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Baby Registry recommendations (including regrets)
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items I can officially tell you what I loved from my first baby registry and what I would now register for knowing better as a toddler mom with baby #2 on the way!
Sections
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Sleep
Play
Feed
Regrets!
Sleep
All things sleep related - can you tell I'm an anxious parent?
I honestly see a lot of people not liking this product but we loved it with my first! Love that you can swivel it out of the way/pull it closer, the arm bar goes down to make it easier to grab baby. I felt like both of those were essential after my c...
HALO BassiNest Swivel Sleeper Luxe - Dove Gray Tweed
Love this pack & play - newer version is supposedly easier to set up and they also just came out with a travel version but I like how big this is for my toddler! Can add the bassinet insert as well.
Deluxe Travel Crib & Play Yard | Newton Baby
Great for traveling!
SlumberPod with Fan
Mold free, dishwasher safe humidifier - we have 3 of these!
Bedside Humidifier 2.0
LOVE that this mattress is completely cleanable and breathable - great for peace of mind if you're an anxious mom like me. :)
Crib Mattress | Newton Baby
Annoying to have to spend additional money for this, but I found the normal Halo mattress not very comfortable and obviously ‘breathable’ makes you feel more comfortable as a mom, but this was much more comfy IMO
HALO DreamWeave Breathable Mesh BassiNest Pad
Play
Babies don't need much, but there are a few must haves IMO!
Dupe for the toki mat!
Stylish Padded Baby Play Mat – Extra Thick, Soft Vegan Leather for a Safe Play Area – Perfect for Boys, Girls & Any Playroom Decor, Nursery Use
Great for 3-6 months when they aren't satisfied just sitting in a bouncer any more!
Skip Hop Discoverosity Montessori-Inspired 3-Stage Activity Center & Play Table for Baby Ages 4m+
Always a fan favorite!
Fisher-Price Glow & Grow Kick & Play Piano Gym
heard great things - trying for baby #2!
SmartNoggin NogginStik Light-up Developmental Rattle - Color Changing, Textured for Grasping, Mirror & Rattle Sound - Sensory Toy for Babies, Ages 0-12 Months
Some form of teether toy is nice to have - helps if it's easy for them to grasp like these!
2 Packs Baby Teething Toy Mitten & Rudder
Feed
I didn't register for much related to starting solids which I regretted!
BEST high chair! Take it from me who initially had the maxi cosi minla and upgraded to this - totally wipeable and so easy to clean. Also turns into a toddler/big kid chair eventually
Mockingbird High Chair
Have the inglesina one and love but this looks better and more affordable!
The Hook-On Chair
Great for around 6 months when starting to drink water & learning how to drink from a straw!
The First Years Squeeze & Sip Toddler Cups 7oz 3ct
You never know what bottle baby is going to like so I wouldn't go all in on 1 bottle type before you know your baby will take it! I love the babylist try-it kits for this reason. Granted these aren't all perfect bottles (I look for the nipple to pass...
Babylist Bottle Box (5 Bottles) | Babylist Shop
Regrets!
These are the products I registered for with my first and have since replaced/gotten rid of!
Really not sure why I thought reclining was such a cool feature for a high chair (that just screams first time mom)!! :/ Biggest cons: I never felt like my son sat up straight enough and it was not fun to clean. One pro is it does come with an attach...
Maxi-Cosi 6-in-1 Minla High Chair Graphite
I feel bad putting this in the regrets category because it's a very nice, sturdy stroller but man it is heavy/bulky and you always need 2 hands for it. I probably would've gone for the Nuna triv next knowing what I know how or even the Nuna trvl.
Nuna ® MIXX ™ next Cedar Brown Compact Foldable Baby Stroller
This is a very popular diaper bag right now but I found it hard to get into / felt like a bottomless pit. I much preferred the lululemon diaper bag that had a wider opening up top so I could actually see what was inside. This one does have some cool ...
The Ultimate Diaper Backpack in Black
Again, regret feels harsh but not really necessary to spend so much money on! Especially when babies love the Fisher Price purple monkey mat with the piano 10x more! But Lovevery is always very developmental based so hard to go wrong either way if yo...
LOVEVERY The Play Gym - Stage-Based Activity Mat
Silly one, but seriously didn't use a single time!
Bumco Baby Bum Brush + Diaper Cream Spatula
Nice idea to have the combo but there were too many buttons and it wasn't easy to use.
Frida Baby 2-in-1 Sound Machine & Nightlight
Ok, this is hands down the easiest pack & play to set up / take down (I'm talking 5 seconds maybe). However, I felt the need to replace it when my child hit max 1 year old because he couldn't move around in it and that was disrupting his sleep. S...
Bugaboo Stardust Playard - Black | Babylist Shop