Hitting your stride

Baby’s first birthday is right around the corner—how did that happen? It’s understandable if you are feeling all the emotions right now. This is a major milestone for both of you, so while you’re planning a celebration for your little one, you should also take this moment to applaud your accomplishments during this past year.

One year ago, you were probably daydreaming about these moments… and possibly slightly nervous about how you would manage. Look at you now, mama! But take a deep breath, because life is about to get even more exciting as your sweet little baby enters toddlerhood!

Here are a few of our favorite items for babies and mamas at the 11-month mark:

To cheer on first steps: Bright Starts rolling monkey

It takes a lot of strength to get those little legs walking for the first time! Keep your baby encouraged as they gain stability with a new toy to chase down.

$12.89

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For mess-free snacking: Munchkin snack catcher

As your baby begins to work on supervised self-feeding, you’ll start to find crumbs everywhere . That’s why training snack cups are so brilliant: They prevent them from dumping all those snacks at once.

$4.95

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For the first cake-cutting: Creative Converting first birthday party hat

Get your camera ready for that first birthday! Sure, the party hat may only stay on your toddler’s head for a few minutes, but the pictures will be around to cherish for a lifetime.

$9.79

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For those fine motor skills: Lamaze sorting toy

The fine motor development your baby is working on today will help with everything from playing instruments to writing with pencils and so much more later in life. Believe it or not, a simple sorting toy will help boost these foundational skills.

$9.99

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For breastfeeding support: Honest Mama nip balm

If you are on a breastfeeding journey with your growing babe, you two probably are in a pretty good rhythm—but your tatas still deserve some TLC.

$14.99

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For simple beauty touch-ups: Honest Beauty magic balm

It can still feel hard to find a spare moment for yourself throughout the day, but it also feels good to keep up with a beauty routine that is heavy on the self-care element. Enter: An incredible multi-purpose balm that can hydrate your lips, soothe cracked skin, tame flyaways and more.

$12.99

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For whatever life throws at you: All In Motion anorak jacket

Motherhood is all about multitasking, and your clothing should be able to take you from one activity to the next. Thankfully, the amazingly stylish activewear on the market right now means you can feel good about a wardrobe stable that is able to multitask, too.

$40

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For baby’s first cake: KitchenAid hand mixer

If you’ve been pinning ideas for that first birthday cake since you gave birth, make those dreams a reality with an upgraded mixer you can use throughout the years. Not much of a baker? Visit Target Bakery for a free smash cake with the purchase of a specialty cake!

$49.99

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For chasing that active baby: C9 Champion women’s knit sneakers

You might be surprised by how quickly your toddling baby turns into a running baby. So lace up those shoes, mama!

$34.99

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For your favorite photos: Project 62 wire clip collage

How many pictures have you taken in the past year? We’re betting it’s a pretty high number, and at least a few of those deserve to be displayed in your home. Make it easy to swap them out with a frame that allows you to display multiple pictures at once.

$20

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