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The Baby Registry List I’d Make All Over Again
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items I found making a baby registry extremely overwhelming. This is very much a list registry of baby essentials without the fluff. This is a list of things I have really found helpful & why. I have tried to give a little background info as well to he...
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Sleep Essentials 🌙
Feeding Favorites 🍼
Diapering Must-Haves 🧷
Bath + Baby Care 🛁
Nursery Essentials 🧸
On-the-Go Essentials 🚗
Sleep Essentials 🌙
We tried the owlet with my first. It just gave me more anxiety & I could never remember to put it on. So with my second, we just had the monitor. We live in the south & our nursery is in the warmest room in the house. That being said, I don’t...
I love these crib sheets. They are so stretchy & easy to put on the mattress. They are super soft & have so many cute designs to choose from.
Crib Sheets - Burt's Bees Baby
This is one of the swaddles I used both times. It was so easy to use. it has a double zipper so that you can change baby in the middle of the night without undoing their arms. The wings that swaddle baby are Velcro which made it super easy to get the...
Baby Sleepsack Swaddles
This was another swaddle style that I loved. This one also has the double zipper that allows you to change them without undoing the arms & has Velcro. I personally felt like this type swaddle style was the easiest for me to figure out when I was ...
aden + anais Baby Swaddle Blankets & Wraps
I wanted a monitor that didn’t hook to wi-fi. This has checked the boxes in so many areas. When having our second it was extremely easy to set up the second monitor. I can move the camera and zoom in to see what I need to. It picks up on sound well. ...
HelloBaby No WiFi Baby Monitor Camera Audio
I love these curtains. I wanted something neutral that would continue to match long after we outgrow the nursery. These blockout light & help keep the room cooler during the summer. I love that they are textured & slide so easily on the rod.
50"x84" Blackout Textured Plaid Curtain Panel Ivory - Threshold™
Feeding Favorites 🍼
I breastfed both of my girls until they went to daycare & I went back to work. At that point, we had to introduce bottles. These are a few things that were very helpful during my journey!
The transition from strictly breastfeeding to bottle feeding at daycare was really tough for my first. She did the best with these bottles. I knew I wanted glass bottles to help reduce my baby’s exposure to plastic.
Pigeon Glass Baby Bottles Wide Neck 8.1oz 2pc
This was the other brand bottle that worked well for us. Again, my babies were initially strictly breastfed and then transitioned to bottles for daycare. These were narrow & easy to hold.
Lansinoh Anti-Colic Glass Baby Bottles 8oz 4ct
We used glass bottles & this was sturdy enough to hold them. We threw all the bottles in the a dishwasher at the end of the day & placed them on this task to dry afterwards. It doesn’t take up a ton of space.
Lifewit 15-Hook Baby Bottle Drying Rack
My first would only drink her milk if it were the perfect temp. This bottle warmer was a life saver. It heats the bottle based on the container material & at was temp the milk is currently at. It worked so well for us!
Momcozy Baby Bottle Warmer, Fast Heating
This was a lifesaver for me with my first. It helped provide a more comfortable experience on my nursing journey.
Shop the Best Nursing Pillows Collection
Anything Muslin material is an automatic YES in my book. I liked having a spare cover to swap out for times when there was spilt milk!
Konssy 2-Pack Floral Muslin Nursing Covers
Diapering Must-Haves 🧷
I don’t have much to add to this section. We use diapers that are on sale & Costco wipes. Which, if you didn’t know, they pull out one at a time & that’s everything sometimes. We don’t use a diaper pail. I had one for my first but it broke. A...
Cannot say enough good things about this. I loved how it fit right on the dresser for diaper changes. It was is easy to clean!
Peanut® Changer Wipeable Diaper Changing Pad
I love this caddy. It fits everything I need right on top of the dresser for easy access. We have diapers, wipes, and creams in ours. At one point, I had two different size diapers for two babies stored in this. An organization must-have!
Parker Baby Co. Felt Diaper Caddy - Oatmeal
Bath + Baby Care 🛁
We skipped the baby nail file thing and went straight for these. They were so easy to use and the light helps you see what you are doing. I use these on my toddler as well.
Safety 1st Sleepy Baby Nail Clipper
I have been through 3 or 4 of these baby bath seats. This is hands down the best one. It has the little arms that you can flip out to help get them in & out. The edges are rounded so it doesn’t scratch their legs. The suction cups work really wel...
ONTHEWEI Baby Bath Seat Non-Slip Pink 6-24M
This is what I used when they were super fresh. I feel like everyone has this bath seat. It’s easy to use until they start sitting up!
Angelcare Baby Bath Support Aqua 0-6 Months
I still stand by the statement that anything Muslin material is the best. They hold up well & are so soft. We’ve had these washcloths for 3 years!
6-Pack Soft Absorbent Baby Washcloths
We have a mix of store bought & hand made hooded towels for our girls. It’s so easy to throw the hood on them and wrap them up all snug after the bath. Totally not necessary but I still use them for our girls!
Muslin Hooded Baby Bath Towels 3 Pack
My oldest has sensitive skin. This is one of the washes that she has tolerated really well. It’s very gentle & does not have fragrance.
CeraVe Baby 2-in-1 Wash & Shampoo Vit E
This is another soap we love. The whole family uses this. It lathers really well & is gentle on skin.
Bend Soap Co: Goat Milk Soap & Skincare
I use this soak in the tub when the girls need a little extra hydration & relaxation.
Bend Soap Goat Milk Bath Soak Unscented 2lb
My first had the worst cradle cap our pediatrician had ever seen. We used this to help get rid of that!
Head & Shoulders Classic Clean 2-in-1 8.45oz
This also helped us get rid of cradle cap for both my girls!
Cradle Cap Brush & Treatment 6-Pack Sponges
Nursery Essentials 🧸
We were fortunate enough that someone gave us a crib & a rocking chair. The only major piece of furniture we had to purchase was a dresser. Here’s a few things we did buy that were helpful.
We hung book shelves in both our nurseries. They have grown with our girls & have gotten a lot of use out of them!
Nursery Wall Book Shelf
I was worried about getting a mattress that didn’t give off a chemical smell. Babies sleep so much & I didn’t want them breathing all that in. This is the one I ultimately decided on & it has worked well for us.
Newton Baby Crib Mattress & Toddler Bed
This was a lifesaver for me with my second. She loved to push her pacifiers on the floor or would get her legs stuck between the slats.
BreathableBaby Mesh Liner for Full Cribs
We use a kids hamper I impulsively bought at target one day. It’s simple & does the trick.
Kids Hampers | Storage Solutions for Kids' Clothes
Drawer organizers were so helpful in keeping babies clothes separated. I also used them to create little outfits together so that my husband didn’t have to think when dressing the girls.
Drawer Organizer Set of 12 White-Grey for Nursery & Bedroom
I used something like this next to the rocker. We kept baby blankets in it to keep them close to where we would need them.
danpinera Round Side Table with Storage
On-the-Go Essentials 🚗
For my first baby, it was Nuna car seats & stroller. While I’m still a fan of their products, for my second baby we went a different route. You really can’t beat a rotating car seat & Nuna just wasn’t in the budget second go around. I am always weary of buying a carseat second hand but strollers are fair game! So, this is a mixed list of what I used with my first & second!
This is what we used for our infant carrier. It was light weight. I had no trouble carrying it after either of my c-sections. It clips into the stroller well & is easy to figure out. It has even changed a little since we originally bought ours. I...
Nuna PIPA™ rx Infant Car Seat | With Reclining RELX Base
So this is the one we got to grow with my first. Again, I do love the Nuna products but wow have they gone up in price. I feel like it's an easy to install & well made carseat.
Nuna RAVA™ Next Convertible Car Seat
So for my second, we got the turn to me carseat & WHAT A DIFFERENCE. I was unable to load my girls in my husband's truck without the rotating carseats. These things are totally worth the money. One thing I also like over my Nuna is the cupholders...
Graco: Rotating Car Seat
So again, I got this one with my first but at the time it was not near the cost it is now. I will say this thing has really nice wheels & rides like a cadillac. It folds down nicely & the infant carrier clipped right in. It definately is a ni...
Nuna MIXX™ Next Stroller
I bought this off of Facebook Marketplace & we've rocked the wheels off this baby. It was a good deal & I like that they are able to sit side-by-side. It doesn't push as well as the Nuna but it's worked so well for our afternoon walks! I do w...
G-LINK V2 Stroller
We started out with one of the camera types but moved to the mirror. I think my daughter's like being able to see themselves & us up front. I also thought the cords for the camera one we had was annoying.
Best Rear Facing Car Seat Mirrors
So I have two diaper bags, this is the smaller of the two but I love it. It's just a small bookbag with enough space for a pack of wipes, a few diapers, & snacks. Sometimes, I just don't want to lug everything around.
Small Backpacks for Women by Vera Bradley
This one definately has more pockets for organization & room for everything. It came with a little changing pad & a pouch for a bottle. I'm able to pack diapers, wipes, change of clothes for both girls, creams, snacks, toys, & more in thi...
Diaper Bag Backpacks - Sleepy Panda
Okay another diaper caddy but hear me out. We each keep a diaper caddy in our car. It helps keep things organized. I put diapers/pull-ups/wipes in there but also a change of clothes for each child. It’s easy to just tote in if we go to my in-laws for...
HBlife Baby Diaper Caddy Organizer with Divider
Baby Gear that Makes Life Easier
We live in a split-level home without a TON of floor space. These are the things that have definitely made baby things easier for us!
We ABSOLUTELY got our money's worth out of this thing (twice). The tray is easy to clean & can be stored under the seat. It has lots of straps to make it secure & even more to strap baby in. It is compact, lightweight, & travel friendly. ...
Ingenuity Baby Base 2-in-1 Booster Feeding & Floor Seat: Removable Tray, Safety Belt, Solid Pattern, 33lb Capacity
We used this more with my first. I loved that I could keep the swing in the living room & detach the bouncer to take to other areas of the house. It was a nice place to be able to put baby down.
Graco: Swings
I loved that this folded away. It was easy to store in the closet when we needed more space or take on trips. It is very sturdy & easy to clean.
Joovy Nook High Chair - Adjustable Tray, Charcoal
My first baby loved this! She is a back sleeper though. I would put this on the floor or next to me on the couch/bed. It was easy to move around the house & and gave me another spot to put her down when needed.
Snuggle Me Organic Newborn Lounger Pillow
Again, another lightweight & compact seat to put baby in. this one you can adjust to when their legs get longer too.
Fisher-PriceSit-Me-Up Floor Seat, Rainbow Showers
I can literally still hum the tune to these songs! This will grow with them & they can use well after infancy.
Fisher-Price Deluxe Kick & Play Piano Gym
So much support from this carrier. I loved it! Made life so much easier when I was able to have baby close & help my toddler with two hands.
Explore Baby Carriers in Boutique Prints
We used this brand pacifier for both my girls. I don’t feel like they created any nipple confusion with breastfeeding.
MAM Original Baby Pacifier 6-16 Mths, 4 Pack
Clothing + Everyday Basics 🤍
People will always gift you cute clothes you didn’t ask for so I only asked for the basics! We also were fortunate to receive lots of hand me downs from friends. Here’s a few things I would add again!
I love the Burt’s Bees pajamas. I’m a zipper fan. I felt luke they were easier than the magnet or button sleepers. I like that they aren’t super tight & they hold up well. My babies lived in sleepers their first few months of life (both born in t...
Burt's Bees Baby Girl Pajamas Sleep & Play
A flexible, slip on shoe was perfect for then they start walking!
MORENDL Baby Toddler Non-Slip Walking Socks
Health + Medicine Cabinet Essentials 💊
Other than Tylenol & Motrin we didn’t use too many products. I didn’t do any vitamin D supplementation with my breastfed babies. But here’s the products we used!
We use whatever is on sale now (preferably dye-free) but I solely used this with my first.
Genexa Infants' Acetaminophen Baby Pain & Fever, 2 Pack
After 6 months of age, you can give ibuprofen. This definitely helped us get through nights of teething!
Motrin Infants' Ibuprofen Drops, 1 fl oz
A friend recommended these drops for my second baby. I thought I pulled a foot muscle bouncing her to help with her gas. I felt like these were helpful & I liked that they came in single use droppers.
Boiron Camilia Tummy for Colic & Gas - 30ct
We had a forehead thermometer we used if we felt like they were warm. We followed up with the rectal thermometer from the hospital if necessary.
Forehead Thermometer
Postpartum + Mom Essentials 🌸
So much better than fumbling with my cell phone flashlight in the middle of the night for feedings. All I had to do was flip it over to turn it on & press it to adjust the brightness. It was a softer light & much easier on the eyes than my fl...
EASZZZ Baby Night Light, Egg Touch Lamp
So comfortable & affordable. I ordered 3 of these for nursing & pumping. These don’t the slits for holding a traditional pump but they worked well with my wearable pump.
Women's Nursing Seamless Bra - Auden™ Black L: Maternity, Wireless, Convertible, Scoop Back
I commute & hour to and from work. This pump was so easy to use & allowed me to pump on my drive. I used this pump for both of my pumping journeys. It was also very helpful to still be able to move around & chase my toddler while pumping....
S12 Pro Quick Wearable Breast Pump
This bag was crucial for me. I would take the battery part of my MomCozy S12 pump off & store all my wet pieces in this bag. It had a pocket in the front to store my pump charger & milk storage bags. I could carry just this bag to & from ...
Sarah Wells Pumparoo Wet/Dry Bag with Mat
These were a life saver my first time around. They held soothe sore nipples. Because of these I didn’t have to use any sort of creams. I would put these on in between every feed.
Koala Babycare Silver Nursing Cups - Standard
It was easiest for me to collect all my milk for the day in a jar & then pour it into milk freezer bags at the end of the day. These jar lids helped with that.
Wide-Mouth Mason Jar Pour Spout Lid 4 Pack
I used this website to get a breast pump, replacement parts, & milk freezer bags through insurance. Definitely check this out before purchasing on your out!
Aeroflow Breastpumps
Things You Don’t Think to Register For ⭐
There’s always a few things we forget or didn’t anticipate needing!
If you are storing breast milk in a freezer, I highly recommend having a thermometer to monitor the temperature. We had our freezer go out for a short period right in the midst of my breastfeeding journey. Losing breastmilk you’ve worked so so hard f...
GoveeLife WiFi Fridge Thermometer w/Gateway