During my pregnancy, I obsessed over my registry. I put so many hours into it, and then created a spreadsheet of everything we tried with links, “yay” or “nay” and other notes. I have sent it to a few friends and they said it was so helpful! Here are...
Sections
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Activity + Gear
Bathing
Clothing
Diapering
Feeding
Health + Baby Care
Activity + Gear
Worked so well when baby was fussy and/or had to poop; used for the first few months
We love our pack n’ play! So easy to set up and break down to store. Easy to clean. We used the bassinet attachment separately in other rooms and outside.
Pack 'n Play Playards & Playpens
Love, easy to use and adjust, converts as baby grows, used at airport and on vacation at 8/9mo
Comfortable, takes a few times to get the hang of it, only used a handful of times at home in the first couple months
Easy to Wear Hands Free - Baby Wrap Carrier
used until she started attempting to roll out of it
Graco Simple Sway Baby Swing with Adjustable Speeds and Plush Seat in Ivy
Bathing
Works well, seems like a more comfortable angle for us and baby than the sling tub; used until she could sit up unassisted, then used phase 2 of the sling tub (seat)
Angelcare Baby Bath Support - Gray
Super comfortable, must-have
Baby Bath Kneeler and Elbow Rest Pad Set, Built-In 4 Toys Organizer Pockets
Used for the first 2 months on the kitchen counter, then in the bathtub
Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Sling ‘n Seat Tub Baby to Toddler Bath with 2 Toys, Whimsical Forest, Plastic
Love, smells sooo good; still using the first bottle @ 12m
Noodle & Boo Newborn 2-in-1 Hair and Body Wash Fragrance Free - 16 fl oz
Clothing
YAY Nothing special, just one of the cheapest options at Target
Baby Clothes Hangers - White - Cloud Island™
Great for when we started to stand her up and when she started learn how to crawl; we prefer bare feet for these developmental stages, but when she needed socks these were great
Touched by Nature Baby and Toddler Boy Organic Cotton Socks with Non-Skid Gripper for Fall Resistance, Solid Black Blue, 6-12 Months
Our absolute FAVORITE thing to put her in for sleep as a newborn; easy diaper access, so soft and stretchy, fold-over hands
Baby Girl Rainbow 2-Pack PurelySoft Sleeper Gowns
These were required for swim lessons (as opposed to disposable swim diapers); lots of snaps to make sure they fit well
I’ve only used the bottle-warming setting so far, works great; never played around with the other settings
10-in-1 Baby Bottle Warmer, Accurate Temp Control & Multi-Function
Love love love these; I have a bottle station set up right next to the fridge, these help save so much counter space
4 Pack Magnetic Spice Rack for Refrigerator and Oven, Magnetic Fridge Organizers and Storage Metal Black, Strong Magnets Shelf Seasoning Organizer Gadgets
Cute, good ice pack, we use this for daycare bottles
Mancro Breastmilk Cooler Bag with Ice Pack
We have a very spitty baby, use multiple every day
Muslin Burp Cloths Large 100% Cotton by Comfy Cubs (Multicolored, Pack of 10)
So, so soft; I use them for drying bottles and pump parts; also use during pumping for any cleanup, and for baby baths
Baby Washcloths 24 Pack, Microfiber Coral Fleece Baby Bath Face Towels, Extra
These are great but I bought them a little late, so we didn’t use them very much
Baby's First Spoons | Aqua, Peach, & Light Blue
Used once, works great but our dishwasher sucks, so I just hand-wash everything and then use the sterilizer/dryer
Dishwasher Basket
Saves a lot of space compared to other racks or mats; works great for bottles and pump parts
Space Saving Drying Rack
Love love love these; I prefer the glass over plastic, great nipple flow, no leaks, easy to clean; anti-colic valve can be finicky, have to make sure it is lined up well We added plastic bottles to our stash once she was able to self-feed from bottle...
Not a necessity, but totally worth it to me; use for bottles, pump parts, and pacifiers; stopped using the sterilizing feature around 7/8m, but still use dryer setting
Philips Avent Premium Electric Steam Sterilizer with Dryer
Great for daycare, easy to clean
Baby Bottle Labels (11 Colors) for Daycare- 6 Labels and 1 Free Dry Erase Maker
Must-have for solids
Sperric Silicone Baby Bibs Soft Durable, Easy-to-Clean Feeding Bibs for Babies and Toddlers
Great for learning how to use a straw, easy to clean; not leak-proof We started with putting applesauce in these the first few uses and squeezed the cup to help get it started for her, then added some water to make it less thick, then eventually did ...
Food Grade Silicone Toddler Sippy Cup with Straw and Handles, Non-Spill Baby Training Cup for Milk and Water, Dishwasher Safe
Leak-proof, squeezable; have to suck hard to get anything out but still work well enough
The First Years 7oz Squeeze and Sip Straw Cup - Green - 2pk
Love these, can also be used for small snacks like puffs
Baby Formula Dispenser On The Go
Great for travel
Bright Starts Pop N Sit Portable Booster Seat - Pink
