Buy things that grow with your child. Often these things are more expensive initially, but save you the expense and storage of buying two or more separate items.
You can get ride-on toys that go from walkers, to ride-ons to tricycles. And Exersaucers that open up and become toys your toddler can stand next to and play with. A convertible carseat is another example; it does the job of an infant seat and a toddler seat. Other examples are cribs that turn into toddler beds, then twins, then double size; A hooded towel that isn't tiny and cheap and will last through toddlerhood; Bottles and sippy cups with interchangable lids; and a booster seat rather than a highchair.
There are also lots of toys that give you ideas for using them for different age/developmental levels. For example, it can be a teething toy, then you use it to teach your child colors or shapes.
You can get ride-on toys that go from walkers, to ride-ons to tricycles. And Exersaucers that open up and become toys your toddler can stand next to and play with. A convertible carseat is another example; it does the job of an infant seat and a toddler seat. Other examples are cribs that turn into toddler beds, then twins, then double size; A hooded towel that isn't tiny and cheap and will last through toddlerhood; Bottles and sippy cups with interchangable lids; and a booster seat rather than a highchair.
There are also lots of toys that give you ideas for using them for different age/developmental levels. For example, it can be a teething toy, then you use it to teach your child colors or shapes.
