Life's a picnic

Pack a basket with light bites and tasty drinks, then sprawl out on a luxurious leather mat that’s as sumptuous as it is sensible (think waterproof, easy to clean and compact). Picnic Time picnic basket, $85; Gathre bonded leather mat, $120; Gift Republic travel bottle, $30; Tinyme reusable sandwich bags, $8; Pacific Baby apple plate, $10
Help the apple of your eye keep track of her object of affection. Franck & Fischer pacifier holder, $18
Don’t forget to tuck a just-for-mama pick-me-up into the basket. (It tastes as good as it looks.) MAST chocolate bars, from $5
Accentuate baby’s chubby cheeks with a classic bonnet that promises to stay put. Briar bonnet, $30
Red and white gingham is fitting for the occasion. Wren & James pinafore, $67
Ants aren’t always a pest! Invite these harmless critters to entertain baby while you dive into the cheese and crackers. Uncle Goose block set, $24
Up, up and away! This handmade flyer is fully functional, and it makes a nice prop for photoshoots, too. Uplift Artisan handmade kite, $95