Home / Our Partners Oh, there you are! How to survive + thrive with a 7-month-old baby By Motherly + Target May 6, 2020 Rectangle This article was sponsored by Target. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Motherly and mamas. There is no denying that every baby is born with their very own personality and now you’re really starting to see that emerge! Whether your buddy is silly or more serious, we bet you are loving this time of really getting to know each other. At this point, you’re probably feeling like your baby changes by the minute, and watching this transformation is so much fun. But let’s face it: Their increasing mobility and newfound independence can throw a mama for a major loop. Just when you start to feel like you’ve mastered this new mom thing, your baby goes and changes the game. As you also know by now, life isn’t slowing down very much. Some mamas prefer diving right back into their “former life” as soon as possible after their baby’s arrival; others are only starting to dip their toes back into those waters. You do you, mama! Either way, adding these products to your personal and parenting toolkits can make these transitions so much easier (and more enjoyable, too!). For soothing baby bottoms: The Honest Company diaper rash cream As the food your baby eats changes, so too may their dirty diapers. If that’s causing some irritation, you’ll want to stock up on some fast-acting diaper rash cream. $9.99 Buy Now For baby-proofing: Safety 1st childproofing essentials kit With mobility in your near future, now is the time to give your house a safety once-over. We’re still waiting for an explanation as to why babies gravitate straight to household hazards, but prepare yourself before they find those eye-level outlets. $5.99 Buy Now When baby has something to say: ‘Baby Signs’ board book Long before you can have conversations, baby sign language can give your baby an effective way to communicate their needs. Our favorite starter signs are ‘milk,’ ‘more’ and ‘all done.’ $10.99 Buy Now A friend for peekaboo: Bright Starts belly laugh puppy Between the ages of 4 and 7 months, babies generally develop their sense of object permanence, which means they understand that something isn’t gone forever when it’s out of sight. This also means they’re in on the joke during a fun game of peekaboo! $12.59 Buy Now For introducing new flavors: Plum Organics stage 2 baby food As you continue to add more options to your baby’s diet, some organic, pre-made pouches are both convenient and delicious. (For your baby, at least—although we’ll say some of the flavors aren’t that bad.) $4.89 Buy Now For at-home date night: Scrabble board game Mix up your at-home entertainment options with a 2-person board game. For stakes, have the loser take out the diaper trash for a week! $16.19 Buy Now For wine night: Threshold stainless steel wine glasses Long-stem, breakable wine glasses and babies just don’t mix—but if you’re planning an at-home date night or hosting a few friends, these durable glasses are a fantastic option. $6.99 Buy Now For jeans you love now: Universal Thread high-waist jeans It’s a fact: Pregnancy and motherhood change our bodies in ways beyond what a scale measures. There is something incredibly empowering about embracing your body for exactly how it is today by finding a pair of jeans you feel comfortable in now. $19.99 Buy Now For a home refresh: Project 62 shag rug When you have a baby with crawling in the horizon, it’s a good time for a plush, comfortable rug to spruce up the living room. It will see a lot of playtime in the future, so go for something large in size . $199.99 Buy Now For healthy snacks on hand: (re)zip reusable lunch bags Keeping up with your baby can work up quite the appetite, so it helps to keep some options on hand that are healthy for both you and the environment. Cut up some veggies at the beginning of the week and stash them in these reusable bags for easy, eco-friendly meal prep. $19.99 Buy Now Related Stories Baby Shopping Guide 15 keepsake ornaments to celebrate your baby’s first Christmas Marriage & Partnerships 5 Tips to babyproof your relationship Shop Busy parents, this new car seat adds an extra level of safety for the summer The latest Our Partners Conquer Potty Training with Pampers® Easy Ups™ Our Partners This is the *only* baby bathtub you’ll ever need to buy Our Partners Finally! We found the best diapers for sensitive skin Our Partners Here’s how to avoid the back-to-school lunch slump this year