The Prime Day Baby Deals I'm Buying as a Toddler Mom with Another on the Way

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09-07-2025

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As a currently pregnant toddler mom, I'm in a pretty unique position when it comes to the best baby toys and products on the market. Not only do I know what's trending with new moms (as I'm about to dive headfirst back into the newborn days myself), but I also have recent experience knowing what products are actually useful (my daughter is only 1.5!). And, as I'm sure you know, there are a lot of baby products out there. And I'll let you in on a little secret: most of them are super unnecessary. But then there are the life-saving products that I thank myself for panic buying after a 3 A.M. feed because I know just how much use I'll get out of them in a few months, and I'm sharing all of those with you.
Whether you're a new mom or, like me, are gearing up to add a new sibling to the mix, then you're well aware that baby gear can get expensive! That's why I'm stocking my cart now with past favorites and products I'm excited to try while Amazon is hosting their Prime Day sale. It's the best time of year to score a deal on splurges, like a new piece of furniture (a rocker, crib, etc.) as well as the everyday items you'll be using constantly. The once-a-year sale is already under way and ends on Friday, but deals have been coming and going the past two days (looking at you Solly baby wrap), so, as a shopping editor, I'd advise not letting these deals sit in your cart too long!I solely relied on a heavy-duty baby carrier from the time my first was a newborn, and that was a huge mistake. I don't care what the product promises, babies under 10 weeks old will not find that bulky carrier comfortable. I think of all the time I could've saved by strapping my daughter in this cozy wrap and getting things done around the house rather than sitting nap trapped for hours a day. Lesson learned: I'm adding this to my cart immediately.
$59.20 at amazon.comWhen baby is ready to move to a bigger carrier, then consider this ergonomic one. I've had friends recommend it to me more times than I can count, and it's reportedly a really great dupe for another carrier that's twice the price. You never know if you're going to get a velcro baby, and so many little ones would rather be strapped to you than in a stroller.
$129.00 at amazon.comI wish I was joking when I tell you that this is the first product I price checked as soon as my eyes opened this morning. I didn't think I needed the SNOO with my first, and I was majorly wrong. After months of hearing how great my friends' babies were sleeping in their SNOOs, I vowed to get one for my next child. I've been price tracking this bassinet for months now and this is the lowest price I've seen it across the board. Buy now if you've been eyeing it, too!
$1186.50 at amazon.comFull disclosure: this is not the lowest price I've seen on this car seat. It'll probably dip in price again over the next six months, but if you're expecting soon and need a car seat, then take advantage of this deal while you can get it! Everyone in the daycare line who's seen me unload my daughter is obsessed with this rotating car seat, and I'm right there with them, even after a whole year of owning it. It makes wrangling her in and out of the seat so much easier, and I love that this car seat has great safety ratings and will allow me to keep my daughter rear-facing for longer than usual, a huge plus in the car seat safety category.
$492.99 at amazon.comIf you're even thinking about breast feeding, I'd highly recommend buying this hands-free pump now rather than going a week with your hospital-issued corded one and rage buying this at full price—speaking from personal experience. No one wants to be attached to the wall by a corded pump, and this wireless one is pretty powerful, super customizable, and allowed me to move around with my newborn while pumping.
$132.99 at amazon.comYet another product I really didn't think I needed with my first, I panic bought this monitor just a few days after she was born and we had a short stay in the NICU for some fairly common breathing issues. Now, I'll never have a newborn without the Owlet sock. You never realize just how fragile newborns are until you see your own peacefully sleeping in their bassinet and have the urge to check their breathing every ten seconds. I slept so much more soundly knowing that this monitor would alert me to any sort of abnormalities in breathing or heart rate. I used this my daughter's entire first year and she never threw any sort of fuss about putting it on, and I'm so happy to have it on hand and ready to go for our second.
$199.00 at amazon.comThere are a lot of really snazzy and expensive play yards on the market. You don't need them. This classic from Graco works just as well as any expensive brand, and it even has a few extra features. We particularly loved the bassinet attachment when my oldest was a newborn because we could detach it and let her sleep just about anywhere. We still use the main play yard as her travel crib to this day, and she's nearly two.
$159.99 at amazon.comWe've only had the SlumberPod for a few months now and I'm left wondering why on earth I didn't buy it sooner. The first night we used it, my early-riser slept in past 8 A.M. This thing is worth it's weight in gold. We didn't even fully enclose her because we were worried she'd get scared, and she still slept a full hour past her normal wake time. Now that's what I call a vacation.
$219.99 at amazon.comThis car seat stroller combo is so much better than the one you've seen raved about for years. For starters, it looks so much nicer and high quality, especially with the leather detailing on the handle. But I've also found that it's incredibly more efficient because you can detach the car seat portion from the wheels and use it like a normal infant car seat carrier and even attach it to a larger stroller. The best part? It's currently cheaper than the competition.
$449.99 at amazon.comSplurging on a nicer stroller is something I've thanked myself for time and time again the last two years. We use our Ypsi constantly, from walks around the neighborhood to trips to the zoo and even grocery shopping. My daughter loves being in it and I love that it'll be easy to convert to a double stroller once number two makes her debut. I'm especially excited to use the bassinet attachment this time around since it's finally back in stock. This stroller rides so smoothly it's basically the Cadillac of strollers—nothing compares.
$559.99 at amazon.comA diaper pail isn't going to make or break your newborn experience, but I do have an affinity for this one after a couple of years of use. Most importantly: it holds the stench in. I really don't need to go into details, so just trust me on this one. I also love that if there is a reason that we need to get the trash out before the bag is full (like going out of town), we can cut the bag wherever we need to without being worried about being wasteful.
$54.95 at amazon.comMore than one fellow CL editor has told me about how much they love their Nanit monitor. If you're looking for a more all-in-one monitoring approach instead of the Owlet sock and a video monitor, this is the way to go.
$260.41 at amazon.comIt's definitely not the most glamorous pick on this list, but I immediately added these to my cart for my impending arrival. And, just a heads up, you're going to want these on hand for at least the first few days, whether you plan to breast feed, pump, or formula feed!
$15.77 at amazon.comMy first baby was born at the start of fall, but this baby won't be so lucky and will have to suffer through at least the end of a Southern summer (aka the worst part). I know this stroller fan will be a diaper bag must have, right up there with diapers. Bonus: these are great to take to the hospital with you for labor and delivery!
$22.94 at amazon.comSome people really love their activity gyms that light up and make music, but, in those early days, I really preferred something quieter that didn't overstimulate my newborn. This play gym has a few toys littles can stare at, as well as a mirror that's super fascinating, and is great for tummy time thanks to the included pillow. I loved setting my daughter up whether she could either see herself in the mirror or stare at her favorite high-contrast book for tummy time.
$69.99 at amazon.comI've tried more bath toy baskets than I'd like to admit, and this is the only one that's stuck around. It stays suctioned to my bathtub walls, has plenty of storage space, and the quick-drying mesh has prevented any mold or mildew from forming.
$10.37 at amazon.comI swear by using portable sound machines all the time because they take up way less space and you never have to worry about your baby being too accustomed to their "home noise" to not sleep anywhere else. I recently tried out this one and I'm hooked and can't wait to use it for my newborn. It has tons of sound options including a baby shusher noise, one I couldn't find on many portable sound machines.
$18.74 at amazon.comThis all-in-one tub option is elite in comparison to swapping out a lounger for a seat and so on. It's a bit bulky, but it can hang from a towel rack and lasted my baby until she was nine months old and we were ready to move her to the real tub.
$33.24 at amazon.comWhoever designed wipe-clean changing pads needs to retire, because there's no better invention than this. If baby has an accident, there's no need to remove the cover and throw it in the wash—just grab a wipe and there you go! I bought a much more expensive one for my first and am excited to have found an option that's just as nice and half the price this time around.
$79.99 at amazon.comYou're probably going to be spending quite a bit of time in your nursery rocker, so you want to make sure it's a place you enjoy as much as your newborn. A swivel glider is great for trying different rocking motions to get baby to sleep, and the quiet electric recline will allow you to get some relaxation in while nap trapped. And thanks to the built-in USB port, you don't even have to worry about your phone or Kindle dying.
$679.15 at amazon.com
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