Going to have a kid in November. What are some of the best savings options long term barring 529?

Also, if I were to buy stocks for ~10k on day of birth what would be the recommendation be?

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Congrats! Following as well.

I started 529 on my name 6 months before the birth and transferred the account to my new born

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