by BabyCenter Guest Blogger posted in Parenting

By Amiyrah Martin
My baby isn't a baby anymore. I've finally come to terms with it. At the ripe old age of 3, he's experiencing all the things little kiddos do: potty training, learning all his numbers and letters, and trying to keep up with his older siblings as much as possible. While I miss his little chubby face and thighs the most, I also miss the baby items -the cute, functional, awesome baby items that got us through long nights and messy days.
There are so many things we've left behind now. But we still use a few baby products, and I'm holding onto them with all my might. If you're a parent whose child is starting the transition from baby to toddler to preschooler, be sure to keep these 6 items on hand. You'll need them for a while. 1. A stroller
We refuse to let go of our stroller until we absolutely have to. Our preschooler still needs a stroller during our family outings to amusement parks, walks to the playground, and those times when his tiny steps make our journeys way too long. Yes, kid, I know you want to walk like a big boy, but the mall closes in 30 minutes. We have things to do.

2. Tiny bowls
Want to know a secret" Our 12-year-old still uses baby bowls. We used them for baby food, now all three kids use them for portion-controlled snacks.

3. Baby wipes
Raise your hand if you're a parent, and you have at least 2 packs of baby wipes in your home and/or car right now. Yup, I knew it. While there are ma...