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Good Housekeeping Best Kids’ Book Award Winner
‘Touch and Feel: Wings’ Board Book
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It’s never too early to build up a new parent’s library, and this board book gives babies plenty of textures to feel, from leathery wings to feathery ones. It earned a Good Housekeeping Best Kids’ Book Award because testers were also impressed by the words, too, especially the adjectives used to describe the wings.
They’ll be snapping so many adorable photos of their new bundle of joy, and it’s important that these frame-worthy shots don’t live on a smartphone forever. This mini printer is compatible with any Andoid or iOS device, and it’s easy to bring on the go when visiting Grandma and Grandpa, too.
Good Housekeeping Institute testers were impressed that these cuties were made with 100% recycled materials, including the stuffing and packaging. And at 13 inches tall, they offer a lot to snuggle with.
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Freeze breastmilk, formula or a smoothie with these little ones, and they’ll have perfectly portioned, baby-sized, half-ounce pops to use on their sore gums. They’re designed for little hands to grasp and to promote oral health and fine motor coordination, and Good Housekeeping Institute testers said they worked great for teething.
They’ve likely received lots of cute baby books already, so why not present Mom and Dad with something a little more custom? Wonderbly’s books are personalized based on the child’s name and contain the sweetest animal illustrations.
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Good Housekeeping Best Parenting Award Winner
Vicks Filter-Free 3-in-1 SleepyTime Humidifier
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Most parents swear by having a cool mist humidifier in the baby’s room at night, especially during the winter months, and this one is a humidifier plus a night light and an essential oil diffuser. Good Housekeeping Institute testers also liked how it was lightweight, compact and easy to use.
Let the memory making begin! This keepsake book will help parents chronicle their little one’s milestones as often as they please, and contains space for updates through the age of 5. Amazon reviewers say they like the envelopes, pockets and other storage areas that let them save mementos.
Parents who love to be out and about will love having this, which lets them tackle those quick diaper changes. It unfolds into a change pad and also has pockets for diapers, wipes and creams, plus an outside pocket for essentials like keys.
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It’s tiring to carry even the smallest of babies day in and day out — but who has time for a massage? Help new parents treat sore shoulders from home with this plug-in massager that even heats up for a more realistic, spa-like experience.
You can customize these necklaces with a name, flower and birthstone for a gift that’s just for them. You can even add up to three birthstones if you want to include the whole family.
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Jellycats have a cult following for making plushes that are ultra-soft, so naturally they’re perfect for babies, too. These lovey blankets come personalized with a baby’s name in your choice of font and thread color. They come in several bunny colors, too, as well as different animals.
White noise is known to help babies (and adults!) sleep more soundly at night. This portable machine — the Good Housekeeping Institute’s best overall baby sound machine — offers 20 different sounds and can easily be charged via USB. The Good Housekeeping Institute testers also appreciated features like a stroller strap, a night light and a child lock.
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Whether it’s getting up for this middle-of-the-night feedings or constantly checking the doorway for diaper deliveries, there’s going to be a lot of puttering around the home in those early days. Give their feet a break with these unisex memory foam slippers, which Amazon reviewers say score top marks for comfort, support and warmth.
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New parents don’t always have the luxury of enjoying a hot cup of coffee in one sitting. Java loving moms and dads will appreciate being able to easily warm up their drink as needed throughout the morning thanks to this handy device. In Good Housekeeping Institute tests, this one kept coffee the hottest, even over much more expensive models. (But watch: The stainless steel mug gets very hot!)
This diaper pail was named the overall best by the Good Housekeeping Institute because it holds 30 diapers, the bags twist inside to keep the smell in and it has an Arm & Hammer cartridge to further reduce odors. And if you’re feeling extra generous, you can gift some refill bags to go with it.
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A winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2022 Parenting Awards, this sound machine truly does it all! For example, it even features a “time to rise” alarm that will help toddlers understand when it’s okay to wake up and more. Genius!
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Sure, you can use any towel on a baby, but they just look extra cute in the hooded ones. These from Burt’s Bees Baby are made from organic cotton, they come in several designs, and you can get wash cloths to match.
Now that he’s a dad, he’s basically required to make dad jokes, right? The man (or any parent, really) with a sense of humor is sure to laugh when he unwraps this non-essential but totally hilarious gift.
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Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; she previously wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found dominating the audio round at her local bar trivia night or tweeting about movies.
Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.
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