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Baby Registry Favorites: 1 Year Later
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items I've escaped the 1st year fog and am sharing all of the things on my baby registry that were absolutely worth it! (Yes, you will notice I'm missing some things like a stroller. I don't fully love the one we got/registered for, so it doesn't make this...
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Baby Gear
Sleep
Breastfeeding
Health/Diapering
Play
Baby Gear
I HIGHLY recommend getting a second car seat base if you have multiple vehicles baby will ride in. You absolutely will not regret spending the money on this.
Babylist Chicco Keyfit 30 Base Only
Affordable but most of all safe! We love the Keyfit 30 for the infant stage. It's lightweight enough to easily carry baby around and the base makes it easy to put in your car. Truthfully, there's no need for the outragously priced car seats when this...
Chicco Keyfit 30
SO SO GOOD! It took us a few months to pull this out since my son was very little, but it was used daily once out! It was amazing for the days where I wanted to get things done around the house and he wouldn't nap in his crib. The price point is grea...
Acadian Aerial Buckle Carrier
I was lucky enough to find this second hand at a fraction of the price, but it's worth every penny full price. This SAVED me when I needed a break to shower. My little one loved hanging out in it. A bonus would be getting the toy bar, but we didn't h...
Babybjorn Bouncer Bliss
We use this to this day. I got it early enough to pack it in my hospital bag. SO helpful for labor and afterwards. We have a February baby so it didn't get much use in the first few months, but once summer hit I felt like I was charging this nightly....
Oscillating Stroller Fan
Perhaps the most unexpected thing on this list, but the one you'll be most thankful you added. You know you're going to be keeping all of the clothes as they grow out of them, so be prepared with boxes at the ready. They'll grow out of newborn sizes ...
32 QT Plastic Storage Boxes
We love the Upseat! It's perfect for early days of starting solids without having to bust out the entire high chair. We loved taking this with us to family's house as a safe spot for baby to eat with us in. It's insanely easy to clean, which was a hu...
Upseat Floor Seat with Tray
Sleep
You do NOT need the $400 crib mattress. All baby mattresses meet the same standards. This fit our crib perfectly and was at a great price point.
Graco Premium Crib & Toddler Mattress
I loved how soft these muslin sheets were! The basic colors helped it go with We had two sets of these sheets and it was plenty!
Muslin Crib Sheet 2 Pack
Save yourself from buying an expensive waterproof mattress and get a protector instead. Fits perfectly with the Graco mattress and doesn't break the bank. A lifesaver for sick days!
Graco Waterpoof Mattress Protector
A LIFESAVER for the first few months. Baby slept in here exclusively and didn't really go in his room much. My husband and I would swap whose side of the bed he was on, which was also extremely nice. Perfect for breastfeeding mama's who need quick ac...
Bedside Bassinet
Breastfeeding
I'm still repurchasing these to this day!! Before baby was born, I used these to collect and store colostrum. It made it easy for feeding. Once we started giving Vitmain D drops, this is what we used. Much easier than having to wash one every night! ...
1mL Syringes for Colostrum/Medicine
Trove is what helped me get a freezer stash WAY before I even got out my breast pump. While these can be used as “pumps” when suction is used, I stuck them in my bra on the opposite side baby was nursing on. I always leaked and I would collect multip...
Boon Trove Silicone Breast Milk Collector
Iconic for a reason! Boppy pillows are SO helpful for breastfeeding, especially in the early days when finding the right position feels impossible without a million pillows. Not only breastfeeding, this works wonders for positioning for bottle feedin...
Boppy Nursing Pillow
Health/Diapering
SO handy! We've used this for burp cloths, dirty clothes, swim suits and so much more. These have continued to be a staple beyond the first year especially when we go to the splash pad and pool. I wish I would have had these before having a kid!
Mesh Wet Bags 2 Pack
I was so scared of clipping baby nails, so this was a lifesaver! It's so gentle and comes with different head attachments depending on the age of your baby. It comes with an adult attachment too that I continue to use when needed!
Electric Nail File
Tubby Todd is the GOAT! The large jar lasted us forever. It helped my baby's skin stay so soft. My son didn't have exema, but I've heard it's great for that!
Tubby Todd All-Over Ointment
Listen, I know it sounds and looks disgusting, but this thing will work better than anything else. I threw out the little ball siringe from the hospital as soon as we got this. Easy to clean and works wonders!
NoseFrida Snot Sucker
I'm so sorry, but yes this is worth the splurge. I was grateful to find it second hand at ½ the cost, but I would have paid full price. It's truly SO easy to clean. This is at the top of my list to gift every mom to be I know.
Keekaroo Peanut Wipeable Changing Pad
Don't sleep on a diaper caddy!! I chose this over the postpartum cart and this was a life saver. It fit enough diapers to get through the day/night, along with all the essentials you need for babe. It's so easy to move between different rooms as you ...
Diaper Caddy with Dividers
Buy a pack, then buy 2 more. You'll NEVER have enough of these. They're insanely soft and do such a good job of absorbing whatever needs cleaned up. We survived with a 10 pack, but having more would've helped with less laundry. Learn from my mistake!
Muslin Burp Cloths Set
Play
You likely won't use this much in the early days, but once your baby figures out rolling or scooting, you'll be so glad to have it! I loved having a safe place to put my son in when I needed to step away for a second. It also doubles as a great “thro...
Baby "Jail' Playpen
You'll have purple monkey stuck in your head forever, but trust me when you need this. It kept my little one entertained for hours and we loved that it grew with him! Trust seasoned mom's when they say this might be one of the only toys you need for ...
Fisher Price Glow and Grow Kick & Play Gym