The best gifts for babies and toddlers, tested and approved by our kids

Babies are so cute, so gross. One minute they were sleeping peacefully, and the next they managed to spit all over the bed and themselves. Grab two extra sets of sheets for your favorite baby for those nights when accidents happen, because there’s nothing worse than running out of sheets at 2 a.m. after a spit-up incident or diaper leak. I love This set from Newton Baby ($40) Because it’s soft, organic and comes with two crib sheets, plus there are plenty of color combinations to choose from for baby’s nursery.

Another good alternative is extra swaddles or sleep sacks, depending on the age of the baby. (Swaddles are for newborns who can’t roll over, while sleep sacks are for all other baby stages!) I really like these adorable Kyte sleep sacks, they are nice and tall, so my son hasn’t grown out of them as quickly as he does Halo sleeping bags. I recommend 1.0 TOG weight Most times of the year, but 0.5 is suitable for summer, and 2.5 is suitable for winter. —Nina Farrell