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Welcome!
If you’re planning a baby party, shopping for a gift, or just trying to figure out what’s actually worth buying for a baby — you’re in the right place.

Rooting Tooting Baby is all about cute ideas that make life easier for parents. I round up party themes, baby must-haves, and thoughtful gift ideas so you don’t have to overthink it.

👇 Choose what you’re here for, and I’ll guide you from there.

🎉 I’M PLANNING A BABY PARTY

(First birthdays, themes, checklists, decor)

Whether you’re throwing a first birthday or a baby shower, these guides help you pull everything together without DIY overload.

Start here:

• 👉 First Birthday Themes
  (Wild One, One-derful, jungle, and other parent-approved favorites)

• 👉 Party Checklists
  (What you actually need — and what you can skip)

• 👉 Personalized Party Decor
  (Matching invitations, banners, and signs designed to make everything feel cohesive)

💡 Tip: If you want the party to look coordinated without hiring a designer, personalized decor makes the biggest visual impact.

🎁 I NEED A BABY GIFT

(Baby showers, registries, thoughtful finds)

Shopping for someone else? These picks are popular for a reason — they’re useful, cute, and parent-approved.

Go here next:

• 👉 Baby Shower Gift Guides
  (Perfect for showers, sprinkles, and last-minute gifting)

• 👉 Registry Must-Haves
  (Items parents actually use again and again)

• 👉 Budget-Friendly Baby Gifts
  (Thoughtful ideas that don’t feel cheap)
  [Link to budget gift post]

🍼 I’M SHOPPING FOR MY OWN BABY

(Real-life essentials + helpful extras)

From newborn days to toddler life, these are the things parents often say:

“I didn’t know I needed this — but I’m glad I had it.”

Explore:

• 👉 Baby Must-Haves
  (Everyday essentials worth buying)

• 👉 Parents Didn’t Know They Needed
  (The underrated items that make life easier)

• 👉 Classic Baby Names & Inspiration
  (Timeless ideas parents still love)

⭐ MOST POPULAR WITH PARENTS

(Great place to start if you’re not sure yet)

• Classic Baby Names – timeless inspiration parents love

• Wild One First Birthday – one of the most popular first birthday themes

• Baby Registry Essentials – practical picks parents swear by

👉 These are bookmarked, saved, and shared the most.

💛 A QUICK NOTE

Some links on this site are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only share items and designs I genuinely believe are helpful for parents.

Thanks for being here — I hope this makes your planning a little easier and a lot cuter ✨