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