Every influencer is trying to sell baby registry essentials and every baby store wants you to buy the most expensive stuff. Now that I’m almost 9 months postpartum here’s a list of the stuff I’d actually get knowing what I know now.
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Diapering
Everyday
Cleaning 🧽
Bath 🛁
Toys
Feeding 🍼
Diapering
This is a pretty important category. Sign up for the free diaper discovery kit from Huggies to have that for the hospital, I think it includes a few size 1 diapers and some wipes. We picked a different brand later on after trying a bunch but having a...
This is the GOAT for diaper rash! I only use this one when there’s an actual rash and it’s improved in a few days. I’d get the small version because they won’t have rashes THAT much hopefully
Desitin Max Strength Diaper Rash Paste 4.8oz
I used this when mine was a newborn because Sudocrem had essential oil and a scent to it and I wanted to make sure I was using something unscented and essential oil free on my newborn. I switched to sudocrem when he was 5mo and it was fine. I recomme...
Penaten Diaper Rash Cream
I use this now that I know my baby can tolerate a bit of fragrance in products
Sudocrem Baby Diaper Rash Cream 4.4oz
This is AMAZING for when you don’t want diaper cream all over your hands and especially if you have nails! The short one is perfect for the diaper bag
PandaEar 2 Pack Silicone Diaper Cream Spatula
These are amazing if your baby has very sensitive skin. Mine doesn’t but I do grab some of these when they’re on sale or when I have a coupon because they’re so pillowy soft
Pampers Amore Baby Diapers Size Newborn, 76 Count (Select for More ...
When your baby starts to roll around nonstop these come in clutch because they can be pulled up whether baby is on their back or front or when they’re standing!
Pampers, Baby Diapers, Size 3, Swaddlers 360 with E-Z Off Tabs
These don’t tear apart, they didn’t give my baby a rash like some other ones, I use them for absolutely everything!
These are super cute and can be used for work later
Diaper Bags & Baby Travel Bags - Diaper Backpacks and Totes
Because the diaper genie bags are EXPENSIVE I switched to this one and sold the other one at a loss. Im able to use Costco trash bags in here the same as for my kitchen and that’s cheaper overall for us
Ubbi Stainless Steel Diaper Pail, Odor-Locking
Seems stupid but I love this and keep a few around the house because the wipes packages look so messy! It’s also nice because you get one at a time
OXO Tot Perfect Pull Baby Wipes Dispenser
So useful for on the go diaper changes
KidEasy Disposable Baby Change Pad- 0-6 months
I use these to dispose of diapers when out and about and at home to keep the smell at bay in the diaper pail but only for smelly poos
Amazon Basics Dog Poop Leak Proof Bags with Dispenser
Really practical for going to grandmas house and at this point I’m just using it as my main one with a change mat cover on top
Simmons Portable Baby Change Pad White
Everyday
This was the best decision I made overall. The vista is larger and I wasn’t sure I would eventually have a second. The lay flat built in makes it so you don’t NEED the bassinet option so it was a win.
Cruz V3
If you know you’re going to have 2 under 3 or just prefer knowing you have the option you can’t go wrong with the Vista!
Vista V3
Only if you’re planning to travel or NEED a travel stroller
Minu® V3 Stroller
I made the mistake of buying a high chair that was hard to clean then ended up returning it and getting this one. Almost all the baby touching components are hard plastic and easy to wipe. It’s easy to take the straps off to wash them. It’s easy to p...
Clikk™ High Chair
If you want your newborn at the table it might be one of the best ways to enjoy a hot meal with your spouse !
Stokke® Clikk™ Newborn Set
In case you want it for grandmas house!
Stokke Clikk High Chair Travel Bag, Grey
Very nice for the “dropping everything on the floor” phase!
CATCHY Food Catcher for Stokke Clikk High Chair
This was a lifesaver until my baby hit the 25lb limit! 3 positions, toy bar optional!
Ergobaby Evolve 3-in-1 Bouncer Seat 5.5-25 lbs
Optional but he liked these !
Ergobaby Evolve Bouncer Toy Bar Accessory
Has a cult following for a reason!
LITTLE Bot Ofie Soft Reversible Baby Mat
I got one for the living room when baby was born and got a small one for the nursery
I like this as a cup holder but I also added a looser one to hold more things. Looks like I’m collecting them but still
Momcozy Universal Stroller Organizer w/ Cup Holder
Cleaning 🧽
No residue or soap aftertaste and I use it to wash my water bottles too!
ATTITUDE Baby Bottle & Dish Soap, EWG Verified
Spray, then clean with water, kid safe!
ATTITUDE Baby & Kids Toy Cleaner Spray
I also clean toys with this! Another mom taught me about it
e11ement Hypochlorous Acid Skin Spray
These work for bottles, pacifiers and teething toys
Dr. Brown's Bottle & Pacifier Healthy Wipes
These are Amazing!! You can wet them with water or use them to pat dry after cleaning up during diaper changes or use with micellar water
KidEasy Baby Dry Wipes |100% Pure Cotton Use Dry or Add Water to Make ...
Bath 🛁
Essential because what feels warm to us can be too hot for them and it’s hard to know what 36 Celsius feels like
Angelcare Bath Thermometer
There are the perfect size for their little hands to grasp and they can’t get moldy.
Munchkin Fleet Of Five Boats Bath Toy
Very helpful and multiple positions for before and after they can sit up!
Skip Hop : Baby Baths, Tubs and Potty Seats
I use these ALL the time
Skip Hop MOBY Baby Bath Essentials Set Grey
Baby LOVES these and no holes for mold to grow
Munchkin Bath Bobbers
I absolutely love the scent of these- as soon as I knew my baby could handle a bit of fragrance I was using these products and adoring them
Mustela Newborn Arrival Gift Set - Baby Essentials
This one is a bit more affordable than the Mustela, I keep it by the sink for a quick wash after diaper changes! Smells really good too!
Johnsons Cotton Touch Baby Care Products
The lotion is super quick drying and silky and smells amazing. I normally use the mustela but I have this to bring in his swimming pool bag for swim class. It’s also a good affordable lotion I use on my own hands too. I save my mustela one because it...
Johnsons Cotton Touch Baby Care Products
Good for newborn stage to avoid fragrances or if skin is too sensitive for fragrance. I used fragrance free products for the first few weeks
CeraVe Baby Lotion with Vitamin E
Smells nice and I love this for spot cleaning
Micellar Water Cleansers For Babies And Newborns
LOVE this before going out to freshen up hai hair- babies hair gets greasy soooo fast
Mustela Baby Hair Styler & Skin Freshener
Toys
Baby LOVED this for such a long time !
Fisher-Price Baby Playmat Kick & Play Piano Gym
So cute and makes baby smile. Recommend for 5+ mo
GUND Baby Animated Flappy the Elephant Plush
My baby’s favourite toy on earth, he broke it because he’s very aggressive and I immediately had to get another
GUND Baby Kissy Penguin 12-Inch Interactive
Baby ADORES this so much
Kids Preferred Peter Rabbit Tissue Box Sensor Toy
Haakaa has my fav teether toys for baby
Haakaa Baby Teether Toys & Pacifiers
Iconic
Sophie Giraffe
Lots of fun, keeps him pretty amused
Grey Chew Cube by Malarkey Kids
Feeding 🍼
I LIVE in these
Nursing Tank Tops | Old Navy - Gap
If you choose to pump this is the ultimate solution- I’ve tried a few and none compare
Spectra S1 Plus Electric Breast Milk Pump
A good portable but I prefer the spectra. If you exclusively pump and NEED a hands free option this one was my favourite
Willow Go Wearable Hands-Free Double Pump
I’d start with a hand pump if you’re not sure if you’ll breastfeed or pump then get an expensive electric once you know. I use this more than the electric ones now that I EBF if I need to leave for a few hours
Lansinoh Manual Breast Pump for Breastfeeding, Portable Hand ...
My breastfed baby’s favourite bottle- it was not hard to get him to go from breast to bottle and back with this bottle. I recommend getting the XS nipples if your baby is breastfed so the flow resembles the breast flow better to avoid bottle preferen...
Lansinoh Bottles for Baby Feeding
Best breast milk bags I’ve tried !
Medela Easy Pour Breast Milk Storage Bags 100ct
Better than the medela ones !
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads
Amazing for introducing to fruits and for teething
Haakaa Baby Fruit Food Feeder & Mini Freezer Tray
Even now that I don’t sterilize much anymore I still use the dryer for baby dishes
I recommend the organic since they don’t add milk or other ingredients aside from iron. I do rice cereal only a few times a week to minimize potential exposure to arsenic
Gerber Rice Cereal for Babies
Great first straw cup
Munchkin Weighted Straws for Trainer Cups
This is the cup that finally taught him to drink from a straw since I could squeeze it to dispense some liquid
Honey Bear Cup
Clothes and sleep 💤
I love that I can see the video on my phone or the parent unit (that way it’s easier for grandma when it’s the parent unit). I also like how I can turn the sound on and then do something else like watch YouTube on my phone but if baby cries I can sti...
Maxi-Cosi See Pro 360° Baby Monitor
All season sleep sack? Yes please ! Can’t put it in the dryer but goes in the wash. Very breathable so for me it was worth the price. Adjustable as baby grows
Woolino 4 Season Ultimate Baby Sleep Sack
The small one I use for the baby’s room
Levoit Small Air Purifier for Bedroom Pets
Great on top of a disposable swim diaper for most swim schools. I enrolled him starting at 3 months
Splash About Happy Nappy Swim Diaper 3-6M
Loved these
Pampers Splashers Swim Diapers for Babies
Love the quality of the Pekkle sleepers
Pekkle Baby 2-pack Cotton Sleepers
Rompers are perfect for summer and make diapering easier
Baby Rompers
Expensive but SO good for breastfeeding since it’s breathable
Loulou Lollipop: Swaddles
These are super nice and light, good for layering or for summer
KeaBabies: Sleep Sacks
I love the quality of MEC baby suits
Kids' and Baby One Piece and Bunting Suits
Not sure if this is sold in North America still but I use it as a sound machine primarily and light occasionally
JolyWell Baby Night Light & White Noise
These sets are PERFECT for making mix and match outfits
Pekkle Baby 4-piece Overall & Short Set
These were my fav bibs for the first 5 months, the sides around the neck were thick enough to catch spit up and drool and they had better coverage on the front than others I tried.
George Baby Boys' Bib 3-Pack
Mom survival
Not great for fitting in cup holders but for the first few months while recovering from childbirth it’s nice to have a BIG leakproof water bottle. Double MUST if breastfeeding. This bottle is my absolute favourite, I’m extremely picky.
Owala FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle 32oz
This one actually fits into cup holders and my stroller organizer so it’s my on-the-go bottle now that the first few months are over
Owala FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle 24oz
My fav nursing bra brand- hang to dry so they stay nice and soft
Bravado Designs Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra
The super high waist maternity underwear are cotton and I sized down and still buy them postpartum as they don’t rub my c section scar, don’t show much through leggings, and don’t irritate the lady parts ! They also come in beige for when you want to...
Underwear for Pregnant Women | Old Navy - Gap
They sell socks that are about as close to 100% cotton as you can get which is amazing
Women's Cotton Socks | Old Navy - Gap
Their T shirts are great. I still wear their maternity clothes postpartum and they’ve held up SO well, unlike my experience with H&M
Maternity Clothing | Old Navy - Gap
Great for covering the bikini line and baby pooch postpartum
