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Every stage, start to finish. Click into any point to see the full checklist and our tested product picks.

  1. 1

    Trying to Conceive

    TTC

    Track ovulation and prep your body — the essentials, nothing gimmicky.

    Ovulation testsPrenatal vitaminsFertility tracking app
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  2. 2

    First Trimester

    1st Tri

    Prenatal vitamins, nausea relief, and the first real decisions.

    Morning sickness reliefMaternity vitaminsComfortable bras
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  3. 3

    Second Trimester

    2nd Tri

    The nursery starts taking shape — cots, monitors, maternity wear.

    Cot & mattressBaby monitorMaternity wear
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  4. 4

    Third Trimester

    3rd Tri

    Hospital bag, pregnancy pillow, car seat — get it done before you're too tired to.

    Pregnancy pillowHospital bag essentialsInfant car seat
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  5. 5

    Newborn

    0–3mo

    Feeding, sleep, and the gear that actually earns its shelf space in month one.

    Nappies & wipesFeeding bottlesSwaddles
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  6. 6

    Infant

    3–12mo

    Weaning, mobility, and the monitors and pumps that see real daily use.

    HighchairWeaning kitBaby-proofing gear
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  7. 7

    Toddler

    1–3yr

    Independence, safety-proofing, and gear built to survive an opinionated toddler.

    Toddler bedPotty training kitReins & harnesses
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