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Baby Registry Must haves
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items Here is a list of baby must haves for your baby. These are the things that I found essential and used with both of my children.
You will definitely need diapers. I used the target brand for my kids and they work great. Obviously, use what works best for you and your lil one.
Baby Diapers & Diapering Supplies - Target
Burp cloths are great for a variety of things. Burping, cleaning up spit up, and even breastfeeding. I found the Carter burp cloths work the best. They are soft and very absorbent. They also clean well.
Baby 4-Pack Burp Cloths - Carter's
You will need a stroller. I loved the mockingbird stroller. It is easy to open and close, and you can get a car seat adapter to fix a large variety of infant car seats. I love that you can have them face you or face away from you. It also has great s...
Mockingbird | 2024's Top-Rated Stroller and High Chair
You will need a play gym of some kind. I loved the love every one because it was high quality, durable, washable, and large. It grew developmentally with my kids, and since it is larger, they used it for a longer time period. I got it for my son and ...
The Play Gym | Baby Activity & Tummy Time Mat | Lovevery
Baby clothes are a must, and foot pajamas are great for everyday. They are easy to put on and keep baby comfy and warm. The ones with the built-in gloves and two-way zippers are the best.
Baby Pajamas - Target
Make sure to also have some short sleeve onsies available for warmer weather or just some variety in their clothes.
Target
If you are getting onsies, make sure to have a few versatile pants available as well. There are some that have built-in socks.
Newborn Baby Pants - Target
I highly recommend a baby carrier. I really enjoyed the ergobaby ones. They grow with your baby. Great for active parents and easy to use.
Target
If you have a car, you will need an infant carseat or transition seat. I like getting the infant carseat because it easily comes in and out of the car and can click into a stroller base. This way, you don't need to disturb baby if they are sleeping.
Infant Car Seats - Target
If you have getting an infant carseat, you don't need this right away but will need it when they grow out of the infant carseat. This will take them up to when they can sit in the seat on their own.
Convertible Car Seats - Target
You will need somewhere to change your baby. I like the munchkin changing pad because it is affordable, a good size, and easy to move to different locations.
Diaper Changing Pads - Munchkin
Changing pad liners are not only good for easy clean up of the changing pad. They are good for diaper changes on the go, and midnight diaper changes when you don't want to go over to the changing pad area.
Munchkin Waterproof Changing Pad Liners - 3 | Babylist Shop
A portable changing pad is great to have in the car. Just stock it up whenever it is running low and keep it in the car so you are covered whenever you go out.
Portable Diaper Changing Pad - Target
I loved these booties instead of socks. They are easy to put on, are non-slip, and I never had an issue with my kids taking them off.
Baby Booties - Zutano
Whether you are breastfeeding or bottle feeding, you will want to have some bottles. It makes it easier if your partner can also take turns with feeding baby. It also helps with them bonding as well.
Babylist Reviews the Best Bottles for Babies & Newborns of 2025 ...