I gave birth to my first kid one week before Mother’s Day last year. Had you asked me then what I wanted for Mother’s Day, I would have said a poké bowl and a Mexican lager (or two or three)—the things I had been craving most after nine months of deprivation.

　　As for gifts that would make motherhood easier, I had no clue what those might be. According to the Instagram posts I was being fed at the time, that list would have included a trendy leather diaper bag, aromatherapy candles or bath bombs, and a jumbo Stanley water bottle.

　　Now, 11 months into my mom gig, I know exactly what I would have put on my first Mother’s Day wish list: gear to help me and baby get outdoors. What made my first months of motherhood both easier and more pleasurable was doing what I loved to do pre-baby—with my new family. That included walks and then eventually hikes, road trips to see friends and family, SUP days at our local lake, and new activities like stroller-blading (more on that below).

　　Getting out the door with an infant and keeping them comfortable, happy, and fed is no small feat, even when you’re just headed out on errands. Throw in an outdoor activity, and you best be prepared. To any new, outdoorsy moms making their first Mother’s Day wish list—or to the thoughtful partners, friends, and family members wondering what to get the new mom in their lives—here are six products that made outdoor adventures with an infant not only manageable, but fun.

　　Some of these items are admittedly pricey, but in my experience, well worth the investment. Mom hack: You can find some of these bigger ticket items in almost-new condition on sites like GoodBuy Gear, Rebelstork, Stork Exchange, and Facebook Marketplace.

　　At a Glance Baby Carrier Built for Hiking (from $139) All-Terrain Stroller ($650) Portable Sound Machine ($80) Leakproof Thermos (from $35) Compact Cooler ($250) Folding Chair ($65) Versatile Picnic Blanket ($89)

　　A Baby Carrier Built for Hiking Ergobaby Omni 360 Mesh $89 at Coalatree

　　My mother-in-law gifted this versatile blanket to us right after our son was born and its become our go-to for outdoor picnics and playtime. Coalatree bills the Kachula as the Swiss army knife of blankets, an apt description for this blanket that can be converted into an emergency poncho via an attachable hood and pack into itself to become a travel pillow. Fully unfolded, it measures 50-by-72-inches, making it plenty big for two adults and a baby to sprawl out on.

　　I love that the top fabric (made from fully recycled materials) is a soft brushed nylon flannel that doesnt irritate babys sensitive skin when hes rolling around in just his diaper. Its also water resistant, so you dont have to stress about spilled liquids or baby accidents. My one gripe: the ripstop nylon bottom of the blanket is great for resisting snags, but its prone to sliding around on grassy hillsides.