This is probably the thing I have used most for baby - perfect for nursing, letting baby nap on my lap or semi-sit up while playing now she's a little older.

This was our daughter's bed for the first 3 months when she was too small to go into the crib. We loved the fact we could roll the bassinet around the apartment once she went down for a nap so we never had to worry about waking her up by moving her to another room. Now our daughter can sit up we use it as a playpen and still roll her around in it - we couldn't live without it!

The play mat not only buys parents valuable downtime, it gives hours of pleasure to baby throughout the first year. When our daughter could only lie on her back, the hanging toys kept her entertained. Now she can roll over and play with the fun textures on the mat and enjoy the music it's like a whole different toy.

It feels like everyone has this and we know why - both parents and grandparents alike have got lots of use out of this with baby. It's easier to get around town on foot with your hands free sometimes and baby loves to see what's going on now she's old enough to face out. We found the active version with lumbar support was critical for pain-free carrying as baby got bigger.

This has helped our stroller survive gate-checking on flights - anything to protect our precious stroller is well worth it!

This kept baby comfy and safe in her car seat when she was too tiny for even the inserts.

Once we started feeding baby solids, this tray made the Bumbo a great intermediate high chair.