Best Baby & Kids Gear for Australian First Homes

A due date is the one renovation deadline that doesn't slip, and the nursery has a way of staying theoretical until the third trimester. The load bearing buys are simpler than the catalogue suggests: a VTech video monitor, a Regalo baby gate measured to your actual doorway, and the Lekebaby nappy bag backpack that's really a grab bag for leaving the house at all.

The rest of these guides cover what sees daily use in year one: a bottle warmer for the 3am shift, the Momcozy wearable pump, and kids' headphones with a hard decibel ceiling.

The 2am shift and the dinner shift, covered: wearable pumps, microwave sterilisers, bottle warmers, nursing pillows, and the chair where most of the dinner ends up on the floor.

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Book CoveringFive ways to cover Australian school exercise books, compared on roll width, thickness, finish and format. The 450 mm Contact roll wins for a standard book list, with a value roll and a zip sleeve for library books alongside it.Nursing ChairBaby BottlesLearning TowersBaby Wipe WarmersNursing PillowsTeething ToysPram FanOur best overall pram fan is the JISULIFE Stroller Fan 4: JISULIFE states up to 38 hours on speed 1, a 4mm front grille and a detachable desk base. The Gaiatop SF40 is the budget buy with more ratings than any other fan here, and the SWEETFULL S20 is the runner up for its battery display and night light.Kids Ride-On CarsKids Play TentsBaby Milestone Letter BoardsKids Art SetsA kids art set should keep a child busy without falling apart in a week. Our top pick is the KINSPORY 168 Wooden Art Set for its complete range and sturdy case. The Crayola Inspiration Art Case is the safe value buy, and the Faber-Castell Ultimate Creativity Set is the best cheap starter.Baby ThermometerWe currently recommend one baby thermometer: the Origin Medical Digital Forehead Thermometer. It is the only thermometer from this page we could match to an ARTG entry. On Amazon Australia, the listing ships from Amazon and is sold by FrontidaHealth. This guide also explains forehead, ear and underarm thermometers using Healthdirect guidance.Baby Nasal AspiratorsBaby Keepsake BoxesBaby Food MakersA baby food maker steams then blends fresh fruit, veg and meat into smooth puree, saving you the pot and blender juggle. We compare two: the Babymoov Nutribaby(+) is our pick for batch cooking, and the Baby Brezza One Step Deluxe is also great if you want steam and blend in one bowl at the press of one button.Baby Comforter ToysRocking HorsesNursery Wall DecalsKids SandpitsKids Climbing FramesKids Bean BagsKids Basketball Hoops and RingsBaby Muslin WrapsMuslin wraps are the one baby item you will reach for every single day, so buy soft, buy big, and buy several. Our top pick is the KeaBabies Organic 4-Pack for its generous 120cm size and OCS-certified fabric, the LYRICHOM 3-Pack is the best value multipack, and the LifeTree bamboo-cotton wrap is the cheapest way in.Baby MobilesBaby Hooded TowelsBaby Burp ClothsMuslin, organic cotton and bamboo burp cloths compared for absorbency, softness and shoulder coverage. Our top pick is the KeaBabies Organic 5-Pack for its figure-8 shape and 9,800-plus reviews, with the SWEET DOLPHIN 12-Pack as the value buy and the CottCare 6-Pack as the cheapest way in.Sippy CupsAfter studying the Australian sippy cup market, the b.box Sippy Cup with Weighted Straw is our top pick for its drink-from-any-angle design and leak-proof valve. The Munchkin Miracle 360 is the value choice for dentist-friendly spoutless drinking, and the Nuby No-Spill Flex Straw three-pack is the budget winner.Potties for Toilet TrainingMontessori ToysWe compared the top wooden Montessori toys on Amazon Australia by real star ratings, review counts and age fit. The Coogam Wooden Shape Peg Puzzle is our top pick, the WOODMAM 7-in-1 Activity Cube is the best value, and the Melissa and Doug Shape Sorting Cube is the budget winner.Kids Water TablesThe LITTLE TIKES Easy Store Water Table is our best overall kids water table. It folds compact to store, gives several children a 360 degree play area and is sold and shipped by Amazon Australia. The Lenoxx Sand and Water Table is the budget pick, and the Little Tikes Bluey Beach Water Table suits Bluey fans.Kids SuitcaseA ride-on suitcase doubles as a seat and a toy through long airport queues, while a light carry-on teaches an older child to wheel their own gear. Our top pick is the VEVOR 26L ride-on for its balance of price and capacity, with a budget Costway two-piece set for under sixty dollars.Kids Step StoolsA folding two-step like the Dreambaby 2-Up suits most families because one stool covers the sink, the bench and potty training. The Rainberg 2 Step is the value pick with thousands of reviews, and the Big Softies single step is the cheapest way to get a toddler to the basin.Kids GlobesAfter studying every children's world globe selling on Amazon Australia, the LeapFrog Magic Adventures Globe is our top pick for its built-in screen and BBC videos. The Exerz Illuminated 20cm is the value choice, and the classic Exerz 20cm is the cheapest way to put the world on a child's desk.Kids Drum SetsBaby and Toddler Bath ToysAfter studying the mould resistance question every parent asks, the Tomy Toomies Bath Barista is our top pick for keeping a toddler happy in the tub. The Boon Building Bath Toy Bundle is the best value all rounder, and the mould free Wild Republic rubber duck is the budget buy.Pram LinerNappy CaddyA nappy caddy keeps wipes, creams and a stack of nappies in one grab-and-go basket so you are not crossing the house at 3am. Our top pick is the Blissful Diary corduroy caddy for its soft finish and removable dividers, the PUTSKA felt caddy is the value choice with the most reviews of any caddy here, and the Generic felt caddy is the cheapest way in.Marble RunsWe compared eight marble runs on Amazon Australia by price, piece count, age fit and owner ratings. The GraviTrax Starter Set is our top open ended STEM pick, the JOYIN 236 piece glowing set is the value buy, and the Galt Super Marble Run is the cheapest of our three headline choices.Kids XylophonesAfter studying Amazon AU listings, the Hape Pound and Tap Bench is our top pick for its in tune metal keys and 2 in 1 play. The Lehoo Castle set is the best value, and the LOLYSIC 15 tone is the budget choice.Kids Lunch BoxesAfter researching the bento-style kids lunch boxes Australian parents actually rate, the OmieBox Hot and Cold is our top pick for its insulated thermos and 7,000-plus reviews. The Amathley 5-Compartment is the value choice, and the Hap Tim Bento is the cheapest pick that still seals.Ball PitsKids Lunch BagsThe VASCHY two compartment bag is our best overall kids lunch bag for keeping hot and cold food apart, the CAMTOP is the value buy, and the Smash is the budget pick. Seven insulated soft bags ranked by use case.Kids Keyboard PianoThe 49 Keys Roll Up Piano comes first among kids keyboard pianos in Australia, with a built in rechargeable battery and a headphone jack, but only a handful of ratings so far. The Yamaha Remie PSS-E30 has the largest rating count of the eight. Age wording is quoted from each listing, from 25 key to 61 key boards.Kids BackpacksDoll HousesMagnetic TilesKids Walkie TalkiesKids UkuleleFor most Australian families the Janod Confetti is the best kids ukulele, with the Hape Wooden Ukulele as the value pick and the Bluey 16 inch as the budget option. We compared size, tuning stability, build and price across six picks on Amazon AU.Kids Table and ChairsKids Swing SetsKids MicroscopesFor most Australian families a screen based digital microscope wins, because little eyes never have to squint down an eyepiece. Our best overall pick is the OAEBLLE 1000X Handheld Microscope for Kids for its 2 inch IPS screen, eight LED lights and pocket size, with the WINWEND pocket scope as the value buy and a SETFLAGS handheld as the budget option.Kids Jigsaw PuzzlesFor most Australian families the Melissa and Doug Beneath The Waves floor puzzle is the best all rounder, with chunky pieces that build a four foot ocean scene and a search and find game built in. The Giant Fire Truck is the best value, and the Ravensburger Airport Central is the cheapest quality pick.Kids CamerasKids BookshelfAbacusFor most Australian families the Melissa & Doug Classic Wooden Abacus is the best all round pick, with a top of list rating (tied highest at 4.8 with the Learning Resources rekenrek) and the most reviews of anything we researched. The Cltoyvers wooden abacus is the value choice and the Flzoaveus education abacus the budget option, with a rekenrek and Japanese soroban covering number sense and mental maths.Baby Change MatsThe best changing mat in Australia for most families is the Skip Hop Wipe-Clean Baby Change Mat. The all in one Skip Hop Pronto is the travel station pick, the KeaBabies Swift is the value pick for everyday nappy bags, and the ZONEY pad is a low cost spare for the car and the grandparents' house.Building BlocksThe Mega Bloks First Builders Big Building Bag is our best all round building blocks pick, the most reviewed set here, and the Melissa & Doug 100-piece set is the wooden pick. Mega Bloks suit toddlers and magnetic tiles suit kids from three. Here are eight top rated building blocks and construction toys in Australia, ranked by age.Play KitchensA wooden play kitchen is one of the longest lasting toys for a toddler, but the choices on Amazon Australia range from gorgeous to flimsy. We compared seven models on owner ratings, footprint and accessory count, with honest notes on the assembly time nobody warns you about.Nappy BinsMunchkin's Step pail is our top pick because a foot pedal keeps both hands free and it takes either refill rings or ordinary bags. Ubbi's steel pail is the choice if you want a metal body and no refills at all, and the Angelcare Classic XL is the budget choice.Baby BouncersBalance Bikes for ToddlersKids ScootersThe best kids scooter for toddlers and preschoolers is our top pick, the Micro Mini Deluxe. The BELEEV A8 is the light up 3 wheeler that grows from age 3 to 12, and the Razor A is the budget classic. We compared eight Amazon AU kids scooters by age, wheel count, weight limit and real review scores.Baby SwingsToy StorageWe compared toy boxes, chests and baskets on litres, lids and build, using what each Amazon AU listing shows. The INough Collapsible Toy Basket with Drawstring (Large) comes first, but it is a small 10 litre basket. For a whole room, the GRANNY SAYS 135L Toy Chest with Wheels lists 135 litres and wheels.Baby BathsElectric Breast PumpBottle SteriliserBottle WarmerBottle warmers live and die on two things that are genuinely hard to nail: even, gentle heating and speed. It is why the category rates modestly, with uneven-heating complaints common. These six run from straightforward steam warmers up to the premium Philips Avent, and we weigh fit, auto shut-off and steriliser modes too.High Chairs

Where the baby spends most of the first year: the Blissful Diary activity gym keeps the floor interesting, the VTech BM3350N watches the cot, and a properly mounted gate keeps a crawler off the stairs.

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Baby Play MatsA play mat gives your baby a safe, soft, stimulating place to move, but there are really two different products under the one name. An activity gym is a soft mat with an arch of hanging toys, lights and music, built for a newborn lying on their back to bat, reach and grab in the first few months. A foam or padded play mat is a big cushioned floor surface for tummy time, rolling and crawling once your baby is on the move. The right pick comes down to your baby's age, the kind of play you want to encourage and how easy it is to keep clean. We weighed development stage, materials and safety, washability and capacity to grow with your child. These six run from a Blissful Diary gym up to an Ingenuity premium gym.Baby Gate

Nappy changes run to roughly six a day in the early months, so this corner of the nursery earns its keep faster than anything else you buy. The gear here is about keeping the routine quick and the smell contained: a mat that wipes clean, somewhere to put the nappies within arm's reach, and a bin that seals properly in an Australian summer.

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Leaving the house becomes a logistics operation that a good carrier and a nappy bag backpack shrink back down, and once the nursery gear retires the headphone negotiations begin, from the EarFun wired pair to the Puro Sound Labs Bluetooth pair.

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