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my sister is pregnant and this is everything I told her to put on her registry
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items Literally I pulled all these suggestions from my text thread to her 😆 it was everything I could think of for her to buy or put on her registry 🤪
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Sleeping
Feeding
Travel
Mom Care
Bath time
Sitting/laying
Sleeping
My babies didn’t sleep “well”. These are things that worked or helped with my kids!
I LOVE THESE and my babies all did too. I love that their arms are tight but their knees are loose ✅ I think I used these for 6-8 weeks with newborns
HALO Cotton Sleepsack Swaddle, 3-Way, Small
Especially if you are pregnant with your first child - get one of these!! They are a bit pricey so get one for your first and use for any other babies you have 😅
The layered fabric makes it so their limbs are able to move, but their range of motion...
Magic Sleepsuit Baby Swaddle 3-6M Blue L
I don’t give a flying fart about the controversy. These are amazing. I love being able to set a schedule, control it from my phone, etc. 100% recommend.
Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine & Night Light
This is a NON WIFI, affordable video monitor. We’ve had this one for 3 years, no complaints. Would buy again, it’s great.
VTech VM819 Baby Monitor w/ Camera & Audio
IMO you need minimum of two oversized muslin swaddles. These are almost 4ft wide!! They’re lightweight so great if you’re about and about but you have a baby who likes being swaddled. They’re big, so you can tie two corners and have a secure nursing ...
aden + anais Essentials Muslin Swaddle 2pk
Almost exact dupe for the halo baby swaddles. I LOVED these. Great product, 10/10
Bycc Bynn 2 Pack Sleeper Sack with Sleeves
For when baby gets bigger. Get the bigger sleep sack as they grow! Put off blankets longer, plus it sort of keeps them trapped in the crib cause their legs aren’t free 🙈😆
Yoofoss Baby Sleep Sack 18-24M 3-Pack
Feeding
I love a Boppy. Not only are they great for nursing, but they’re great for supervised tummy time, laying the baby down for a minute (while you’re within arms reach of course), and for when baby is learning to sit. So many uses. Stick in a bag and sav...
Boppy Nursing Pillow Bare Naked - Larger Support
If you are using frozen breast milk or formula, a bottle warmer is such a handy thing to have. Warms the bottles so fast, absolute life saver in the middle of the night or even during the day when baby is screaming 😅 ask me how I know.
Philips Avent Premium Fast Bottle Warmer SCF358
There are pros and cons to ANY highchair but my biggest opinion regarding highchairs is that there should be ABSOLUTELY ZERO FABRIC. Except the straps of course. If you are investing in a high chair (because they can be PRICEY), you want one that wil...
Chicco Zest 4-in-1 Folding High Chair Capri
This is a LIFESAVER if you’re exclusively formula feeding. Yes, you can make formula ahead of time - read the fine print on your formula canister!!!! I made a pitcher every day ✅
Dr. Brown's Baby Formula Pitcher 36oz Blue
Travel
I am a Graco girly 100% In my experience they are durable, affordable, and easy to use. I have only ever used Graco car seats and I love them.
Graco Modes Element Travel System, Canter
Yes, you need a portable fan. Maybe not if you don’t life in a hot state. But not all cars have rear vents (most don’t actually) and babies can’t regulate their temperatures for a while. A breeze from a fan makes a difference!
Get one that you can p...
Portable Mini Stroller Fan, Rechargeable, 3-Speed, Black
I have NEVER loved a stroller until I had this. Do you need it for your first baby? No. But believe me…. Having two spots for two little kids is AMAZING.
I tried double strollers, sit n stands, etc. eventually I hated them. I have had this wagon fo...
Evenflo Pivot Xplore All-Terrain Stroller Wagon
Like I sale… Graco girly 🙋🏻♀️ this is the narrowest seat that Graco makes! Trust me, start out with narrow seats - you will regret it later when you have a second or third baby.
Graco SlimFit3 LX 3-in-1 Car Seat
Mom Care
Did you know that lanolin is hypoallergenic and safe for babies to ingest?? Like you can leave it on your boobs and not worry about baby! It also can be used as lip balm for mom and/or baby!! One time my baby was so congested and her lips were starti...
Medela Purelan Lanolin Nipple Cream 37g
Bath time
I didn’t have one of these with my first two and I wish I had! Soooo useful for when babies are in that awkward phase of not wanting to lay back, wanting to play, but they can’t sit up well in the water. Highly recommend! Only downside is they are bu...
Summer Ingenuity My Bath Seat with Suction Cups
Idc, but whatever brand you choose - get a PUMP bottle ✅
Johnson's Head-to-Toe Gentle Baby Wash & Shampoo
The BEST baby bath. I love that water doesn’t collect anywhere so it dries very quickly. Throw a wet (warm) washcloth over baby’s tummy so they don’t get cold and you are good to go!
Angelcare Baby Bath Support Pink - Under 6 Months
Sitting/laying
My babies literally only slept in swings for a while 🙈🙈🙈 don’t come for me - when you are in survival mode and need somewhere to put them down where they won’t scream so you can go to the bathroom…? A swing is a must. Put it on your registry!!
Graco DuetSoothe Swing & Rocker with 6 Speeds
Sit me ups are my favorite “newer” baby product. These weren’t around or at least not wide spread when I had my first. Muuuch better than a bumbo for baby’s hips. I personally would only get one with a tray and toys, but they are cheaper if you get t...
Fisher-Price Sit-Me-Up Floor Seat w/ Tray
Another thing I would buy with the first child and keep around 💯 💯
Bright Starts Pop ‘N Play Portable Playard
Baby carrying
I LOVE this wrap. Used when my babies were tiny and for hours on end.
Boba Baby Wrap Carrier - Original Sling (Sage Green)
I LOVE this carrier and so does my husband. So good to have for when babies get heavier and the wraps aren’t cutting it. I use a wrap carrier for infants, and this carrier for when they’re a bit older.
LÍLLÉbaby Complete All Seasons 6-in-1 Carrier
Cleaning
Did you know that bottle pieces can go in the dishwasher….? Do yourself a favor and just dishwasher them ✅
Munchkin High Capacity Dishwasher Basket Grey