair (starting around 5-6 months)
Transition from bassinet to crib
Bibs and burp cloths (lots of them)

Expert Tips for the Infant Stage

Start transitioning to crib if still in bassinet

Introduce a bouncer — it's the most useful gear in this stage

Begin researching high chairs as solid food introduction approaches

Tummy time is essential — aim for 30-60 minutes throughout the day

This is a great age to start a bedtime routine