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Must Have Baby Registry Items
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items These are the items I tell all of my friends to add to their registries! I am a mom to a 16-month old and was a nanny for over 10 years, so I know which products are worth the money.
Sections
8
Diapering
Feeding
Sleeping
Playing
Moving
Bathing
Diapering
Diapers are a must, obviously. I love the Millie Moon diapers for newborns. They are thick, super soft, and stretchy so you can get a good fit. Target always has deals on diapers so stock up!
Millie Moon Luxury Diapers Size 4 - 72ct
You can use any trash bag with this diaper pail. Make sure to buy the odor trapping gel pack as well.
Ubbi Steel Diaper Pail, Odor Locking, White
Trust me you need to use these in your diaper pail.
Ubbi Lavender Diaper Pail Gel Value Pack
I had another diaper bag before this one and hated it. The Dagne Dover is perfect. It’s lightweight with large interior space and stretchy outside pockets. It comes with a fold up changing pad, stroller clip, a small stretchy bag, and a wet bag. Seri...
DAGNE DOVER - Indi Diaper Backpack
This is not a wipe warmer. I don’t think you need that. This is a dispenser that you load wipes into. It will save you from fighting the wipes bag every time you change a diaper. Sits nicely on your changing table or dresser.
Ubbi Wipes Dispenser - Taupe
Fill this with a small stack of wipes to take on the go. This will save you from bringing an entire pack of wipes around with you.
Ubbi On-the-Go Wipes Dispenser - Sage Green
These wipes are large and soft. I like these and the Healthy Baby wipes. Make sure to stock up when Target is offering a gift card when you purchase diapers and wipes!
The Honest Company Plant-Based Baby Wipes made with over 99% Water - Sunburst - 864ct
Put these in your diaper bag or car so you can bag up dirty diapers on the go!
Ubbi Diaper sacks - 200ct
Any bags work with the Ubbi, but the name-brand ones are nice and fit perfectly.
Ubbi Plastic Diaper Pail Bags - White - 75ct
I got one of the changing pads with cloth covers and regret it. They get dirty so often that I was constantly washing the covers. I’m getting this one for my next baby.
Oat Nursery Style Wipe-Clean Changing Pad - 18 in - Oat | skiphop.com
Feeding
Another CYBEX product, but I just love the quality of everything they make. Make sure you get a high chair with a footrest. This will ensure baby has the proper posture as they learn to eat. This one is easy to clean and adjust to different heights. ...
CYBEX Lemo 3-in-1 | Official Online Shop
This nursing pillow is way better than the Boppy. It is more firm and has not lost its shape after 16 months of daily use. The cover is washable and easy to get on and off.
Luna Lullaby Nursing Pillow - Ivory Dot
You will use so many of these. Buy two packs.
Cute Castle 12 Pack Muslin Burp Cloths
If you plan to pump at all, get a pitcher to add pumped milk to. Then you can portion it into bottles or freezer bags.
32oz Glass Pitcher with Lid & V-spout
These catch your breast milk while you feed on one side. I much prefer these to a handheld pump style collector. They just nestle in your bra and catch your letdown so you don’t feel like you are wasting any milk.
Elvie Catch: Leak-Free Collection Cups
My husband did so much research on pumps and landed on this one. It’s the perfect blend of lightweight and powerful.
SG Portable Breast Pump | Dual Motors | Spectra Baby USA
I recommend these instead of pumping into bottles. These fit right in your bra so you have your hands free while pumping.
CaraCups Wearable Milk Collection Inserts
If you plan to freeze or store milk.
Disposable Milk Collection Bags 90
This will allow you to store your breast milk completely flat.
Milkies Freeze Organizer for Breast Milk Bags
I am obsessed with our glider. I still use it every day. It looks brand new. The glide and recline make it so comfortable.
Kiwi Electronic Recliner & Swivel Glider Nursery Chair | Babyletto
Sleeping
If you are on a budget, I would skip the bassinet and just get this mini crib. It will work for newborns up to big kids.
Lolly 4-in-1 Convertible Mini Crib with Toddler Kit
Transition to this sleep sack when baby outgrows their swaddle. Works with the Nanit to track their breathing. I still have my son in this sleep sack at 16 months!
Nanit Breathing Wear Sleeping Bag
A great sound machine with various lighting options. This kit comes with a travel case so you can take it everywhere with you!
Nanit Sound + Light Travel Pack
I love the Nanit! It has breathing monitoring if you get the compatible sleep sack. That gave me so much peace of mind in the newborn days. Choose a wall mount or freestanding floor stand. I also recommend the travel kit.
Nanit Pro Baby Monitor
This will allow the Nanit to track baby’s breathing. I’d get two to start since they will grow out of this swaddle so fast!
Nanit Breathing Wear Swaddle
Get this if you plan to travel with your Nanit monitor.
Nanit Travel Case
This is a portable stand for your Nanit. Get this if you plan to travel with your baby monitor.
Nanit Flex Stand
Mini crib sheets. I’d get three or four.
Mini Crib Sheets 24" x 38" Muslin Bedding
Good option for a mini crib mattress.
Delta Children Serta Mini Crib Mattress
I would probably go straight to a mini crib, but this is a great bassinet if you want to use one. The side is easy to push down so you can grab baby while laying in bed. This is sort of a Snoo dupe because it vibrates to soothe baby. Only downside is...
HALO Innovations BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper 3.0 Baby Bassinet - Gray
Sheets for the Halo bassinet. I’d get 3-4.
HALO Innovations Bassinest 100% Cotton Fitted Sheet - Herringbone
Playing
I am obsessed with every Lovevery play kit we have gotten. The toys are heirloom-quality and I love not having to shop for toys on my own.
The Looker Play Kit
Everyone has this play gym for good reason. It is cute and easy to clean. I love the attached toys.
The Play Gym
A classic baby toy and teether.
Sophie la Girafe Teether
Moving
A soft baby wrap is a must for those early newborn days. Solly wraps are my favorite. Cute colors and nice stretchy fabric that is easy to wash.
Basil Wrap
The best structured baby carrier. You can wear the baby forward or inward facing and on your back when they get bigger. Easy to put on by yourself. My most used baby item!
Aerloom Baby Carrier
I love this bouncer! You can use it on the ground or attach it to the Lemo high chair so your baby is at counter height. Love this feature!
CYBEX Lemo Bouncer | Official Online Shop
This is the best travel stroller. I actually use this everyday instead of my big stroller. Lightweight and folds down small enough to fit in the overhead compartment of an airplane. You can get attachments that allow you to use an infant car seat wit...
CYBEX Libelle | Official Online Shop
An infant car seat is a must. This one is pricey but it fully reclines so you can lay your baby flat if they fall asleep in the car seat. It also has a Bluetooth sensor on the strap that will alert your phone if you left your baby in the car. The bas...
CYBEX Cloud G Lux with SensorSafe | Official Online Shop
This is the base that goes with the CYBEX infant car seat.
CYBEX Cloud T Load Leg Base | Official Online Shop
The perfect backseat mirror so you can see baby. It has different lighting options settings so you can see them and so you can distract them during meltdowns.
Munchkin Baby Car Mirror, Night Light Pivot
Adapters so you can use your car seat with the travel stroller. They clip on and off easily.
CYBEX Gazelle S Car Seat Adapter | Official Online Shop
This is the big stroller we got. It converts into a two-kid stroller so nice to have if you know you’re having more than one. This is a big stroller so it’s a bit harder to get in and out of a car, but I love how smooth it is when you push it and the...
CYBEX Gazelle S | Official Online Shop
I was gifted 2 dozen muslin blankets and love the Mushie ones the most. They are perfect to throw in your diaper bag to use as a nursing cover, to clean up spit up, or to lay your baby on the ground.
Organic Cotton Muslin Swaddle Blanket
Bathing
I think two towels is plenty since you don’t want to bathe babies too often.
Yoofoss 2 Pack Hooded Baby Towels 32x32
My doctor recommended fragrance-free soaps and lotions. I love the CeraVe products.
CeraVe Baby Gentle Bath Wash and Shampoo - 8 fl oz
A good fragrance-free lotion.
CeraVe Baby Body Gentle Moisturizing Body Lotion Fragrance-Free - 8oz
This really helped with my son’s eczema flare-ups. You can use it as a regular post-bath lotion as well.
All Over Ointment Original
Frida makes an electric version of each of these but I always go back to the simpler ones. It’s easier to just use regular nail clippers from the beginning. The manual snot sucker works better for me and is one less thing to charge.
Frida Baby Baby Basics Kit - 14pc
This will tell you the temp of the water and indicate with a colored light if the water is safe for baby.
Nuby Penguin Bath Thermometer
The best baby bathtub. Flips over when your baby can sit independently.
Angelcare Baby Bath Support - Gray
Dressing
The most fun baby items are the clothes! I honestly would not register for very many because people will buy you so many clothes. Register for basics.
I highly highly recommend magnetic onesies for newborns. They are a bit expensive but truly so easy to get on and off. I have washed mine a million times and they are as good as new. I’d register for 8 footie pajamas.
little duckling cloudstretch™ magnetic footies | 2 set
The best zip pajamas. They zip up or down for easy diaper changing and are 100% cotton. Great quality that holds up after many washes. Cute patterns and colors.
2-Way-Zip Sleep & Play Footed One-Piece for Baby | Old Navy
The only baby shoe or sock that stays on. Only register for these if you are having a baby during colder months.
Cozie Fleece Gripper Baby Bootie - Cream
Basic bodysuits. Get long-sleeve if you are going to have a baby during colder months.
5-pack Cotton Bodysuits
Good neutral sweats to match with the bodysuits.
2-pack Joggers
Reading
My baby’s first favorite book.
Everything Is Mama - By Jimmy Fallon ( Board Book )
Another favorite.
Your Baby's First Word Will Be DADA by Jimmy Fallon and Miguel Ordonez (Board Book)
Another cute board book.
This Is Baby - by Jimmy Fallon (Board Book)
Such a fun book to read aloud!
Little Blue Truck (Padded Board Book) - by Alice Schertle (Board_book)
A must-have for all home libraries!
Goodnight Moon (Reissue) by Margaret Wise Brown (Board Book)
A classic.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar - by Eric Carle (Board Book)
A lift-the-flap book.
Where's Spot? - by Eric Hill (Board Book)
Such a sweet story.
Corduroy (Board Book) by Don Freeman
One of my faves.
You're My Little Baby - by Eric Carle (Board Book)
Such a cute book.
All The Ways To Be Smart
Three book gift set.
Once There Was a Boy... Boxed Set
This book makes me cry every time.
A Mother Is a House
Beautiful illustrations.
Home
Cute board book.
You Are New
Cute book about all kinds of families
Families